01Research activity
Shelf Life research by ScholarsColab researchers
What researchers combine with Shelf Life
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Recent focus (2023 onwards): edible, fruit, coating, shelf-life, extension, coatings.
02Researchers
PhD researchers working on Shelf Life
Every researcher below is registered on ScholarsColab and can be hired as a mentor or for a project. Publication counts are their papers on this topic.
Nishant KumarAssistant Professor18 papers on this topic · 850 citations
Dr. Ajay SinghDoctorate in Food Science3 papers on this topic · 32 citations
MARYAM BATOOLUniversity of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Pakistan (also a youtuber, see my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRE_RHG7jCV2fNWc4Ou2DJg)1 paper on this topic · 38 citations
Dr. Md. FakruddinDepartment of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh1 paper on this topic · 38 citations
Ankit KumarAssistant Professor1 paper on this topic · 12 citations
Dr. Md Zaheer AnsariRaffles University Neemrana1 paper on this topic · 11 citations
Basaznew BelewMekdela Amba University Tulu Awulia Ethiopia1 paper on this topic · 5 citations
RAJASEKARAN RSRM College ofAgricultural Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology1 paper on this topic · 0 citations03Papers
Research papers on Shelf Life
- Edible coating as postharvest management strategy for shelf-life extension of fresh tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.): An overview2022143 citationsJournal of Food ScienceNishant Kumar
- Effect of Chitosan–Pullulan Composite Edible Coating Functionalized with Pomegranate Peel Extract on the Shelf Life of Mango (Mangifera indica)2021135 citationsCoatingsNishant Kumar
- Improved Shelf Life and Quality of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) by Using Chitosan-Pullulan Composite Edible Coating Enriched with Pomegranate Peel Extract2021108 citationsACS Food Science and TechnologyNishant Kumar
- Prospecting the role of nanotechnology in extending the shelf-life of fresh produce and in developing advanced packaging202265 citationsFood Packaging and Shelf LifeNishant Kumar
- Recent Advances in Novel Packaging Technologies for Shelf-Life Extension of Guava Fruits for Retaining Health Benefits for Longer Duration202264 citationsPlantsNishant Kumar
- Development and characterization of pomegranate peel extract-functionalized jackfruit seed starch-based edible films and coatings for prolonging the shelf life of white grapes202363 citationsInternational Journal of Biological MacromoleculesNishant Kumar
- Effect of mango kernel seed starch-based active edible coating functionalized with lemongrass essential oil on the shelf-life of guava fruit202260 citationsQuality Assurance and Safety of Crops and FoodsNishant Kumar
- Extending the shelf life of mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruits by using edible coating based on xanthan gum and pomegranate peel extract202259 citationsJournal of Food Measurement and CharacterizationNishant Kumar
- Next generation edible nanoformulations for improving post‑harvest shelf‑life of citrus fruits202348 citationsJournal of Food Measurement and CharacterizationNishant Kumar
- The effect of dose, settling time, shelf life, storage temperature and extractant on Moringa oleifera Lam. protein coagulation efficiency202438 citationsEnvironmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and ManagementMARYAM BATOOL
- Effect of chemical additives on the shelf life of tomato juice.201138 citationsDr. Md. Fakruddin
- Development and characterization of novel starch (mango kernel and litchi seed) based active edible coatings and films using ultrasonication: Effects on postharvest shelf life …202438 citationsSustainable Chemistry and PharmacyNishant Kumar
- Edible oil coatings prolong shelf life and improve quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.)201730 citationsDr. Ajay Singh
- Formulization and characterization of guar gum and almond gum based composite coating and their application for shelf-life extension of okra (Hibiscus esculentus)202423 citationsInternational Journal of Biological MacromoleculesNishant Kumar
- Chitosan-Cinnamon Oil Coating Maintains Quality and Extends Shelf Life of Ready-to-Use Pomegranate Arils under Low-Temperature Storage202223 citationsJournal of Food QualityNishant Kumar
- Composite edible coatings can extend shelf-life and maintain postharvest qualities of guava under natural storage202412 citationsHorticulture Environment and BiotechnologyAnkit Kumar
- Assessment of fruits during shelf-life storage using biospeckle laser201411 citationsAgricultural Engineering International: CIGR JournalDr. Md Zaheer Ansari
- Extending the postharvest shelf life of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L.) fruits using muskmelon seeds flour based edible coatings functionalized with oregano essential oil20249 citationsJournal of Food Measurement and CharacterizationNishant Kumar
- Mango kernel starch-based edible coating with lemongrass oil: a sustainable solution for extending tomato shelf life20246 citationsJournal of Food Measurement and CharacterizationNishant Kumar
- Comprehensive literature review on metal nanoparticle for enhanced shelf life of mango fruit20245 citationsScientific World JournalBasaznew Belew
- A Sustainable Approach to Turning Mango Kernel Waste Starch Into Edible Coating With Lemongrass Essential Oils for Shelf-Life Extension of Guava Fruits20253 citationsStarch-starkeNishant Kumar
- Shelf-life extension of guava and eggplant fruits using chitosan-sodium alginate based antimicrobial composite coating functionalized with clove-soy lecithin nanoemulsion20252 citationsPlant Science TodayNishant Kumar
- Effect of blanching and drying processes on shelf‐life of Parkia speciosa seed and pods20221 citationsJournal of Food Processing and PreservationDr. Ajay Singh
- Effect of size grading on quality and shelf life of aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.)20061 citationsProgressive HorticultureDr. Ajay Singh
- Comparison of Shelf-Life Extension of Capsicum (Capsicum annum) by Polyvinyl Acetate and Shellac Coating During Refrigerated Storage20231 citationsJournal of Biobased Materials and BioenergyNishant Kumar
- Valorization of pomegranate peel powder/extract for development of sweet potato starch based active packaging film and application for shelf life extension of bread20250 citationsJournal of Food Measurement and CharacterizationNishant Kumar
- Innovative Post-harvest Treatments to Enhance the Shelf-life and Quality of Carica papaya0 citationsRAJASEKARAN R
04Journals
Journals that publish Shelf Life research
Where our researchers published their papers on this topic, with each journal’s indexing.
| Journal | Indexing | Impact factor* | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 2.96 Q3 | 5 |
| International Journal of Biological Macromolecules | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 9.29 Q1 | 2 |
| Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal | Scopus | 0.00 | 1 |
| Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management | Scopus | 5.93 | 1 |
| Scientific World Journal | Scopus | 3.90 | 1 |
| Journal of Food Processing and Preservation | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 2.55 Q3 | 1 |
| Progressive Horticulture | Not listed in our indexing lists | – | 1 |
| Horticulture Environment and Biotechnology | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 2.81 Q1 | 1 |
| Journal of Food Science | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 4.11 Q2 | 1 |
| Coatings | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 4.22 Q2 | 1 |
| ACS Food Science and Technology | ESCIScopusJCR 2024 | 3.39 Q2 | 1 |
| Food Packaging and Shelf Life | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 12.1 Q1 | 1 |
| Plants | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 5.26 Q1 | 1 |
| Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops and Foods | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 5.93 Q1 | 1 |
| Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy | SCIEScopusJCR 2024 | 6.59 Q1 | 1 |
*Impact factor and quartile calculated from OpenAlex open data where available; official Journal Impact Factors are published by Clarivate. Indexing from the SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI, Scopus and JCR 2024 lists. Find the right journal for your own paper →
05Top 2% scientists
World’s Top 2% scientists in Food Science
The Stanford/Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list ranks researchers by a composite citation indicator. Food Science is the research subfield closest to Shelf Life in that list; 2,235 researchers from 76 countries are listed in it.
| Researcher | Institution | Country | World rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| McClements, David Julian | University of Massachusetts Amherst | United States | 35 |
| Shahidi, Fereidoon | Memorial University of Newfoundland | Canada | 487 |
| Sun, Da-Wen | University College Dublin | Ireland | 503 |
| Friedman, Mendel M. | USDA ARS Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) | United States | 1,058 |
| Rhim, Jong-whan | Kyung Hee University | South Korea | 1,748 |
| Siegrist, Michael | ETH Zürich | Switzerland | 1,994 |
| Kim, Se-kwon | Hanyang University | South Korea | 2,068 |
| Liu, Ruihai | Cornell University | United States | 2,174 |
| Shewry, Peter Robert | Rothamsted Research | United Kingdom | 2,212 |
| Jafari, Seid Mahdi | Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | Iran | 3,169 |
| Verbeke, Wim A.J. | Universiteit Gent | Belgium | 3,390 |
| Decker, Eric Andrew | University of Massachusetts Amherst | United States | 3,535 |
Source: Elsevier Data Repository, Ioannidis et al., 2026 edition, citations to the end of 2025 (career-long ranking). ScholarsColab is not affiliated with Stanford University or Elsevier, and the researchers listed are not ScholarsColab mentors unless marked so above.
06Related topics
Topics related to Shelf Life
Topics that share the most papers with Shelf Life in our researchers’ work:
- Starch28 papers · 9 researchers
- Chitosan45 papers · 19 researchers
- Essential Oil38 papers · 20 researchers
- Citrus25 papers · 18 researchers
07Questions
Frequently asked questions
What do researchers study in Shelf Life?
In papers by ScholarsColab researchers, Shelf Life appears most often together with edible, coating, shelf-life, fruit, extension, mango. Work since 2023 focuses most on edible, fruit, coating, shelf-life.
Who works on Shelf Life research?
8 PhD researchers on ScholarsColab have published on Shelf Life (27 papers), including Nishant Kumar, Dr. Ajay Singh, MARYAM BATOOL. Each has a public profile with their Google Scholar publications, and you can hire them as a mentor or for a research project.
Which journals publish Shelf Life research?
Our researchers published their Shelf Life papers in 19 journals, most often in Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management. The journal table on this page shows the indexing of each one (SCIE, Scopus, ESCI).
How many research papers on Shelf Life are on ScholarsColab?
27 papers published between 2006 and 2025, cited 986 times in total (median 23 citations per paper). The list updates automatically as researchers join and publish.
Can I hire a PhD expert in Shelf Life for my thesis or paper?
Yes. Open any researcher profile on this page to see their publications, then post your project or hire them directly. For a paper you have already written, a Manuscript Audit by a reviewer in Shelf Life shows what to fix before you submit, and Journal Selection shortlists up to five journals that match it.
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