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Food Scientist | R&D Specialist | Food Safety & Quality Research | PhD in Food Chemistry

Profile Summary

Food Scientist with several years of experience in R&D and Food Technology. I specialize in food active packaging, bioactive compound extraction, and edible oils optimization. My expertise lies in bridging scientific research with industrial application to improve food safety and product shelf-life. Core Competencies: R&D Project Design & Execution Food Chemistry & Analysis, Bioactive compounds Extraction, Micro and nano- Encapsulation, Process Optimization & Product Innovation, Statistical Analysis (Minitab, Excel)I am passionate about driving innovation in the food industry through collaborative problem-solving and evidence-based research. My Scholar google link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zDaCsJwAAAAJ&hl=en

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Food Preservation
• ★ Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• ☆ Food Safety
• ☆ Food Processing
• ☆ Plant-Based Protein
• ☆ Packaging Design

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, User Research, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Packaging Design

Work Experience

Research Institute of Food Science and Technology

- Present

Food Scientist & Researcher

Research Institute of Food Science and Technology

January 2013 - December 2025

Associate Food Scientist

Islamic Azad University of Damghan

January 2005 - December 2013

Education

Ph.D in Food Science and Technology

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

September 2007 - July 2012

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2025). Bioactive films from saffron corm and corn husk: A transformative solution for antioxidant and antimicrobial pistachio packaging . LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

(2025). Development of Biodegradable Films Based on Natural Extract From the Waste: Corn-Husk Derived Materials and Saffron Corm Starch . STARCH-STARKE.

(2025). Evaluation of essential elements and heavy metals in dried seedless barberry fruits from the main production regions of South Khorasan, Iran . FOOD CHEMISTRY.

(2025). Extraction and characterization of nanocellulose from Cuminum cyminum L. husk by ball-milling-assisted ultrasound . CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS.

(2025). Optimization of a novel antimicrobial nanocomposite films based on starch saffron corm incorporating nanoclay/lignin/extract using response surface methodology . INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES.

(2025). Shear-thinning dynamics and viscoelasticity of a novel Eremurus spectabilis glucomannan: Structural insights and implications for food/ pharmaceutical applications . CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS.

(2024). Investigating the effect of acoustic waves on spoilage fungal growth and shelf life of strawberry fruit . FUNGAL BIOLOGY.

(2024). Potential of cold plasma pretreatment for preserving biochemical attributes and ensuring the microbiological safety of saffron stigma . FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION.

Razieh Niazmand, Parvin Sharayei, Moslem Jahani, Elham Azarpazhooh (2023). Cellulose acetate-based SO2-releasing sheets: Preparation and characterization . Polymer Bulletin.

(2023). Monitoring of pesticide and some metal residues in Mazafati date fruit cultivar and risk assessment to the health . JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS.

(2023). Cellulose acetate-based SO₂-releasing sheets: Preparation and characterization . POLYMER BULLETIN.

Razieh Niazmand, Sara Naji Tabasi, Atena Modiri‐Dovom (2022). Quality characteristics of reduced‐calorie spaghetti based on unprocessed and hydrothermal wheat brans in presence of xanthan gum . Journal of Food Processing and Preservation.

Razieh Niazmand, Bibi Marzieh Razavizadeh, Farzaneh Sabbagh(2022). Simulating release model and antimicrobial efficiency of LDPE film carrying ferula asafetida leaf and gum extracts . Polymer Bulletin. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

(2022). Structure-function relationship of licorice (<i>Glycyrrhiza glabra</i>) root extract-xanthan/guar gum mixture in a high sugar content system . JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE.

(2022). Recent progress in polymeric non-invasive insulin delivery . INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES.

(2022). Simulating release model and antimicrobial efficiency of LDPE film carrying <i>ferula asafetida</i> leaf and gum extracts . POLYMER BULLETIN.

(2022). Investigation of process parameters and albumin concentration as foaming agent on quality of marshmallow dough: production simulation with rheometer . RHEOLOGICA ACTA.

(2022). Quality characteristics of reduced-calorie spaghetti based on unprocessed and hydrothermal wheat brans in presence of xanthan gum . JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION.

Razieh Niazmand, Mostafa Shahidi Noghabi, Azam Niazmand (2021). Optimization of subcritical water extraction of phenolic compounds from Ziziphus jujuba using response surface methodology: evaluation of thermal stability and antioxidant activity . Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture.

Razieh Niazmand, Amir Sajad Modaresi(2021). Characterization of Oxygen Scavenger Film Based on Sodium Ascorbate: Extending the Shelf Life of Peanuts . Food and Bioprocess Technology. 14. (6). p. 1184--1193. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Razieh Niazmand, Bibi Marzieh Razavizadeh(2021). Ferula asafoetida: chemical composition, thermal behavior, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaf and gum hydroalcoholic extracts . Journal of Food Science and Technology. 58. (6). p. 2148--2159. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Razieh Niazmand, Samira Yeganehzad, Azam Niazmand (2021). Application of laminated and metalized films to prolong the shelf life of dried barberries . Journal of Stored Products Research.

(2021). Application of mucilaginous seeds (<i>Alyssum homolocarpum</i> and <i>Salvia macrosiphon Boiss</i>) and wheat bran in improving technological and nutritional properties of pasta . JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.

(2021). Characterization of Oxygen Scavenger Film Based on Sodium Ascorbate: Extending the Shelf Life of Peanuts . FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY.

(2021). Active polyethylene films incorporated with β-cyclodextrin/<i>ferula</i> <i>asafoetida</i> extract inclusion complexes: Sustained release of bioactive agents . POLYMER TESTING.

(2021). Application of laminated and metalized films to prolong the shelf life of dried barberries . JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH.

(2021). Determination of vitamin E and β-sitosterol in vegetable oil wastes by graphene-based magnetic solid-phase extraction method coupled with GC-MS . JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION.

(2021). Optimization of subcritical water extraction of phenolic compounds from <i>Ziziphus jujuba</i> using response surface methodology: evaluation of thermal stability and antioxidant activity . CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE.

(2021). <i>Ferula asafoetida</i>: chemical composition, thermal behavior, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaf and gum hydroalcoholic extracts . JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE.

Razieh Niazmand, Samira Yeganehzad (2020). Capability of oxygen-scavenger sachets and modified atmosphere packaging to extend fresh barberry shelf life . Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture.

Razieh Niazmand, Bibi Marzieh Razavizadeh, Farzaneh Sabbagh(2020). Low-Density Polyethylene Films Carrying ferula asafoetida Extract for Active Food Packaging: Thermal, Mechanical, Optical, Barrier, and Antifungal Properties . Advances in Polymer Technology. 2020. p. 1--15. Hindawi Limited

Razieh Niazmand, Moslem Jahani, Farzaneh Sabbagh, Shahabaldin Rezania(2020). Optimization of Electrocoagulation Conditions for the Purification of Table Olive Debittering Wastewater Using Response Surface Methodology . Water. 12. (6). p. 1687. {MDPI} {AG}

Razieh Niazmand, Parisa Jafarian Asl, Moslem Jahani(2020). Theoretical and experimental assessment of supercritical CO2 in the extraction of phytosterols from rapeseed oil deodorizer distillates . Journal of Food Engineering. 269. p. 109748. Elsevier {BV}

Jafarian Asl, P., Niazmand, R., Jahani, M.(2020). Theoretical and experimental assessment of supercritical CO<inf>2</inf> in the extraction of phytosterols from rapeseed oil deodorizer distillates . Journal of Food Engineering. 269.

(2020). Solid-phase extraction of phytosterols from rapeseed oil deodorizer distillates with magnetic graphene oxide nanocomposite . JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL NANOSCIENCE.

(2020). Study of antimicrobial and physicochemical properties of LDPE/propolis extruded films . POLYMER BULLETIN.

(2020). Characterization of polyamide-6/ propolis blended electrospun fibers . HELIYON.

(2020). Extraction of phytosterols and tocopherols from rapeseed oil waste by supercritical CO₂ plus co-solvent: A comparison with conventional solvent extraction . HELIYON.

Jafarian Asl, P., Niazmand, R., Yahyavi, F.(2020). Extraction of phytosterols and tocopherols from rapeseed oil waste by supercritical CO<inf>2</inf> plus co-solvent: A comparison with conventional solvent extraction . Heliyon. 6. (3).

(2020). Antimicrobial, mechanical, and physicochemical properties of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) extruded films blended with propolis . INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES.

(2020). Low-Density Polyethylene Films Carrying <i>ferula asafoetida</i> Extract for Active Food Packaging: Thermal, Mechanical, Optical, Barrier, and Antifungal Properties . ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY.

(2020). Capability of oxygen-scavenger sachets and modified atmosphere packaging to extend fresh barberry shelf life . CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE.

(2020). Modelling and simulation of supercritical CO₂ extraction of bioactive compounds from vegetable oil waste . FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING.

(2020). Optimization of Electrocoagulation Conditions for the Purification of Table Olive Debittering Wastewater Using Response Surface Methodology . WATER.

(2020). Theoretical and experimental assessment of supercritical CO₂ in the extraction of phytosterols from rapeseed oil deodorizer distillates . JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING.

Hajinezhad, S., Razavizadeh, B.M., Niazmand, R.(2019). Study of antimicrobial and physicochemical properties of LDPE/propolis extruded films . Polymer Bulletin.

(2019). Evaluation of oxidative stability, fatty acid profile, and antioxidant properties of black cumin seed oil and extract . JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION.

Soleimanifar, M., Niazmand, R., Jafari, S.M.(2019). Evaluation of oxidative stability, fatty acid profile, and antioxidant properties of black cumin seed oil and extract . Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 13. (1). p. 383-389.

(2019). Microencapsulation of Saffron Petal Phenolic Extract: Their Characterization, <i>In Vitro</i> Gastrointestinal Digestion, and Storage Stability . JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.

Ahmadian, Z., Niazmand, R., Pourfarzad, A.(2019). Microencapsulation of Saffron Petal Phenolic Extract: Their Characterization, In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion, and Storage Stability . Journal of Food Science. 84. (10). p. 2745-2757.

Mahalleh, A.A., Sharayei, P., Mortazavi, S.A., Azarpazhooh, E., Niazmand, R.(2019). Optimization of the pulsed electric field-assisted extraction of functional compounds from nepeta binaludensis . Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal. 21. (4). p. 184-194.

(2019). Quality Evaluation of Canola Oils and Deodorizer Distillate during Industrial Processing. JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN.

Shoaib, H., Mahesar, S.A., Saeeduddin, Jafarian, P., Niazmand, R., Sherazi, S.T.H.(2019). Quality Evaluation of Canola Oils and Deodorizer Distillate during Industrial Processing . Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan. 41. (6). p. 983-992.

(2019). Treatment of olive processing wastewater by electrocoagulation: An effectiveness and economic assessment . JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.

Niazmand, R., Jahani, M., Kalantarian, S.(2019). Treatment of olive processing wastewater by electrocoagulation: An effectiveness and economic assessment . Journal of Environmental Management. 248.

(2017). Effects of high amylose corn starch and microbial transglutaminase on the textural and microstructural properties of wheat flour composite gels at high temperatures . JOURNAL OF TEXTURE STUDIES.

Shahsavani Mojarrad, L., Rafe, A., Sadeghian, A., Niazmand, R.(2017). Effects of high amylose corn starch and microbial transglutaminase on the textural and microstructural properties of wheat flour composite gels at high temperatures . Journal of Texture Studies. 48. (6). p. 624-632.

(2017). Fatty Acids Composition and Oxidation Kinetic Parameters of Purslane (<i>Portulaca oleracea</i>) Seed Oil . AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH.

Mousavi, S.R.J., Niazmand, R.(2017). Fatty Acids Composition and Oxidation Kinetic Parameters of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) Seed Oil . Agricultural Research. 6. (4). p. 421-426.

(2017). Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of antioxidants from <i>Crocus sativus</i> petals of saffron industry residues: Optimization using response surface methodology . JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS.

Ahmadian-Kouchaksaraie, Z., Niazmand, R.(2017). Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of antioxidants from Crocus sativus petals of saffron industry residues: Optimization using response surface methodology . Journal of Supercritical Fluids. 121. p. 19-31.

(2016). Development of antioxidant active films containing sodium ascorbate (SA) and ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) to extend the shelf life of peanut . JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE.

Sangatash, M.M., Niazmand, R., Jamab, M.S., Modaressi, A.S.(2016). Development of antioxidant active films containing sodium ascorbate (SA) and ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) to extend the shelf life of peanut . Journal of Food Science and Technology. 53. (4). p. 1766-1783.

(2016). Optimization of the subcritical water extraction of phenolic antioxidants from <i>Crocus</i> <i>sativus</i> petals of saffron industry residues: Box-Behnken design and principal component analysis . INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.

Ahmadian-Kouchaksaraie, Z., Niazmand, R., Najafi, M.N.(2016). Optimization of the subcritical water extraction of phenolic antioxidants from Crocus sativus petals of saffron industry residues: Box-Behnken design and principal component analysis . Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 36. p. 234-244.

(2015). Antioxidant Activity of Purslane (<i>Portulaca oleracea</i> L.) Seed Hydro-alcoholic Extract on the Stability of Soybean Oil. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Jalali Mousavi, S.R., Niazmand, R., Shahidi Noghabi, M.(2015). Antioxidant activity of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) seed hydro-alcoholic extract on the stability of soybean oil . Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 17. (6). p. 1473-1480.

(2015). Colloid-Enhanced Ultrafiltration of Canola Oil: Effect of Process Conditions and MWCO on Flux, Fouling and Rejections . JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION.

Niazmand, R., Razavi, S.M.A., Farhoosh, R.(2015). Colloid-Enhanced Ultrafiltration of Canola Oil: Effect of Process Conditions and MWCO on Flux, Fouling and Rejections . Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 39. (3). p. 292-300.

(2015). Decreasing Acrylamide Formation in Fried Potato Slices Using Hydrocolloid Coatings and Bene Kernel Oil. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Sadat Mousavian, D., Niazmand, R., Sharayei, P.(2015). Decreasing acrylamide formation in fried potato slices using hydrocolloid coatings and bene kernel oil . Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 17. p. 1725-1734.

(2012). Filtration of crude canola oil miscella utilizing PVDF membrane: the effects of pretreatments and operating conditions . INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING.

Niazmand, R., Farhoosh, R., Razavi, S.M.A.(2012). Filtration of crude canola oil miscella utilizing PVDF membrane: The effects of pretreatments and operating conditions . International Journal of Food Engineering. 8. (3).

(2012). Micelle-enhanced Ultrafiltration of Chemical Pretreated Crude Canola Oil Miscella . INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING.

Niazmand, R., Farhoosh, R., Razavi, S.M.A., Mousavi, S.M.(2012). Micelle-enhanced ultrafiltration of chemical pretreated crude canola oil miscella . International Journal of Food Engineering. 8. (2).

Farhoosh, R., Niazmand, R., Rezaei, M., Sarabi, M.(2008). Kinetic parameter determination of vegetable oil oxidation under Rancimat test conditions . European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110. (6). p. 587-592.