Hani Al-Baadani | Nutrition Science | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Hani Al-Baadani
Affiliation King Saud University
Country Saudi Arabia
Scopus ID 57185776200
Subject Area Nutrition Science
Event Health Scientists Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-3994-9216

Hani Al-Baadani is a researcher at King Saud University whose published work centers on animal production, poultry nutrition, feed additives, intestinal health, immunity, and productive performance. His studies examine nutritional interventions and biological responses in livestock and poultry, connecting diet composition with growth, health indicators, and production outcomes across systems. [1]

Abstract

Hani Al-Baadani is a researcher at King Saud University whose scholarly work focuses on animal nutrition, poultry production, feed additives, intestinal health, immunity, and productive performance. His publications investigate dietary interventions and their effects on growth, physiological indicators, oxidative status, nutrient utilization, and intestinal morphology. Research involving gum arabic, phytogenic additives, biotic supplementation, and dietary fiber illustrates an experimental approach to improving animal health and production efficiency. His work appears across peer-reviewed journals in animal science, veterinary science, and nutrition-related fields. The research profile provides a basis for academic recognition based on documented publications, research contributions, and measurable scholarly impact.

Keywords

Poultry nutrition, animal nutrition, feed additives, gut health, intestinal morphology, immune response, oxidative stress, growth performance, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, phytogenic supplementation, gum arabic, biotic supplementation, dietary fiber, broiler chickens, lambs, feed evaluation, and sustainable animal production research across livestock systems and experimental nutrition studies.

Introduction

Hani Al-Baadani is a researcher at King Saud University whose published work centers on animal production, poultry nutrition, feed additives, intestinal health, immunity, and productive performance. His studies examine nutritional interventions and biological responses in livestock and poultry, connecting diet composition with growth, health indicators, and production outcomes across systems. [1]

Research Profile

Hani Al-Baadani is affiliated with the Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. Research profiles describe interests spanning poultry science, feeding, feed evaluation, animal biotechnology, milk quality, meat science, and feed additives. His publication record includes studies addressing nutritional and physiological responses. [1]

Research Contributions

Hani Al-Baadani has contributed to research on dietary supplementation, natural feed additives, gut health, immunity, oxidative status, nutrient utilization, and animal performance. Recent publications examine gum arabic, phytogenic mixtures, wild thyme, neutral detergent fiber, and nutritional interventions, providing experimental evidence concerning productive, physiological, and intestinal outcomes in livestock and poultry. [2] [3]

Publications

Hani Al-Baadani has coauthored studies in journals Poultry Science, Animals, Journal of Animal Science and Technology, Indian Journal of Animal Research, and Italian Journal of Animal Science. Publications address gum arabic supplementation, biotics, feed additives, nutrient digestibility, rumen characteristics, oxidative status, intestinal morphology, and productive performance in poultry and livestock. [2] [3] [4]

Research Impact

Hani Al-Baadani’s research contributes evidence relevant to animal nutrition and production by evaluating dietary strategies and biological responses. Reported outcomes include growth performance, immune response, oxidative status, intestinal morphology, nutrient digestibility, and feed-related traits. These studies can inform experimental research on sustainable nutrition, health management, and productivity in animal systems. [2] [4]

Award Suitability

Hani Al-Baadani’s publication activity and research focus provide a basis for consideration within a recognition program emphasizing nutrition science and animal-production research. His work demonstrates sustained engagement with dietary interventions, feed additives, animal health, and productive performance. Award assessment should independently consider verified bibliometric data, originality, contribution, and broader impact. [1]

Conclusion

Hani Al-Baadani’s scholarly work connects animal nutrition with poultry and livestock health, productivity, and physiological responses. His publications investigate dietary interventions through measurable experimental outcomes, including growth, immunity, intestinal condition, nutrient utilization, and oxidative status. The record provides a documented foundation for further research and academic evaluation within nutrition-related disciplines. [2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Hani Al-Baadani, Author ID 57185776200. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57185776200
  2. Al-Baadani, H. H., Alhotan, R. A., Al-Abdullatif, A. A., Alhidary, I. A., Alharthi, A. S., Al-Mufarrej, S. I., Al-Garadi, M. A., Qaid, M. M., Al-Sagan, A. A., Ibrahim, K. E., & Azzam, M. M. (2022). The Effect of Gum Arabic Supplementation on Growth Performance, Blood Indicators, Immune Response, Cecal Microbiota, and the Duodenal Morphology of Broiler Chickens. Animals, 12(20), 2809.https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12202809
  3. Al-Baadani, H. H., Qaid, M. M., Alharthi, A. S., et al. (2026). Dietary biotic supplementation modulates growth performance, anticoccidial efficacy, oxidative status, and intestinal histomorphology in Eimeria tenella-challenged broilers. Poultry Science, 105(8), 107112.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.107112
  4. Alhidary, I. A., Al-Baadani, H. H., Alharthi, A. S., & Aboragah, A. A. (2024). The Effects of Varied Neutral Detergent Fiber Levels on Blood Parameters, Nutrient Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation Characteristics and Rumen Tissue Morphology in Lambs. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 58(12), 2115–2124.https://doi.org/10.18805/IJAR.BF-1860
  5. Al-Ghamdi, S., Al-Baadani, H. H., Alharthi, A. S., Suliman, G. M., & Alhidary, I. A. (2025). Effect of adding citrus flavonoid (Bioflavex) to diet on growth performance, feed efficiency, rumen histomorphology, carcass traits and meat quality of lambs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1572911

Nihed Ben Halima | Nutrition Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nihed Ben Halima | Nutrition Science | Best Researcher Award

Doctor-Engineer | University of Sfax | Tunisia

Dr. Nihed Ben Halima is a Doctor-Engineer in Biology and a faculty member with extensive experience in biological engineering and biotechnology. She earned her Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from the National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia, in 2015, following a Master’s degree in Biological Engineering Research (2012) and a National Engineering degree in Biological Engineering (2011), all from the same institution. Her research primarily focuses on plant lipolytic enzymes, proteomics and lipidomics of cereals and algae, and the valorization of oat (Avena sativa L.) bioactive compounds for nutritional and nutraceutical applications, as well as environmental biotechnology including wastewater treatment and bioprocess optimization. Dr. Ben Halima has published extensively, including significant contributions to books such as Unique Sequence Signatures in Plant Lipolytic Enzymes: Emerging Research and Opportunities (IGI Global, 2018) and Recent Developments in Plant Biotechnology: Progress in Lipidomics and Proteomics (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019), and high-impact journal articles covering glycoside hydrolases, phospholipases, and functional properties of plant oils. She has received recognition for her research contributions and has participated in international scientific projects, such as the Elsevier Foundation Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge. In addition, she serves as an international reviewer for journals indexed in Web of Science, contributing her expertise to advancing plant biotechnology, food science, and environmental research. Her work bridges fundamental biology and applied biotechnology, highlighting the relevance of plant-based bioactive compounds to human health, nutrition, and sustainable industrial applications. She has 1174 citations from 17 documents with an h-index of 12.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Ben Halima, N. (2016). Poly (vinyl alcohol): Review of its promising applications and insights into biodegradation.

2. Ben Hsouna, A., Ben Halima, N., Smaoui, S., & Hamdi, N. (2017). Citrus lemon essential oil: Chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities with its preservative effect against Listeria monocytogenes inoculated in minced beef.

3. Ben Hsouna, A., Hamdi, N., Ben Halima, N., & Abdelkafi, S. (2013). Characterization of essential oil from Citrus aurantium L. flowers: Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

4. Ben Hsouna, A., Ben Halima, N., Abdelkafi, S., & Hamdi, N. (2013). Essential oil from Artemisia phaeolepis: Chemical composition and antimicrobial activities.

5. Ben Halima, N., Ben Saad, R., Khemakhem, B., Fendri, I., & Abdelkafi, S. (Year not specified). Oat (Avena sativa L.): Oil and nutriment compounds valorization for potential use in industrial applications.

Aziz Homayouni-Rad | Nutrition Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Aziz Homayouni-Rad | Nutrition Science | Best Researcher Award

Project administration | Tabriz University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Aziz Homayouni, currently a faculty member at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, is a distinguished researcher in the fields of nutrition, food science, and functional foods. He obtained his advanced degrees in [please insert exact degrees and universities if available], equipping him with a strong foundation in biomedical and nutritional sciences. Dr. Homayouni’s research focuses on the health-promoting roles of probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, investigating their mechanisms in disease prevention, mental health, metabolic disorders, and cancer adjuvant therapy. He has authored over 98 peer-reviewed publications, with several appearing in high-impact journals such as Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Current Nutrition & Food Science, Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and European Journal of Nutrition. His work on postbiotics as novel therapeutic agents, functional food formulations, and bioactive compound delivery systems has been widely cited, reflecting his influence in the field. Dr. Homayouni has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to nutritional and biomedical research, including international acknowledgments for his innovative studies in functional foods. In addition to his research, he serves on the editorial boards of several scientific journals, contributing his expertise to advance rigorous scholarship and promote evidence-based nutrition science. Through his integrated approach combining food chemistry, microbiology, and clinical nutrition, Dr. Homayouni continues to shape the understanding of diet-based interventions in human health and disease prevention, making a significant impact on both the scientific community and public health. He has 6756 citations from 174 documents with an h-index of 44.

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Featured Publications

1. Abedi Soleimani, R., Abdoli, A., Gonbari Milani, P., Khani, N., & Homayouni-Rad, A. (2025). Postbiotics as promising tools for controlling foodborne viruses infections.

2. Hosseinzadeh, N., Abbasi, A., Bazdar, M., Samadi Kafil, H., Sarabi-Aghdam, V., & Homayouni-Rad, A. (2025). Biological profiling of postbiotics of Lactobacillus plantarum: Antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties under in vitro and food circumstances. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins.

3. Khani, N., Shakeri, A. H., Houshmandi, S., Ziavand, M., Abedi-Soleimani, R., Hosseinzadeh, N., & Homayouni-Rad, A. (2025). The promising biological role of postbiotics in treating human infertility. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins.

4. Khani, N., Abedi Soleimani, R., & Homayouni-Rad, A. (2025). Potential of postbiotics for the biodegradation of xenobiotics: A review. Current Nutrition & Food Science.

5. Khani, N., Shakeri, A. H., Ashkezary, M. R., Aghapour, B., Abedi Soleimani, R., Hosseinzadeh, N., Rezaei-Savadkouhid, N., Khorrami, R., Shkouhian, S. M. J., & Homayouni-Rad, A. (2025). Potential of postbiotics in the biodegradation of antinutrients in foods. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins.