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Faculty Profile

Dr Maratab Ali

Assistant Professor, HEC Approved PhD Supervisor

School of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Department of Food Sciences and Technology

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Biography

Dr. Maratab Ali earned his Ph.D. degree in Food Science from Zhejiang Gongshang University, China. Dr. Ali does his research in mitigating the alcohol off-flavor disorder in kiwifruit during postharvest storage. His research group contributes work in the field of postharvest biology/physiology of fruits and vegetables, application of pre/postharvest treatments on fruits and vegetables, and optimization of controlled and modified atmosphere storage for fruits and vegetables. Currently, He is serving as Assistant Professor at School of Food and Agricultural Sciences (SFAS), University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Also, He is HEC approved Ph.D. supervisor, and undertaking the research oriented postgraduate students. He is also serving as reviewer in various food science related journals. Furthermore, He has participated in several professional national and international seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Interest Areas

  • Food Processing and Preservation
  • Postharvest Biology of Fruits and Vegetables
  • Agro-chemicals
  • Food Quality

Professional Experience

Name of Organization Designation Start Date End Date
Ifthikhar Ahmad and Co (IAC), Karachi. Quality Control Officer 01-04-2016 30-07-2016
Military Dairy Factory, Okara. Internee 09-04-2012 18-06-2012

Selected Publications (Impact Factor)

Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Ultrasound based modification and structural functional analysis of corn and sassava starch Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 9.336 2021
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) 1-MCP regulates ethanol fermentation and GABA shunt pathway involved in kiwifruit quality during postharvest storage Horticultural Plant Journal 4.240 2021
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Does Iron-Fortified Chewing Gum Influence The Biochemical Profile of School going children (6-10 Yrs)? Italian Journal of Food Science 1.021 2021
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) 1-Methylcyclopropene treatment controls ethanol accumulation associated with regulation of mitochondrial energy metabolism in kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) cv. ‘Bruno’ during storage at room temperature Journal of Food Biochemistry 3.654 2020
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Effects of UV-B treatment on controlling lignification and quality of bamboo (Phyllostachys prominens) shoots without sheaths during cold storage Journal of Integrative Agriculture 4.384 2020
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Bioavailability, rheology and sensory evaluation of mayonnaise fortified with vitamin D encapsulated in protein-based carriers Journal of Texture Studies 3.942 2020
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR In vitro regeneration and development for the conservation and propagation of tomato plant (Solanum Lycopersicum) and currant tomato (S. Pimpinellifolium) from two different explants Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 0.816 2020
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Pre-harvest spraying of oxalic acid improves postharvest quality associated with increase in ascorbic acid and regulation of ethanol fermentation in kiwifruit cv. Bruno during storage Journal of Integrative Agriculture 4.384 2019
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) L-ascorbic acid metabolism in an ascorbate-rich kiwifruit (Actinidia. Eriantha Benth.) cv. ‘White’ during postharvest. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 5.437 2018
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Improving heat stability along with quality of compound dark chocolate by adding optimized cocoa butter substitute (hydrogenated palm kernel stearin) emulsion LWT-Food Science and Technology 6.056 2017

Educational Qualifications

Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
PhD Food Science Zhejiang Gongshang University Hangzhou, China

Achievements

  • Ph.D. Scholarship Awardee by Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC).
  • Vice Head of Study Department in Association of International Students, Zhejiang Gongshang University, China.
  • International Badminton Championship Awardee at Zhejiang Gongshang University, China.
  • Outstanding Dormitory Awardee by Zhejiang Gongshang University Disciplinary Department.

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Young Food Technologists
  • Society of Horticulture
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