Fei Liu | Processing and Manufacturing | Research Excellence Award
Mr. Fei Liu at Hefei University of Technology | China
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Full Professor at Research Institute of Food Science and Tehcnology, Germany
Professor Ali Rafe is an accomplished researcher and educator in food science and engineering with extensive academic and professional achievements. He holds a Ph.D. in food engineering, has completed a postdoctoral fellowship as a George Foster Fellow at WWU Münster, and is currently a Full Professor at the Research Institute of Food Science & Technology (RIFST), Iran. His research focuses on food rheology, encapsulation technologies, and structural analysis, with over 16 recent peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals like Food Hydrocolloids and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Recognized globally, he has received the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Research Award and has contributed to industry advancements through leadership roles in quality control and technical supervision. Proficient in advanced computational tools, Professor Rafe integrates technology and innovation to address complex challenges in food science. His work bridges academia and industry, positioning him as a leader in his field with global impact.
Professional profile
Professor Ali Rafe has an extensive and well-rounded academic background in food science and engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in food engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, where his dissertation focused on the rheological, thermal, and structural properties of β-lactoglobulin-basil seed hydrocolloid mixtures. He also holds an M.Sc. in food science and technology from the same institution, where he explored the potential of ultrafiltration membranes in oil refining processes. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Tabriz, where he specialized in food process engineering and food chemistry. Furthering his expertise, he conducted postdoctoral research as a George Foster Fellow at WWU Münster, Germany, and served as a research scholar in chemical and biomolecular engineering at North Carolina State University, USA. With advanced coursework in food rheology, modeling, and applied mathematics, Professor Rafe’s academic foundation reflects his strong focus on innovation and problem-solving in food engineering.
Professor Ali Rafe has received notable awards and honors that highlight his exceptional contributions to food science and engineering. A significant achievement in his career is being awarded the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Research Fellowship, recognizing his innovative research and global impact. This fellowship enabled him to conduct postdoctoral research at WWU Münster in Germany, further advancing his expertise in food rheology and encapsulation technologies. His career progression from Assistant Professor to Full Professor at the Research Institute of Food https://globalcompositeawards.com/ali-rafe-processing-and-manufacturing-excellence-in-research-9948/Science & Technology (RIFST) also reflects the recognition of his academic excellence and leadership in his field. Additionally, his research outputs, published in high-impact journals, have earned him respect in the international scientific community. These accolades underscore Professor Rafe’s dedication to advancing food science, his influential role in fostering academic collaborations, and his contribution to solving complex challenges in food engineering and technology.
Ali Rafe appears highly qualified for the Excellence in Research award, given his extensive education, research experience, numerous high-impact publications, and international recognition. His work aligns well with the goals of such an award, particularly in the area of food engineering and science. Areas for improvement include expanding the industrial application of his work and enhancing his research’s visibility outside academic settings. However, overall, his contributions to the field of food science and technology position him as a strong candidate for this honor.



Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2018–2024)
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Management (2014–2018)
Assistant Professor
Key ResearcherDr. Gan Li, an Assistant Professor at the College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, China University of Petroleum, PR China, and a key member of the National Engineering Research Center of Marine Geophysical Prospecting and Exploration and Development Equipment, is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a strong foundation in advanced manufacturing technologies and ultra-precision machining, Dr. Li’s innovative research has redefined the frontiers of mechanical engineering, making significant contributions to precision manufacturing, signal analysis, and process simulation.
Outstanding Senior Thesis (12/89), Jiangsu, China (2023)
Third Prize, Future Flying Machine Innovation Competition, Dalian, China (2019)
Recognition at the 22nd Chinese Conference of Abrasive Technology
Precision Engineering, 2024, Cited by: 3
Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences, 2024
Scientia Sinica Technologica, 2024
Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2023, Cited by: 9
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2023, Cited by: 12
Metals, 2023, Cited by: 6