RAJEEV BHAT

@valortecherachair.com

Professor, ERA-Chair in VALORTECH
Estonian University of Life Sciences

RAJEEV BHAT


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Rajeev Bhat, PhD, is a Professor (ERA Chair in Valortech) at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, Estonia, EU. He holds an extensive ‘Research and Teaching’ experience of more than 2 decades in the field of agri-food technology, with his research expertise focusing on various issues pertaining to ‘Sustainable Food Production’ and ‘Food He holds International work experiences in South-Korea, Malaysia, India, Germany, and in Fiji Islands. Till date, he has more than 200 research articles published in ISI based journals, as refereed book chapters, etc. He has edited 10 books and authored 1 book, is in the editorial board of leading international journals, and has been the scientific committee member & invited speaker in various international conferences. He is also a recipient of several prestigious international awards and recognitions.

EDUCATION

PhD (Biosciences)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Food Security, Sustainable food production
24103

Scholar Citations

76

Scholar h-index

193

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Nutrient assessment of sea buckthorn residues as potential feed ingredients
    D Malenica, R Bhat, M Kass, R Leming, LS Maciel, K Herodes, M Ots
    Frontiers in Veterinary Science 13, 1767594 , 2026
    2026
  • Regulatory Aspects of Smart and Intelligent Packaging
    R Bhat, AA Pillay, R Subramani
    Natural Additives in Food and Sustainable Packaging, 571-586 , 2025
    2025
  • Innovative Packaging Solutions from Agri-food Wastes and By-products
    R Bhat, AR Ganesan
    Natural Additives in Food and Sustainable Packaging, 539-569 , 2025
    2025
  • Natural sources, mechanisms, and sensory evaluation of umami and kokumi flavour compounds in food
    MM Ramesh, AH Venkatappa, R Bhat
    European Food Research and Technology 251 (7), 1467-1488 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 17
  • Optimization of antioxidant extraction from agro-industrial wastes using ultrasound & response surface methodology
    D Malenica, M Kass, R Bhat
    Food Chemistry Advances 7, 100966 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • The Path to Sustainable Dairy Industry: Addressing Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
    R Bhat, F Infascelli
    Sustainability 17 (9), 3766 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 11
  • Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Lipids from Rowanberry Pomace with Pure CO 2 and Its Mixtures with Ethanol Followed by the On-Line Separation of Fractions
    V Sarv, R Bhat, L Jūrienė, R Baranauskienė, D Urbonavičienė, P Viškelis, ...
    Molecules 30 (4), 964 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Social and ethical impact of biorefinery
    R Bhat, U Lehtinen
    Innovative Biorefinery Processes for Agri-Food Value Chains, 379-390 , 2025
    2025
  • Biomass-derived fibers: Sources and applications
    S Hussain, R Bhat
    Innovative Biorefinery Processes for Agri-Food Value Chains, 83-98 , 2025
    2025
  • Systematic characterization of extracellular vesicles from potato (Solanum tuberosum cv. Laura) roots and peels: biophysical properties and proteomic profiling
    G Ekanayake, J Piibor, G Midekessa, K Godakumara, K Dissanayake, ...
    Frontiers in Plant Science 15, 1477614 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Bitter yet beneficial: The dual role of dietary alkaloids in managing diabetes and enhancing cognitive function
    M Alkanad, U Hani, AH V, M Ghazwani, N Haider, RAM Osmani, P MD, ...
    BioFactors 50 (4), 634-673 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Detection and quantification of free amino compounds in selected agricultural by-products with derivatization followed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis
    LS Maciel, D Malenica, K Herodes, M Kass, R Bhat
    Food Chemistry Advances 4, 100629 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Unlocking the potential of olive residues for functional purposes: Update on human intervention trials with health and cosmetic products
    EP Laveriano‐Santos, A Vallverdú‐Queralt, R Bhat, A Tresserra‐Rimbau, ...
    Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 104 (7), 3816-3822 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Optimization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Antioxidants in Apple Pomace (var. Belorusskoje malinovoje ) Using Response Surface Methodology: Scope and …
    D Malenica, LS Maciel, K Herodes, M Kass, R Bhat
    Sustainability 16 (7), 2765 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Antibacterial and antibiofilm potential of potato peel derived extracellular vesicles against Bacillus cereus ATCC 11778: A proteomic perspective:[poster]
    G Ekanayake, DN Sapugahawatte, K Godakumara, G Midekessa, ...
    Estonian University of Life Sciences , 2024
    2024
  • Untargeted metabolomics and conventional quality characterization of rowanberry pomace ingredients in meatballs
    V Sarv, K Kerner, PR Venskutonis, G Rocchetti, PP Becchi, L Lucini, ...
    Food Chemistry: X 19, 100761 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 13
  • Kaempferol and its derivatives: Biological activities and therapeutic potential
    S Parveen, IUH Bhat, R Bhat
    Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 13 (10), 411-420 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 32
  • 10 Wild Edible Mushroom Trade in Europe
    S Sudheer, A Raal, A Jürgenson, R Bhat
    Wild Mushrooms and Health: Diversity, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Benefits … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Sustainable polysaccharide and protein hydrogel-based packaging materials for food products: A review
    S Sudheer, S Bandyopadhyay, R Bhat
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 248, 125845 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 116
  • Digital transformation in the agri-food industry: Recent applications and the role of the COVID-19 pandemic
    A Hassoun, HJP Marvin, Y Bouzembrak, FJ Barba, JM Castagnini, ...
    Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 7, 1217813 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 98

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Fish gelatin: properties, challenges, and prospects as an alternative to mammalian gelatins
    AA Karim, R Bhat
    Food hydrocolloids 23 (3), 563-576 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 1890
  • Antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of selected tropical fruits from Malaysia, extracted with different solvents
    M Alothman, R Bhat, AA Karim
    Food chemistry 115 (3), 785-788 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 1336
  • Mycotoxins in food and feed: present status and future concerns
    R Bhat, RV Rai, AA Karim
    Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety 9 (1), 57-81 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 1073
  • Nonmeat protein alternatives as meat extenders and meat analogs
    MA Asgar, A Fazilah, N Huda, R Bhat, AA Karim
    Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety 9 (5), 513-529 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 739
  • Progress in starch modification in the last decade
    B Kaur, F Ariffin, R Bhat, AA Karim
    Food hydrocolloids 26 (2), 398-404 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 734
  • Gelatin alternatives for the food industry: recent developments, challenges and prospects
    AA Karim, R Bhat
    Trends in food science & technology 19 (12), 644-656 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 625
  • Bioactives from agri-food wastes: Present insights and future challenges
    S Ben-Othman, I Jõudu, R Bhat
    Molecules 25 (3), 510 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 558
  • Handbook of fruits and fruit processing
    YH Hui
    John Wiley & Sons , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 512
  • Sonication improves kasturi lime (Citrus microcarpa) juice quality
    R Bhat, NSBC Kamaruddin, L Min-Tze, AA Karim
    Ultrasonics sonochemistry 18 (6), 1295-1300 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 461
  • Ionic liquid based pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for enhanced bioconversion
    Z Usmani, M Sharma, P Gupta, Y Karpichev, N Gathergood, R Bhat, ...
    Bioresource Technology 304, 123003 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 425
  • Effects of radiation processing on phytochemicals and antioxidants in plant produce
    M Alothman, R Bhat, AA Karim
    Trends in food science & technology 20 (5), 201-212 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 417
  • Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia Jack): a review on its ethnobotany and pharmacological importance
    R Bhat, AA Karim
    Fitoterapia 81 (7), 669-679 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 401
  • Valorization of fruits and vegetable wastes and by-products to produce natural pigments
    M Sharma, Z Usmani, VK Gupta, R Bhat
    Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 41 (4), 535-563 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 344
  • Nutritional quality evaluation of electron beam-irradiated lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seeds
    R Bhat, KR Sridhar
    Food Chemistry 107 (1), 174-184 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 318
  • UV radiation-induced changes of antioxidant capacity of fresh-cut tropical fruits
    M Alothman, R Bhat, AA Karim
    Innovative food science & emerging Technologies 10 (4), 512-516 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 313
  • Fermentation of black tea broth (Kombucha): I. Effects of sucrose concentration and fermentation time on the yield of microbial cellulose.
    WN Goh, A Rosma, B Kaur, A Fazilah, AA Karim, R Bhat
    International Food Research Journal 19 (1) , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 310
  • Exploring the nutritional potential of wild and underutilized legumes
    R Bhat, AA Karim
    Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 8 (4), 305-331 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 299
  • Effect of extraction solvents on the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of bunga kantan (Etlingera elatior Jack.) inflorescence
    MMJO Wijekoon, R Bhat, AA Karim
    Journal of food composition and analysis 24 (4-5), 615-619 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 273
  • Ozone-induced changes of antioxidant capacity of fresh-cut tropical fruits
    M Alothman, B Kaur, A Fazilah, R Bhat, AA Karim
    Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies 11 (4), 666-671 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 271
  • Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.) and Cassia (Senna bicapsularis L.) flower extracts
    YW Mak, LO Chuah, R Ahmad, R Bhat
    Journal of King Saud University-Science 25 (4), 275-282 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 266