Prof. Dr. Mahnaz Tabibiazar, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Prof. Dr. Mahnaz Tabibiazar is a dedicated university professor at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, specializing in Food Sciences and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. With an H-index of 25, Dr. Tabibiazar has supervised 26 Master’s theses and 3 Ph.D. theses. She leads 9 research projects and has authored 62 ISI articles. Her research focuses on food chemistry, biotechnology, and microencapsulation. She has published the book Functional Role of Food Proteins and holds patents in nanofiber and oleogel technologies. 🧑🏫📚🔬 #FoodScience #ResearchLeadership
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Education & Professional Background
Prof. Dr. Mahnaz Tabibiazar holds a BS in Food Sciences and Technology (1997), a Master’s Degree in Food Sciences and Technology (2002), and a Ph.D. in Food Sciences and Technology (2015), all from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Currently, she serves as a 16th Grade Full Professor at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Dr. Tabibiazar is actively involved in teaching and research within the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, specializing in food chemistry, biotechnology, and functional food development. 🎓🍽️🔬
Teaching and Research Experience
Prof. Dr. Mahnaz Tabibiazar has extensive experience in teaching courses related to Food Chemistry, Food Biotechnology, Flavor Chemistry, and Food Chemical Safety at undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels. She focuses on food science, technology, and health safety. Her research priorities include developing colloidal, emulsion, and gel systems for low-calorie, functional foods, as well as advancing extraction and microencapsulation methods for bioactive substances. Notable research projects led by Dr. Tabibiazar include designing biopolymer-based microencapsulation systems, creating cumin volatile oil nanoemulsions, and stabilizing alpha-amylase enzymes on nanofibers. 🧑🏫🔬🍴 #FoodScience #Research #Innovation
Executive Experience
Prof. Dr. Mahnaz Tabibiazar has demonstrated strong leadership throughout her career. She served as Head of Laboratory and Quality Manager at Pegah Milk Factory in Tabriz for 6 years, ensuring high standards in production. Additionally, she was a Department Manager and Faculty Member at Tabriz Azad University for 3 years. Since January 2016, she has been supervising laboratories at the Faculty of Nutrition and has been the Director of the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Faculty of Nutrition since February 2022. Her expertise continues to drive innovation in food science. 🏭👩🏫🍽️ #Leadership #FoodScience #Innovation
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Mahnaz Tabibiazar’s research spans various aspects of Food Science and Technology with a strong focus on the development of functional foods and food safety. Her work involves the microencapsulation of bioactive compounds, such as resveratrol, and the creation of nanoemulsions for enhanced delivery of health-promoting substances. She explores the functional properties of food polysaccharides and proteins, investigates antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and develops bio-based food packaging systems. Her research also covers innovations in food-grade materials, such as oleogels and hydrogels. 🍴🧬🧪🌱 #FoodScience #FunctionalFoods #Nanoemulsions #FoodSafety
Publication Top Notes
- Recent developments in the detection of bovine serum albumin – 266 citations, 2019 📊
- A Comparative Review on the Extraction, Antioxidant Content and Antioxidant Potential of Different Parts of Walnut (Juglans regia L.) Fruit and Tree – 215 citations, 2019 🌰
- A Comprehensive Review on the Chemical Constituents and Functional Uses of Walnut (Juglans spp.) Husk – 213 citations, 2019 🌿
- Latest developments in the detection and separation of bovine serum albumin using molecularly imprinted polymers – 137 citations, 2020 🧬
- Preparation and characterization of carnauba wax/adipic acid oleogel: A new reinforced oleogel for application in cake and beef burger – 130 citations, 2020 🍰🍔
- Hepatoprotective and free radical scavenging actions of quercetin nanoparticles on aflatoxin B1-induced liver damage: in vitro/in vivo studies – 115 citations, 2018 🧪
- A gelatin-based film reinforced by covalent interaction with oxidized guar gum containing green tea extract as an active food packaging system – 99 citations, 2020 📦🍵
- Development of resveratrol loaded chitosan-gellan nanofiber as a novel gastrointestinal delivery system – 99 citations, 2019 🧬
- Molecular interactions of thymol with bovine serum albumin: Spectroscopic and molecular docking studies – 97 citations, 2018 🔬
- Development of ethyl cellulose-based formulations: A perspective on the novel technical methods – 96 citations, 2022 📚