About the Book
The detection, identification, and mitigation of food contaminants are critical in food safety and public health. Contaminants enter the food supply chain at several points, from production and processing to storage and distribution. Advances in analytical techniques, such as spectroscopy, chromatography, and molecular diagnostics, improve the ability to detect and identify harmful substances in food. Once identified, effective mitigation strategies, including regulatory controls, good manufacturing practices, and advanced decontamination technologies, are essential to reduce risk and prevent foodborne illnesses. This approach plays a pivotal role in maintaining consumer confidence and safeguarding global food systems. Detection, Identification, and Monitoring of Food Contaminants explores the latest and most critical developments in the detection, identification, and mitigation of food contaminants that have recently surfaced or have been under-recognized. It presents current research methodologies, new technologies, and innovative approaches for addressing food contamination, and proposes strategies for improving food safety across the global food system. This book covers topics such as genetics, microplastics, and water quality, and is a useful resource for business owners, engineers, biologists, academicians, researchers, and environmental scientists.
About the Author :
Matthew Chidozie Ogwu is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Ecology and Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University, USA. He is an accomplished interdisciplinary scholar with transdisciplinary expertise spanning One Health, EcoHealth, and sustainability science. His research is deeply rooted in the assessment of coupled human and natural systems and socio-ecological dynamics, with a strong focus on resilience, environmental justice, and sustainable development. Dr. Ogwu has earned numerous prestigious awards, competitive research grants, and international scholarships in recognition of his academic excellence and impactful contributions. He is widely published and serves as a board member and peer reviewer for several high-impact journals across environmental science, public health, and ecological disciplines. Passionate about science-policy integration and community-engaged scholarship, Dr. Ogwu consistently lends his expertise to international collaborative projects and volunteers his time to promote education, health equity, and environmental sustainability worldwide. His leadership and mentoring have inspired students, early-career researchers, and community stakeholders in various global regions. Sylvester Izah is a distinguished faculty member at Bayelsa Medical University in Yenagoa, Nigeria. Dr. Izah holds dual Ph.D. in Public Health, and Applied Microbiology and Environmental Health, an M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology, and a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Niger Delta University, Nigeria. In addition to his teaching role, he holds the position of Assistant Director of Academic Planning, Research, and Innovations at the university. Dr. Izah is a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in Nigeria. His expertise spans various disciplines, and he has a particular focus on Sustainable Human-Environmental Health Interactions. This broad area of study involves the assessment and management of air, soil, and water quality, as well as toxicology, hygiene, sanitation, food science, waste management, biodiversity, and sustainability. Dr. Izah's academic prowess is highlighted by an impressive research and publication portfolio, which includes more than 300 peer-reviewed publications. His work extends to the publication of edited books with renowned publishers such as Springer and Elsevier, contributions to book chapters in publications by Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor and Francis, as well as numerous journal articles.
