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.

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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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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.