15/02/2025
-World Food Forum Nepal-
Join us for the fifth edition of the Webinar Series where we dive into ‘Plant Protein’ with special focus on its scope in Nepal. 🌱
Our resource person for this session is Professor Anil Kumar A**l. Professor Anil Kumar A**l is a distinguished scientist, academic leader, and global expert in Food Science, Food Safety, Functional Foods, and Bioeconomy. He serves as the Professor and Chair of the Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Health (FINH) and Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology (FEBT) programs at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. 🍃
Recognized among the Top 0.1% of scientists in Food Science and the Top 2% globally across all fields, he has dedicated his career to advancing innovative and sustainable food systems. Prof. Anil’s work spans-controlled release technologies, nanotechnology applications in food and pharmaceuticals, antimicrobial resistance, and risk mitigation strategies. With an h-index of 50 and over 10,945 citations, he has authored over 200 high- impact journal articles (primarily in Q1 journals), 65+ book chapters, and 10 books, and holds 10 international patents. His research and consultancy projects, funded by the European Union, USAID (United States Assistance for International Development), ADB (Asian Development Bank), World Bank, UN-FAO, UNIDO (United Nation Industrial Development Organization), UNEP (UN Environmental Program), and leading food and biotech enterprises, have contributed significantly to global food security, safety, and policy development. 🌿
Beyond research, Prof. Anil is a trusted advisor, keynote speaker, and editorial board member for top international journals. His insights on sustainable food systems, innovation, and industry transformation have shaped global discussions, including an opinion piece on millets published in Forbes (USA) in 2024. Passionate about translating science into real-world impact, he remains committed to building a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food future for all. 🌾
Registration link - https://bit.ly/WFFNepalWebinarSeries
Join us for an insightful journey in the land of plant protein! ✨