Innovations in Food Science

Dr. Sajad Ahmad Wani is currently working as Lecturer in the department of Food Science and Technology, Govt. Degee College Shopian, Kashmir, J&K, India. He has completed his Master’s Degree in Food Technology from IUST, Kashmir, India and PhD from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, India. Qualified National Eligibility Test (2015) (NET) conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Dec 2015. He has published more than 40 research/review articles, 10 book chapters and 10 books. He is also writing articles for the popular magazines Food & Beverage News (India’s First Magazine for Food & Beverage Industry). He has attended 50 National and 20 International conferences, seminars and workshops throughout the world. Dr. Wani has participated in various faculty development programmes. Dr. Wani served as Honorary Associate editor of esteemed International Journal of Food Science and Technology, Wiley. He is Potential Peer Reviewer of reputed International Journals related to Food Science and Technology that belong to popular publishing house viz. Elsevier, Taylor-Francis, Wiley, Springer etc. Dr. Wani is the recipient of prestigious fellowships “Dr. D. S. Kothari post-doctoral Felllowship-2021, and Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF-2013-14), from University Grant Commission, India. Dr. Fohad Mabood Husain is a distinguished academic and expert in Applied Microbiology, currently serving as a faculty member at the College of Food Science and Nutrition, King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. With a specialization in Food Safety, Dr. Husain has made significant contributions to research in antimicrobial strategies using plant materials as well as nanomaterials. His academic career spans a decade, during which he has published extensively in high-impact journals, focusing on topics such as Quorum sensing, biofilms, and virulence. Dr. Husain is also recognized for his dedication to teaching, mentoring and students. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Fohad Mabood Husain is actively involved in various professional organizations and frequently presents at international conferences, contributing to the development of best practices in international education and research. His expertise and leadership continue to have a lasting impact on both academia and the industry.

• 1. Introduction to Current Perspectives in Food Science 2. Innovations in Food Production and Processing 3. Challenges in Ensuring Food Safety and Quality 4. Sustainability and Ethics in the Food Industry 5. Nutrition and Health Consideration 6. Future Directions and Opportunities in Food Science 7. Global Perspectives on Food Security and Food Sovereignty 8. Technological Innovations and Disruptions in the Food Industry 9. Food Waste Reduction and Circular Economy Principles 10. Public Policy and Regulatory Consideration in Food Science 11. Ethical Considerations in Food Science and Technology 12. Consumer Trends and Behavior Analysis in the Food Market 13. Cultural and Social Influences on Food Choices and Preferences