Dr. Mahafooj Alee | Food Sciences |  Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mahafooj Alee, south china university of technology , China

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Academic and Professional Background 📚

• Ph.D. in Food Science and Engineering (2023)
  • Institution: South China University of Technology, China
  • Thesis: “Effect of saccharides and alcohols with different chemical structures and molecular weight on performances of starch-based films”
• M.Sc. in Biochemistry, First Class (2016)
  • Institution: Jamia Millia Islamia – Central University, New Delhi, India
  • Thesis: “Interaction of BSA with cationic surfactant (CTAB)”
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology, First Class (2014)
  • Institution: IFTM University, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Thesis: “Application of multiplex PCR and recombinant DNA technology in vaccine production”

Research and Innovations 🔬

• Dr. Mahafooj Alee’s research focuses on the various aspects of cellulose, starch-based materials, material science, biodegradable polymers, and food engineering. His recent work includes:
  • Preparation and characterization of starch-based materials.
  • Analysis of their mechanical, thermal, water, and gas barrier performances.
  • Morphological properties and development of biodegradable, antimicrobial, and hydrophobic packaging materials.
  • Edible starch film preparation using agricultural and sea byproducts for food packaging.

 Technical Skills (Wet Lab)🔧

• Analytical Instruments: FTIR, TGA, DMA, GC/MS, Rheology, XRD, DSC
• Techniques: Electrophoretic techniques, Spectrophotometric estimation, Chromatographic techniques, SDS PAGE, Blotting, ELISA, SEM, Confocal and Fluorescent Microscopy

Research Experience🧪

• Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Science, JMI, New Delhi, India (December 2014 to March 2016)
  • Project: Interaction of BSA with cationic surfactant (CTAB)
• School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China (September 2019 to September 2023)
  • Project: Effect of saccharides and alcohols with different chemical structures and molecular weight on performances of starch-based films
• Sino-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, Guangzhou, China (Part-time, September 2020 to September 2023)
  • Project: Modification of biopolymers using extruder chemical agents ultrasonication and development of foam and films for packaging

  Honors & Awards🏅

• Chinese Government Scholarship by China Scholarship Council (CSC) from 2019-2023
• National Eligibility Test (NET) Qualified, 2019, India
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Qualified, 2018, India

Published Papers📝

• Alee, Mahafooj et al. “Plasticization efficiency and characteristics of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and low molecular-weight polysaccharides for starch-based materials.” ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (IF: 9.24)
• Alee, Mahafooj et al. “Plasticizing effectiveness and characteristics of different mono-alcohols, di-alcohols, and polyols for starch-based materials.” Starch Starke (IF: 2.67)
• Liu, Fengsong et al. “Improved hydrophobicity, antibacterial and mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol/quaternary chitosan composite films for antibacterial packaging.” Carbohydrate Polymers (IF: 10.72)
• Liu, Feng-song et al. “Preparation and characterization of N-isopropyl acrylamide grafted polyvinyl alcohol and chitosan blended films with hydrophobic and antibacterial properties.” Reactive & Functional Polymers (IF: 4.966)
• Gao, Jingrong et al. “Coating of chitosan on poly D, L-lactic-co-glycolic acid thymoquinone nanoparticles enhances the anti-tumor activity in triple-negative breast cancer.” Frontiers in Chemistry (IF: 5.545)
• Fu, Jun et al. “Synergizing Multi-Plasticizers for a Starch-Based Edible Film.” MDPI Foods (IF: 5.28)
• Kumari, Ankita et al. “Phenotype-based drug screening: An in vivo strategy to classify and identify the chemical compounds modulating zebrafish Mcell regeneration.” Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences (IF: 6.113)
• Cai, Xingzhe et al. “STARCH.” John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology (2021)
• Rahaman, Abdul et al. “The increasing hunger concern and current need in the development of sustainable food security in the developing countries.” Trends in Food Science & Technology (IF: 12.56)
• Chen, Hui et al. “Developing edible starch film used for packaging seasonings in instant noodles.” MDPI Foods (IF: 5.28)
• Duan, Qingfei et al. “Preparation and characterization of starch/enteromorpha/nano-clay hybrid composites.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (IF: 8.025)
• Yang, Mao et al. “Improving water resistance property of starch straw by synergistic effects of chemical crosslinking, physical barrier, and surface modifications.” Research Journal (Details pending)