Dr. C. Anitha is alumni of Maharani’s Science College for Women, Mysore. She received her Master's from the University of Mysore and was awarded a Ph.D. degree in 2003 from the University of Mysore with the title “Impact of ICDS on the beneficiaries from Mysore District – a Study”. She started her career as a Temporary lecturer in the Department of Home Science, Maharani’s Science College for Women, Mysore. Further, joined PG Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Mysore, Mysore, and later Yuvaraja's College, University of Mysore, Mysore. Her field of specialization is Community Nutrition. To her credit, she has more than 30 publications in peer reviewed National and International journals, authored 04 articles in refereed book, ADOLESCENT HEALTH-A Transdisciplinary Perspective, 01in Research on ICDS An overview, Volume 3, p 215, National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, New Delhi, 2009, 01 in Sahakara weekly magazine, samputa-36, sanchika- 42-43, March 19, 1995, pp-17. Published by the Karnataka State Government, Mahamandala, Bangalore. 02 science articles Hereditary and Hormones in Kannada encyclopaedia, published by KSOU, Mysuru, 2012, 01 in Swasthya, Arogya Bharathi, Mysuru Chapter, Karnataka Monthly news, samputa-01, sanchika- 03, September 2020. She has presented 89 papers at national and international conferences. One student under her supervision has been awarded a Ph.D. degree from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. She has guided a number of M.Sc. students for their dissertation work and continues to be active with the research team. She has chaired and co-chaired many academic sessions in national and international conferences, served as a rapporteur in conferences, and organised conferences and seminars. Dr. C. Anitha has put in more than 27years of teaching and research experience in the field of Food Science and Nutrition. In addition to this, she has been appointed as Principal Investigator, E-Content Development, Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru. Presently, she is working as the Associate Professor and Chairperson, Department of Studies and Research in Food Science and Nutrition, Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangotri, Mysore.

Carolina Ruiz Olivos is a Food Engineer with a Master's degree in Food Management, Quality and Food Safety and more than 30 years of professional experience spanning the agri-food industry, multinational retail, consultancy, and higher education. Specialising in food safety, food fraud prevention, food defence, food safety culture, and organisational risk management, she has dedicated her career to strengthening food protection systems through leadership, innovation, education, and prevention. Throughout her career, she has led multidisciplinary teams, managed quality and food safety departments, and driven strategic initiatives across complex food supply chains. During her 15 years with Walmart Chile, one of Latin America's largest retail organisations, she held senior leadership roles in Quality Management and Product Safety, overseeing supplier assurance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and preventive food safety programmes. She also played a pioneering role in implementing HACCP-based food safety systems in the retail sector. Her current work advances the concept of Operational Food Integrity, exploring how leadership, organisational culture, human behaviour, and operational decision-making influence food safety, food fraud vulnerability, food defence preparedness, and consumer trust long before incidents become visible through testing, enforcement actions, or recalls.

Prof. (Dr.) Manjula Kola is a distinguished academic and researcher at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, with extensive contributions in the field of Food Technology and Home Science. She has held several key administrative positions within the university, including Executive Council Member (EC), Chairperson of the Board of Studies (BOS) in the Department of Food Technology & Home Science, Course Coordinator for the M.S. Food Technology program, Coordinator for MLTC in the Department of Home Science, and NAAC Committee Member of the same department. Her academic and research excellence is reflected in an impressive portfolio of 71 research publications, 4 authored books, 17 book chapters, 7 patents, and 6 completed research projects. In addition, she has organized 19 seminars, conferences, and workshops, completed 20 training and refresher courses, and has been invited as a resource person in 49 academic events. She has also presented 51 research papers in various national and international conferences and workshops. Prof. (Dr.) Manjula Kola continues to inspire students, researchers, and professionals through her dedication to academic excellence, innovative research, and leadership in advancing the fields of Food Technology and Home Science.

Prof. Ambrogina Albergamo is an associate professor of food chemistry at the University of Messina. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology, a master's degree in cellular and molecular biology, and a PhD in cellular biology and biotechnology. Thanks to the “Erasmus Studio” program, Prof. Albergamo conducted part of her PhD at the “Centro de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental” of the University of Algarve (PT). Her main research interests are the following: i) characterization of organic and inorganic contaminants in food, also in relation to the food supply chain, taking into account the key role of the surrounding environment; iii) development and validation of high-performance and environmentally friendly analytical methods in the field of food safety. Prof. Albergamo has participated as a member of the organizing and scientific committee and as a speaker at numerous national and international conferences on food chemistry, receiving several awards and recognitions. She has also held various editorial positions at international and indexed journals in the field of food chemistry, and she is currently a member of the Editorial Board of the journal Foods (MDPI). Her research activity is the result of both sectoral and multidisciplinary collaborations, which have often coincided with active participation in various national and international research projects. To date, Prof. Albergamo is the author and co-author of more than 60 scientific articles published in indexed international journals, 2 book chapters, and more than 70 contributions to national and international conferences.

Dr. Sheba Sangeetha Jeyaraj holds a Doctorate in Foods and Nutrition. She completed her undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies at the prestigious Women’s Christian College (WCC), Chennai, affiliated to the University of Madras. Excelling throughout her academic journey, she graduated with distinction, was honored as the Best Outgoing Student, and received numerous awards for her outstanding scholastic achievements. A proud alumna of Women’s Christian College, Chennai, Dr. Sheba currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Home Science and as Dean of Academic Affairs at her alma mater. With over 22 years of teaching and research experience, she has made significant contributions to academia. She has mentored several postgraduate and M.Phil. research scholars and is currently supervising Doctoral research scholars. Dr. Sheba has actively participated in National and International seminars, workshops, and conferences, where she has presented research papers and received accolades for best presentations. She has chaired and co-chaired scientific sessions, engaged in panel discussions, and has been invited as a resource person and chief guest at various academic and cultural forums. In addition, she has served as a subject expert in academic bodies and government programs. A prolific academic, Dr. Sheba has authored book chapters and published over 35 research papers in reputed National and International peer-reviewed journals. She has contributed widely to print, broadcast, and digital media on topics related to nutrition and health and has served as an external examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate programs across several universities. Her academic engagements extend beyond India—she has traveled internationally to present research findings, participate in global academic programs, and contribute as a resource person in international collaborations. She is also a life member of several professional organizations. Dr. Sheba’s core areas of expertise include Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and Public Health Nutrition.

Born in Fasano, she is: Teacher specialized in Special Teaching Role (Support) at the IC “Giovanni XXIII - Pascoli” of Fasano (BR), Media Educator, Contract Professor of Special Teaching Laboratory: Communication Codes of Language Education at the “Aldo Moro” University of Bari, Academic Member of the Communication Institute of Greece (COMING) Athens and Academic Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Conference on Communication and Management and Academic Member of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) and academic member of the Mass Media and Communication Research Unit; Honorable Editor for American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research. She is the author of 68 global publications. Her field of research focuses on the strategic use of educational technologies in the field of disabling pathologies in general; the application of Media Education conducted on serious, very serious cases and cases with rare disabilities have always achieved educational successes in different study contexts. She is the author of the innovative Pedagogical The “ Dis(ease)Ability” Theory. She has been appointed President and official signatory of the documents and certifications as well as Member of the Scientific Committee of FAT2024, a Euro-global event that will be held in Rome from 16 to 18 September 2024, FAT2025 and FAT2026.