Dr. Heera Jayan | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Heera Jayan is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Jiangsu University, China, with a Ph.D. in Food Science and Engineering from South China University of Technology. Her research focuses on microbial food safety and advanced analytical methods, with a particular emphasis on Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) for microbial activity and contaminant detection. She has led multiple funded projects, published extensively in high-impact journals, and contributed to the development of nanotechnology- and microfluidics-based rapid detection systems. Her work reflects a balance of technical innovation, scholarly excellence, and international collaboration.
Dr. Heera Jayan | Jiangsu University | China
Profile
Education
Dr. Jayan holds a PhD in Food Science and Engineering from South China University of Technology. Her doctoral research emphasized microbial safety and the use of innovative analytical technologies for food quality assessment. She later pursued postdoctoral research at Jiangsu University, expanding her expertise into nanotechnology-driven methods for rapid microbial detection. Her educational foundation blends traditional food science with modern innovations in spectroscopy and microfluidics, providing a comprehensive base for high-level research and global collaboration.
Research and Innovations
Dr. Jayan has completed and participated in three funded research projects, including one at the national level where she served as principal investigator. Her innovative contributions integrate spectroscopy, nanotechnology, and microfluidics to address real-time detection of pathogens and food contaminants. By focusing on practical, scalable solutions, she bridges the gap between research and real-world application. Her advanced work with SERS positions her at the forefront of developing efficient tools for food safety evaluation, a critical need in global food systems.
Research Contributions
Dr. Jayan has completed one national-level funded project and actively participated in two others, focusing on microbial detection and food quality evaluation. She has published over 42 research papers in reputed journals, including both original articles and reviews. Her work emphasizes real-time detection of contaminants and pathogens using advanced methods like SERS and nanotechnology-based tools. These contributions have advanced the global understanding of microbial food safety and rapid diagnostic techniques.
Research Focus
Dr. Jayan’s research revolves around food safety and quality analysis, with a focus on developing real-time solutions for microbial detection and contaminant evaluation. She integrates techniques from nanotechnology, spectroscopy, and microfluidics to achieve rapid, accurate, and scalable detection platforms. Her work bridges fundamental research with practical applications in food safety, addressing both global public health concerns and industrial challenges.
Publications
Intelligent Gas Sensors for Food Safety and Quality Monitoring: Advances, Applications, and Future Directions
Authors: Heera Jayan; Ruiyun Zhou; Chanjun Sun; Chen Wang; Limei Yin; Xiaobo Zou; Zhiming Guo
Journal: Foods, 2025-08-01
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Food Industry
Authors: Heera Jayan; Weiqing Min; Zhiming Guo
Journal: Foods, 2025-04-01
Flexible label-free SERS substrate with alginate-chitosan@silver nanocube for in situ nondestructive detection of thiram on apples
Authors: Zhiming Guo; Yuxia Zheng; Chen Wang; Heera Jayan; Limei Yin; Hesham R. El-Seedi; Yunyun Gong; Xiaobo Zou
Journal: Talanta, 2025-02
Assembly of stabilized dendritic magnetic ferric-silver nanocomposite with gold nanoparticles for sensitive detection of ochratoxin A using SERS aptasensor
Authors: Limei Yin; Jianrong Cai; Heera Jayan; Nermeen Yosri; Usman Majeed; Zhiming Guo; Xiaobo Zou
Journal: Food Control, 2024-11
Dual function of magnetic nanocomposites-based SERS lateral flow strip for simultaneous detection of aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone
Authors: Limei Yin; Jianrong Cai; Lixin Ma; Tianyan You; Muhammad Arslan; Heera Jayan; Xiaobo Zou; Yunyun Gong
Journal: Food Chemistry, 2024-07
A film-like SERS aptasensor for sensitive detection of patulin based on GO@Au nanosheets
Authors: Shanshan Xue; Limei Yin; Shipeng Gao; Ruiyun Zhou; Yang Zhang; Heera Jayan; Hesham R. El-Seedi; Xiaobo Zou; Zhiming Guo
Journal: Food Chemistry, 2024-05
Core-satellite nanoassembly system with aptamer-conjugated Au@Ag nanoparticles for SERS detection of patulin in apples
Authors: Xinchen Wu; Limei Yin; Shipeng Gao; Ruiyun Zhou; Yang Zhang; Shanshan Xue; Heera Jayan; Hesham R. El-Seedi; Xiaobo Zou; Zhiming Guo
Journal: Food Control, 2024-05
Conclusion
Dr. Heera Jayan demonstrates exceptional promise as a researcher through her impactful publications, innovative approaches to food safety analysis, and leadership in research projects. While she could expand her professional footprint with more editorial and consultancy roles, her existing record strongly supports her nomination. She is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, reflecting both her present accomplishments and future potential for scientific leadership.