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Griffiths G. Atungulu Data-verified
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High Impact
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Food Science
30 h-index
230 pubs
3,456 cited
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Griffiths G. Atungulu's research focuses on improving food quality and safety through the application of various processing technologies, with a particular emphasis on rice and soy products. His work investigates the impact of drying methods, such as microwave and infrared radiation, on the physicochemical properties, nutritional content, and functional characteristics of different rice cultivars and hemp. Atungulu has also explored the use of 3D printing technology to create functional edible films from soybean protein, incorporating natural extracts to enhance their properties.
His research extends to strategies for combating antimicrobial resistance and inactivating food contaminants like aflatoxin-producing molds using infrared treatments. Atungulu's scholarly output includes a significant number of publications, reflected in his h-index of 29 and over 3,400 citations. He actively collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Kaushik Luthra, Evans Ameyaw Owusu, and Navam Hettiarachchy, as well as Sammy Sadaka at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
His work has been recognized with a high-impact researcher designation due to being highly cited. Atungulu maintains an active laboratory website, indicating ongoing research activities and engagement with the scientific community.
Metrics
- h-index: 30
- Publications: 230
- Citations: 3,456
Selected Publications
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Optimizing lab methods for consistent rice milling analysis (2024)
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Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Cultivars (2024)
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Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Cultivars (2023)
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Effects of polyphenol-rich grape seed and green tea extracts on the physicochemical properties of 3D-printed edible soy protein films (2023)
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Cooked rice safety: A review of status and potential of radiative pasteurization (2023)
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Effects of Polyphenol-Rich Grape Seed and Green Tea Extracts on the Physicochemical Properties of 3d-Printed Edible Soy Protein Films (2023)
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Influence of cooking and texture attributes of far infrared radiated Japonica rice during storage (2023)
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Impacts of industrial microwave and infrared drying approaches on hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) quality and chemical components (2022)
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Physical and textural properties of functional edible protein films from soybean using an innovative 3D printing technology (2022)
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Fungi and Mycotoxin in Rice: Concerns, Causes, and Prevention Strategies (2022)
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Impacts of selected infrared wavelength treatments on the pasting properties and discoloration of Rice (2022)
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Uncooked rice consumption: Causes, implications, regulation, and interventions (2022)
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Growth and Aflatoxin B1 biosynthesis rate of model Aspergillus flavus NRRL 3357 exposed to selected infrared wavelengths (2022)
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Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance from Farm to Table (2021)
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Inactivation of aflatoxin producing molds by selected and broadband infrared wavelength treatments, and the effects of the treatments on rice milling quality (2021)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Kaushik Luthra
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
24 shared publications
In database
- Effects of polyphenol-rich grape seed and green tea extracts on the physicochemical properties of 3D-printed edible soy protein films
- Physical and textural properties of functional edible protein films from soybean using an innovative 3D printing technology
- Quality characteristic of instant rice produced using microwave‐assisted hot air drying
- Effects of ambient air dehumidification, air temperature, and drying duration on rough rice quality and pasting properties using fluidized bed and fixed bed dryers
- Determination of moisture sorption isotherms of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) flower and leaf composite powders
Showing 5 of 24 shared publications
Rebecca M. Bruce
11 shared publications
- Impact of specific energy input of a 915 MHz microwave dryer on quality, functional, and physicochemical properties of different rice cultivars
- Impacts of industrial microwave and infrared drying approaches on hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) quality and chemical components
- Aging characteristics of rice dried using microwave at 915 MHz frequency
- New infrared heat treatment approaches to dry and combat fungal contamination of shelled corn
- Cooked rice safety: A review of status and potential of radiative pasteurization
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Abass A. Oduola
University of Arkansas System (US)
10 shared publications
- Impacts of industrial microwave and infrared drying approaches on hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) quality and chemical components
- Inactivation of aflatoxin producing molds by selected and broadband infrared wavelength treatments, and the effects of the treatments on rice milling quality
- Determination of moisture sorption isotherms of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) flower and leaf composite powders
- Growth and Aflatoxin B1 biosynthesis rate of model Aspergillus flavus NRRL 3357 exposed to selected infrared wavelengths
- Investigating safe storage conditions to mitigate aflatoxin contamination in rice
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Deandrae Smith
5 shared publications
- Impact of specific energy input of a 915 MHz microwave dryer on quality, functional, and physicochemical properties of different rice cultivars
- New infrared heat treatment approaches to dry and combat fungal contamination of shelled corn
- Processing Parameters for One-Pass Drying of High-Moisture Parboiled Rough Rice with 915 MHz Microwaves
- Optimizing Radiofrequency Exposure Parameters for One-Pass Drying of High-Moisture Paddy Rice
- Impacts of Specific Power of Microwave at 915 MHz Frequency on Drying and Milling Characteristics of Parboiled Rough Rice
Evans Ameyaw Owusu
5 shared publications
In database
- Material state diagrams for informed decision-making during drying of contemporary rice cultivars
- Cooked rice safety: A review of status and potential of radiative pasteurization
- Microwave-Cooking of Rice in Steam-Venting Packages and Impacts on Quality Attributes
- Assessing the Effects of Microwave Treatments on Rice Quality and Mortality of Adult Maize Weevil, <i>Sitophilus zeamais</i>
- Rice gelatinization temperature prediction using the rapid visco analyzer vis‐à‐vis the traditional DSC method
Sammy Sadaka
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
4 shared publications
In database
- Impact of specific energy input of a 915 MHz microwave dryer on quality, functional, and physicochemical properties of different rice cultivars
- Effects of ambient air dehumidification, air temperature, and drying duration on rough rice quality and pasting properties using fluidized bed and fixed bed dryers
- Aging characteristics of rice dried using microwave at 915 MHz frequency
- Effects of fluidized bed dryer operating parameters on the pasting properties of rough rice
Soraya Shafiekhani
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
4 shared publications
- Impacts of industrial microwave and infrared drying approaches on hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) quality and chemical components
- New infrared heat treatment approaches to dry and combat fungal contamination of shelled corn
- Rice drying systems
- Modeling Heat and Mass Transfer of Long-Grain Hybrid Rice in a Chilled Environment
Navam Hettiarachchy
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Effects of polyphenol-rich grape seed and green tea extracts on the physicochemical properties of 3D-printed edible soy protein films
- Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance from Farm to Table
- Physical and textural properties of functional edible protein films from soybean using an innovative 3D printing technology
- Effects of Polyphenol-Rich Grape Seed and Green Tea Extracts on the Physicochemical Properties of 3d-Printed Edible Soy Protein Films
Samuel O. Olaoni
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Optimizing lab methods for consistent rice milling analysis
- Impact of Fissure Location on the Germination and Vigor of Seed Rice
- Impact of fissure classifications on germination of rice seeds
- Impact of Kernel Thickness on Germination and Vigor of Seed Rice
Ali Ubeyitogullari
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Effects of polyphenol-rich grape seed and green tea extracts on the physicochemical properties of 3D-printed edible soy protein films
- Physical and textural properties of functional edible protein films from soybean using an innovative 3D printing technology
- Effects of Polyphenol-Rich Grape Seed and Green Tea Extracts on the Physicochemical Properties of 3d-Printed Edible Soy Protein Films
Anne A. Okeyo
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Quality characteristic of instant rice produced using microwave‐assisted hot air drying
- Impact of degree of milling on cooking duration and textural attributes of long‐grain hybrid rice for instant rice processing
- Drying techniques for precooked hybrid rice to ensure quality of instantized rice
Surabhi Wason
3 shared publications
In database
- Optimizing Radiofrequency Exposure Parameters for One-Pass Drying of High-Moisture Paddy Rice
- Radiofrequency (RF) Drying of Paddy Rice and Its Effects on Fissure Formation and Milling Quality
- Development of a Radio-Frequency Technology for the Decontamination of <i>Salmonella</i> from Timothy Hay
Zeinab Mohammadi Shad
Iowa State University (US)
2 shared publications
- New infrared heat treatment approaches to dry and combat fungal contamination of shelled corn
- Fungi and Mycotoxin in Rice: Concerns, Causes, and Prevention Strategies
Shantae A. Wilson
2 shared publications
- New infrared heat treatment approaches to dry and combat fungal contamination of shelled corn
- Effects of Infrared Radiation on Germination of Long Grain Rice
Andy Mauromoustakos
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Aging characteristics of rice dried using microwave at 915 MHz frequency
- Processing Parameters for One-Pass Drying of High-Moisture Parboiled Rough Rice with 915 MHz Microwaves
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