About Me
Dr. Ndraha is an active researcher who has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in prominent international journals since 2017. His work appears in reputable journals, including Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Food Control, Food Microbiology, Foods, Microbial Risk Analysis, and others, frequently as first author. Most of his publications are indexed in databases including the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus and have received scholarly citations.
He also have presented research at scientific conferences such as IAFP’s European Symposium on Food Safety, sharing findings with the global food safety community. His work advances critical understanding in food science and microbial risk analysis.
Through his research, he has explored pathogen behavior in foods like tilapia, oysters, lettuce, and alfalfa sprouts, hoping to guide effective control strategies. His approach combines tools like PCR, predictive microbiology, QMRA, and machine learning to address microbial risks and climate change impacts. As a Principal Investigator, He hope to continue refining pathogen detection, developing AI-driven risk models, and supporting climate-resilient food safety strategies to contribute, in my small way, to public health and food security.
Academic Background
| Title | Focus | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor (S.T.P.) | Agicultural Engineering | University of North Sumatera |
| Master (M.Sc.) | Food Science | National Taiwan Ocean University |
| Doctor (Ph.D) | Food Science | National Taiwan Ocean University |
My Core Research Pillars
- Advanced Pathogen Diagnostics, focus on developing and advancing molecular techniques for the rapid and sensitive detection of foodborne pathogens
- Predictive Modeling & QMRA, utilize mathematical models and quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) to forecast microbial behavior and assess health risks.
- Climate Change & Food Safety, investigate the impact of climate change on the ecology of foodborne pathogens, particularly in marine environments.
Certification and Training
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (ID 40a3b6ec) yang diselenggarakan oleh Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)
- Training on the Food Safety Management System based on ISO 22000:2018, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP).