Roxana Nicoleta Rațu | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Roxana Nicoleta Rațu | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Iasi University of Life Science „Ion Ionescu de la Brad | Romania

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roxana Nicoleta Rățu (Gavril) is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences in Iași, Romania. Her academic activity focuses on teaching and research in dairy technology and derived products, quality control and expertise of milk and dairy products, and the technology of food products of animal origin. She has extensive experience in food quality assessment, expertise of food raw materials, and general biotechnologies, with additional contributions in packaging, labeling, and design in the food industry. Through her academic career, she has been actively involved in advancing education and research in food science and dairy technology.

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Mozaniel Oliveira | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Mozaniel Oliveira | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Campus de Pesquisa – Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi | Brazil

Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira is a dedicated researcher in the fields of natural products, essential oils, and extraction technologies, recognized for his scientific contributions at the Universidade Federal do Pará. His work focuses on the study, characterization, and innovative application of bioactive compounds derived from Amazonian flora, aiming to advance sustainable use of biodiversity and promote value-added products with environmental, industrial, and therapeutic relevance. Throughout his career, he has engaged in interdisciplinary research that bridges chemistry, biotechnology, and environmental sciences, contributing to the development of extraction methods, analytical approaches, and applied solutions for essential oils and natural product derivatives. His publications reflect a strong commitment to scientific rigor and the exploration of novel techniques for isolating, evaluating, and optimizing natural substances for use across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and agricultural sectors. By collaborating with academic teams, industry partners, and community stakeholders, he supports the responsible utilization of natural resources and the development of technologies that enhance local and regional economic potential. His research also involves assessing biological activity, chemical composition, and quality control parameters to ensure safe and effective applications of natural compounds. With an active presence in the scientific community, he contributes to conferences, peer-reviewed journals, and collaborative projects that strengthen the understanding of bioactive oils, extraction processes, and sustainability-driven innovations. Through his work at the Universidade Federal do Pará, he continues to expand the scientific knowledge base surrounding Amazonian natural resources, fostering advancements in research and technology that align with global demands for natural products, environmental responsibility, and biotechnological development. His efforts support the integration of science, sustainability, and innovation, underscoring his role as an influential contributor to the field of natural product research.

Featured Publications

Rout, S., Tambe, S., Deshmukh, R. K., Mali, S., Cruz, J., Srivastav, P. P., Amin, P. D., et al. (2022). Recent trends in the application of essential oils: The next generation of food preservation and food packaging. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 129, 421–439.

Ramos da Silva, L. R., Ferreira, O. O., Cruz, J. N., Pereira Franco, C. de J., et al. (2021). Lamiaceae essential oils, phytochemical profile, antioxidant, and biological activities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021(1), Article 6748052.

Ramos da Silva, L. R. R., Ferreira, O. O., Cruz, J. N., Franco, C. J. P., Dos Anjos, T. O., et al. (2021). Lamiaceae essential oils, phytochemical profile, antioxidant, and biological activities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: eCAM, 2021, Article 6748052.

Shaaban, H. A. (2020). Essential oil as antimicrobial agents: Efficacy, stability, and safety issues for food application. In Essential oils—Bioactive compounds, new perspectives and applications.

de Oliveira, M. S., da Costa, W. A., Pereira, D. S., Botelho, J. R. S., et al. (2016). Chemical composition and phytotoxic activity of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil obtained with supercritical CO₂. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 118, 185–193.

de Oliveira, M. S., da Cruz, J. N., Silva, S. G., da Costa, W. A., de Sousa, S. H. B., et al. (2019). Phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity, inhibition of acetylcholinesterase and interaction mechanism of the major components of the Piper divaricatum essential oil. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 145, 74–84.