Prof Dr. Stela Jokić | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Vice-Dean, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Croatia

Stela Jokić is a distinguished Associate Professor at the Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Croatia. With over a decade of experience in academia, she specializes in food technology and process optimization. Her research is noted for its impact on supercritical fluid extraction and medicinal plant extracts, contributing significantly to the fields of food safety and industrial process design. 🌟

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  Strengths for the Award:

  1. Community-Oriented Projects:
     • Jokić has led multiple projects focusing on food safety, plant material extraction, and development of high-value products from medicinal plants. These projects have clear implications for community health and the environment.
     • Her involvement in optimizing the production of hemp oil and evaluating the safety of cheeses shows a commitment to improving food quality and safety, which directly impacts communities.
  2. Awards and Recognition:
     • Jokić has received several awards for her scientific contributions, including the Danubius Young Scientist Award and the Annual Science Award from Osijek-Baranja County. These accolades reflect her recognition in the scientific community for impactful work.
  3. International Experience and Collaborations:
     • Her experience with international institutions such as the European Food Safety Authority and various universities across Europe highlights her ability to collaborate on a global scale. This can be beneficial for community-focused research that requires diverse expertise and perspectives.
  4. Publications and Research Output:
     • Jokić has authored multiple publications in reputable journals, including work on supercritical CO2 extraction and the optimization of extraction methods. This demonstrates her expertise and contributions to advancing scientific knowledge with practical applications.

  Areas for Improvement:

  1. Direct Community Engagement:
     • While Jokić’s work is impactful, further emphasis on how her research has been directly applied or communicated to local communities would strengthen her case. Demonstrating direct engagement with community stakeholders and the tangible benefits of her research would enhance her suitability for this award.
  2. Broader Impact Documentation:
     • More detailed documentation of the specific outcomes and benefits of her projects for local or regional communities would be beneficial. Providing concrete examples of how her research has improved community health or well-being would support her application.
  3. Awareness of Community Needs:
     • Highlighting any initiatives where she has actively responded to specific community needs or challenges would strengthen her profile. This could include case studies or testimonials from community members impacted by her work.

  Education

  Stela Jokić earned her PhD in Food Technology from the Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Croatia. Her academic journey also includes advanced training at various esteemed institutions, such as the University of Maribor, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), where she further honed her expertise in process intensification and food safety. 🎓

  Experience

  Stela Jokić’s professional career spans roles as Assistant and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Food Technology Osijek. Her work includes leading significant research projects in collaboration with international institutions, such as the Joint Research Centre in Italy and the Biotechnical Faculty in Slovenia. Her contributions to the field are further demonstrated through her involvement in organizing and participating in various scientific symposia and conferences. 🏛️

  Research Interests

  Stela’s research focuses on optimizing food processing techniques and the application of high-pressure technologies in extracting valuable compounds from plant materials. Her work includes advancing supercritical fluid extraction methods and investigating the potential of medicinal plant extracts for various industrial applications. 🌱🔬

  Awards

  Stela Jokić has been recognized for her contributions to food technology and research with several prestigious awards, including the Danubius Young Scientist Award (2015), the Croatian Academy of Engineering Award for young scientists (2013), and the AXON Award for the best communication at the European Nutrition Conference (2011). 🏆

  Publications

  1. Jokić, S., Vidović, S., Aladić, K. (2014). Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Edible Oils. In Supercritical Fluids: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, USA. 🌟
  2. Jokić, S., Horvat, G., Aladić, K. (2015). Design of SFE system using a holistic approach – problems and challenges. In Supercritical Fluid Extraction: Technology, Applications and Limitations. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, USA. 🌟
  3. Molnar, M., Jerković, I., Suknović, D., Bilić, B., Aladić, K., Šubarić, D., Jokić, S. (2017). Screening of Six Medicinal Plant Extracts Obtained by Two Conventional Methods and Supercritical CO2 Extraction. Molecules, 22, 348. 🌿
  4. Bosiljkov, T., Dujmić, F., Cvjetko Bubalo, M., Hribar, J., Vidrih, R., Brnčić, M., Zlatic, E., Jokić, S. (2017). Deep eutectic solvents and ultrasound-assisted extraction: green approaches for extraction of wine lees anthocyanins. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 102, 195–203. 🌱
  5. Jokić, S., Jerković, I., Rajić, M., Aladić, K., Bilić, M., Vidović, S. (2017). SC-CO2 extraction of Vitex agnus-castus L. fruits: The influence of pressure, temperature, and water presoaking on the yield and GC-MS profiles of the extracts in comparison to the essential oil composition. Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 123, 50–57.