Dr. Ayaz Mukarram Shaikh is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Hungary. He also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at universities in India and as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He holds an MSc in Food Safety and Quality Engineering and a PhD in Food Science from the University of Debrecen. His research focuses on functional foods, bioactive compounds, green food-processing technologies, food safety, sustainable packaging, nanotechnology, and the application of artificial intelligence in food systems. His academic work includes research on plant-derived bioactive compounds, edible and biodegradable packaging, ultrasound-assisted processing, antimicrobial materials, and nano-enabled food applications. He is a Stipendium Hungaricum alumnus and received a several recognition. He also contributes to the scientific community through journal editorial activities, peer review, international research collaborations, and professional research networks.