NC1023: Engineering for food safety and quality

(Multistate Research Project)

Status: Active

SAES-422 Reports

11/21/2021

A complete list of research publications from NC1023 members is available upon request. Here, we highlight publications that resulted from collaborative activities between members in different stations.



  1. Pyatkovskyy T., Ranjbaran M., Datta A.K., Sastry S.K. (2021). Factors affecting contamination and infiltration of Escherichia coli K12 into spinach leaves during vacuum cooling. Journal of Food Engineering, 311, 110735.

  2. McLamore E.S., Alocilja E., Gomes C., Gunasekaran S., Jenkins D., Datta S.P.A., Li Y., Mao Y.J., Nugen S.R., Reyes-De-Corcuera J.I., Takhistov P., Tsyusko O., Cochran J.P., Tzeng T.-R.J., Yoon J.-Y., Yu C., Zhou A. (2021). FEAST of biosensors: Food, environmental and agricultural sensing technologies (FEAST) in North America. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 17815, 113011.

  3. de Oliveira E.F., Yang X., Basnayake N., Huu C.N., Wang L., Tikekar R., Nitin N. (2021). Screening of antimicrobial synergism between phenolic acids derivatives and UV-A light radiation. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 214, 112081.

  4. Walsh M.P., Tikekar R.V., Nitin N., Wrenn S. (2021). Phospholipid bilayer responses to ultrasound-induced microbubble cavitation phenomena. Journal of Food Engineering, 294, 110410

  5. Chen L., Jung J., Chaves B.D., Jones D., Negahban M., Zhao Y., Subbiah J. (2021). Challenges of dry hazelnut shell surface for radio frequency pasteurization of inshell hazelnuts. Food Control, 125, 107948.

  6. Nguyen Huu C., Rai R., Yang X., Tikekar R.V., Nitin N. (2021). Synergistic inactivation of bacteria based on a combination of low frequency, low-intensity ultrasound and a food grade antioxidant. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 74, 105567.

  7. Wang W., Tang J., Zhao Y. (2021). Investigation of hot-air assisted continuous radio frequency drying for improving drying efficiency and reducing shell cracks of inshell hazelnuts: The relationship between cracking level and nut quality. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 125, 46 – 56.

  8. Hemker A.K., Nguyen L.T., Nguyen L.T., Karwe M., Salvi D. (2020). Effects of pressure-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis on functional and bioactive properties of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by-product protein hydrolysates. LWT, 122,

  9. Primacella M., Acevedo N.C., Wang T. (2020). Effect of freezing and food additives on the rheological properties of egg yolk. Food Hydrocolloids, 98, 105241.

  10. Chen J., Lau S.K., Boreddy S.R., Subbiah J. (2020). Modeling of radio frequency heating of egg white powder continuously moving on a conveyor belt. Journal of Food Engineering, 262, 109-120.

  11. Zhang H., Wang S., Goon K., Gilbert A., Nguyen Huu C., Walsh M., Nitin N., Wrenn S., Tikekar R.V. (2020). Inactivation of foodborne pathogens based on synergistic effects of ultrasound and natural compounds during fresh produce washing. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 64, 104983.

  12. Ruan R., Gomes C.L., Kaletunc G. (2020). 2018 Conference of Food Engineering Special Issue. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 43, e13412.

  13. Kumar P.K., Joyner H.S., Tang J., Rasco B.A., Sablani S.S. (2020). Kinetics of Starch Retrogradation in Rice (Oryza sativa) Subjected to State/Phase Transitions. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 13, 1491 – 1504.

  14. Wang W., Wang W., Wang Y., Yang R., Tang J., Zhao Y. (2020). Hot-air assisted continuous radio frequency heating for improving drying efficiency and retaining quality of inshell hazelnuts (Corylus avellana cv. Barcelona). Journal of Food Engineering, 279, 109956.

  15. Wang W., Wang W., Jung J., Yang R., Tang J., Zhao Y. (2020). Investigation of hot-air assisted radio frequency (HARF) dielectric heating for improving drying efficiency and ensuring quality of dried hazelnuts (Corylus avellana). Food and Bioproducts Processing, 120, 179 – 190.

  16. Xu J., Song J., Tan J., Villa-Rojas R., Tang J. (2020). Dry-inoculation methods for low-moisture foods. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 103, 68 – 77.

  17. Tan J., Joyner H.S. (2020). Characterizing wear behaviors of edible hydrogels by kernel-based statistical modeling. Journal of Food Engineering, 275, 109850.

  18. Cassar J.R., Ouyang B., Krishnamurthy K., Demirci A. (2020). Microbial Decontamination of Food by Light-Based Technologies: Ultraviolet (UV) Light, Pulsed UV Light (PUV), and UV Light-Emitting Diodes (UV-LED). Food Engineering Series, 493 – 521.

  19. Primacella M., Acevedo N, Wang T. (2020). Effect of freezing and food additives on the rheological properties of egg yolk. Food Hydrocolloids, 98, 105241.

  20. Vidyarthi S.K., Mishra D.K., Dolan K.D., Muramatsu Y. (2020). Inverse estimation of fluid-to-particle heat transfer coefficient in aseptic processing of particulate foods. Biosystems Engineering, 198, 210 – 222.

06/05/2022


  1. Tan, J., Yi, J., Yang, X., Lee, H., Nitin, N., and Karwe, M. 2022. Distribution of chlorine sanitizer in a flume tank: numerical predictions and experimental validation. Accepted for publication in LWT - Food Science and Technology.

  2. Salvi, D. and Karwe, M. 2021. Sustainable and safer indoor farming of produce using new technologies: challenges and opportunities. IUFoST Scientific Information Bulletin (SIB).

  3. Adedeji, A.A. 2022. Agri-food waste reduction and utilization–A sustainability perspective. Trans of ASABE – Special Issue on Circular Agriculture. Accepted Feb 8, 2022.

  4. Ekramirad N, Khaled YA, Doyle L, Loeb J, Donohue KD, Villanueva R, Adedeji AA. 2022. Nondestructive detection of codling moth infestation in apples using pixel-based NIR hyperspectral imaging with machine learning and feature selection. Foods 11(8): 1 - 16.

  5. Oyeyinka SA, Kayitesi EK, Diarra SS, Adedeji AA. 2021. Bambara groundnut starch. In Food and Industrial Applications of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea). Springer Nature. (Eds. S.A. Oyeyinka and B.I.O. Adeomowaye). ISBN 978-3-030-73920-1.

  6. Rady A, Watson N, and Adedeji AA. 2021. Color imaging and machine learning for adulteration detection in minced meat. J Agric Food Res 6(100251), 1-11.

  7. Watson NJ, Bowler AL, Rady A, Fisher OJ, Simeone A, Escrig J, Woolley E, Adedeji AA. 2021. Intelligent sensors for sustainable food and drink manufacturing. Front Sust Food Syst.

  8. Ekramirad N, Khaled YA, Donohue K, Villanueva R, Parrish CA, Adedeji AA. 2021. Development of pattern recognition and classification models for the detection of vibro-acoustic emissions from codling moth infested apples. Posth Bio Tech 181: 111633.

  9. Khaled YA, Parrish C., Adedeji AA. 2021. Emerging non-destructive approaches for meat quality and safety evaluation. Compreh Rev Food Sci and Food Safety. 1–26

  10. Pure AE, Yarmand MS, Farhood M, Adedeji AA. Microwave treatment to modify textural properties of high protein gel, applicable for as dysphagia food. Journal of Texture Studies.

  11. Akharume F, Aluko R, Adedeji AA. 2021. Modification of plant proteins for improved functionality: A Review. Comprehensive Rev Food Sci. and Food Safety 20:198-224.

  12. Woomer J, Adedeji AA. 2021. Current applications of gluten-free grains - A review. Critical Reviews in Food Sci Nutri 61(1): 14 – 24.

  13. Yao, S., Chen, H. 2021. Development and evaluation of a point-of-use UV appliance for fresh produce decontamination. Int. J. Food Micro. 339: 109024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2020.109024

  14. Leipeng Cao, Zhenghua Huang, Daishe Wu, Roger Ruan, Yuhuan Liu. 2021. Rapid and nondestructive determination of qualities in vacuum‐packaged catfish (Clarias leather) fillets during slurry ice storage. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. Volume45, Issue3, March 2021, e15262.

  15. Liao, Tiaokun Fu, Yuan Yuan, Xiaobing Huang, Liqiang Zou, Yuhuan Liu, Roger Ruan, Jihua Li. 2020. Chemical composition and evaluation of antioxidant activities, antimicrobial, and anti-melanogenesis effect of the essential oils extracted from Dalbergia pinnata (Lour.) Prain. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 254, 23 May 2020, 112731

  16. Myung-Woo Kang, Dongjie Chen, Roger Ruan, Zata M. Vickers. 2021. The effect of intense pulsed light on the sensory properties of nonfat dry milk. J. of Food Science. 86:4119–4133. Wei Zhou, Yun Zhang, Ruyi Li, Shengfeng Peng, Roger Ruan, Jihua Li, Wei Liu. 2021. Fabrication of Caseinate Stabilized Thymol Nanosuspensions Via the pH-Driven Method: Enhancement in Water Solubility of Thymol. Foods, 2021, 10, 1074, 1196016

  17. Dongjie Chen, Wes Mosher, Justin Wiertzema, Peng Peng, Min Min, Yanling Cheng, Jun An, Yiwei Ma, Xuetong Fan, Brendan A. Niemira, David J. Baumler, Chi Chen, Paul Chen, and Roger Ruan. 2021. Effects of intense pulsed light and gamma irradiation on Bacillus cereus spores in mesquite pod flour. Food Chemistry. Volume 344, 15 May 2021, 128675. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128675

  18. Qingqing Mao, Juer Liu, Justin R. Wiertzema, Dongjie Chen, Paul Chen, David J. Baumler, Roger Ruan, and Chi Chen. 2021. Identification of Quinone Degradation as a Triggering Event for Intense Pulsed Light-Elicited Metabolic Changes in Escherichia coli by Metabolomic Fingerprinting. Metabolites 2021, 11, 102. https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo11020102

  19. Wei Zhou, Yunxia He, Xianlu Lei, Liangkun Dongjie Chen, Justin R. Wiertzema, Peng Peng, Yanling Cheng, Yunpu Wang, Juer Liu, Yiwei Ma, Wes Mosher, Myungwoo Kang, Min, Paul Chen, David J. Baumler, Chi Chen, Laurence Lee, Zata Vickers, Joellen Feirtag, Roger Ruan. 2020. Catalytic intense pulse light inactivation of Cronobacter sakazakii and other pathogens in non-fat dry milk and wheat flour. Food Chemistry, Volume 332, 1 December 2020, 127420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127420



  • Dongjie Chen, Yanling Cheng, Nan Zhou, Paul Chen, Yunpu Wang, Kun Li, Shuhao Huo, Pengfei Cheng, Peng Peng, Renchuang Zhang, Lu Wang, Hui Liu, Yuhuan Liu, Roger Ruan. 2020. Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants using TiO2-based photocatalysts: A review. Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 268, 20 September 2020, 121725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121725



  1. 19. Mahanta S, Habib, MR, Moore J.M., 2022. Effect of high-voltage atmospheric cold plasma treatment on germination and heavy metal uptake by soybeans (Glycine max). Int J Mol Sci 23(3): 1611. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23031611 Sharifan H, Noori A, Bagheri M, Moore JM. 2021. Postharvest spraying of zinc oxide nanoparticles enhances shelf life qualities and zinc concentration in tomato fruits. Crop & Pasture Sci, CP21191. Omac B, Moreira RG, Castell-Perez E. 2021. Integration of electron beam technology into fresh produce wash water line: Effect of inoculum suspension medium and water quality parameters on the radioresistance of Salmonella Typhimurium ATCC 13311. J Food Safety https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12946. Moreira RG, Da Silva 19. PF, Zheng T. 2021. Calcium chloride impregnation of potato slices using ultrasound to reduce oil absorption during frying. J. Food Proc Engi, 44(1): e13578. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13578 Moore JM, Ileleji K, Keener K, 2020.

  2. Factors that affect high voltage atmospheric cold plasma treatment efficacy on wet distillers’ grains: Shelf-life and nutrient composition. J Cereal Sci 95: 103034. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2020.103034

  3. Sharifan H, Moore J, Ma X. 2020. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles elevated iron and copper contents and mitigated the bioavailability of lead and cadmium in different leafy greens. Ecotox and Envi Safety 191: 110177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110177

  4. Barrufet MA., Castell-Perez EM, Moreira RG. 2021. Capture of CO2 and Water While Driving for Use in the Food and Agricultural Systems. Circ Eco Sust https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-021-00102-4

  5. Madamba T, Moreira RG, Castell-Perez E, Banerjee A, Da Silva D. 2022. Agent-based simulation and visualization of cross-contamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh-cut lettuce during processing and storage in a leafy-green facility. Part 1: model development. J Food Proc Eng: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.14002 Early view.

  6. Madamba T, Moreira RG, Castell-Perez E, Banerjee A, Da Silva D. 2022. Agent-based simulation of cross-contamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on lettuce during processing with temperature fluctuations during storage in a produce facility. Part 2: Model implementation. J Food Proc Eng: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13983 Early view.

  7. Moreira RG, Butler-Purry K, Carter –Sowel, A,Walton S, Juranek I, Challoo L, Regisford G, Coffin R, Spaulding A. 2019. Innovative Professional Development and Community Building Activity Program Improves URM Graduate Student in STEM Experiences. Int J of STEM Edu. IJ STEM Ed 6(34): 2-16 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-019-0188-x ARTICLES:

  8. Moreira RG, Castell-Perez ME. 2021. Fundamentals of Food Irradiation. In: Knoerzer, K., Muthukumarappan, K. (Eds.), Innovative Food Processing Technologies: A Comprehensive Review, vol. 2. Elsevier, pp. 1–18. https://doi.org/B978-0-12-815781-7.00008-1.

  9. Castell-Perez ME, Moreira, RG. 2021. Irradiation and Consumers Acceptance. Chapter 2.10 In: Knoerzer, K., Muthukumarappan, K. (Eds.), Innovative Food Processing Technologies: A Comprehensive Review, vol. 2. Elsevier, pp. 122–135. https://doi.org/B978-0-12-815781-7.00008-1.

  10. Samaranayake, C.P., and Sastry, S.K. 2021. Molecular Dynamics Evidence for Nonthermal Effects of Electric Fields on Pectin Methylesterase Activity. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 23: 14422 – 14432. DOI: 10.1039/d0cp05950a https://doi.org/10.1039/d0cp05950a

  11. Mok, J.H., Pyatkovskyy, T., Yousef, A.E., and Sastry, S.K. 2021. Effects of combination shear stress, moderate electric field (MEF), and nisin on kinetics and mechanisms of inactivation of Escherichia coli K12 and Listeria innocua in fresh apple-kale blend juice. J. Food Engineering, 292, 11026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110262

  12. Pyatkovskyy, T., Ranjbaran, M., Datta, A.K., and Sastry, S.K. 2021. Factors affecting contamination and infiltration of Escherichia coli K12 into spinach leaves during vacuum cooling. J. Food Engineering 311:110735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2021.110735 Publication status: Published

  13. Mok, J.H, Niu, Y, Yousef, A.E., Zhao, Y., and Sastry, S.K. 2022. Spatial persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 flowing on micropatterned structures inspired by stomata and microgrooves of leafy greens. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies 75: 102889. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2021.102889 Publication status: Published

  14. Wang, Q., Pal, R. K., Yen, H. W., Naik, S. P., Orzeszko, M. K., Mazzeo, A., & Salvi, D. (2022). Cold plasma from flexible and conformable paper-based electrodes for fresh produce sanitation: Evaluation of microbial inactivation and quality changes. Food Control, 108915.

  15. Wang, Q., Cui, H., Salvi, D., & Nitin, N. (Under review). DNA-based Surrogates for Validation of the Microbial Inactivation Process for using Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma (CAPP) and Plasma-activated Water (PAW) processing. Journal of Food Engineering.

  16. Rivero, W., Wang, Q., & Salvi, D. (Under review). Effect of Plasma-activated Water on Microbiological and Quality Characteristics of Alfalfa Sprouts, Broccoli Sprouts, and Clover Sprouts. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies.

  17. You, Y., Muci, L., Kang, T., Ko, Y., Kim, S. Lee, S., and Jun, S. 2021. Application of supercooling for enhanced shelf life of asparagus (Asparagus officinalis, L.). Foods 10.3390/foods10102361

  18. Chen Q, Dag D, Kong K, Yang R, Chen J. 2022. Modeling the effect of immersion fluids on the radiofrequency heating performance of cornflour. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. (in press).

  19. Marsh, M.A. and Martini, S. 2022. Relationship between oil binding capacity and physical properties of interesterified soybean oil. Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society. (ACCEPTED, February 2022).

  20. Watrelot A.A. (2021) “Tannin concentration in Vitis species red wines using three analytical quantification methods.” Molecules. 26(16): 4923 •

  21. Rahman, M. M., & Lamsal, B. P. (2021). Ultrasound assisted extraction and modification of plant?based proteins: Impact on physicochemical, functional, and nutritional properties. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 20(2), 1457–1480. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12709

  22. Rahman, M. M., Dutta, S., & Lamsal, B. P. (2021). High-power sonication-assisted extraction of soy protein from defatted soy meals: Influence of important process parameters. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 44(7), e13720. https://doi.org/10.1111/JFPE.13720

  23. Byanju, B., Hojilla-Evangelista, M. P., & Lamsal, B. P. (2021). Fermentation performance and nutritional assessment of physically processed lentil and green pea flour. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.11229.

  24. Sobhan, A., K. Muthukumarappan, L. Wei, R. Zhou, and N. Ghimire. 2021. Development of a biosensor with electrically conductive and biodegradable composite by combinatory use of silver nanoparticles, novel activated biochar, and polylactic acid. Journal of The Electrochemical Society.168:107501. DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/ac29dd.

  25. Sobhan, A., K. Muthukumarappan, L. Wei. 2021. Biosensors and biopolymer-based nanocomposites for smart food packaging: Challenges and opportunities. Food Packaging and Shelf Life. 30: 100745. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2021.100745.

  26. Sobhan, A., K. Muthukumarappan, L. Wei, R. Zhou, and H. Tummala. 2021. Development of a polylactic acid-coated nanocellulose/chitosan-based film indicator for real-time monitoring beef spoilage. Analytical Methods. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AY00365H.

  27. Sobhan, A., K. Muthukumarappan, L. Wei, Q. Qiao, M.T. Rahman, and N. Ghimire. 2021. Development and characterization of a novel activated biochar-based polymer composite for biosensors. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. DOI: 10.1080/1023666X.2021.1921497.

  28. Dag D, Singh RK, Kong F. Effect of surrounding medium on radio frequency (RF) heating uniformity of corn flour. Journal of Food Engineering. 2021 Oct 1;307:110645.

  29. *Lin YJ, Qin Z, Paton CM, Fox DM, Kong F. Influence of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) on permeation through intestinal monolayer and mucus model in vitro. Carbohydrate Polymers. 2021 Jul 1;263:117984.

  30. Zhang J, Li M, Zhang G, Tian Y, Kong F, Xiong S, Zhao S, Jia D, Manyande A, Du H. Identification of novel antioxidant peptides from snakehead (Channa argus) soup generated during gastrointestinal digestion and insights into the anti-oxidation mechanisms. Food Chemistry. 2021 Feb 1;337:127921.

  31. Wang J, Singh AK, Kong F, Kim WK. Effect of almond hulls as an alternative ingredient on broiler performance, nutrient digestibility, and cecal microbiota diversity. Poultry Science. 2021 Mar 1;100(3):100853.

  32. *Liu L, Kong F. The behavior of nanocellulose in gastrointestinal tract and its influence on food digestion. Journal of Food Engineering. 2021 Mar 1;292:110346.

  33. Lin MH, Sun L, Kong F, Lin M. Rapid detection of paraquat residues in green tea using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) coupled with gold nanostars. Food Control. 2021 Jun 6:108280.

  34. Johnson A, Kong F, Miao S, Thomas S, Ansar S, Kong ZL. In-Vitro Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Surfactin-Loaded Nanoparticles for Periodontitis Treatment. Nanomaterials. 2021 Feb;11(2):356.

  35. *Ozturk S, Zhang J, Singh RK, Kong F. Effect of cellulose nanofiber-based coating with chitosan and trans-cinnamaldehyde on the microbiological safety and quality of cantaloupe rind and fresh-cut pulp. Part 2: Quality attributes. LWT. 2021 Jul 1;147:111519.

  36. Flores FP, Kong F. Water dispersibility of the β‐carotene source and its effect on the physical, thermal, and in vitro release properties of an inclusion complex. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. 2021 Feb 19.

  37. Sun L., Yu, Z., Alsammarraie, F.K., Lin, M.-H., Kong, F., Huang, M., Lin, M. 2021. Development of cellulose nanofiber-based substrates for rapid detection of ferbam in kale by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Food Chem. 347, 129023

  38. Cezarotto, M., Chamberlin, B. (2021). Towards accessibility in educational games: a framework for the design team. Brazilian Journal of Information Design 18(3): 102-113.

  39. Brevik, E. C., Ulery, A., Muise, A. S. (2021). Pivoting to online laboratories due to COVID-19 using the Science of Agriculture digital tools: A case study. Natural Science Education. 50:e20045. https://doi.org/10.1002/nse2.20045

  40. Velázquez-Martínez, V., Valles-Rosales, D., Rodríguez-Uribe, L., Laguna-Camacho, J.R., López-Calderón, H.D., Delgado, E. 2022. Effect of different extraction methods and geographical origins on the total phenolic yield, composition, and antimicrobial activity of sugarcane bagasse extracts. Front in Nutr, 9:834557. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.834557

  41. Velazquez Martinez, V., Quintero Quiroz, J., Rodriguez Uribe, L., Valles Rosales, D., Klasson, T.K., Delgado, E. 2022. Effect of glandless cottonseed meal protein and maltodextrin as microencapsulating agents on spray-drying of sugar cane bagasse phenolic compounds. J Food Sci, 87(2), 750 – 763. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16032.

  42. Mesta-Vicuña, G., Quintero-Ramos, A., Meléndez-Pizarro, CO., Galicia-García, T., Sánchez-Madrigal, MA., Delgado, E., Ruiz Gutiérrez, MG. 2022. Physical, Chemical and Microbiological Properties During Storage of Red Prickly Pear Juice at different pH Processed by a Continues Flow UV-C System. Applied Sciences. Accepted for publication.

  43. Bermúdez-Quiñones, G., Ochoa-Martinez, A., Gallegos-Infante, J.A., Rutiaga-Quiñones, O.M., Lara-Ceniceros T., Delgado, E., Gonzalez-Herrea, S.M. 2021. Synbiotic microcapsules using agavins and inulin as wall materials for Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium breve: Viability, physicochemical properties, and resistance to in vitro oro-gastrointestinal transit. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. Accepted for publication October, 2021.

  44. Delgado E., Valles-Rosales D. J., Pámanes-Carrasco G. A., Cooke P., Flores N. C., Reyes-Jáquez D. 2021. Structural, rheological, and calorimetric properties of an extruded shrimp feed using glandless cottonseed meal as a protein source. Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development 12(3), 627.

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  7. Cheng, T., Tang, J., Yang, R., Xie, Y., Cheng, L., Wang, S. 2021. Methods to obtain thermal inactivation date for pathogen control in low moisture foods. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 112. 174-187, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.03.048

  8. Qu, Z., Tang, Z., Liu, F., Sablani, S.S., Ross, C.F., Sankaran, S., Tang, J., 2021. Quality of green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) influenced by microwave and hot water pasteurization, Food Control, 124, 107936, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107936

  9. Hong, Y.K., Stanley R., Tang, J., Bui, L., Ghandi, A., 2021. Effect of electric field distribution on the heating uniformity of a model ready-to-eat meal in microwave-assisted thermal sterilization using the FDTD method, Foods, 10, 311, https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10020311

  10. Hong, Y.K., Liu, F., Tang, Z., Pedrow, P.D., Sablani, S.S.,  Yang,  , Tang, J., 2021. A simplified approach to assist process development for microwave assisted pasteurization of packaged food products. Innovative Food Science& Emerging Technologies, 68, 102628 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2021.102628

  11. Inanoglu, S., Barbosa-Cánovas, G.V., Tang, Z. et al. Qualities of High Pressure and Microwave-Assisted Thermally Pasteurized Ready-to-Eat Green Beans During Refrigerated Storage at 2 and 7 °C. Food Bioprocess Technol 15, 105–119 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-021-02736-6

  12. Kak, A., Parhi, A., Rasco, B., Tang, J. and Sablani, S. S. (2021). Improving the oxygen barrier of microcapsules using cellulose nanofibers, International Journal of Food Science and Technology DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15013

  13. Kumar, P. K., Parhi, A., and Sablani, S. S. (2021). Development of high-fiber and sugar-free frozen pancakes: Influence of state and phase transitions on the instrumental textural quality of pancakes during storage, LWT-Food Science and Technology 146, Article Number 111454, DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111454


 


 



  1. Majumdar, P., Sinha, A., Gupta, R., and Sablani, S. S. (2021). Drying of selected major spices: Characteristics and influencing parameters, drying technologies, quality retention and energy saving, and mathematical models, Food and Bioprocess Technology 12: 1028-1054 DOI: 10.1007/s11947-021-02646-7

  2. Quintanilla, A., Zhang, H., Powers, J., and Sablani, S. S. (2021). Developing baking-stable red raspberries with improved mechanical properties and reduced syneresis, Food and Bioprocess Technology DOI: 10.1007/s11947-021-02599-x

  3. Patel, J., Sonar, C. R., Al-Ghamdi, S., Tang, Z., Yang, T., Tang, J. and Sablani, S. S. (2021). Influence of ultra-high barrier packaging on the shelf-life of microwave-assisted thermally sterilized chicken pasta, LWT – Food Science and Technology 136: 110287 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110287

  4. Perez-Reyes, M.E., Xu, J., Zhu, M.J., Tang, J., Barbosa-Canovas, G,V. 2021. Influence of low water activity on the thermal resistance of Salmonella enteritidis PT30 and Enterococcus faecium as its surrogate in egg powders. Food Science and Technology International 27(2):184-193, https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1082013220937872

  5. Perez-Reyes,M.E., Tang, J., Zhu, M.J., Barbosa-Canovas, G,V., Zhu, M.J. 2021. The influence of elevated temperature and composition on the water activity of egg powders, Food Processing and Preservation, https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15269

  6. Perez-Reyes,M.E., Tang, J., Barbosa-Canovas, G,V., Zhu, M.J. 2021. Influence of water activity and dry-heating time on egg white powders quality. LWT-Food Science and Technology 140:110717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110717

  7. Rane, B., Lacombe, A., Guan, J. W., Bridges, D. F., Sablani, S. S., Tang, J., and Wu, V. H. (2021). Gaseous chlorine dioxide inactivation of microbial contamination on whole black peppercorns, Journal of Food Safety Article Number e12948, DOI: 10.1111/jfs.12948

  8. Rane, B., Lacombe, A., Sablani, S. S., Bridges, D. F., Tang, J., Guan, J., and Wu, V. C. H. (2021). Effects of moisture content and mild heat on the ability of gaseous chlorine dioxide against Salmonella and Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 on almonds, Food Control 123: Article 107732 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107732

  9. Sablani, S. S. and Sand, C. K. (2021). Advanced sterilization technologies Unwrap packaging potential, Food Technology 75 (7): 62-65

  10. Torres, J.A., Welti-Chanes, J. & Barbosa-Cánovas , G.V. Food Engineering Reviews Special Issue Based on the 2019 IFT-NPD/EFFoST Nonthermal Processing of Food Workshop at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico. Food Eng Rev 13, 429–430 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12393-021-09294-9

  11. Xie, Y., Cheng, T., Wei, L., Zhu, M.J., Sablani, S., Tang, J. 2021. Thermal inactivation of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 in ground cinnamon as influenced by water activity and temperature/ Food Control, 124, 107935, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107935.

  12. Xie, Y., Yang, R., Alshammari, J., Zhu, M.J., Sablani, S., Tang, J. 2021. Moisture content of bacterial cells determines thermal resistance of Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis PT 30. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 87, e02194-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02194-20.


 



  1. Yang, R., Xie, Y.,  Lombardo, S.P., Tang, J., 2021. Oil protects bacteria from humid heat in thermal processing, Food Control, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107690.

  2. Yildiz, S., Pokhrel, P.R., Unluturk, S. et al. Changes in Quality Characteristics of Strawberry Juice After Equivalent High Pressure, Ultrasound, and Pulsed Electric Fields Processes. Food Eng Rev 13, 601–612 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12393-020-09250-z

  3. Zhang, H, C. and Sablani, S. S. (2021). Biodegradable packaging reinforced with plant-based food waste and by-products, Current Opinion in Food Science 42; 61-68, DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2021.05.003

12/13/2022

 



  1. Cui H., Wang Q., Raw R., Salvi D., Nitin N. DNA-based surrogates for the validation of microbial inactivation using cold atmospheric pressure plasma and plasma-activated water processing. Journal of Food Engineering, 339 (20223) 111267.

  2. Benyathiear P., Dolan K.D., and Mishra D. K. “Optimal Design of Complementary Experiments for Parameter Estimation at Elevated Temperature of Food Processing.” Foods 2022, 11, 26

  3. Tan J and Karwe MV. 2021. Inactivation of Enterobacter aerogenes on the Surfaces of Fresh-cut Purple Lettuce, Kale, and Baby Spinach Leaves using Plasma Activated Mist (PAM). Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 74: 102868.

  4. Tan J, Zhou B, Luo Y., and Karwe MV. Numerical Simulation and Experimental Validation of Bacterial Detachment using a Spherical Produce Model in an Industrial-scale Flume Washer. Food Control, Vol. 130: 108300.

  5. Tan J and Karwe MV. 2021. Inactivation and Removal of Enterobacter aerogenes Biofilm in a Model Piping System using Plasma-activated Water (PAW). Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 69: 102664.

  6. Wang, Q., Pal, R. K., Yen, H. W., Naik, S. P., Orzeszko, M. K., Mazzeo, A., & Salvi, D. (2022). Cold plasma from flexible and conformable paper-based electrodes for fresh produce sanitation: Evaluation of microbial inactivation and quality changes. Food Control, 108915.

  7. Wang, Q., Cui, H., Salvi, D., & Nitin, N. (2022) DNA-based Surrogates for Validation of the Microbial Inactivation Process for using Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma (CAPP) and Plasma-activated Water (PAW) processing. Journal of Food Engineering. Volume 339, February 2023, 111267.

  8. Rivero, W., Wang, Q., & Salvi, D. (2022) Effect of Plasma-activated Water on Microbiological and Quality Characteristics of Alfalfa Sprouts, Broccoli Sprouts, and Clover Sprouts. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies. Volume 81, 103123 4.

  9. Salvi, D. and M.V. Karwe (2021) Sustainable and safer indoor farming of produce using new technologies: challenges and opportunities. The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), Scientific Information Bulletin (SIB). http://www.iufost.org/news/urban-foodproduction- new-sib.

  10. Pyatkovskyy, T., Ranjbaran, M., Datta, A.K., and Sastry, S.K. 2021. Factors affecting contamination and infiltration of Escherichia coli K12 into spinach leaves during vacuum cooling. J. Food Engineering 311:110735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2021.110735

  11. Mok, J.H, Niu, Y, Yousef, A.E., Zhao, Y., and Sastry, S.K. 2022. Spatial persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 flowing on micropatterned structures inspired by stomata and microgrooves of leafy greens. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies 75: 102889. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2021.102889

  12. Mok, J.H, Niu, Y, Yousef, A.E., Zhao, Y., and Sastry, S.K. 2022. A microfluidic approach for studying microcolonization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on leaf trichome-mimicking surfaces under fluid shear stress. Biotechnology and Bioengineering 119:1556-1566, https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.28057

  13. Huu C. N.; Tikekar R. Nitin N. (2022). Combination of high-frequency ultrasound with propyl gallate for enhancing inactivation of bacteria in water and apple juice. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 82, 103149.

  14. Yi J; Lungu B.; Fletcher A.; Patra D.; Tikekar R.; Nitin N.; Simmons C.; Using virtual food processing environments to promote experiential learning. Journal of Engineering Education, in review.

  15. Zhao, Y., Kumar, P.K., Sablani, S. S., Takhar, P.S. Hybrid mixture theory-based modeling of transport of fluids, species, and heat in food biopolymers subjected to freeze–thaw. Journal of Food Science 87(9):4082-4106.

  16. Zhou, X., Zhang, S., Tang, Z., Tang, J., Takhar, P.S. Microwave frying and post-frying of French fries. Food Research International, 159, 111663: 1-11. 3) Lele, S.R., P.S. Takhar, and R.C. Anantheswaran, Modeling heat transfer during hot water sanitization of a commercial mushroom slicer. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 2022, 45(4): 1-13


 


Conference Presentations:



  1. Farmanfarmaee A, Dag D, Zhao Y, Kong F. The dielectric properties of ground hazelnut kernels, shells and their mixtures at different frequencies, temperatures and moisture levels. 2022 IFT meeting. July 10 – 13, 2022.

  2. Chen Q, Dag D, Kong F, Chen J. Modeling the Effect of Immersion Fluids on Radio Frequency Heating Performance of Corn Flour. 2022 IFT meeting. July 10 – 13, 2022. 25. Qin Z, Kong F. Development of Nanocellulose Incorporated Oleogel Matrix for the Encapsulation and Colon-targeted Delivery of the 5-aminosalicylic Acid. 2022 IFT meeting. July 10 – 13, 2022.

  3. Zhou, X., Tang, Z., Takhar, P.S, Tang, J., Microwave-assisted frying and post-frying of French fries, 56th Annual Microwave Power Symposium (IMPI 56), Savannah, GA, June 2022, poster presentation.

  4. Zhou, X., Zhang, S., Tang, Z., Takhar, P.S., Tang, J., Microwave frying and post-frying for oil reduction of French fries, The 4th Global Congress on Microwave Energy Applications (4GCMEA), Chengdu, China, August 2022, oral presentation.


 


 


Collaborative grants:


 



  1. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant project between UK, UMaine, Iowa, Virginia Tech, WSU, UIdaho is in its final year, and we are wrapping up activities.

  2. Salvi, L. Johnson, N. Nitin (2022) USDA NIFA AFRI A1332 Dosimetry enabled applications of cold plasma technologies for the inactivation of biofilms on food contact surfaces

  3. NIFA grant between Georgia and Texas for juice processing

  4. NIFA funds for Nanocellulose digestion & Safety with Georgia, Maine and Missouri

  5. RF heating with Georgia and Oregon

  6. Tennessee stations submitted two USDA proposals collaborated with Arkansas, Nebraska, and Texas stations.

  7. Utah submitted a proposal with Dr. Juzhong Tan to USDA-NIFA which is under review.

  8. USDA NIFA 2020-70003-32301 (ongoing)

  9. USDA-SCRI- Project titled Advancing American Elderberry into Mainstream Production and Processing


 

12/21/2023

Publications: A complete list of research publications from NC-1023 members is available upon request. Here, we highlight publications that resulted from collaborative activities between members.



  1. Damla D, Jung J, Zhao Y. 2023. Development and characterization of cinnamon essential oil incorporated active, printable and heat sealable cellulose nanofiber reinforced hydroxypropyl methylcellulose films. Food Packaging and Shelf-life. 39, 101153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101153


 



  1. Trung T, Jung J, .... Zhao Y. 2023. Impact of functional spray coatings on smoke volatile phenol compounds and Pinot noir grape growth. Journal of Food Science. 88(1), 367-380, https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16435


 



  1. Damla D, Farmanfarmaee A, Kong F, Jung J, McGorrin R, Zhao Y. 2023. Feasibility of simultaneous drying and blanching inshell hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.) using hot-air assisted radio frequency heating (HARF). Food and Bioprocess Technology. 16, pages 404–419 (2023) DOI: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2170242/v1.


 



  1. Lin CY, Jung J, Zhao Y. 2023. Cellulose nanofiber (CNF)-based emulsion coatings with enhanced hydrophobicity and surface adhesion for preserving anthocyanins within thermally processed blueberries packed in aqueous media. Journal of Food Process Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.14277 Jung J, Lin CY, Zhao Y. 2022.


 



  1. Enhancing anthocyanin–phenolic copigmentation through epicarp layer treatment and edible coatings to retain anthocyanins in thermally processed whole blueberries. Journal of Food Science. 87(9):3809-3821. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16269


 



  1. Wang T, Jung J, Zhao Y. 2022. Isolation, characterization, and applications of holocellulose nanofibers from apple and rhubarb pomace using eco-friendly approach. Food and Bioproducts Processing. 136, 166-175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2022.09.016


 



  1. Date M, Rivero W, Tan J, Specca D, Simon J, Salvi D, Karwe MV. 2023. Effect of plasma-activated nutrient solution (PANS) on sweet basil (O. basilicum L.) grown using an ebb and flow hydroponic system. Agriculture, 13:443.


 



  1. Ercan Karaayak P, Inanoglu S, Karwe MV. 2023. Impact of cold plasma treatment of wweet basil seeds on the growth and quality of basil plants in a lab-scale hydroponic system. ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, 3(8):675-682.


 



  1. Salvi D, Karwe MV. 2021. Sustainable and safer indoor farming of produce using new technologies: challenges and opportunities,” IUFoST Scientific Information Bulletin (SIB).


 



  1. Kang T, Lee D, Ko Y, Jun S. 2022. Effects of pulsed electric field (PEF) and oscillating magnetic field (OMF) on supercooling preservation of beef at different fat levels. International Journal of Refrigeration 136: 36-45


 



  1. Pereira G, Jun S, Li Q, Wall M, Ho K. 2023. Formation and physical characterization of soy protein-isoflavone dispersions and emulsions. LWT. 176. 114513.


 



  1. Lin, Y.J., Chen, Y., Guo, T.L. and Kong, F., 2022. Six weeks effect of different nanocellulose on blood lipid level and small intestinal morphology in mice. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.


 



  1. Dag, D., Farmanfarmaee, A., Kong, F., Jung, J., McGorrin, R.J. and Zhao, Y., 2022. Feasibility of Simultaneous Drying and Blanching Inshell Hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.) Using Hot Air–Assisted Radio Frequency (HARF) Heating. Food and Bioprocess Technology, pp.1-16.


 



  1. Li, Y., Xu, R., Xiu, H. and Kong, F., 2022. Development of a small intestinal simulator to assess the intestinal mixing and transit as affected by digesta viscosity. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 82, p.103202.


 



  1. Qin, Z. and Kong, F., 2022. Nanocellulose incorporated oleogel matrix for controlled-release of active ingredients in the lower gastrointestinal tract. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.


 



  1. Narasimhan, S. L, Salvi, D., Schaffner, D. W., Karwe, M. V., & Tan, J. (2023). Efficacy of cold plasma-activated water as an environmentally friendly sanitizer in egg washing. Poultry Science, 102893.


 



  1. Campbell V. M., Hall S., Salvi D. (2023) Antimicrobial Effects of Plasma-Activated Simulated Seawater (PASW) on Total Coliform And Escherichia coli in Live Oysters During Static Depuration. Fishes, 8(8), 396.


 



  1. Trosan, D., Walther P., Mclaughlin S., Salvi, D., Mazzeo, A., Stapelmann, K. (2023). Analysis of the Effects of Complex Electrode Geometries on the Energy Deposition and Electric Field Measurements of Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharges. Plasma Processes and Polymer. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.202300133


 



  1. Date, M., Rivero, W., Tan, J., Specca, D., Simon, J., Salvi, D. and M.V. Karwe (2023). Effect of plasma-activated nutrient solution (PANS) on sweet basil (O. basilicum L.) grown using an ebb and flow hydroponic system. Agriculture, 2023, 13, 443. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13020443


 



  1. Wang, Q., Lavoine, N., & Salvi, D. (2023). Cold atmospheric pressure plasma for the sanitation of conveyor belt materials: Decontamination efficacy against adherent bacteria and biofilms of Escherichia coli and effect on surface properties. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 84, 103260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2022.103260


 



  1. Shah, U., Wang, Q., Kathariou, S., & Salvi, D. (2023). Optimization of Plasma-activated Water for Future Scale-up and Salmonella surrogate validation. Journal of Food Protection, 86 (1), 100029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2022.100029


 



  1. Wang, Q., Cui, H., Rai, R., Nitin, N., & Salvi, D. (2023). DNA-based Surrogates for Validation of the Microbial Inactivation Process for using Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma (CAPP) and Plasma-activated Water (PAW) processing. Journal of Food Engineering, 339, 111267 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.111267


 



  1. Dolan, K.D.(3), Mishra, D.K., Muramatsu, Y.(1), Trampel, C.P. 2024. Sequential estimation of inactivation parameters and bootstrap confidence intervals in unsteady-state conduction-heated foods. J. Food Engineering, (361) 111699. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2023.111699 2.


 



  1. Benyathiar, P., Dolan, K.D., Mishra, D.K.(3) 2022. Optimal Design of Complementary Experiments for Parameter Estimation at Elevated Temperature of Food Processing. Foods, 11, 2611. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11172611


 



  1. Dolan, K.D.(3), Miranda, R., Schaffner, D.W. 2023. Estimation of Bacteriophage MS2 Inactivation Parameters During Microwave Heating of Frozen Strawberries. J. Food Protection 86 100032, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2022.100032


 



  1. Zhou, X., Zhang, S., Tang, Z., Tang, J., & Takhar, P. S. (2022). Microwave frying and post-frying of French fries [Article]. Food Research International, 159(111663), 1-11.


 



  1. Shah, Y., & Takhar, P. S. (2023). Capillary pressure in unsaturated food systems: It’s importance and accounting for it in mathematical models. Food Engineering Reviews, 15, 393-419.


 



  1. Shah, Y., & Takhar, P. S. (2022). Pressure development and volume changes during frying and post-frying of potatoes. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 172, 114243.


 



  1. Liu, J., Huang, L., An, J., Ma, Y., Cheng, Y., Zhang, R., Peng, P., Wang, Y., Addy, M., Chen, P., Chen, C., Liu, Y., Huang, G., & Ruan, R. (2023). Application of high-pressure homogenization to improve physicochemical and antioxidant properties of almond hulls. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 46(2), e14235.


 



  1. Xixiang Shuai, David Julian McClements, Qin Geng, Taotao Dai, Roger Ruan, Liqing Du, Yuhuan Liu, Jun Chen, Macadamia oil-based oleogels as cocoa butter alternatives: Physical properties, oxidative stability, lipolysis, and application, Food Research International, Volume 172, 2023, 113098, ISSN 0963-9969.


 



  1. Xixiang Shuai, Taotao Dai, David Julian McClements, Roger Ruan, Liqing Du, Yuhuan Liu, Jun Chen, Hypolipidemic effects of macadamia oil are related to AMPK activation and oxidative stress relief: In vitro and in vivo studies, Food Research International, Volume 168, 2023, 112772, ISSN 0963-9969.


 



  1. Zhu Y, Luan Y, Zhao Y, Liu J, Duan Z, Ruan R. Current Technologies and Uses for Fruit and Vegetable Wastes in a Sustainable System: A Review. Foods. 2023; 12(10):1949.


 



  1. Xixiang Shuai, Taotao Dai, Roger Ruan, Yuhuan Liu, Chengmei Liu, Ming Zhang, Jun Chen, Novel high energy media mill produced macadamia butter: Effect on the physicochemical properties, rheology, nutrient retention and application, LWT, Volume 178, 2023, 114606, ISSN 0023-6438.


 



  1. Xixiang Shuai, Taotao Dai, Mingshun Chen, Cheng-mei Liu, Roger Ruan, Yuhuan Liu, Jun Chen, Characterization of lipid compositions, minor components and antioxidant capacities in macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) oil from four major areas in China, Food Bioscience, Volume 50, Part A, 2022, 102009, ISSN 2212-4292.


 



  1. Kaili Gao, Yuhuan Liu, Tongying Liu, Xiaoxiao Song, Roger Ruan, Shuoru Feng, Xiqing Wang, Xian Cui, OSA improved the stability and applicability of emulsions prepared with enzymatically hydrolyzed pomelo peel insoluble fiber, Food Hydrocolloids, Volume 132, 2022, 107806, ISSN 0268-005X.


 



  1. Guo J, Qi M, Chen H, Zhou C, Ruan R, Yan X, Cheng P. Macroalgae-Derived Multifunctional Bioactive Substances: The Potential Applications for Food and Pharmaceuticals. Foods. 2022; 11(21):3455.


 



  1. Gao, K., Liu, T., Cao, L., Liu, Y., Zhang, Q., Ruan, R., Feng, S. and Wu, X. (2022), Feasibility of pomelo peel dietary fiber as natural functional emulsifier for preparation of Pickering-type emulsion. J Sci Food Agric, 102: 4491-4499.


 



  1. Wu K, Fang Y, Hong B, Cai Y, Xie H, Wang Y, Cui X, Yu Z, Liu Y, Ruan R, et al. Enhancement of Carbon Conversion and Value-Added Compound Production in Heterotrophic Chlorella vulgaris Using Sweet Sorghum Extract. Foods. 2022; 11(17):2579.


 



  1. Xiefei Zhu, Mingjing He, Zibo Xu, Zejun Luo, Bin Gao, Roger Ruan, Chi-Hwa Wang, Ka-Hing Wong, Daniel C.W. Tsang, Combined acid pretreatment and co-hydrothermal carbonization to enhance energy recovery from food waste digestate, Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 266, 2022, 115855, ISSN 0196-8904.


 



  1. Xia Meiling, Wang Yunpu, Wu Qiuhao, Zeng Yuan, Zhang Shumei, Dai Leilei, Zou Rongge, Liu Yuhuan, Ruan Roger, Microwave-Assisted Camellia oleifera Abel Shell Biochar Catalyzed Fast Pyrolysis of Waste Vegetable Oil to Produce Aromatic-Rich Bio-Oil, Frontiers in Energy Research, Volume 10, 2022, ISSN 2296-598X.


 



  1. Siming You, Christian Sonne, Roger Ruan and Peng Jiang. Minimize food loss and waste to prevent crises. Science 376,1390-1390(2022).


 


Conference Presentations:



  1. Adedeji A.A., Bruce, A., Chen, D., Davis, K., Fronczak, J., Ganjyal, G., Holt, G., Huang, H., Jin, Q., Joyner, H., Lamsal, B., McKay, S., Nayak, B., Siddons, C., Skonberg, D., and Smith, S. (2023). Designing Active Learning Experiences for Food Processing and Food Engineering Courses: A Cross-Institutional Collaboration. A talk presented at the annual international meeting of Institute of Food Technology (IFT) held in Chicago IL from July 16 – 19, 2023.


 



  1. Araghi, LR, Adhikari J, Patil B, Adhikari K, Singh RK. (Ultra) high pressure homogenization extends shelf-life and maintains microbial safety and quality of cantaloupe juice. 2023 Institute of Food Technologists Conference, Chicago, IL, July, 2023.


 



  1. Kong F, Feng J. Characterizing the rheological properties of cellulose nanocrystals in the stomach using a dynamic in vitro model. ICEF 14 conference in Nantes, June 20 to 23, 2023.


 



  1. Kong F, Feng J. Effect of Nanocellulose and Food Matrix on Nutrient Absorption and Colonic Fermentation. A1511 Annul Grantees' Meeting. Knoxville, TN. August 10-11, 2023.


 



  1. Lee Y., Bornhorst G., Chen J., Salvi D., Tikekar R., White J., Evaluation of Student Perspectives on Food Engineering Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST, July 2023, Chicago, IL, USA.


 



  1. Tammineni, D.K., Wang, Q., Trosan, D., McLaughlin, S., Mazzeo, A., Stapelmann, K., Salvi, D., Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma for in-Package Inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 Biofilms on Baby Spinach Leaves, International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, July 2023.


 



  1. Ma, L., Wang, Q., Salvi, D., Nitin N. Development of an enzyme-based surrogate to assess the antimicrobial effectiveness of fresh produce washing, International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, July 2023.


 



  1. Wang, Q., Rivera, J.L., Siliveru K., & Salvi, D. Synergistic effect of PAW and mild heat for E. coli inactivation during wheat tempering and its impact on wheat flour quality. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST, July 2023.


 



  1. Lee, Y., Bornhorst, G., Chen, J., Salvi, D., Tikekar, R., White, J. (2023) Evaluation of student perspectives on food engineering. Presented at 2023 IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo. Chicago, IL, US. Oral presentation.


 



  1. Roger Ruan, Juer Liu, Yanling Cheng, Jun An, Yiwei Ma, Paul Chen, Chi Chen, Guangwei Huang. 2023. Clean Label Food and Nutraceutical Ingredients from Almond Hulls. First Precision Nutrition and Health Innovation Conference. Shihezi University. August 1, 2023.


 



  1. Roger Ruan, Leilei Dai, Nan Zhou, Suman Lata, Yuchuan Wang, Yanling Cheng, Xiangyang Lin, Yunpu Wang, Yuhuan Liu, Kirk Cobb, Paul Chen, Hanwu Lei. 2023. Sustainable Solid Waste Utilization for Circular Economy Development. Invited Speaker of the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Treatments and Management. Yangling, China. July 29, 2023.


 



  1. Roger Ruan, Junhui Chen, Dmitri Mataya, Lu Wang, Leilei Dai, Kirk Cobb, Yanling Cheng, Paul Chen, Frank Liu. 2023. Sustainable Safe Animal Production Technologies. 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE. 227 Climate Smart Agrifood Production - Potential Impact on Developing Economies, E-2050-Global Engagement Guest Speaker Session. July 11, 2023.


 



  1. Junhui Chen, Leilei Dai, Dmitri Mataya, Kirk Cobb, Paul Chen, Roger Ruan* (speaker). 2023. Enhanced treatment of anaerobic digestion effluent through efficient nutrient utilization using stepwise microalgal cultivation. The State of Water: 2023 Water Network Virtual Poster Symposium. University of Minnesota. April 19, 2023.


 



  1. Roger Ruan, Junhui Chen, Dmitri Mataya, Lu Wang, Leilei Dai, Kirk Cobb, Yanling Cheng, Paul Chen, Frank Liu. 2023. Intervention Technologies to Ensure Pork Supply Chain Food Safety. Walmart Pork Supply Chain Food Safety Project Meeting. April 7, 2023.


 



  1. Roger Ruan, Junhui Chen, Dmitri Maytag, Lu Wang. 2022. Microalgae as promising biofactory for high value bioproducts and biofuels Production. The 8th Industry-University-Research Conference of Microalgae Branch of China Algae Industry Association and Algae Nutrition and Medicine Summit. Invited Lecture, November 23, 2022


 



  1. Roger Ruan. 2022. NMR/MRI Analysis of Polymer States and Properties. Niumag Corporation. October 30, 2022. Roger Ruan. 2022. Innovative fiber processing for value-added product development, and Innovative technologies for a sustainable swine industry. Innovhope joint project discussion meeting. October 18, 2022.


 



  1. Shah, Y. and Takhar, P.S., NoneHybrid Mixture Theory Based Modeling of Unsaturated Transport and Volume Changes During Conventional Frying of Potatoes. IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, July 16-19, 2023


 



  1. Casulli KE, Schaffner DW, Dolan KD. 2022. Moving Toward Model-Based Validations for the Nut and Seed Industry: A Peanut Case Study. Conference of Food Engineering. Raleigh, NC. A219. Sep. 20.

  2. Dolan, K.D., Miranda, R.C. Schaffner, D.W. Estimation of Norovirus Inactivation Parameters During Microwave Heating of Frozen Strawberries. Conference of Food Engineering, Raleigh, NC. A236. Sep. 20, 2022. Oral.


 



  1. Mukund V. Karwe and Deepti Salvi. 2021&2022. Applications of Cold Plasma in Hydroponics. New Jersey Agriculture and Vegetables Growers Association Virtual Convention. Salvi, D. 2021.


 



  1. Mukund V. Karwe and Deepti Salvi. 2020. Applications of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma in Agriculture. BASF, North Carolia.


 



  1. Effect of cold plasma on physical and quality parameters of hydroponically grown sweet basil. Managing Basil Under Increasingly Challenging Conditions A Virtual Workshop, Hosted by University of Massachusetts Amherst in collaboration with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Cornell University as part of our USDA/SCRI/NIFA supported Sweet Basil Research Initiative.


 



  1. Singh, S.K, Ali, M., Mok, J.H., Liu, H., Korza, G., Setlow, P. and Sastry, SK. 2023. Accelerated Inactivation of Bacterial Spores by Interaction of Electric Fields with Key Spore Components. Presented at the 14th International Congress on Engineering and Food, Nantes, France, June 20-23, 2023.


 



  1. Singh, S.K, Ali, M., Mok, J.H., Liu, H., Korza, G., Setlow, P. and Sastry, SK. 2023. Accelerated Inactivation of Clostridium sporogenes and Bacillus subtilis by Ohmic heating. Presented at the International Association for Food Protection annual meeting, Toronto, Canada, July 16-19th 2023.


 



  1. Singh, S.K, Ali, M., Mok, J.H., Liu, H., Korza, G., Setlow, P. and Sastry, SK. 2023. Accelerated Inactivation of Bacterial Spores by Interaction of Electric Fields with Key Spore Components. Presented a poster at the annual meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, IL, July 16-19th 2023


 



  1. Jun, S. 2023. Non-conventional cold storage regime for food at subzero temperature; challenges and recent developments. 26th International Congress of Refrigeration, August 21 -26, 2023, Paris, France


 


 


Collaborative grants:


 



  1. Effect of nanocellulose and food matrix on nutrient absorption and colonic fermentation (USDA NIFA grant no. 2019-67021-29859/project accession no. 1019017.)


 



  1. Surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals for effective delivery of hydrophilic bioactive compounds in the gastrointestinal tract. (USDA NIFA grant no. 2020-67022-31380/project accession no. 1022164.)


 



  1. Impact of continuous flow high pressure processing on nutritional and sensory qualities of fruit juices during cold storage. (USDA-NIFA grant no. 2019-67017-29180/ Project accession no. 1018542)


 



  1. Ubeyitogullari submitted a USDA-NIFA AFRI proposal in collaboration with Purdue University.


 



  1. Taylor, T., Osburn, W., Bergholz, T., Chen, J. Validation of microbial pathogen control on dried RTE sausages by novel antimicrobial and mathematical approaches. USDA-NIFA, 2023-2027, $621,095


 



  1. Advancements in Byproduct Processing for Food Application: USDA/SBIR. Highly functional weighting agent by green modification of natural fibers to stabilize flavored oils in beverages. Phase II. Lead by Brock Lundberg of Fiberstar. 9/1/2022-8/31/2024. $600,000 USDA/Almond Board of California. Safety Assessment of Almond Hull as a Novel Food and Food Ingredient. 4/1/2022 – 1/1/2024. $235,000.


 



  1. Effective Grain Quality Enhancement via Non-Thermal Technologies: Cargill Inc. Nonthermal Plasma Processing of Oils. 05/31/2023 - 11/30/2023. $48, 282. Ardent Mills. Microwave Disinfection of Wheat Kernels. 05/31/2023 - 11/30/2023. $48, 282.


 



  1. Dolan collaborated with Prof. Mishra (IN) in submitting a 2023 USDA AFRI grant proposal, “Advancing Use of Modeling Methods to Improve Low-Moisture Food Safety At Elevated Temperatures” (pending).


 



  1. USDA NIFA AFRI Biorefining and Biomanufacturing funded grant "Converting plant fiber-based biowastes from agricultural and food production to sustainable, economically viable, and hydrophobic molded pulp packaging products". Purdue is a collaborator.

  2. NIFA 2022-67017-36290 collaborative with UConn Health

12/18/2024

Published Written Works



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  1. Prabhakar H, Stoner‐Harris T, Adhikari K, Mishra A, Bock CH, Kong F. 2023. Changes in chemical characteristics and modeling sensory parameters of stored pecan nutmeats. J Food Sci. 88(5):1816-34.

  2. Prabhakar H, Kerr WL, Bock CH, Kong F. 2023. Effect of relative humidity, storage days, and packaging on pecan kernel texture: Analyses and modeling. J Texture Stud. 54(1):115-26.

  3. de Alencar SM, de Oliveira Sartori AG, Dag D, Batista PS, Rosalen PL, Ikegaki M, Kong F. 2023. Dynamic gastrointestinal digestion/intestinal permeability of encapsulated and nonencapsulated Brazilian red propolis: active compounds stability and bioactivity. Food Chem. 11:135469.

  4. Yang, Y, Cao, F, Han, R, Li, F, Shi, H, Kong, F Jiao, Y. 2024. Radio frequency heating induced 3D printed white croaker (Argyrosomus argentatus) surimi gelation: Effectiveness and gel quality evaluation. Innovat Food Sci & Emerg Technol, 93, p.103608.

  5. Adhikari, J, Araghi, LR, Singh, RK, Adhikari, K, Patil, BS. 2024. Continuous-flow high-pressure homogenization of blueberry juice enhances anthocyanin and ascorbic acid stability during cold storage. J Agric Food Chem 72, 11629-11639.

  6. Adhikari, J, Singh, RK, Adhikari, K, Patil, BS. 2024. Continuous flow high-pressure homogenization for preserving the nutritional quality and stability of watermelon juice under simulated market storage conditions. Innovat Food Sci Emerg Technol, Article 103783, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2024.103783



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  1. An, S., Oh, G., Lee D.Y., Baek K., and Jun, S. 2024. Predicting Physicochemical Properties of Papayas (Carica papaya L.) using a Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) Model Approach. Journal of Food Science http://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.17462

  2. Lee, D.Y., Tang, J., Lee, S.H. and Jun, S. 2024. Effect of Oscillating Magnetic Field (OMF) and Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) on Supercooling Preservation of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L.) Fillets. Foods https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13162525



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  1. Zhou, X., Y. Gezahegn, S. Zhang, Z. Tang, P. S. Takhar, P. D. Pedrow, S. S. Sablani and J. Tang (2023). "Theoretical reasons for rapid heating of vegetable oils by microwaves." Current Research in Food Science 7: 100641.

  2. Zhou, X., S. Zhang, Z. Tang, J. Tang and P. S. Takhar (2022). "Microwave frying and post-frying of French fries." Food Research International 159(111663): 1-11.

  3. Ahmed, T., Wijewardane, N. K., Lu, Y., Jones, D. S., Kudenov, M., Williams, C., ... & Kamruzzaman, M. (2024). Advancing sweetpotato quality assessment with hyperspectral imaging and explainable artificial intelligence. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 220, 108855.

  4. Ahmed, M. T., Villordon, A., & Kamruzzaman, M. (2024). Comparative analysis of hyperspectral Image reconstruction using deep learning for agricultural and biological applications. Results in Engineering, 23, 102623.

  5. Zheng, R., Jia, Y., Ullagaddi, C., Allen, C., Rausch, K., Singh, V., Schnable, J., & Kamruzzaman, M. (2024). Optimizing feature selection with gradient boosting machines in PLS regression for predicting moisture and protein in multi-country corn kernels via NIR spectroscopy. Food Chemistry, 140062.



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  1. Carlos Parra-Escudero, Ipek Bayram, Eric A. Decker, Shyamyanshikumar Singh, Carlos M. Corvalan, Jiakai Lu. A machine learning-guided modeling approach to the kinetics of α-tocopherol and myricetin synergism in bulk oil oxidation. Food Chemistry, Volume 463, Part 4, 2025.

  2. Kirk D. Dolan, Dharmendra K. Mishra, Yoshiki Muramatsu, Christopher P. Trampel. Sequential estimation of inactivation parameters and bootstrap confidence intervals in unsteady-state conduction-heated foods. Journal of Food Engineering, Volume 361, 2024.



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  1. Yuqing Zhu, Shengfeng Peng, Sixian Peng, Xing Chen, Liqiang Zou, Ruihong Liang, Roger Ruan, Leilei Dai, Wei Liu. 2024. Fiber complex-stabilized high-internal-phase emulsion for allicin encapsulation: microstructure, stability, and thermal-responsive properties. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. September, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.13902

  2. Kangping Wu, Jiangling Lai, Qi Zhang, Yunpu Wang, Xian Cui, Yuhuan Liu, Xiaodan Wu, Zhigang Yu, and Roger Ruan. 2024. Optimizing Chlorella vulgaris Cultivation to Enhance Biomass and Lutein Production. Foods 2024, 13(16), 2514; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13162514

  3. Yuyang Yao, Juer Liu, Qiming Miao, Xinyue Zhu, Wei Hua, Na Zhang, Guangwei Huang, Xiangyang Lin, Shengquan Mi, Yanling Cheng, Roger Ruan. 2024. Evaluation of the Genotoxicity of Almond Hull: Implications for Its Use as a Novel Food Ingredient. Foods 2024, 13(9), 1404. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13091404.

  4. Kaili Gao, Tongying Liu, Qi Zhang, Yunpu Wang, Xiaoxiao Song, Xuan Luo, Roger Ruan, Le Deng, Xian Cui, Yuhuan Liu. 2024. Stabilization of emulsions prepared by ball milling and cellulase treated pomelo peel insoluble dietary fiber: Integrity of porous fiber structure dominates the stability. Food Chemistry, Volume 440, 15 May 2024, 138189.

  5. Liu, J., Yao, Y., Cheng, Y., Hua, W., Zhu, X., Miao, Q., Huang G., Mi, S., Ruan, R. 2023. Acute Oral Toxicity Evaluation of Almond Hull Powders in BALB/c Mice. Foods 2023, 12(22), 4111; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12224111.

  6. Zhu, Y.; Luan, Y.; Zhao, Y.; Liu, J.; Duan, Z.; Ruan, R. 2023. Current Technologies and Uses for Fruit and Vegetable Wastes in a Sustainable System: A Review. Foods 2023, 12(10), 1949. https://doi.org/10.3390/ foods12101949



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  1. Peng, V., Mujahid, H., Peng, Z., (February 19, 2018). "Improving Milled Rice Nutrition via Manipulation of Starch Crystalline Structure and Micronutrient Penetration Treatment." Oral Presentation. 37th Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, rice working group and commission, Long Beach, California.Scope: International.



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  1. Ravichandran, K. S., Silva, E., Moncada, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Lila, M. A., Greenlief, C. M., Thomas, A. L., Hoskin, R. T., & Krishnaswamy, K*. (2023). Spray drying to produce novel phytochemical-rich ingredients from juice and pomace of American elderberry. Food Bioscience, 55, 102981. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102981



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  1. Rivera, J., Wang, Q., Doddabematti Prakash, S., Siliveru, K., & Salvi, D. (2024). Effects of plasma‐activated water and mild heating on Escherichia coli inactivation during wheat tempering and flour quality. Cereal Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10815

  2. Navare, S., Karwe, M. V., & Salvi, D. (2023). Effect of high pressure processing on selected physicochemical and functional properties of yellow lentil protein concentrate. Food Chemistry Advances, 3, December 2023, 100546. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100546

  3. Wang, Q., Kathariou, S., & Salvi, D. (2023). Plasma-activated water for inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium avirulent surrogate: Applications in produce and shell egg and understanding the modes of action. LWT- Food Science & Technology, 187, 115331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2023.115331



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  1. Quintero Quiroz, J, Velazquez, V, Torres, JD, Ciro, G, Delgado, E, Rojas, J. 2024. Effect of the structural modification of plant proteins as microencapsulating agents of bioactive compounds from annatto seeds (Bixa Orellana L.). Foods. 13(15), 2345; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13152345.

  2. Paśko P, Galanty A, Dymerski T, Kim YM, Park YS, Cabrales-Arellano P, Velazquez Martinez V, Delgado E, Gralak M, Deutsch J, Barasch D, Nemirovski A, Gorinstein S. 2024. Physicochemical and Volatile Compounds Analysis of Fruit Wines Fermented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae: FTIR and Microscopy Study with a Focus on Anti-inflammatory Potential. 2024. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25, 5627. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25115627.

  3. Martínez Ávalos, JF, Gamero Barraza, JI. Delgado, E, Guerra Rosas, MI, Gómez Aldapa, CA. Medrano Roldán, H. Reyes Jáquez, D. 2024. Study of molecular dynamic interactions during the optimized extrusion processing of corn (Zea mays) and substandard bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). Food Chemistry Advances 4, 100723. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2024.100723.

  4. Gamero-Barraza, JI, Pámanes-Carrasco, GA, Delgado, E, Cabrales-Arellano, CP, Medrano-Roldán, H, Gallegos-Ibáñez, D, Wedwitschka, H, Reyes Jáquez, D. 2024. Computational modelling of extrusion process temperatures on the interactions between black soldier fly larvae protein and corn flour starch. Food Chemistry: Molecular Science 8, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochms.2024.100202.

  5. Paśko P, Galanty A, Ramos-Zambrano E, Martinez Ayala, AL, Delgado E, Gdula – Argasińska J, Zagrodzki P, Podsiadły P, Deutsch J, Gorinstein S. 2024. Pseudocereal oils, authenticated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and their chemopreventive properties. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition.

  6. Gaucin Gutiérrez, S.C., Rojas-Contreras, J.A., Zazueta-Álvarez, D.E., Delgado, E., Vázquez Ortega, P.G., Medrano Roldán, H., Reyes Jáquez, D. 2024. Exploration of In Vitro Voltage Production by a Consortium of Chemolithotrophic Microorganisms Using Galena (PbS) as a Sulphur Source. Clean Technologies, 6(1), 62-67. https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol6010005.

  7. Gallegos-Ibanez, D, Jurado-Molina, J, Wedwitschka, H, Delgado, E, Nelles, M.; Stinner, W. 2023. Ensiling of invasive Elodea sp., a novel aquatic biomass feedstock for the sustainable biogas production: effects of wheat straw and silage additives on silage quality and methane production. ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, DOI: 10.1021/acsagscitech.3c00043.

  8. Sapkota G, Delgado E, VanLeeuwen DF. Holguin OF, Flores N, Yao S. 2023. Preservation of Phenols, Antioxidant Activity, and Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate in Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) Fruits with Different Drying Methods. MDPI – Plants 12, 1804. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12091804.

  9. Rodriguez Borbon, MI, Sohn, H, Delgado, E, Fuqua, DO, Rodríguez Medina, A, Tlapa, D, Baez Lopez, Y. 2023. Shelf-Life Assessment on European Cucumber based on Accelerated Temperature-Humidity Stresses. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 2663. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042663.

  10. Sapkota G, Delgado E, VanLeeuwen DF. Holguin O, Flores N, Heyduck R, Yao S. 2023. Dynamics of Nutrients in Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) at Different Maturity Stages, Cultivars, and Locations. HortScience 58(2):155–163. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16880-22

  11. Cezarotto, Matheus. (2023). Guiding principles towards inclusive design: research notes for meaningful change. InfoDesign - Revista Brasileira de Design da Informação. 20. 10.51358/id.v20i2.1093.

  12. Cezarotto, M. A., Martinez, P. N., Torres Castillo, R. C., Stanford, T., Engledowl, C., Degardin, G., & Chamberlin, B. (2024). Open-Ended Mathematics Learning: Implications From the Design of a Sandbox Game. International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL), 14(1), 1-19. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJGBL.337795

  13. Cezarotto, M., Martinez, P. N., Chamberlin, B. A. (2023). Teaching youth food safety: a game-based learning experience. Extension Foundation(1st ed.). Type: eBook

  14. Cezarotto, M., Martinez, P. N., Chamberlin, B. A., Chamberlin, B. A. (2023). Leveling up: food safety game reboot is more tech-modern, inclusive & accessible. Extension Foundation(1srt ed.), 42. https://publications.extension.org/view/147717802/ Type: eBook.

  15. Reyes, L.I., Johnson, S.L., Chamberlin, B., Bellows, L.L. (2023). Engaging preschoolers in food tasting and movement activities using mobile apps. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.



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  1. Heaney D, Padilla-Zakour OI, Chen C. 2024. Processing and preservation technologies to enhance indigenous food sovereignty, nutrition security and health equity in North America. Frontiers in Nutrition 11, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1395962

  2. Li Y, Padilla-Zakour OI. 2024. Evaluation of pulsed electric field and high-pressure processing on the overall quality of refrigerated Concord grape juice. LWT 198, 116002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116002
    Shukla V, Villarreal M, Padilla-Zakour OI. 2024. Consumer Acceptance and Physicochemical Properties of a Yogurt Beverage Formulated with Upcycled Yogurt Acid Whey. Beverages 10(1), 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/beverages10010018

  3. Punzalan MEH, Padilla-Zakour OI. 2024. Evaluation of high pressure processing for microbial inactivation in Concord grape juice concentrate. Seattle, WA:Conference of Food Engineering, Poster, August, 2024.
    Shukla V, Zhao P, Padilla-Zakour OI. 2024. Yogurt acid whey as a substitute for high value dairy ingredients for the creation of clean label high pressure processed Ranch and cheese sauces. Chicago, IL:IFT Annual Meeting, Poster, July, 2024.

  4. Heaney D, Padilla-Zakour OI. 2024 Understanding Sensory Attributes and Consumer Preferences of High Pressure Processed Pickles Over Shelf-Life: An Evaluation of Acetic Acid and Salt Concentration to Create a Minimally Processed Product. Chicago, IL:IFT Annual Meeting, Poster, July, 2024.

  5. Garg A, Heaney D, Padilla-Zakour OI. 2024. Exploring the potential of dry yogurt acid whey as a clean-label, value-added ingredient for enhanced sensory attributes in pancake and scone dry-mix formulations. Chicago, IL:IFT Annual Meeting, Poster, July, 2024.

  6. Punzalan MEH, Padilla-Zakour OI. 2024. Quality of cranberry juice concentrated by reverse osmosis and forward osmosis. Chicago, IL:IFT Annual Meeting, Poster, July, 2024.

  7. Shukla V., Padilla-Zakour, OI, Chen C. 2024. Vacuum microwave drying of concord grape pomace: Study of drying kinetics for the preservation of bioactive compounds. Seattle, WA:Conference of Food Engineering, Poster, August, 2024.



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  1. Kim, W.-J., Huellemeier, H. and Heldman, D.R. 2023. Recovery of cleaning agents from clean in-place (CIP) wastewater using nanofiltration (NF) and forward osmosis (FO). J. Water Process Engr. 53: 1036

  2. Karuppuchamy, V. and Dennis R Heldman. 2023. Evaluation of Air Impingement for Dry-Cleaning Nonfat Dry Milk Residues on a Stainless-Steel Surfaces. J. Food Sci. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16912

  3. Kamath, Rahul, Rafael Jimenez-Flores and Dennis R. Heldman. 2023. Investigation of Blended Milk-Pea Protein Beverage Fouling and Cleaning Using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation. ACS Food Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00347

  4. Kim, W.-J., Huellemeier, H. and Heldman, D.R. 2023. Recovery of cleaning agents from Clean-In-Place (CIP) wastewater using nanofiltration (NF) and direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). Food Research Int. 167: 112724.

  5. Karuppuchamy, V., Dennis R Heldman and Abby B. Synder. 2024. A review of food safety in low-moisture foods with current and potential dry-cleaning methods. Journal of Food Science, 89(2), 793–810. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16920

  6. Park, Hyeon Woo, Balasubramaniam, V.M., Heldman, Dennis R., Cai, S.Y. Snyder, A.B. 2024. Computational fluid dynamics analysis of superheated Steam's impact on temperature and humidity distribution within enclosed dry food processing spaces. Journal of Food Engineering, 360, 111718

  7. Park, Hyeon Woo, Balasubramaniam, V.M., Snyder, Abigail B. 2024. Inactivation of Enterococcus faecium and Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores on stainless steel through dry sanitation approaches using superheated steam and ultraviolet C-LED. Food Control. 156, 110114

  8. Shiyu Cai, Hyeon Woo Park, Jingzheng Feng, Jakob Baker, VM Balasubramaniam, Abigail B Snyder. 2024. Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity Remained Stable after Prolonged Application of Superheated Steam in Enclosed Spaces. Food Protection Trends, 44(3), 152-159.

  9. Hyeon Woo Park, and V.M. Balasubramaniam. 2024. Infrared Thermal Image Processing Technique for Evaluating Superheated Steam as a Dry Sanitation Method. Food and Bioprocess Technology. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11947-024-03529-3#citeas

  10. Singh, S.K., Ali, M., Mok, J.H., and Sastry, S.K. 2024. Effects of field strength and frequency on inactivation of Clostridium sporogenesduring ohmic heating. J. Food Engineering 375:110280 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2024.112080

  11. Singh, S.K., Ali, M.M., Mok, J.H., Korza, G., Setlow, P., and Sastry, S.K. 2024. Mechanistic insight into roles of α/β-type small acid soluble proteins, RecA and inner membrane proteins during bacterial spore inactivation by ohmic heating. Journal of Applied Microbiology Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2024, 135, lxae151 https://doi.org/10.1093/jambio/lxae151



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Scientific and Outreach Oral Presentations 



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  1. Ubeyitogullari, A., Kaletunc, G., and Corradini, M. (2024). 3D Food Printing Session, Conference of Food Engineering, August 27, Seattle, WA, USA.

  2. Ubeyitogullari, A., Kaletunc, G., and Corradini, M. (2024). 3D Food Printing as a Prototyping and Processing Tool: Principles and Practical Considerations, Workshop Pre-Conference of Food Engineering, August 25, Seattle, WA, USA.



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  1. Mummaleti G, Kong F. Behavior of Microplastics During In Vitro Digestion in Milk. 9th International Food Convention. Mysuru. India. Dec 7-10. 2023.



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  1. An, S, Jun, S. 2024. Predicting Physicochemical Properties of Papayas (Carica papaya L.) using a Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) Model Approach, Conference of Food Engineering (CoFE 24), Seattle, WA, August 25 -28.

  2. Lee, DY, Jun, S. 2024. Investigating the stability of supercooled states under mechanical stress, Conference of Food Engineering (CoFE 24), Seattle, WA, August 25 -28.

  3. So, HJ, Lee, DY, Jun, S. 2024. Application oscillating magnetic field-based supercooling treatment on solid lipid nanoparticles, Conference of Food Engineering (CoFE 24), Seattle, WA, August 25 -28.



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  1. Shah, Y., Tang, J. and Takhar, P.S., 2024, Microwave drying and frying of foods: Predicting the heat and mass transfer by solving multiscale transport equations coupled with Maxwell's equations of electromagnetism, Conference of Food Engineers, Seattle, WA, Aug 25-28, 2024.



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  1. Gao Z.; Bornhorst G.; Blaustein R.; Tikekar R. Tailored Microbial Communities from Apples as Novel Food Ingredients to Improve the Quality of Processed Foods. 16th Conference of Food Engineering, Seattle, WA.



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  1. Roger Ruan. Research Towards Sustainable Circular Economy Development in Agriculture, Food, Energy, and Environment. BBE 8001 Graduate Seminar. September 9, 2024.

  2. Roger Ruan, Leilei Dai, Junhui Chen, Kirk Cobb, Suman Lata, Yuxi Chen, Haotian Fei, Lu Wang, Juer Liu, Paul Chen, Hanwu Lei. 2024. Waste Valorization for Food System Circularity. Conference of Food Engineering 2024. Seattle, WA. August 27, 2024.

  3. Roger Ruan. Catalytic Microwave-assisted Pyrolysis Technology for Recycling/Upcycling Waste Plastic Packaging Materials and Mixed Packaging Wastes. Circular Processing, Packaging, and Food Loss & Waste Workshop organized by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Circular Bioeconomy Systems Institute (CBSI). Chicago, IL. April 24, 2024.

  4. Roger Ruan. Sustainable Dairy and Food Production Technologies and Systems. Yili and Cargill visit. St. Paul, Minnesota. March 8, 2024.

  5. Roger Ruan, Leilei Dai, Junhui Chen, Juer Liu, Dongjie Chen, Yuchuan Wang, Suman Lata, Jianfei Guo, Frank Liu, Kirk Cobb, Mark Gino Galang, Lu Wang, Ana Beatriz, Cassiano Oliveira, Yanling Cheng, Min Addy, Paul Chen, Hanwu Lei. 2023. Nonthermal Technologies for Gas, Liquid and Solid Wastes Utilization for Sustainable Animal and Food Production and Circular Economy Development. Session 1: Nonthermal Food and Bioprocessing for Circular Economy, 2023 IFT-EFFoST Nonthermal Processing Workshop and Short Course. Minneapolis, MN. October 16, 2023.

  6. Roger Ruan. Catalytic intense pulsed light (cIPL) and catalytic low temperature microwave (cMW) technologies for Food Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement. Pre- workshop Short Course. 2023 IFT-EFFoST Nonthermal Processing Workshop and Short Course. Minneapolis, MN. October 15, 2023.



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  1. Peng, V., Mujahid, H., Peng, Z., (February 19, 2018). "Improving Milled Rice Nutrition via Manipulation of Starch Crystalline Structure and Micronutrient Penetration Treatment." Oral Presentation. 37th Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, rice working group and commission, Long Beach, California. Scope: International. Refereed: No. Invited or accepted: Accepted.



  • MO-



  1. Ravichandran, K.S., Hoskin, R., Perkins-Veazie, P., Ann Lila, M., Moncada, M., Greenlief, M., Thomas, A.L., and Krishnaswamy, K. (2023) Value-added processing of American elderberry. [Poster Abstract]. Annual Scientific and Stakeholders Meeting - Advancing American Elderberry Project (Moving American Elderberry into Mainstream Production and Processing), Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia, MO.

  2. Ravichandran, K. S., Silva, E., Moncada, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Lila, M. A., Greenlief, C. M., Thomas, A. L., Hoskin, R. T., & Krishnaswamy, K. (2023). Spray drying to produce novel phytochemical-rich ingredients from juice and pomace of American elderberry. Finalist in the Fruit & Vegetable Products Division [Oral Competition]. IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) conference, Chicago, IL, United States.

  3. Ravichandran, K. S., Hoskin, R. T., Moncada, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Lila, M. A., Greenlief, C. M., Thomas, A. L., & Krishnaswamy, K. (2023). Microencapsulation of elderberry juice and pomace extract to produce phytochemical-rich ingredients for multiple food applications. [Poster Abstract]. Berry Health Benefits Symposium, Tampa, Florida, United States.

  4. Ravichandran, K. S., Hoskin, R. T., Moncada, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Lila, M. A., Greenlief, C. M., Thomas, A. L., & Krishnaswamy, K. (2023) Microencapsulation of elderberry juice and pomace extract to produce phytochemical-rich ingredients for multiple food applications. [Poster Abstract]. Annual Scientific and Stakeholders Meeting - Advancing American Elderberry Project (Moving American Elderberry into Mainstream Production and Processing), Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia, MO, United States



  • NC-



  1. Medagam S., Wang Q., Salvi D., A novel edible coating based on UV-C treated gallic acid and chitosan: antimicrobial efficacy against Salmonella cocktail. 023 IFT-EFFoST International Nonthermal Processing Workshop & Short Course, October 2023, Minneapolis, MN, USA

  2. Salvi D. (Invited Presentation) Sustainable Cold Plasma Technology to Ensure Microbial Safety of Food and Food Contact Surfaces. 17th Dubai International Food Safety Conference, December 2023, Dubai, UAE.

  3. Salvi D. (2023) Emerging Applications Cold Plasma Technology for Sanitization of Food and Food Contact Surfaces, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, September 16, 2024

  4. Salvi D. (2023) Plasma Technology for Sanitation of Fresh Produce and Food Contact Surfaces, North Carolina Produce Safety Task, June 13, 2024

  5. Salvi D. (2023) Trends in Food Science and Technology: Plasma Applications in the Food Industry, Nha Trang University, Vietnam, May 14, 2023

  6. Yang, M., Wang, Q., Hill, T., Meer, M. S. 2023. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) and cost analysis among non-thermal food technologies. 2023 IFT-EFFoST International Nonthermal Processing workshop, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

  7. Yang, M., Wang, Q., Hill, T., 2024. LCA and cost analysis of non-thermal food technologies. 2024 Conference of Food Engineering, Seattle, WA, USA



  • ND-None

  • NE- None

  • NJ-None

  • NM-



  1. Mercado Meza, AY., Galicia-Garcia, T, Delgado, E. 2023. Efecto de granos de consumo ancestral en México y un subproducto de la agroindustrial sobre la calidad de productos de panificación libres de gluten. XXIV Jornadas de Investigación, December 7. Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, Mexico.

  2. Gamero-Barraza, JI, Reyes-Jáquez, D, Medrano-Roldán, H, Delgado, E, Pámanes-Carrasco, GA, Gallegos-Ibáñez, D. 2023. Effect of the Exrusion Process on the Physical and Functional Properties of Shrimp Feed Made From Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal. 2nd International Conference, Water Resources Management and Sustainability, Solutions for Arid Regions. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 – 28, February, 2024. Poster presentation.
    Delgado, E., (2024). ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE, Organic Farming and Processing of Organic Food Products. University of Arkansas. September 25, 2024.

  3. Delgado, E., (2024). Class presentation, Food Science perspectives. University of LaSalle, Bogota, Colombia, May 31.

  4. Delgado, E., (2024). Key-Note speaker. Perspectives of Food Science. 2do Coloquio Internacional de Investigación en Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Ingeniería Química y Alimentos y en las XXV Jornadas de Investigación. May 24.

  5. Delgado, E., (2023). Key-Note speaker. Food Science - Transforming Lives Through Discovery. Jornadas de Investigación. Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, December 4 – 6, Chihuahua, Mexico.

  6. Delgado, E., (2023). Microencapsulation of Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Li) Bioactive Compounds using Glandless Cottonseed Meal Protein Isolate as Carrier Agent. Multistate Research Project, W4122, "Beneficial and Adverse Effects of Natural Chemicals on Human Health and Food Safety. October 12 – 13, Calistoga, CA.

  7. Delgado, E., (2023). Invited to teach a class at University of Arkansas on “Organic Farming and Processing of Organic Food Products.” In Ag Issues course. September 27.

  8. Delgado, E., (2023). Council of Food Science Administrators (CFSA), IFT 2023, Chicago, Ill.

  9. Adapt pedagogical strategies involving novel educational approaches to enhance and assess student learning of food engineering.
    Cezarotto, M., Martinez, P. N., Muise, A., Chamberlin, B. A., NACTA - North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, "From Idea to Innovative Media: Designing Meaningful Change with Technology," Wooster - Ohio. (June 27, 2024).

  10. Chamberlin, B. A., Muise, A., Cezarotto, M., Martinez, P. N., ACE Association for Communications Excellence Annual Meeting, "Inclusive Design for Everything: Our Approach to Making Everything we Make Better for Everyone," ACE Association for Communications Excellence, Salt Lake City, Utah. (June 25, 2024).

  11. Chamberlin, B. A., Muise, A., Cezarotto, M., Martinez, P. N., ACE Association for Communications Excellence Annual Meeting, "VR in Outreach: Lessons Learned from our First Two Projects," ACE Association for Communications Excellence, Salt Lake City, Utah. (June 25, 2024).

  12. Cezarotto, M., Martinez, P. N., Chamberlin, B. A., NMSU Research and Creativity Week, "Innovative Media for NMSU research, teaching, and extension: VR, websites, games, animations and social media," NMSU, Las Cruces, NM. (March 2024).

  13. Cezarotto, M., Muise, A., Castillo, R. T., Martinez, P. N., Chamberlin, B. A., Extension Foudation Showcase, "Teaching youth food safety: Theme Park Kitchen a game-based learning experience," NTAE - USDA, online. (January 31, 2024).

  14. Chamberlin, B. A., Martinez, P. N., Cezarotto, M., Turner, T., Buras, J., Muise, A., NMSU Extension In-Service, "Media in Extension," New Mexico Extension, Las Cruces, NM. (January 2024).

  15. Chamberlin, B. A., Cezarotto, M., Martinez, P. N., Serious Play Conference, "Expanding our Reach: How to Make Games for Everybody," Serious Play, Toronto, Canada. (October 11, 2023).



  • NY-Ithaca: None

  • NYS-



  1. Moraru CI, Padilla-Zakour OI. 2024. High pressure processing fundamental and applications. NC1023 graduate seminar series. Feb 9, 2024.

  2. Chen C, Moraru, CI 2024. Traditional and emerging drying technologies for food applications. NC1023 graduate seminar series. Jan 12, 2024.

  3. Moraru CI, Punzalan MEH, Padilla-Zakour OI, Morse R, Howick G, Martin R. 2024. Workshop on Membrane Processing and Concentration by Evaporation of Liquid Foods and Beverages. Aug 20-21, 2024.


OH-



  1. Shruthy Seshadrinathan, V.M. Balasubramaniam, Abigail B. Snyder. 2024.
    Inactivation of Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 on different material surfaces used in food industry employing superheated steam. Conference of Food Engineering, Seattle, WA. August 25-28.



  • OR-None

  • SD-None

  • TN-None

  • TX-None


 


Fund leveraging, specifically, collaborative grants between stations and members.


AR-



  1. Ubeyitogullari submitted a USDA-NIFA AFRI proposal in collaboration with Purdue University.


DE-



  • None


GA-



  1. Effect of nanocellulose and food matrix on nutrient absorption and colonic fermentation (USDA NIFA grant no. 2019-67021-29859/project accession no. 1019017.)

  2. Impact of continuous flow high pressure processing on nutritional and sensory qualities of fruit juices during cold storage. (USDA-NIFA grant no. 2019-67017-29180/ Project accession no. 1018542)


HI-



  1. 2024, USDA/NIFA, AFRI, Magnetic field-assisted supercooling to enhance physical, chemical, and nutritional properties of the emulsion-based solid lipid nanoparticles, PI: Soojin Jun, & Co-PI: Kacie Ho, Duration: 09/24 – 08/27


IL-



  1. Takhar, P.S. and Tang, J. (2020 to 2025), Multiscale Mathematical Modeling Based Design of the Next Generation of Microwave-Assisted Frying Technology, USDA-NIFA, $489,000,

  2. Subbiah, J., Ponder, M. and Takhar, P.S. (2019-2024), Integration of Microbial Inactivation Kinetics and Gas Transport Models to Enhance the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Gaseous Technologies in Low Moisture Foods. USDA-NIFA, $425,000.


IN-



  1. Dharmendra Mishra collaborated with the University of Arkansas station (Prof. Ali Ubeyitogullari) to submit NIFA grant on the properties of novel nanoporous aerogels for packaging applications.

  2. Dharmendra Mishra collaborated with the Michigan station (prof. Dolan) to submit NIFA grant on the use of modeling methods to improve low-moisture food safety at elevated temperatures (NIFA grant submitted).

  3. Mishra collaborated with Prof. Vardhanabhuti (MO) and Prof. Nair (AR) and received funding from United Soybean Board for the Proposal “Building Infrastructure and Connectivity for Small and Medium Scale Processing of Soy-Based Value-Added Products: A Multistate Approach.”


IA-



  1. Submitted an NSF- IUSE grant on Improving Undergraduate STEM Education- collaboration between KY, ME, IA, VA, WA, IN stations


KY-



  1. NSF ISUE - Integrating Industry Professional Partners into Undergraduate Food Science Courses to Facilitate Project-Based Learning: A Model for STEM Workforce Development (WSU, UMaine, Purdue, Iowa State, UK, Virginia Tech)

  2. NSF ISUE - Integrating Industry Professional Partners into Undergraduate Food Science Courses to Facilitate Project-Based Learning: A Model for STEM Workforce Development (WSU, UMaine, Purdue, Iowa State, UK, Virginia Tech)


MD-



  1. Maryland and California stations wrote a research proposal to USDA-NIFA A1364 based on their collaborative work.


MO-



  1. Enhance the Value of Agricultural Byproducts Developed Joint USDA proposal with UC Davis on almond hull utilization

  2. Develop Innovative Food Processing Methods for Safety and Quality
    Completed USDA NIFA Integrated proposal on intensive pulse light technology development and application in particulate/powdered foods.
    Completed low temperature microwave technology development and application in wheat kernel disinfection.

  3. Extend Shelf Life and Prepare New Food Ingredients:Performed almond hull powder product shelf life and contamination analysis.


MS-



  • None


MO-


 



  1. MO & NC: USDA-NIFA-SCRI

  2. MO & Purdue: USB and FFAR


NC-


 



  1. Grant Awarded for NC and CA station: “Dosimetry for novel plasma processing technology using field-deployable biosensing elements and artificial intelligence” PIs: D. Salvi. N. Nitin, R. Bansode. USDA NIFA AFRI 2023. September 2024 (Awarded $ 732,000)


 


NE-



  • None


NJ-



  • None


NM-



  1. Characterize physical, chemical, and biological properties of raw and processed foods, by-products, and packaging materials.
    Best Practices for Urban Agriculture and community building to Increase Global ecurity 09/01/2023 – 08/31/2024 US Department of Agriculture/Foreign Agricultural Services $300,000.00

  2. Sustainable forage production solutions for drought management in Kenya Livestock production systems (Njok Kahiu, Julius Anchang, Niall Hanan, Leonard Lauriault, Mark Marsalis, Efren Delgado, Eric Scholljegerdes). 01/01/2024 -12/31/2028 USDA FAS $300,000.00

  3. Genetic dissection of Phytophthora capsici resistance in chile pepper using epigenomic and transcriptomic approaches 10/01/2022 – 09/30/2025 New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) - Specialty Crop Grant Program (SCBGP) $102,562.00

  4. Developing an Alliance for Training and Apprenticeship in Climate-Smart Agriculture (DATA-Ag) 11/01/2021-10/31/2024 USDA-AFRI-AWT Program through UT at Arlington. Award number: 2022-67037-36259 $124,852
    Training of Next Generation Workforce for Smart Food Science and Agricultural Technology in the Digital Era (WorkFoS-Ag) (Co-PI, $49,258) 2021 -2024 USDA-AFRI 500,000

  5. Transcriptome analysis of Phytophthora blight (Phytophthora capsici) interaction and identifying genes involved in the infection process for early detection of infected plants (PI, 100% of funds). 2021 - 2023 NM Chile Association 91,850

  6. Characterize physical, chemical, and biological properties of raw and processed foods, by-products, and packaging materials.
    Best Practices for Urban Agriculture and community building to increase global food security 09/01/2023 – 08/31/2024 US Department of Agriculture/Foreign Agricultural Services $300,000.00

  7. Sustainable forage production solutions for drought management in Kenya Livestock production systems (Njok Kahiu, Julius Anchang, Niall Hanan, Leonard Lauriault, Mark Marsalis, Efren Delgado, Eric Scholljegerdes). 01/01/2024 -12/31/2028 USDA FAS $300,000.00

  8. Genetic dissection of Phytophthora capsici resistance in chile pepper using epigenomic and transcriptomic approaches 10/01/2022 – 09/30/2025 New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) - Specialty Crop Grant Program (SCBGP) $102,562.00

  9. Developing an Alliance for Training and Apprenticeship in Climate-Smart Agriculture (DATA-Ag) 11/01/2021-10/31/2024 USDA-AFRI-AWT Program through UT at Arlington. Award number: 2022-67037-36259 $124,852
    Training of Next Generation Workforce for Smart Food Science and Agricultural Technology in the Digital Era (WorkFoS-Ag) (Co-PI, $49,258) 2021 -2024 USDA-AFRI 500,000

  10. Transcriptome analysis of Phytophthora blight (Phytophthora capsici) interaction and identifying genes involved in the infection process for early detection of infected plants (PI, 100% of funds). 2021 - 2023 NM Chile Association 91,850

  11. Adapt pedagogical strategies involving novel educational approaches to enhance and assess student learning of food engineering.
    Gibson, K., Lerman, D., Tocco, P., Chamberlin, B., Martinez, P., Cezarotto, M. Empowering Neurodivergent Individuals in the Fresh Produce Industry through Accessible Food Safety Outreach and Training. (grant from USDA-NIFA). (2024-2027).

  12. Ulery, A., Carroll, K.C., Chamberlin, B., Cezarotto, M., Li, X., Martinez, P. Diverse Student Learning in Soil, Microbial, and Water Sciences with Experiential Courses and Interactive Learning Tools. (grant from USDA-NIFA). (2024-2028).

  13. Dunn, L., Chamberlin, B., Hawkins, G., Rodrigues, C., Curl, J., Hamilton, A., Martinez, P., Cezarotto, M. . Managing Water Well: Enhancing Water Quality to Foster Food Entrepreneurship and Farm Food Safety. (grant from USDA-NIFA). (2024-2027).

  14. Flores, N., Coleman, S., Kinchla, A., Chamberlin, B., Martinez, P. iTips: Interactive tools to improve the Practice of Food Safety – A Multi-State Approach to Improve Food Safety Culture (grant from USDA-NIFA). (2021- 2023)

  15. Martinez, P. N., Chamberlin, B.A., Sponsored Research, Bridging The Gap: Expanding A HACCP-Based Curriculum To Help Produce Growers Treat Agricultural Water, Sponsored by Washington State University, Other, Research Credit: $36,000.60, PI Total Award: $60,001.00 (2020 – 2024).

  16. Chamberlin, B. A., Martinez, P. N., Cezarotto, M., GLEAN (Game Learning to Educate and Advance Knowledge): Transformative Food Safety Training for Farmers Market, Sponsored by University of Arkansas, $220,000.00 (2022 – 2023).

  17. Chamberlin, B. A., Martinez, P. N., Sponsored Research, "Advancing 4-H Youth Careers in Food and Agriculture via Biotechnology and STEM," USDA NIFA AFRI (Subaward through University of Connecticut. (2021 - 2025)

  18. Martinez, P. N., Guzman, I., Chamberlin, B. A., Cezarotto, M., Sponsored Research, "Innovators from Marginalized Communities: Interactive Labs which Help Students See Themselves in Agricultural Careers", Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA (2021 - 2025).

  19. Chamberlin, B, Martinez, P.N., Sponsored Research, “TRAIN: Targeted Resources Addressing Identified Needs in worker training and food safety culture in Maryland through the development and on-farm evaluation of a mixed media toolkit.” USDA-NIFA, $150,000 (2021-2025).

  20. Developing an Alliance for Training and Apprenticeship in Climate-Smart Agriculture (DATA-Ag) 11/01/2021-10/31/2024 USDA-AFRI-AWT Program through UT at Arlington. Award number: 2022-67037-36259 $124,852
    Training of Next Generation Workforce for Smart Food Science and Agricultural Technology in the Digital Era (WorkFoS-Ag) (Co-PI, $49,258) 2021 -2024 USDA-AFRI 500,000


ND-



  • None


NY-Ithaca-



  • None


NYS-



  • None


OH-



  1. Abigail Snyder, V.M., Balasubramaniam and Denny Heldman. 2019. Transforming sanitation strategies in dry food manufacturing environment. USDA NIFA. $923,173. 2019-March – 2024


OR-



  1. Zero-waste Approach for Agri-Food Production Byproducts: System Solutions to Advance the Bioeconomy and Rural and Tribal Development. USDA NIFA SAS proposal (OSU and NMSU).

  2. AI-Enabled Agripreneurship: Promoting Sustainable Food Systems for Rural and Underserved Communities. (OSU with Nebraska).

  3. Developing foliar bio-fungicide derived from fruit pomaces (OSU and UC Davis)

  4. Cold plasma innovations in drying pretreatment of fruits and nuts: enhancing efficiency and reducing energy consumption (OSU and NCSU)


SD-



  1. South Dakota collaborated with Mississippi, Washington, Kentucky, North Dakota, and Minnesota stations to submit multiple proposals to secure research funding from USDA, NSF, and other sponsors.


TN-


 



  1. The grant is funded for $3.5 million.


 


TX-



  • None


 


 

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