Mian Nadeem Riaz

Mian Nadeem Riaz is a Pakistani American food scientist, academic and author. He is the holder of the Professorship in Food Diversity, Director of the Extrusion Technology Program and the Associate Department Head of the Food Science and Technology Department at Texas A&M University.^[1]

Riaz's research is focused on halal food production and food processing using innovative technologies.^[2] He has authored and co-authored research articles and seven books including Halal Food Production, Halal Industrial Production Standards, Handbook of Halal Production, Extruders in Food Applications, Extruders and Expanders in Pet Food, Aquatic, and Livestock Feed, Soy Application in Foods, and Extrusion Problems Solved. He is the recipient of the 2016 University of Maine Bernard Lown Alumni Humanitarian Award,^[3] the 2023 International Food Security Award from the Institute of Food Technologists,^[4] and the 2023 Texas A&M University Dean's Outstanding Achievement Award for International Impact. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences.^[5]