Mr. Mudassar Hussain | Food Science and Technology | Best Researcher Award
PhD Student, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Lithuania
Mr. Mudassar Hussain is an emerging researcher specializing in sustainable food packaging, green materials, and food safety technologies. His work centers on the valorization of agricultural biomass, particularly hemp, using environmentally friendly methods to develop next-generation packaging solutions. This research addresses critical global challenges, including resource efficiency, waste reduction, and the development of biodegradable, eco-conscious materials. A central contribution of Mr. Mudassar Hussain’s research lies in the design and application of green processing techniques that transform hemp biomass into functional, sustainable packaging materials. His work combines principles from materials science, food chemistry, and green engineering to optimize extraction, modification, and functionalization of biomass components, thereby enhancing mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties while ensuring environmental compatibility. Methodologically, he employs a diverse range of experimental and analytical techniques, including gas chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), thin-layer chromatography (TLC), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), circular dichroism (CD), enzymatic reactions, rheological analysis, emulsion preparation, spray drying, and high-pressure homogenization. These approaches allow precise characterization of both physicochemical properties and functional performance of sustainable biomaterials. Mr. Mudassar Hussain has authored 17 scholarly publications, achieving 142 citations and an H-index of 7, reflecting a growing scientific impact. His collaborative work with over 80 co-authors underscores a strong engagement in international research networks and multidisciplinary projects. His studies contribute to advancing food packaging technologies, promoting the use of renewable materials, and supporting global sustainability initiatives. Overall, Mr. Mudassar Hussain’s research portfolio demonstrates a rigorous, innovative, and environmentally relevant approach to sustainable materials science. His work bridges fundamental research and practical applications, positioning him as a promising contributor to green technology, bio-based packaging, and the broader field of sustainable food science.
Featured Publications
1. Khan, I., Hussain, M., Jiang, B., Zheng, L., Pan, Y., Hu, J., Khan, A., Ashraf, A., … (2023). Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: Metabolism and health implications. Progress in Lipid Research, 101255.
2. Chaudhary, K., Khalid, S., Altemimi, A. B., Abrar, S., Ansar, S., Aslam, N., … (2024). Advances in non-thermal technologies: A revolutionary approach to controlling microbial deterioration, enzymatic activity, and maintaining other quality parameters of fresh foods. Food Chemistry, 141825.
3. Ali, K., Niaz, N., Waseem, M., Ashraf, W., Hussain, M., Khalid, M. U., Tahir, A. B., … (2025). Xylooligosaccharides: A comprehensive review of production, purification, characterization, and quantification. Food Research International, 115631.
4. Hussain, M., Khan, I., Chaudhary, M. N., Ali, K., Mushtaq, A., Jiang, B., Zheng, L., … (2024). Phosphatidylserine: A comprehensive overview of synthesis, metabolism, and nutrition. Chemistry and Physics of Lipids, 105422.
5. Hussain, M., Khan, I., Jiang, B., Zheng, L., Pan, Y., Hu, J., Ashraf, A., Din, A. S. U. (2023). Lipases: Sources, immobilization techniques, and applications. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, 8(6), 12.