Edible Insects: Nutritional Benefits, Culinary Innovations and Sustainability

Dr. Matthew Chidozie Ogwu is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Ecology and Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University, USA. With an interdisciplinary academic background and extensive experience in convergence research, his work spans coupled human and natural systems, food security, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. His research integrates One Health and EcoHealth approaches to address the intersections between environmental health, food systems, and sustainable livelihoods. Dr. Ogwu has received numerous awards, grants, and fellowships, recognizing his leadership and scholarly contributions. In addition to his teaching and research, he serves on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed journals and actively mentors early-career researchers.  Dr. Sylvester Izah is a distinguished faculty member at Bayelsa Medical University in Yenagoa, Nigeria. He holds dual Ph.D.s in Public Health and Applied Microbiology and Environmental Health, alongside an M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology and a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Niger Delta University, Nigeria. Dr. Izah serves as Assistant Director of Academic Planning, Research, and Innovations at Bayelsa Medical University and is a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in Nigeria. His expertise covers a broad range of fields, including environmental health, sustainable food systems, public health microbiology, waste management, and biodiversity conservation. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, including books, chapters, and articles with globally renowned publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, and Taylor & Francis, Dr. Izah continues to make impactful contributions to the scientific and sustainability communities.

• Edible Insects: Cultural Heritage and a Global Solution for Food Security.- Nutritional Composition of Edible Insects.- Health Benefits of Edible Insects.- Insect Farming: Methods and Sustainability.- Processing and Preservation of Edible Insects and the Role of Biotechnology in Entomoculture.- Culinary Innovations with Edible Insects.- Safety Concerns and Consumer Acceptance of Edible Insects.- Regulatory Frameworks and Challenges for Edible Insects: Pathways to Mainstream Adoption.- Market Trends and Business Opportunities in Edible Insects.- Environmental Impact of Insect Farming.- Edible Insects For Food Security and Sustainable Development.- Sustainable Food Systems: Case Studies of Successful Insect-Based Enterprises.- Technological Advances in Edible Insect Foods.- Entomophagy Through a Cultural Lens: Traditions, Barriers, and Opportunities.- Edible Insects and Gastronomy.- Future Perspectives on Edible Insects Consumption as Part of Food System.