Curriculum Vitae

Hafida WAHIA (Ph.D)

Asoociate Professor in Food Science Engineering

School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University

Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China

+8618913416973

Email: hafida.wahia.iaa@gmail.com; hafida.wahia@ujs.edu.cn

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9751-8329 

Web of Science Researcher ID: ABF-9570-2020

Scopus ID: 57209606550

Google Scholar Citations: 1210; h-index: 20; i10-index: 32

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hafida-Wahia

Language: Amazigh, Arabic, French, English, Chinese

2017.09-2021.07 PhD. in Food Science Engineering, School of food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China, Research Field: Food Physical Processing, food microbiology, and Intelligent Equipments.

2011.09-2014.07 State Engineer Diploma in Food Processing Industry, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Fez, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco

2009.09-2011.06 Higher Diploma in Bio-Industrial Engineering, Higher School of Technology of Agadir, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco

2024.06-Present Associate Professor in Food Science and Engineering, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China.

· Teaching and Mentoring experience of postgraduates with a focus on developing future scientists.

· Secured research funding and grants to support independent research initiatives

2021.07-2023.07 Postdoctoral fellowship research program, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, P.R. China.

· Led an independent and innovative research work in the area of Food safety

· Developed a new setup using thermosonication using a sonication water bath to inactivate bacteria of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in  fruit juice while enhancing its nutritional value.

· Developed a new UVLED setup to treat Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in fruit juice.

· Published the outcome of the experimental investigations in high-impact Q1 refereed Journals Such as Food Research International and Critical Review in Food Science and Nutrition.

· Collaborated and supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.

· Reviewed and edited research papers for research for research colleagues for publications in high-impact Q1 refereed journals.

· Showed outstanding ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, interdisciplinary team.

· Identified research opportunities for students, and assisted with gathering data and drawing conclusions.

· Obtained National and Provincial grants to support self-directed research projects.

2016.08 -2017.09 Consulting engineer in the Food industry, AFROKH Agri Consulting, Ltd. Agadir, Morocco.

· Advice and support, Supervision of production units.

· Led and managed multiple consulting projects in the Agro-industry sector, ensuring timely and successful delivery.

· Recommended and implemented best practices in sustainable agriculture, resource management, and food safety.

· Designed and delivered training programs and workshops for clients and their staff on various topics, such as modern agricultural practices, quality management systems, and technological advancements.

2015.03 to 2016. 02 Hygiene and Quality Control Manager, Company of development of food industries in Souss, Quality Department, Agadir, Morocco (Company of Processing Frozen Vegetables, Frozen Fruits, Frozen Fish).

· Developed, implemented, and maintained comprehensive hygiene policies and procedures to ensure a clean and safe working environment.

· Conducted regular hygiene audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

· Trained staff on hygiene practices and protocols to maintain high standards of cleanliness and prevent contamination.

· Established and maintained quality control procedures and standards for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.

Associate Professor with experience in postharvest, Food safety, Ultrasound, and non-thermal treatments. Managing multiple research projects concurrently resulting in more than 20 SCI Publications as first and co-author. My work revolves around optimizing the quality and safety of food products, especially juices, through innovative emerging technologies such as UV-LED treatment and thermosonication. I aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and practical solutions to combat spoilage and enhance food safety, ensuring both consumer satisfaction and sustainability in the food industry.I have 10 years of experience in Food industry and academic research. I was recently served as topic co-editor in the Journals of Frontiers in Food Science and Nutrition and MDPI-Process.

(i) Invited reviewer/ editorial board membership:

1. Guest editor for Frontiers in Nutrition, special issue  : Advanced Valorization of Lignin Polyphenols: From Biochemistry to Nutrition

https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/46767/advanced-valorization-of-lignin polyphenols-from-biochemistry-to-nutrition

2. Guest Editor for MDPI Processes, special issue under the title of Feature Reviews in Food Processing Technologies: Present Innovations and Future Opportunities, https://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/604J8986QD

(ii) Conference/workshop/seminar attended:

2022.11 Participant as keynote speaker in the 4^th International Symposium on Low-temperature Processing of Foods, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou, China.

2020.11 Poster Presentation at International Conference on Food Non-thermal Processing Technology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China

2020. 10 Poster presentation, at 2^nd International symposium on low-temperature processing of Foods, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou, China

       Modern Food Nutrition

(i) SCI papers published as the first author

1. Wahia, H., Mustapha, A. T., Fakayode, O. A., Zhang, L., Zhou, C., & Dabbour, M. (2025). Inactivating Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spores with UVLED: Unraveling the role of turbidity, reactive oxygen species, and water dynamics. Food Control,168. (IF=5.6) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2024.110941

2. Wahia, H., Fakayode, O. A., Mintah, B. K., Mustapha, A. T., Zhou, C., & Dabbour, M. (2023). Effect of dual-frequency thermosonication, food matrix, and germinants on Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spore germination. Food Research International, 171, 113054. (IF= 7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113054

3. Wahia, H., Fakayode, A. O., Mustapha, A. T., Zhou, C., & Dabbour, M. (2022). Application and potential of multifrequency ultrasound in juice industry: Comprehensive analysis of inactivation and germination of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spores. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2143475 (IF =10.3).

4. Wahia, H., Zhang, L., Zhou, C., Dabbour, M. Abiola Fakayode, O., Taiye Mustapha, Amanor-Atiemoh, R., Ma, H. (2021). Pulsed multifrequency thermosonication induced sonoporation in Alicyclobacillus acidoterestris spores and vegetative cells. Food Research International (IF= 7.0)

5. Wahia, H., Zhou, C., Abiola Fakayode, O., Amanor-Atiemoh, R., Zhang, L., Taiye Mustapha, A., Zhang, J., Xu, B., Zhang, R., Ma, H., (2021). Quality attributes optimization of orange juice subjected to multi- frequency thermosonication: Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spore inactivation and applied spectroscopy ROS characterization. Food Chemistry 361, 130108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130108 (IF= 8.5).

6. Wahia H, Zhou C, Mustapha AT, Amanor-Atiemoh R, Mo L, Fakayode OA, et al.(2020) Storage effects on the quality quartet of orange juice submitted to moderate thermosonication: Predictive modeling and odor fingerprinting approach. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry.;64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2020.104982 (IF= 8.7).

7. Wahia, H., Zhou, C., Sarpong, F., Mustapha, A.T., Liu, S., Yu, X., Li, C. (2019). Simultaneous optimization of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris reduction, pectin methylesterase inactivation, and bioactive compounds enhancement affected by thermosonication in orange juice. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 43. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.14180 (IF= 2).

(ii) SCI Co-authored papers

1. Mustapha, A. T., Wahia, H., Kong, F., & Zhou, C. (2024). A review of the use of rice husk silica as a sustainable alternative to traditional silica sources in various applications. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, (December 2023), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14451

2. Mustapha, A. T., Wahia, H., Ji, Q., Fakayode, O. A., Zhang, L., & Zhou, C. (2024). Multiple‐frequency ultrasound for the inactivation of microorganisms on food: A review. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 47(4), e14587.

3. Han, J., Liang, J., Li, Y., Wahia, H., Phyllis, O., Zhou, C., ... & Ma, H. (2024). Vacuum freeze drying combined with catalytic infrared drying to improve the aroma quality of chives: Potential mechanisms of their formation. Food Chemistry, 461, 140880.

4. Fakayode, O. A., Ojoawo, O. O., Zhou, M., Wahia, H., & Ogunlade, C. A. (2024). Revolutionizing food processing with infrared heating: New approaches to quality and efficiency. Food Physics, 100046.

5. Guo, J., Chen, L., Zhou, C., Wahia, H., Yao, D., Song, L., … Hua, C. (2024). Preparation of umami peptides from chicken breast by batch coupled enzymatic hydrolysis and membrane separation mode and the taste mechanism of identified umami peptides. Food Chemistry, 456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139963

6. Sun, Q., Yu, X., Wang, X., Wahia, H., Okonkwo, C. E., Wang, Y., … Zhou, C. (2024). Covalent organic framework adsorption separation of the mother liquor sugars from industrial steviol: A combination of experimental and theoretical analysis. Separation and Purification Technology, 347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127608

7. Dabbour, M., Hamoda, A., Xu, H., Mintah, B. K., Wahia, H., Betchem, G., … Fikry, M. (2024). pH-shifting and sonication synergistically altered cottonseed protein: Correlating the conformational and functional characteristics. Industrial Crops and Products, 222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120043

8. Zhang, L., Chen, L., Zhou, C., Mustapha, A. T., & Wahia, H. (2024). Advances in peeling techniques for tomato: A comprehensive review. Food Reviews International, 40(1), 212-229.

9. Xia, G., Wang, M., Li, H., Ren, M., Wahia, H., Zhou, C., & Yang, H. (2023). Synergistic principle of catalytic infrared and intense pulsed light for bacteriostasis on green sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum schinifolium). Food Bioscience, 56, 103177.

10. Dabbour, M., Hamoda, A., Mintah, B. K., Wahia, H., Betchem, G., Xu, H., ... & Ma, H. (2023). Ultrasonic-aided extraction and degossypolization of cottonseed meal protein: Optimization and characterization of functional traits and molecular structure. Industrial Crops and Products, 204, 117261.

11. Feng, Y., Suo, K., Chen, L., Wahia, H., Zhou, C., Yang, Z., ... & Li, S. (2023). Improving the hot air drying of garlic slices by perforation synergistic alcohol pretreatment. Drying Technology, 41(13), 2077-2087.

12. Dabbour, M., Hamoda, A., Wahia, H., Mintah, B. K., Betchem, G., He, R., ... & Fikry, M. (2023). Functional, conformational, topographical, and antioxidative properties of convectively-and freeze-dried sunflower protein and hydrolysate: a comparative investigation. Drying Technology, 41(12), 1962-1976.

13. Wang, X., Zhang, L., Chen, L., Wang, Y., Okonkwo, C. E., Yagoub, A. E. A., Wahia, H., & Zhou, C.. (2023). Application of ultrasound and its real‐time monitoring of the acoustic field during processing of tofu: Parameter optimization, protein modification, and potential mechanism. Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, 22(4), 2747-2772.

14. Fakayode, O. A., Wahia, H., Zhang, L., Zhou, C., & Ma, H. (2023). State-of-the-art co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic and macroalgae biomass feedstocks for improved bio-oil production- A review. Fuel, 332, 126071. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.126071

15. Zhang, L., Wang, X., Qu, W., Zhang, A., Wahia, H., Gao, X., ... & Zhou, C. (2022). Evaluation of dual-frequency multi-angle ultrasound on physicochemical properties of tofu gel and its finished product by TOPSIS-entropy weight method. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 90, 106196.

16. Zhou, C., Cai, Z., Wang, X., Feng, Y., Xu, X., Yagoub, A. E. A., Wahia, H. & Sun, Y. (2022). Effects of tri-frequency ultrasonic vacuum-assisted ethanol pretreatment on infrared drying efficiency, qualities and microbial safety of scallion stalk slices. Drying Technology, 40(12), 2528-2539.

17. Qu, W., Feng, Y., Xiong, T., Li, Y., Wahia, H., & Ma, H. (2022). Preparation of corn ACE inhibitory peptide-ferrous chelate by dual-frequency ultrasound and its structure and stability analyses. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 83, 105937.

18. Qu, W., Guo, T., Zhang, X., Jin, Y., Wang, B., Wahia, H., & Ma, H. (2022). Preparation of tuna skin collagen-chitosan composite film improved by sweep frequency pulsed ultrasound technology. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 82, 105880.

19. Zhang, L., Yu, X., Yagoub, A. E. A., Owusu-Ansah, P., Wahia, H., Ma, H., & Zhou, C. (2022). Effects of low frequency multi-mode ultrasound and it’s washing solution’s interface properties on freshly cut cauliflower. Food Chemistry, 366, 130683.

20. Sun, Q., Yu, X., Zhang, L., A. Yagoub, A. E., Tang, Y., Wahia, H., & Zhou, C. (2022). Effects of vacuum ultrasonic infiltration and combined drying on rehydration quality of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Industrial Crops and Products, 187, 115381 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115381.

21. Ren, M., Cai, Z., Chen, L., Wahia, H., Zhang, L., Wang, Y., … Zhou, C. (2022). Preparation of zein/chitosan/eugenol/curcumin active films for blueberry preservation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 223, 1054–1066. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.090

22. Xu, X., Zhang, L., Feng, Y., Zhou, C., Abu Elgasim, A.Y., Wahia, H., Ma, H., Zhang, J., Sun, Y., (2021). Ultrasound freeze-thawing style pretreatment to improve the efficiency of the vacuum freeze-drying of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and the quality characteristics of the dried product. Ultrason. - Sonochemistry 70, 105300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2020.105300 

23. Yang, X., Yu, X., Yagoub, A.-G., Chen, L., Wahia, H., Osae, R., Zhou, C., (2021). Structure and stability of low molecular weight collagen peptide (prepared from white carp skin) -calcium complex. LWT 136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110335

24. Zhou, C., Cai, Z., Wang, X., Feng, Y., Xu, X., Yagoub, A.E.A., Wahia, H., Ma, H., Sun, Y., (2021). Effects of tri-frequency ultrasonic vacuum-assisted ethanol pretreatment on infrared drying efficiency, qualities and microbial safety of scallion stalk slices. Dry. Technol. 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2021.1894572

25. Zhou, C., Feng, Y., Zhang, L., Yagoub, A.E.A., Wahia, H., Ma, H., Sun, Y., Yu, X., (2021). Rehydration characteristics of vacuum freeze- and hot air-dried garlic slices. LWT 143, 111158. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111158

26. Song, X., Yu, X., Zhou, C., Xu, B., Chen, L., El Gasim A. Yagoub, A., Emeka, O.C., Wahia, H., (2021). Conveyor belt catalytic infrared as a novel apparatus for blanching processing applied to sweet potatoes in the industrial scale. LWT 111827. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111827 

27. Abiola Fakayode, O., Zezhi, W., Wahia, H., Taiye Mustapha, A., Zhou, C., & Ma, H. (2021). Higher heating value, exergy, pyrolysis kinetics and thermodynamic analysis of ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent pretreated watermelon rind biomass. Bioresource Technology, 125040. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125040

28. Zhang, J., Yagoub, A.E.A., Sun, Y., Mujumdar, A.S., Ma, H., Wahia, H., Zhou, C., (2021). Intensive pulsed light pretreatment combined with controlled temperature and humidity for convection drying to reduce browning and improve quality of dried shiitake mushroom. J. Sci.Food Agric. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.11212

29. Amanor-atiemoh, R., Osae, R., Sampson, G., Zhou, C., Mustapha, A.T., Wahia, H., Amoa-owusu, A., Haile, M., (2020). Effect of simultaneous dual-frequency ultrasound aided ethanolic pretreatment on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity, and physicochemical properties of apple slices using pulsed vacuum dryer. food Process Eng. 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13535 

30. Amanor-Atiemoh, R., Zhou, C., Wahia, H., Mustapha, A.T., Rashid, M.T., Sampson, G., Amoa-Owusu, A., Ma, H., Zhou, R., (2020). Acoustically-aided osmo-dehydration pretreatments under pulsed vacuum dryer for apple slices: drying kinetics, thermodynamics, and quality attributes. J. Food Sci. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15484 

31. Fakayode, O.A., Alsir, E., Aboagarib, A., Yan, D., Li, M., Wahia, H., Mustapha, A.T., Zhou, C., (2020). Novel two-pot approach ultrasonication and deep eutectic solvent pretreatments for watermelon rind delignification: Parametric screening and optimization via response surface methodology. Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117872 

32. Taiye, A., Zhou, C., Amanor-atiemoh, R., Ali, T.A.A., Wahia, H., Ma, H., Sun, Y., (2020). Efficacy of dual- frequency ultrasound and sanitizers washing treatments on quality retention of cherry tomato. Innov. Food Sci. Emerg. Technol. 62, 102348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2020.102348 

33. Taiye, A., Zhou, C., Amanor-atiemoh, R., Owusu-fordjour, M., Wahia, H., Abiola, O., Ma, H., (2020). Kinetic modeling of inactivation of natural microbiota and Escherichia coli on cherry tomato treated with fixed multi-frequency sonication. Ultrason. - Sonochemistry 64, 105035. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2020.105035 

34. Taiye, A., Zhou, C., Wahia, H., Amanor-atiemoh, R., Otu, P., Qudus, A., Abiola, O., Ma, H., (2020). Sonozonation : Enhancing the antimicrobial efficiency of aqueous ozone washing techniques on cherry tomato. Ultrason. - Sonochemistry 105059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2020.105059 

35. Sarpong, F., Rashid, M.T., Wahia, H., Aly, T.A.-G.A., Zhou, C., (2020). Mitigation of relative humidity (RH) on phytochemicals and functional groups of dried pineapple (Ananas comosus) slices. Int. J. Food Eng. https://doi.org/doi:10.1515/ijfe-2020-0190

36. Amanor-atiemoh, R., Sarpong, F., Chen, L., Zhou, C., Wahia, H., (2019). Effect of ultrasound-ethanol pretreatment on drying kinetics, quality parameters, functional group, and amino acid profile of apple slices using pulsed vacuum drying. Food Process Eng. 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13347 

37. Mustapha, A.T., Zhou, C., Sun, Y., Wahia, H., Sarpong, F., Owusu-Ansah, P., Osae, R., Otu, P., Ma, H., (2019). Simultaneous multifrequency: A possible alternative to improve the efficacy of ultrasound treatment on cherry tomato during storage. J. Food Process. Preserv. 43, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.14083

38. Taiye, A., Zhou, C., Wahia, H., Sarpong, F., Muhammad, M., Yusuf, N., Adegbemiga, B., (2019). Combination of thermal and dual-frequency sonication processes for optimum microbiological and antioxidant properties in cherry tomato 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.14325

2023.10 NSFC Awarded Project Research Fund for International Scientists, Project number

32350410407, grant period: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025 

2022.06 Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent from 2022-2024. Grant No. 2022ZB674

2021.07 Winner of Best Ph.D. Thesis of Jiangsu University.

2019.11 Winner of the Best Poster award at the 9th sino-postgraduate academic conference, Jiangsu University, China.

2018. 05 Winner of the best social contributor Award during 2017-2018 (Outstanding Scholarship of Overseas Students in Jiangsu University) as an art star, Jiangsu University, China.

2017.08 Winner of the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) as a full-time Ph.D. student in the program of Food Science and Engineering at the School of Food & Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu, China from 2017 to 2021. Grant No 2017DFJ005895

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The above information updated

March, 2025