Elham Ehsandoost
Food Scientist | Marine bioactive compound | Antioxidant mechanism | Functional food
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About
PhD-level Food Scientist specializing in marine bioactive compounds with demonstrated expertise in oxidative stability and antioxidant mechanisms in lipid-based food systems. Proven track record of 7+ peer-reviewed publications in Q1 journals (IF up to 8.5), one patented extraction method, and 9 years of R&D leadership in algae-based functional ingredients. Experienced in translating fundamental research into applied food technologies through interdisciplinary collaboration with industry and academia.
Experience
PhD Researcher - Shiraz University - Shiraz, Iran
(2019-09 - 2025-12)
- Extracted and purified fucoidan, phycocyanin, and alginate from macro- and microalgae using optimized protocols
- Investigated antioxidant mechanisms of algae-derived bioactives in bulk oil and oil-in-water emulsion systems
- Applied kinetic modelling (Schulz model, induction period analysis) to evaluate lipid oxidation behaviour
- Performed structural characterization using FTIR, HPLC, and complementary analytical techniques
- Conducted cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity assays for functional food applications
- Published 7 peer-reviewed articles in Q1 journals; contributed to patented extraction method (Patent No. 101428, Iran)
R&D Manager - Green Sea Company - Iran
(2016-01 - 2025-12)
- Led R&D on algae-based bioactive compounds for food and nutraceutical applications
- Developed functional product prototypes based on Spirulina and fucoidan; optimized extraction yield by process refinement
- Contributed to commercialization strategies, feasibility assessments, and regulatory documentation
Technology Manager - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) - Iran
(2022-01)
- Evaluate research projects for commercialization potential and technology transfer readiness
- Support interdisciplinary teams in innovation strategy and industry-academia collaboration
Lecturer - Bushehr University of Medical Sciences - Iran
(2016-01 - 2019-12)
- Delivered courses in Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, and Food Preservation (BSc level)
- Integrated laboratory training and applied case studies in curriculum design
Lecturer - Kherad University - Iran
(2014-01 - 2018-12)
- Taught fundamentals of Food Science and Engineering; supervised undergraduate laboratory projects
Education
PhD - Food Science and Technology - Shiraz University (2019-09 - 2025-12)
MSc - Food Science and Technology - Kherad education Institute (2015-09 - 2017-12)
BSc - Food Science and Technology - Kazerun University (2012-09 - 2015-12)
