Saffron

Charis M. Galanakis is a multidisciplinary scientist in agricultural sciences as well as food and environmental science, technology, and sustainability, with experience in both industry and academia. He is the research and innovation director of Galanakis Laboratories in Chania, Greece, an adjunct professor of King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the director of Food Waste Recovery Group (SIG5) of ISEKI Food Association in Vienna, Austria. He pioneered the new discipline of food waste recovery and has established the most prominent innovation network in the field. He also serves as a senior consultant for the food industry and expert evaluator for international and regional funded programs and proposals. He is an editorial board member of Food and Bioproducts Processing, Food Research International, and Foods, has edited over 45 books, and has published hundreds of research articles, reviews, monographs, chapters, and conference proceedings.

1. Biochemistry and metabolism 2. Antioxidant activities of bioactive compounds and various extracts obtained from saffron 3. Extraction of bioactive compounds from saffron species 4. Emerging technologies for the recovery of bioactive compounds from saffron species 5. Encapsulation of Saffron Bioactive Compounds 6. Saffron as Natural Food Colorant and Applications 7. Use of saffron as a functional food and saffron nutraceuticals 8. Patent survey on saffron and its multiple applications: an update