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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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Md. Ashrafudoulla

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High Impact

Postdoctoral researcher

Postdoc Researcher

29 h-index 68 pubs 2,359 cited

  • Biofilms
  • Food Microbiology
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Food Handling
  • Vibrio parahaemolyticus
  • Quorum Sensing
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Humans
  • Meat
  • Food Safety
  • Food Contamination
  • Bacteriophages
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Chickens

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Md. Ashrafudoulla's research centers on understanding and mitigating microbial biofilms, particularly in the context of food safety and the development of antimicrobial strategies. His work investigates the factors influencing biofilm formation in foodborne pathogens such as *Salmonella enterica*, *Listeria monocytogenes*, and *Vibrio parahaemolyticus*. This includes examining the impact of environmental conditions like temperature, pH, and glucose on pathogen virulence gene expression and biofilm development.

Ashrafudoulla has explored various interventions to inhibit or eliminate these biofilms. His publications detail the efficacy of postbiotics derived from lactic acid bacteria and food-grade essential oils against pathogenic biofilms on seafood and food processing surfaces. He has also investigated the application of ultraviolet C irradiation combined with chemical treatments for eliminating *Vibrio parahaemolyticus* biofilms. Furthermore, his research includes the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their potential antibacterial applications, as well as the antibiofilm effects of compounds like quercetin and postbiotics from specific bacterial strains.

His work also addresses broader aspects of poultry health and food safety, with a comprehensive review on current and future interventions in these areas. Ashrafudoulla's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 29, with 68 publications and over 2,359 citations. He is recognized as a highly cited researcher and maintains an active lab website.

Metrics

  • h-index: 29
  • Publications: 68
  • Citations: 2,359

Selected Publications

  • Development of Antimicrobial Pet Coatings Film Using Glucose Oxidase and Potassium Sorbate to Control Escherichia Coli Biofilms on Food Surfaces (2025)
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