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Janna Cropotova is a prominent researcher at the forefront of food science and digital innovation, specializing in the application of Industry 4.0 technologies to transform the agri-food sector. Her work addresses some of the most pressing global challenges of our time — including climate change, population growth, food waste, and pandemic resilience — by exploring how cutting-edge digital tools can revolutionize food production, processing, and safety. Cropotova's most influential contribution, "The Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Food Industry" (2022), has garnered an impressive 366 citations, establishing her as a leading voice in what she helped conceptualize as "Food Processing 4.0." This framework envisions a digitally empowered food industry capable of reducing costs, saving energy, and minimizing environmental impact. Her subsequent work on digital transformation in agri-food systems (85 citations) and the emerging field of "Dairy 4.0" (66 citations) further demonstrates her ability to translate broad technological concepts into sector-specific solutions. With a combined citation count exceeding 670 across just four papers, Cropotova's research has achieved remarkable reach and influence, making her an essential reference for students, policymakers, and industry professionals navigating the future of sustainable and technologically advanced food systems.