Dr. Dritan Topi, University of Tirana, Albania
Dr. Dritan Topi is a distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Tirana, Albania, with expertise spanning food chemistry, chemical analysis, and food safety. 🧪 His extensive academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Tirana and post-doctoral studies in Ireland, Italy, and Slovenia. 🎓 With numerous publications in prestigious journals and active participation in international conferences, he’s renowned for his research on mycotoxins, food authentication, and olive oil production. Dr. Topi’s leadership extends to mentoring Ph.D. candidates and serving on scientific committees, shaping the future of food technology and safety. 🌱
Academic Qualification
Dr. Dritan Topi embarked on his academic journey at the University of Tirana, Albania, where he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry, specializing in food chemistry and chemical analysis. 🎓 His pursuit of knowledge led him to a Ph.D. in Chemical Analysis from the same institution. He expanded his expertise internationally, completing a Master’s in Food Sciences at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland, and engaging in wine authentication research at the Universita di Milano, Italy. 🍷 With a keen interest in food safety and authentication, he undertook post-doctoral studies at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, focusing on mycotoxins and olive oil authentication through advanced techniques. 🌱 Dr. Topi’s academic journey continued with teaching and research engagements across Europe, emphasizing Erasmus+ mobility programs and collaborations fostering scientific exchange and expertise enrichment. 🌍
Dr. Dritan Topi’s research focuses primarily on food safety and authentication, with a keen interest in addressing environmental concerns related to waste management. 🌱 His work encompasses a wide range of topics including mycotoxin incidence in agricultural commodities, the presence of veterinary antibiotics in livestock manure, and the transformation of waste vegetable oils into biodiesel for sustainable energy solutions. 🍽️ Through his studies, he aims to ensure the quality and authenticity of food products while also contributing to environmental sustainability in Albania and beyond. Dr. Topi’s dedication to research in these critical areas underscores his commitment to public health and environmental stewardship. 🌍
Publication Top Notes
- “Transforming waste vegetable oils to biodiesel, establishing of a waste oil management system in Albania” 🌿 Cited by 32, 2020
- “Volatile and Chemical Compositions of Freshly Squeezed Sweet Lime (Citrus limetta) Juices” 🍋 Cited by 30, 2020
- “Incidence of Fusarium Mycotoxins in Wheat and Maize from Albania” 🌾 Cited by 28, 2020
- “Presence of veterinary antibiotics in livestock manure in two Southeastern Europe countries, Albania and Kosovo” 🐄 Cited by 23, 2020
- “Occurrence of ergot alkaloids in wheat from Albania” 🌾 Cited by 23, 2017
- “Alternaria mycotoxins in grains from Albania: alternariol, alternariol monomethyl ether, tenuazonic acid and tentoxin” 🌾 Cited by 21, 2019
- “Two-year survey of aflatoxin M1 in milk marketed in Albania, and human exposure assessment” 🥛 Cited by 15, 2022
- “Comparative elucidation of phenolic compounds in Albanian olive oils using LC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS” 🫒 Cited by 12, 2020
- “LC‐DAD‐ESI‐MS/MS characterization of phenolic compounds in wines from Vitis vinifera ‘Shesh i bardhë’ and ‘Vlosh’ cultivars” 🍷 Cited by 9, 2021
- “Environmental impact from olive mills waste disposal, chemical analysis of solid wastes and wastewaters.” 🏭 Cited by 9, 2014