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Dr. Mashouh Abdullah Al-Mashouh: A consultant specializing in food science, nutrition, and environmental health, holds a Ph.D. from King Saud University. He has over 35 years of extensive experience in the fields of food safety, nutrition, health surveillance, and investigation of food and waterborn

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Career and Achievements (Prominent Experiences)

  • General Administration for Environmental Health Advisor - Ministry of Health (2020 - Present)

    • Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive environmental health systems in the health sector facilities.

    • Developing a national database to link environment-related diseases (food, water, air).

    • Conducting advanced epidemiological investigations of water and foodborne diseases.

    • Internationally certified auditor in Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000:2018).

  • General Supervisor of the Nutrition Department - Former Crown Prince's Office (2015 - 2020)

    • Leading and developing the nutrition department and applying the highest standards of quality and food safety.

    • Designing and implementing specialized dietary plans that comply with health systems and therapeutic diets.

    • Qualifying and developing sites according to international standard audit requirements (ISO 22000).

  • Head of Food Safety and Quality Division / Senior Food and Nutrition Specialist - Ministry of Health (2011 - 2014)

    • Implementing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system in the ministry's hospitals.

    • Leading the widespread adoption of international food safety standards (ISO 22000).

  • Environmental Health Director / Deputy Environmental Health Director - Ministry of Health (2006 - 2011)

    • Supervising environmental health facilities across the kingdom.

    • Active participation with agencies and ministries in environmental safety initiatives.

  • Previous Experiences:

    • Laboratory Specialist at the Central Drug and Food Laboratory.

    • Specifications Specialist at the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO).

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition Sciences | King Saud University | 2023

  • Master's in Food and Nutrition Sciences | University of Maine State, USA | 1997

  • Bachelor's in Food and Nutrition Sciences | King Saud University | 1987

Councils, Committees, and Memberships

  • Secretary of the Saudi Society for Food and Nutrition at King Saud University.

  • Member of the Radioactive Elements and Nutrition Water Pollution Committee.

  • Member and former supervisor of the Food and Water Factories Monitoring Committee in the Riyadh Region (for 12 years).

  • Member of several committees investigating pollution incidents (Red Sea, Haql, Medina, Wadi Hishbel, etc.).

  • Certified Auditor (CIA) and External Examiner at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Awards and Honors

  • Princess Sita Award for Health Awareness (2022)

  • Participation in the International Environment Workshop, Taipei, Taiwan (2008)

Specialized Skills and Competencies

  • Specialized Consulting: Providing consulting in the areas of food, nutrition, and environmental health.

  • Quality and Safety Systems: Mastering the application and review of systems (HACCP, ISO 22000:2018).

  • Epidemiological Investigation: Expertise in tracing and examining food and waterborne diseases.

  • Research and Development: Preparing scientific research and conducting field studies.

  • Project Management: Leading and implementing national projects and strategies.

  • Capacity Building: Preparing and training national cadres in specialized fields.

  • Languages: Arabic (Fluent), English (Advanced).

Scientific Contributions and Published Works

  • Published Research 2023: "Morphological, Thermal and Cytotoxicity Features Assessment of Starch–Myristic Acid Complex‐Derived Nanostructured Materials" in Starch‐Stärke journal.

  • Published Research 2017: "Synthesis of Polyphenon-60 Functionalized Bimetallic Ag-Pt Nanostructures that inhibits Proliferation of Siha Cells" in Journal of Cluster Science.

  • Major Research: "Study to Detect Legionella Bacteria in Al-Masjid Al-Haram and Sacred Sites Water" (Hajj Season 1443).

  • Assistant Research: "Determining the Quality Characteristics of Drinking Water in Riyadh City" (Supported by the World Health Organization - 2015).

Notable Local and International Participation

Dr. Mashuh participated as a representative and expert in numerous events and conferences, including:

  • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) – Muscat, Oman.

  • The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) – Amman, Jordan / Rabat, Morocco.

  • League of Arab States – Cairo, Egypt.

  • World Health Organization – Regional meetings on health and environment, Cairo.

  • Annual Global Food Analysis Conference – USA.

  • Food Safety Conference and Exhibition – Dubai, UAE.

  • In addition to dozens of seminars, workshops, and conferences within the Kingdom.

Training and Capacity Building

He designed and implemented many accredited training courses, including:

  • Basic Requirements for Food Safety.

  • Food Quality and Safety Systems.

  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) System.

  • Practical Applications in Biostatistics and Geographic Information Systems Technology.

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