Mahmood Hashim
Helsinki
Summary
With a Ph.D. in Food Engineering, I am passionate about innovatively transforming by-products into valuable resources. My extensive research background specializes in the functionality and performance of milk and plant proteins, food texture, and microstructure, with experience in encapsulation and developing fat substitutes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Helsinki
Helsinki
10.2023 - Current
- Led a collaborative industry project on legume protein gelation, leveraging expertise in microstructure, rheological characteristics, and fermentation, alongside data reporting and presentation skills
- Enhanced the gelation behavior of commercial faba bean protein via applying innovative approaches
- Proficient in in vitro protein and starch digestibility, with a proven track record of organizing and leading sensory studies
- Addressed challenges with fungal proteins as alternative protein sources, improving their functional properties
- Applied green technology and bioprocessing treatments for developing food applications as dairy alternatives
- Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and mentoring with experience supervising undergraduate and master's students
Research Assistant
University of Helsinki
Helsinki
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Skilled in physical and chemical-assisted treatment for efficient protein extraction with promising functional properties
- Experienced in protein chemistry and biochemistry analytical methods such as gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, and qualitative analysis with FTIR for protein secondary structure
- Practiced in liquid chromatography techniques: Size exclusion chromatography, affinity chromatography, mass spectroscopy
- Developed expertise in dough preparation, baking, and bread property analysis using specific volume and texture profile analysis (TPA)
- Experienced in various rheological measurements, including amplitude, frequency, and temperature sweeps
- Competent in data implementation, presentation, and result reporting
PhD Candidate
ITMO University
Russia
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Throughout my PhD studies, I developed independence in self-learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking
- I instructed 3 to 5 master's students in laboratory techniques and constructed the extraction of bioactive compounds, colorimetric quantification, and encapsulation techniques
- Gained practical experience in spray drying with encapsulation and extract drying
- Secured a fellowship to perform a part of my laboratory work at the University of Helsinki
Research Assistant
Food Technology Institute, Agricultural Research Center
Giza
09.2012 - 09.2018
- I succeeded in improving the quality of low-fat dairy products using fat substitutes
- Assist with administrative tasks to advance research projects under supervision
- Hands-on preparation and applying for funding grants
Production Engineer
Al Maha Milk Industry
Egypt
10.2009 - 09.2010
- Hands-on soft cheese production, ultrafiltration technique, and pasteurization (HTST, UHT)
- Production of fermented, high-fat, and low-fat dairy products
- Supervising and observing production
Education
DOCTORAL DEGREE - Resource-saving technology of non-fat yogurt enriched with encapsulated date seeds bioactive compounds
ITMO University
Russia06.2023
MASTER OF FOOD SCIENCE - The Effect of Using Whey Protein Concentrate on the Quality of Fresh Cheese
Kafrelsheikh University
Egypt12.2016
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES - Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
Kafrelsheikh University
Egypt06.2009
Skills
- Protein Function Characterization
- Rheological analysis
- Advanced Bioprocessing Techniques
- Gel electrophoresis
- Immunological antibody-based methods
- Protein structure -FTIR
- Affinity chromatography
- Size exclusion chromatography
- Cereal enzyme activities
- Texture analyzer
- Microstructure measurement
- Optical microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Spectrophotometric Techniques
- Basic microbiology
Languages
Arabic (Native), English, Advanced, Russian, Intermediate, Finnish, Basic
Honours And Awards
- 09/2018, Russian Government Scholarship - ITMO University, Four Years PhD Study Grant
- 02/2022, EDUFI fellowship - Finnish National Agency for Education, Six Months Fellowship
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Helsinki
10.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Helsinki
08.2022 - 09.2023
PhD Candidate
ITMO University
09.2019 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
Food Technology Institute, Agricultural Research Center
09.2012 - 09.2018
Production Engineer
Al Maha Milk Industry
10.2009 - 09.2010
DOCTORAL DEGREE - Resource-saving technology of non-fat yogurt enriched with encapsulated date seeds bioactive compounds
ITMO University
MASTER OF FOOD SCIENCE - The Effect of Using Whey Protein Concentrate on the Quality of Fresh Cheese
Kafrelsheikh University
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES - Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
Kafrelsheikh University
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