Fatemeh Salimianrizi

Production of insect-based food products as part of research and development, Conducting sensory tests, Determining physicochemical parameters, and Performing microbiological monitoring to ensure food safety and hygiene standards

During my internship, I worked on two key projects: 1) Conduct of microbial analysis and assess the shelf life of food samples using PCR, DNA extraction, and selective media, using Nucleotide Blast and Chromas for microorganism identification and shelf life assessment. 2) Characterization of Bacillus cytotoxicus Proteolytic Activity, by applying spectrophotometry and SDS-PAGE for growth and protein degradation analysis, exploring sustainable applications in dairy waste management.

Assisted with equipment and materials preparation, data collection, and microbiological research

Thesis: Proteolytic Activity of Bacillus cytotoxicus on Casein and Serum Proteins: A Pathway to Dairy Waste Treatment and Sustainability In my master’s program, I gained expertise in food and health, covering research methods, quality control, and data analytics. I explored nutrition-related diseases, sustainable nutrition, genomics, foodborne pathogens, toxicology, antimicrobial resistance, global food safety regulations, and sustainable practices, preparing me to tackle related challenges.