03/13/2024

Branstad-Spates, E.H., E.L. Bowers, C.R. Hurburgh, P.M. Dixon, and G.A. Mosher. 2023. Prevalence and Risk Assessment of Aflatoxin in Iowa Corn during a Drought Year.  International Journal of Food Science, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9959998

 

Mendoza1, P.T.D., C R. Hurburgh,  D. E. Maier, and P R. Armstrong.  2023. NIR Spectral imaging for animal feed quality and safety. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(6), 553-564. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15051

 

Derry, E. C.R. Hurburgh, and G.A. Mosher. 2023. Development of process to improve efficiency in near infra-red spectroscopy standardization. Presented at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Omaha, NB, July 2023.

 

Chikez, H. 2023. Decision support tools to guide assessment and adoption of postharvest technologies and to ensure food security. Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

 

Chikez, H.; Maier, D.; Olafsson, S.; and Sonka, S. Identifying Critical Drivers of Mango, Tomato, and Maize Postharvest Losses (PHL) in Low-Income Countries and Predicting Their Impact. Agriculture 2023, 13(10), 1912. DOI: : https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13101912

 

Identifying and comparing critical drivers of mango, tomato, and maize postharvest losses (PHL) and predicting their impact: https://phldashboard.shinyapps.io/phldashboard/

 

Multi-criteria decision support system to rank postharvest technologies based on Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) adoption measures and numerous value chain actors’ preferences: https://phldashboard.shinyapps.io/MDCA/

 

Techno-economic analysis (TEA) of remote sensing image-based technologies to quantify sweet potatoes left in the field in North Carolina, USA: https://phldashboard.shinyapps.io/TEASP/

 

Ignacio, M.C.C.D. 2023. Ensuring Performance of Hermetic Bag Storage Technology for Food Security and Resource Sustainability. Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

 

Ignacio, M.C.C.D., Maier, D.E. and Vorst, K.L. (2023). Engineering properties of commercially available hermetic storage bag liners. Journal of the ASABE 66(3), pp. 601-615. 

DOI:  https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15366

 

Ignacio, M.C.C.D., Rosentrater, K.A., and Maier, D.E. (2023). Estimating environmental and economic impacts of hermetic bag storage technology. Sustainability 15(20), 14850;

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su152014850

 

Obeng-Akrofi, G., Maier, D.E., White, W.S., Akowuah, J.O., Bartosik, R. and Cardoso, L., 2023. Effectiveness of hermetic bag storage technology to preserve physical quality attributes of shea nuts. Journal of Stored Products Research, 101. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2023.102086

 

Akowuah, J.O., Owusu, G., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Adjei, P.D., 2023. Comparative assessment of three low-capacity drying systems using the analytical hierarchy process. Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (JGhIE), 23(4), pp.17-25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56049/jghie.v23i4.10

 

Adjei, P.D., Akowuah, J.O., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Awafo, E., 2023. Thin-layer mathematical modelling of maize in a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer. Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (JGhIE), 23(4), pp.48-54. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56049/jghie.v23i4.104

 

Adjei, P.D., Akowuah, J.O., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Awafo, E.A., 2023. Techno-economic analysis of a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer for maize drying. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (IJARIT), 13(1), pp.15-24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.338273

 

Arthur, E., Obeng-Akrofi, G., Awafo, E.A. and Akowuah, J.O., 2023. Comparative assessment of three storage methods for preserving maize grain to enhance food security post COVID-19. Scientific African, Volume 19, ISSN 2468-2276. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01582

 

Obeng-Akrofi G., Maier, D.E. and Akowuah, J.O. Development of moisture sorption isotherm of shea nuts. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE, July 8 - 12, 2023. (presenter)

 

Obeng-Akrofi G., Maier, D.E. and J.O. Akowuah. Post-harvest loss assessment, practices, and opportunities for shea nut producers. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE, July 8 - 12, 2023. (presenter)

 

Adjei, P.D., Akowuah, J.O., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Awafo, E.A. Thin-layer mathematical modelling of maize in a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE, July 8 - 12, 2023.

 

Adjei, P.D., Akowuah, J.O., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Awafo, E.A. Techno-economic analysis of a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer for maize drying. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE, July 8 - 12, 2023.

 

Musa S, Stratton J, Rose DJ, Bianchini A. 2023. The effect of lactic acid in association with steam in reducing microorganisms in hard red winter wheat. Cereal Chemistry in press. doi: 10.1002/cche.10735

 

Rajapaksha, R. A. D. (2022). Solvent Retention Capacity (SRC) Analysis of Hard Red Spring Wheat: Utilization of High Protein Solvent Systems (Doctoral dissertation, North Dakota State University).

 

Kim, Y.K., Baek, I., Lee, K.M., Kim, G., Chan, D.E., Herrman, T.J., Kim, N., and Kim, M.S. 2023. Hyperspectral imaging techniques for rapid detection of single- and co-contaminant aflatoxins and fumonisins in ground maize. Toxins. 15(7): 472.

 

Kim, Y.K., Qin, J., Baek, I., Lee, K.M., Kim, S. Y., Kim, S., Chan, D.E., Herrman, T.J., Kim, N., and Kim, M.S. 2023. Detection of aflatoxins in ground maize using a compact and automated Raman spectroscopy with machine learning. Current Research in Food Science. 7:100647

Srinivasan, B., Li, W., Ruth, C.J., Herrman, T.J., Erickson, D., and Mehta, S. 2023. Rapid quantification of aflatoxin in food at the point of need: A monitoring tool for food systems dashboards. Current Research in Biotechnology. 6: 100153.

 

Kirk-Bradley, N.T., Salau, T.G., Salzman, K.Z., Moore, J.M., 2023. Atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) treatment for efficient disinfestation of Cowpea Weevil, Callosbruchus maculatus. Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 66, 4, 921-927.

 

Impa, S.M., Bean, S.R., Ioerger, B.P., Hayes, C., Emendack, Y., Jagadish, S.V.K. 2023. Comparative assessment of grain quality in tannin versus non-tannin sorghum in the sorghum association panel. Cereal Chem. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10643

 

Ardoin, R., Smith, B., Bean, S., and Aramouni, F. 2023. Optimization of tannin-containing sorghum bran addition to gluten-free bread. J. Food Sci. 88:952-961.

 

Perumal, R., Tesso, T.T., Jagadish, S.V.K., Kumar, V., Aiken, R.M., Bean, S., Smolensky, D., Peiris, K.H.S., Prasad, P.V.V., and Little, C.R. 2023. Registration of grain sorghum seed (A/B) and pollinator (R) parent lines for chilling and drought tolerance. J. Plant Regist. 17:435-445.

 

Perez-Fajardo, M., Bean, S.R., and Dogan, H., 2023. Effect of cricket powders on dough functionality and bread quality. Cereal Chem. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10652

 

Kessler-Mathieu, M.S., Tilley, M., Prakash, S., Bean, S.R., Peiris, K.H.S., and Aramouni, F.M. 2023. TaqMan-based duplex real-time PCR approach for analysis of grain composition (Zea mays – Sorghum bicolor) in feedstock flour mixes for bioethanol production. ACS Agric. Sci. Technol. 3:232-240.

 

Mendoza, P.T., Armstrong, Peiris, K., Siliveru, K., Bean, S.R., and Pordesimo, L. 2023. Prediction of sorghum oil content using near-infrared hyperspectral imaging. Cereal Chem. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10656

 

Perez-Fajardo, M., Bean, S.R., Ioerger, B., Tilley, M., and Dogan, H. 2023. Characterization of commercial cricket protein powder and impact of cricket protein powder replacement on wheat dough protein composition. Cereal Chem. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10658

 

Cuevas, H.E., Peiris, K.H.S., and Bean, S.R. 20203. Assessment of grain protein in tropical sorghum accessions from the NPGS germplasm collection. Agronomy 13:1330. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/13/5/1330

 

Peiris, K.H.S., Bean, S.R., Wu, X., Sexton-Bowser, S.A., and Tesso, T. 2023. Performance of a handheld microNIR instrument for determining protein levels in sorghum grain samples. Foods. 12:3101.

 

Ostmeyer, T.J., Somayanda, I.S., Bean, S.R., Rajveer, D., Hayes, C.M., Ritchie, G., Asebedo, A.R., Yves, E., and Jagadish, J.S.V. 2023. Impact of in-season split application of nitrogen on intra-panicle grain dynamics, grain quality and vegetative indices that govern nitrogen use efficiency in sorghum. J. of Plant Nutr. Soil Sci. 186: 611-698.

 

Pruett, A., Aramouni, F.M., Bean, S.R., and Haub, M. 2023. Effect of flour particle size on the glycemic index of muffins made from whole sorghum and comparison to muffins made from whole corn, brown rice, whole wheat, or refined wheat flours. Foods. 12, 4188.

 

Pulivarthi, M.K., Buenavista, R.M., Bangar, S.P., Li, Y., Pordesimo, L.O., Bean, S.R., and Siliveru, K. 2023. Dry fractionation process operations in the production of protein concentrates: A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. Accepted

 

Elsayed, S., Casada, M. E., Maghirang, R. G., Wei, M., & Maier, D. E. (2023). Numerical simulation of phosphine movement in bulk-stored grain. Journal of the ASABE, 66(3), 747–764. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15378

 

McKay, T., Luthra, K., Starkus, L., Owusu, E., Siebenmorgen, J., Atungulu, G*. (2023). Assessing the Effects of Microwave Treatments on Rice Quality and Mortality of Adult Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais. Journal of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), 66(5), 1033-1040. doi: 10.13031/ja.15436

 

Owusu, E., Luthra, K., Bruce, R., Atungulu, G*. (2023). Cooked rice safety: A review of status and potential of radiative pasteurization. Journal of Food Safety, 43(6). doi.org/10.1111/jfs.13090 (Review)

 

Smith, D. *, Wason, S., Bruce, R., Atungulu, G. (2023). Development of Radio-Frequency Technology for the Decontamination of Salmonella from Timothy Hay. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(5), 473-485. doi: 10.13031/aea.15598

 

Ahmadzadeh, S., Hettiarachchy, N., Luthra, K., Chen, J., Seo, H.-S., Atungulu, G., Ubeyitogullari, A. * (2023). Effects of polyphenol-rich grape seed and green tea extracts on the physicochemical properties of 3D-printed edible soy protein films. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 40(101184). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214289423001618. doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101184

 

Bruce, R., Atungulu, G. *, Baustista, R. (2023). Fissure Formation in Rice During Conventional and Microwave Drying. Journal of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), 66(3), 617-625. doi: 10.13031/ja.15228 (Review)

 

Ouma, F., Luthra, K., Sreenivasula, B., Abass, O., Atungulu, G. * (2023). High Power Microwave Treatment Impact on Microbes in Rough Rice. Rice Science. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1672630823000987. doi.org/10.1016/j.rsci.2023.08.006

 

Boreddy, S. R., Luthra, K., Atungulu, G. * (2023). High-Power Short Duration Microwave Drying of Rice Versus Fissuring and Milling Yields. Journal of American Society of Agricultural and Biological engineers (ASABE), 66(5), 995-1004. doi: 10.13031/ja.15410

 

Okeyo, A., Luthra, K., Atungulu, G. * (2023). Impact of degree of milling on cooking duration and textural attributes of long-grain hybrid rice for instant rice processing. Cereal Chemistry, 100(4), 830-840. doi.org/10.1002/cche.10660

 

Oduola, A., Bruce, R., Shafiekhani, S., Atungulu, G. * (2023). Impacts of industrial microwave and infrared drying approaches on hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) quality and chemical components. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 137, 20-27. doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2022.10.010

 

Ding, C. *, Luo, Y., Atungulu, G., Ding, H., Huang, L., Simelane, M., Zhao, S., Liu, Q. (2023). Influence of cooking and texture attributes of far infrared radiated Japonica rice during storage. Journal of Cereal Science, 112. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0733521023000838. DOI:10.1016/j.jcs.2023.103710

 

Owusu, E., Luthra, K., Atungulu, G.* (2023). Microwave-Cooking of Rice in Steam-Venting Packages and Impacts on Quality Attributes. Journal of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), 66(3), 789-797. doi: 10.13031/ja.15382

 

Panigrahi, S. S., Luthra, K., Singh, C. B.*, Atungulu, G., Corscadden, K. (2023). On-farm grain drying system sustainability: Current energy and carbon footprint assessment with potential reform measures. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 60. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221313882300423X. doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2023.103430 (Review)

 

Branstad-Spates, E. E.L. Bowers, C.R. Hurburgh, and G.A. Mosher. 2023. “Prevalence and risk assessment of aflatoxin in Iowa corn crop during a drought year”. International Journal of Food Science, article ID 995998. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9959998.

 

Branstad-Spates, E. H., L. Castano-Duque, G.A. Mosher, C.R. Hurburgh Jr., P. Owens, E. Winzeler, K. Rajasekaran, and E.L. Bowers. 2023. “Gradient boosting machine learning model to predict aflatoxins in Iowa corn.” Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 14, 1-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1248772 

 

Gupta, P., C.R. Hurburgh, E.L. Bowers, and G.A. Mosher. 2023. “Assessing the feasibility of meeting tolerance limits for GM adventitious presence in corn supply chain using probabilistic modeling” Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(5), 543-551. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15570. 

 

Gupta, P., C.R. Hurburgh, E.L. Bowers, and G.A. Mosher. 2022. “Application of fault tree analysis – failure mode and effect analysis to evaluate critical factors influencing non-GM segregation in the U.S. grain and feed supply chain”. Cereal Chemistry, 99(6), 1394-1413. DOI: https://10.1002/cche.10601 

 

Wright, J.J. 2023. Predictive modeling for cable free grain storage management. Unpublished M.S. Thesis, Iowa State University.

 

Subramanyam, Bh., S. Manivannan., Olson, R., Taft, J., Hanni, S. 2023. Evaluation of dichlorvos pest strips in shipping containers holding soybeans: Effectiveness against immature stages of Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Stored Products Research 103, 102155.

 

Manivannan, S., Subramanyam, Bh. 2023. Contact toxicity of two amorphous diatomaceous earth powders against the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Insects 14, 833.

 

Manivannan, S., Subramanyam, Bh. 2023. Contact toxicity of two candidate diatomaceous earths against the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). Journal of Stored Products Research 104, 10222.

 

Manivannan, S., Subramanyam, Bh. 2023. Suitability of different soybean substrates and a laboratory diet on the development of Indian meal moth, Plodia Interpunctella (Hübner) Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Modern Concepts and Developments in Agronomy 13, MCDA.000807.2023, 1258-1262.

 

Buenavista, R.M., E. Xinyi, Bh. Subramanyam, J.L. Rivera, M. Casada, K. Siliveru. 2023. Evaluation of wheat kernel and flour quality as influenced by chlorine dioxide gas treatment. Journal of Stored Products Research 102, 102127.

 

Berhe, M., Bh. Subramanyam, G. Demissie, M. Chichaybelu, F. A. Abera, R. Mahroof, J. Harvey. 2023. Effect of storage duration and storage technologies on pest infestations and post-harvest quality loss of stored sesame seeds in Ethiopia. Journal of Stored Products Research 103, 102161.

 

Deliephan, A., Bh. Subramanyam, C. G. Aldrich. 2023. Food safety issues in semi-moist/intermediate moisture foods and their mitigation using clean label antimicrobials-A review. Modern Concepts and Developments in Agronomy 12, MCDA.00091.2023, 1200-1210.

 

Deliephan, A., J. Dhakal, Bh. Subramanyam, C.G. Aldrich. 2023. Use of organic acid mixtures containing 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio) butanoic acid (HMBTa) to mitigate Salmonella enterica, Shiga-toxin producing Escherechia coli (STEC) and Aspergillus flavus in pet food kibbles. Animals 13, 877.

 

Deliephan, A., T.W. Phillips, Bh. Subramanyam, C.G. Aldrich, J. Maille, N. Manu. 2023. Efficacy of liquid smoke to mitigate infestations of the storage mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, in a model semi-moist pet food. Animals 13, 3188.

 

Deliephan, A., J. Dhakal, Bh. Subramanyam, C.G. Aldrich. 2023. Effects of liquid smoke preparations on shelf life and growth of wild type mold and Aspergillus flavus in a model semi moist pet food. Frontiers in Microbiology 14:1154765.

 

Deliephan, A., J. Dhakal, Bh. Subramanyam, C.G. Aldrich. 2023. Mitigation of Salmonella on food contact surfaces using organic acid mixtures containing 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio) butanoic acid (HMTBa). Foods 12, 874.

 

Shivaprasad, D. P., K. Siliveru, and Y. Zheng. 2023. Emerging applications of cold plasma technology in cereal grains and products. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 141, 104177. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2023.104177

 

Pulivarthi, M., R. Buenavista, S. P. Bangar, Y. Li, L. O. Pordesimo, S. Bean, and K. Siliveru. 2023. Dry fractionation process operations in the production of protein concentrates: A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 1-28. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.13237

 

Santana, A. L., J. Peterson, R. Perumal, C. Hu, S. Sang, K. Siliveru, and D. Smolensky. 2023. Post acid treatment on pressurized liquid extracts of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) grain and plant material improves quantification and identification of 3-deoxyanthocyanidins. Processes, 11, 2079. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11072079

 

Rivera, J. D., D. P. Shivaprasad, A. Vikram and K. Siliveru. 2023. Phage biocontrol effectively reduces contamination of wheat with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 and O26 without adverse effects on flour quality. Journal of Food Protection, 86, 100137. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100137

 

Nkurikiye, E., M. K. Pulivarthi, A. Bhatt,  K. Siliveru, and Y. Li. 2023. Bulk and flow characteristics of pulse flours: a comparative study of yellow pea, lentil, and chickpea flours of varying particle size. Journal of Food Engineering, 357, 111647. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2023.111647

 

Dhakal, J., J. Rivera,  K. Siliveru, and C. G. Aldrich. 2023. Control of Aspergillus and Fusarium in-vitro and in Wheat Using Sodium Bisulfate (SBS) Acidulant. Food Protection Trends, 43 (6), 479-484. DOI: 10.4315/FPT-23-006

 

Suprabha Raj, A., H. M. Boyacioglu, H. Dogan, and K. Siliveru. 2023. Investigating contribution of blending on solvent retention capacity and dough rheology of roller milled hard red wheat. Foods, 12(10), 2078. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12102078

 

Buenavista, R., E. Xinyi, Bh. Subramanyam, J. Rivera, M. Casada, and K. Siliveru. Evaluation of wheat kernel and flour quality as influenced by chlorine dioxide gas treatment. Journal of Stored Products Research, 102, 102127. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2023.102127

 

Rivera, J., A. Owonikoko, J. Zhao, and K. Siliveru. 2023. Significance of storage conditions on the flow properties of wheat flours. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-023-01938-0

 

Radhakrishnan, M., S. Maqsood, and K. Siliveru. 2023. Editorial: Emerging non-thermal technology applications for sustainable food processing. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7, 1190320. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1190320 (Editorial)

 

Yao, H., Zhu, F., Kincaid, R., Hruska, Z., Rajasekaran, K. 2023. A low-cost, portable device for detecting and sorting aflatoxin-contaminated maize kernels. Toxins, 15(3), 197. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins15030197

 

Yao, H., Hruska, Z., Kincaid, R., Tao, F., Rajasekaran, K. 2023. Effect of Aspergillus flavus fungi infection and aflatoxin contamination on single corn kernel mechanical strength. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(2), 197–205. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15266

 

Brabec, D., Lanka, S., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H., Scheff, D.S., Zhu, K.Y. 2023. Aerosolized Insecticide Spray Distributions and Relationships to Efficacy against Stored Product Pests. Insects, 14, 914. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14120914

 

Scheff, D.S., Arthur, F.H., Domingue, M.J., Myers, S.W. 2024. Combination insecticide treatments with methoprene and pyrethrin for control of khapra beetle larvae on different commodities. Submitted to Insects December 2024.

 

Akoto, E.Y., and Maier, D.E. 2023. The mechanism of drug carryover in feed manufacturing as a function of drug properties and equipment design—a brief review." Agriculture 13(9),1834. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13091834

 

Moisture Management in Feeds – Iran Feed Expo, January 6, 2023 (Ewing)

 

SLAM 360: Best Grain Quality Preservation Practices – Sanitation and Loading, Feed Strategy Webinar Series, March 29, 2023 (Maier)

 

Moisture Management in Feeds, Devenish Nutrition Webinar, April 26, 2023 (Ewing)

 

SLAM 360: Best Grain Quality Preservation Practices – Aeration, Feed Strategy Webinar Series, June 29, 2023 (Maier)

 

Optimizing Feed Mill Operations, U.S. Grains Council Nigeria Nutrition and Feed Technology Online Program, October 18, 2023 (Maier)

 

Africa Poultry Industry Training Course, Middle East and Africa Feed Manufacturing Training Center (Tunisia), U.S. Grains Council, January 15-21, 2023. (Maier: 2 lectures, 2 hands-on trainings)

 

Middle East, Africa and Europe Corn Quality Rollout Conference, U.S. Grains Council, Tunis (Tunisia), January 18-20, 2023. (Maier: 2 lectures)

 

Colombia Feed Industry Engagement, March 27-30 2023, Devenish Nutrition (Ewing: 2 lectures, company visits)

 

Swine DDGS Education Workshop, International Grain and Feed Industry Academy, Iowa State University, U.S. Grains Council Sonora Mexico Swine DDGS Education Team, June 5, 2023 (Maier: 1 lecture; Greiner: 1 lecture; Ewing: 1 tour)

 

Feed Manufacturing Training Program, International Grain and Feed Industry Academy, Iowa State University, U.S. Grains Council Sorghum Export West Africa Team, June 6-10, 2023. (Maier: 2 lectures; Ewing: 2 lectures, 1 tour; Akoto: 1 lecture)

 

Saudi Arabia Corn & Co-Products Promotion Conference, Riyadh & Dammam, Saudi Arabia, September 11-15, 2023 (Maier: 3 lectures; 2 site visits)

 

Middle East Feed Millers Conference, Sharm al Shiek, Egypt, October 2-7, 2023, Devenish Nutrition. (Ewing: 1 Lecture)

 

Turkey & South Asia Feed Manufacturing Training Course, Middle East and Africa Feed Manufacturing Training Center (Tunisia), U.S. Grains Council, October 15-20, 2023. (Maier: 2 lectures, 2 hands-on trainings)

 

Poultry Industry Virtual Training Course for Nigerian Feed Industry Professionals, Middle East and Africa Feed Manufacturing Training Center (Tunisia), U.S. Grains Council, November 9-11, 2022. (Maier; 4 lectures)

 

West African Feed Industry Engagement Program, Lagos, Nigeria, U.S. Grains Council, November 12-17, 2023. (Ewing:1 lecture, 4 company visits)

 

03/21/2025

Objective 1 Publications

 

Zheng, R., Jia, Y., Ullagaddi, C., Allen, C., Rausch, K., Singh, V., Schnable, J. C., & 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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140062

 

Ahmed, M. T., & Kamruzzaman, M. (2024). Enhancing corn quality prediction: Variable selection and explainable AI in spectroscopic analysis. Smart Agricultural Technology, 8, 100458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2024.100458

 

Ahmed, M. T., Ahmed, M. W., & Kamruzzaman, M. (2024). SpectroChat: A windows executable graphical user interface for chemometrics analysis of spectroscopic data. Software Impacts, 100698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpa.2024.100698

 

P.T.D. Mendoza, C.R. Hurburgh, D.E. Maier, and P.R. Armstrong. 2023. NIR spectral imaging for animal feed quality and safety. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(6), 553-564. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15051.

 

S.K. Ramaswamy, G.A. Mosher, and K.A. Rosentrater. 2024. Techno-economic analysis of near infrared (NIR) systems at feed mills as a low cost, high-speed alternative to feed ingredient testing. Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India), 61(5): October 2024, 675-685.DOI: https://doi.org/10.52151/jae2024615.1876

 

Ph.D. Final Oral Defense. November 20th 2024. Integrated approaches for profitable shea nut value chain enhancement: A case study in rural Ghana

 

Feed Manufacturing Training Program, International Grain and Feed Industry Academy, Iowa State University, U.S. Grains Council Sub-Saharan Africa DDGS Team, May 7-8, 2024 (Obeng-Akrofi: 2 lectures)

 

Advanced Grain Elevator Operations Management Short Course, Grain & Feed Association of Illinois (GFAI), Bloomington, Illinois, June 17-21, 2024. (Obeng-Akrofi: 4 lectures; 3 hands-on sessions)

 

Advanced Grain Elevator Operations Management Short Course, Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI), Ames, Iowa, August 5-9, 2024. (Obeng-Akrofi: 4 lectures; 3 hands-on sessions)

 

Rogers A, Dyck G, Paliwal J, Hildebrand K, Montross MD, Turner AP. The Janssen effect and the Chini ordinary differential equation. Powder Technology. 2024 Mar 1;436:119493.

 

Motta-Romero HA, Guha S, Majumder K, Rose DJ. 2024. The effect of food processing on the bioaccessibility of cadmium and micronutrients from whole wheat porridge. Cereal Chemistry 101:759-770.

 

Olenloa. A. E., and K.E. Ileleji*. 2024. A review on the mathematical modelling of grain storage ecosystems in grain structures and bags. Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India) 61(5), October 2024.

 

Olenloa. A. E., and K.E. Ileleji*. 2025. Seasonal changes of abiotic and biotic factors in stored corn ecosystem during a year storage. Transactions of the ASABE. Under review (TP-XXX).

 

Olenloa. A. E., and K.E. Ileleji. 2025. Evolution and emerging technologies for stored grain monitoring and management-A review. Journal of Stored Products Research. In preparation.

 

APTECA Proficiency Testing (PT) Program for Aflatoxin, Fumonisin and DON. 2024. Round 1. file:///C:/Users/tjh/Downloads/202401%20Aflatoxin%20(Total)%20AL.pdf

 

APTECA Proficiency Testing (PT) Program for Aflatoxin, Fumonisin and DON. 2024. Round 2file:///C:/Users/tjh/Downloads/202402%20Aflatoxin%20(Total)%20AL.pdf

 

APTECA Proficiency Testing (PT) Program for Aflatoxin, Fumonisin and DON. 2024. Round 3file:///C:/Users/tjh/Downloads/202403%20Aflatoxin%20(Total)%20AL-1.pdf

 

Kirk-Bradley, N.T., Salau, T.G., Salzman, K.Z., Moore, J.M., 2024. Evaluation of cold atmospheric-pressure plasma effects on DNA endoreplication in Callosobruchus maculatus: a rapid flow cytometry-based study. Plasma Processes and Polymers. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.202400117 

 

Kirk-Bradley, N., Hujon, S., Rohilla, Aditi, Burciaga, M., Zhu-Salzman, K., Moore, J.M. Cold plasma-induced mortality in Sitophilus oryzae (L.) populations. Crop Protection. CROPRO-D-23-01615R1

 

Ostmeyer, T.J., Impa, S.M., Peiris, K.H.S., Bean, S.R., Ritchie, G., and Jagadish, S.V.K. 2024. Grain protein and amino acid dynamics in sorghum with in-season split-nitrogen application. Cereal Chem. 101:833-846. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10783

 

Khan, A., Tian, R., Bean, S.R., Yerka, M., and Jiao, Y. 2024. Transcriptome and metabolome analyses reveal regulatory networks associated with nutrition synthesis in sorghum seeds. Communications Biology. 7:841

 

Peterson, J., Santana, A.L., Cox, S., Perez-Fajardo, M., Covarrubias, J., Perumal, R., Bean, S., Wu, S., Wang, W., and Smolensky, D. 2024. Impact of heat and high-moisture pH treatments on starch digestibility, phenolic composition, and cell bioactivity in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) flour. Frontiers in Nutrition, Nutrition and Food Science and Technology. 11-2024. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1428542

 

McDowell, R., Banda, L., Bean, S.R., Morris, G.P., and Rhodes, D.H. 2024. Grain yellowness is an effective qualitative predictor of provitamin A carotenoids in global sorghum germplasm. Scientific Reports. Scientific Reports. 14:25132 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-75451-9

 

Pulivarthi, M.K., Bean, S.R., Pordesimo, L.O., and Siliveru, K. 2024. Influence of ultrasound tempering on flour quality of white and sumac sorghum milled on a roller mill. J. ASABE. 67:1337-1351. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15965

 

Belaineh, Y.G., Talili, D.T., Bean, S.R., Aramouni, F.M., Wu, X., Liu, S., and Tesso, T. 2024. Genotype and grain pre-treatment effects on digestibility of sorghum proteins in the Ethiopian fermented bread. Cereal Chem. 102:102-116. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10821

 

Norton, A.E., Kim, M.J., Peiris, K.H.S., Cox, S., Tilley, M., Smolensky, D., Bean, S.R. 2024. Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles using cereal by-products with varying levels of phenolics. Online https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10840

 

Objective 2 Publications

 

Regonda, B., Luthra, K., January, R., & Atungulu, G*. (2024). Blend matters: Impact of blending rice cultivars on milling yield and physicochemical attributes. Cereal Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10852 (in press)

 

Luthra, K., Mays, A., & Atungulu, G*. (2024). Review of Post-Harvest Rice Cooling for Storage in the USA. Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India), 61(5), 656-665. (Review)

 

Okeyo, A., Luthra, K., Vazquez, A. R., Atungulu, G. * (2024). Okeyo, A. A., Luthra, K., Vazquez, A. R., & Atungulu, G. G. (2024). Quality characteristic of instant rice produced using microwave‐assisted hot air drying. Cereal Chemistry, 101(3), 641-653.

 

Olaoni, S., Regonda, B., Luthra, K., & Atungulu, G.* (2024). Optimizing lab methods for consistent rice milling analysis. Cereal Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10856 (in press)

 

Olaoni, S., Luthra, K., Atungulu, G.* (2024). Impact of Kernel Thickness on Germination and Vigor of Seed Rice. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 40(1): 135-141. (doi: 10.13031/aea.15757) @2024

 

Luthra, K., Oduola, A., Vazquez, A. R., Atungulu, G.* (2024). A Statistical Approach to Understanding How Inter-Kernel Moisture Content Variability Affects Rice Quality. Journal of the ASABE, 67(4), 1037-1047.

 

Owusu, E., Luthra, K., Atungulu, G.* (2024). Material state diagrams for informed decision-making during drying of contemporary rice cultivars. Drying Technology, 42(5), 917-925. doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2024.2322110

 

Ouma, F., Luthra, K., Oduola, A., Atungulu, G.* (2024). Investigating safe storage conditions to mitigate aflatoxin contamination in rice. Food Control, 163, 110529. doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2024.110529

 

Olaoni, S., Luthra, K., Bautista, R. C., Atungulu, G.* (2024). Impact of Fissure Location on the Germination and Vigor of Seed Rice. Journal of the ASABE. 67(3): 533-541. (doi: 10.13031/ja.15758) @2024

 

Owusu, E., Scott, S., Luthra, K., Graham‐Acquah, S., January, R., Annor, G. A., Atungulu, G.* (2024). Rice gelatinization temperature prediction using the rapid visco analyzer vis‐à‐vis the traditional DSC method. Cereal Chemistry, 101(3), 622-629. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10764

Smith, D.*, Wason, S., Atungulu, G., Bruce, R. (2024). Optimizing Radiofrequency Exposure Parameters for One-Pass Drying of High-Moisture Paddy Rice. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 40(2). doi.org/10.13031/aea.15842

 

Okeyo, A., Luthra, K., Vazquez, A. R., Atungulu, G.* (2024). Quality characteristic of instant rice produced using microwave‐assisted hot air drying. Cereal Chemistry, 101(3), 641-653. doi.org/10.1002/cche.10770

 

Guimaraes, B. P., Schrickel, F., Rettberg, N., Pinson, S. R., McClung, A. M., Luthra, K., Atungulu, G.... & Lafontaine, S.* (2024). Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Cultivars. Beverages, 10(1), 16. doi.org/10.3390/beverages10010016

 

Modupalli, N., Galib, R. M., Sen, R., Lafontaine, S., & Rahman, M. M. (2024). Improving yield, functional properties, and aroma profile of rice bran protein through innovative extraction and precipitation methods. Journal of Cereal Science. 20: 104033.

 

Modupalli, N., & Rahman, M. M. (2024). Enhancing the bio-and techno-functional properties of food proteins using non-thermal plasma. Sustainable Food Proteins

 

Dilip, D., Modupalli, N., Rahman, M. M., & Kariyat, R. (2024). Treating rice (Oryza sativa) with atmospheric cold plasma alters plant traits and negatively affects the growth and development of Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Scientific Reports.

 

Branstad-Spates, E., G.A. Mosher, E.L. Bowers, and C.R. Hurburgh. 2024. Qualitative approach to measuring stakeholder risk perceptions of mycotoxins in the Midwest grain supply chain. Food and Humanity, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2024.100368

 

Branstad-Spates, E.H., L. Castano-Duque; G.A. Mosher, C. Hurburgh, K. Rajasekaran, P. Owens, Winzeler, H.E. and E. Bowers. 2024. Predicting fumonisins in Iowa corn: Gradient boosting machine learning. Cereal Chemistry. 101(6), 1261-1272. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10824

 

Branstad-Spates, E., G.A. Mosher, and E.L. Bowers. 2024. Risk assessment of aflatoxin in Iowa corn post-harvest using an event tree analysis: A case study. Risk Analysis, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/risa.15074.

 

Pizarro, M., G.A. Mosher, S.A. Ofosu, C.R. Hurburgh, and E.L. Bowers. 2024. Cost estimation model for isolation and segregation of non-genetically modified corn and soybeans at country grain elevators. Cereal Chemistry. DOI: https://doi.org10.1002/cche.10859

 

Advanced Grain Elevator Operations Management Short Course, Grain & Feed Association of Illinois (GFAI), Bloomington, Illinois, June 17-21, 2024. (Sabbir: 1 lecture; 2 hands-on sessions)

 

Sabbir, A.S.M.Y.B., Maier, D.E., and Rosentrater, K. Estimating Environmental Impacts of a Grain Elevator by using Life Cycle Assessment. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA, July 28-31, 2024. (presenter)

 

Advanced Grain Elevator Operations Management Short Course, Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI), Ames, Iowa, August 5-9, 2024. (Sabbir: 1 lecture; 2 hands-on sessions)

 

Lambros, A. and Maier, D.E. Assessment and Modeling of Thermal Processes for Improved Process Optimization in Animal Feed Manufacturing. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA, July 28-31, 2024. (Lambros: presenter)

 

Tenboer, H.H., G.A. Mosher, and C.R. Hurburgh. 2023. “A quantitative model to characterize and measure granular flow behavior and grain layer mixing”. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(6), 605-615. Doi:  https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15544

 

Tenboer, H.H. Analysis of methods for enhancing food safety and traceability in the bulk grain industry. Doctoral dissertation, Iowa State University, August 2024.

 

Ramadan, G.R.M., Mosallam, E. M., Phillips, T. W. 2024. Methyl benzoate and its derivative, acetophenone, as fumigants to control stored product insects. Journal of Stored Product Research 105: 102248.

 

Smith, S. W., Zhang, X., Little. E. M., Coatney, A., Tang, G., Phillips, T. W., Schilling, M. W. 2024. Inhibiting Tyrophagus putrescentiae orientation to and reproduction on dry cured hams: The impact of acetic acid-treated ham nets. Journal of Stored Product Research 105: 102257.

 

Sserunjogi, M., C.J. Bern, T.J. Brumm, D.E. Maier and T.W. Phillips. 2024. Mechanical stirring of bulk-stored maize in steel bins to suppress maize weevils and other beetle populations. Journal of Stored Product Research 106: 102281.

 

Selladurai, M., Bh. Subramanyam, and K. Siliveru. 2024. Efficacy of two amorphous silica powders applied to soft red winter wheat against the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). Journal of Stored Products Research, 106, 102264.

 

Manivannan, S., Subramanyam, Bh. 2023. Contact toxicity of two amorphous diatomaceous earth powders against the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Insects 14, 833.

 

Manivannan, S., Subramanyam, Bh. 2023. Contact toxicity of two candidate diatomaceous earths against the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). Journal of Stored Products Research 104, 10222.

 

Manivannan, S., Subramanyam, Bh. 2023. Suitability of different soybean substrates and a laboratory diet on the development of Indian meal moth, Plodia Interpunctella (Hübner) Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Modern Concepts and Developments in Agronomy 13, MCDA.000807.2023, 1258-1262.

 

Control in stored commodities. 12th Conference on Controlled Atmospheres and Fumigation in Stored Products (CAF2024), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, August 18-23.

 

Buenavista, R., M. Selladurai, E. Xinyi, K. Siliveru and B. Subramanyam. 2024. Chlorine dioxide for insect and pathogen control in stored commodities. In D. S. Jayas (ed), Control and Management of Pests in Stored Products. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group). ISBN: 978-1-003-30988-8.

 

Phillips, T.W. D. W. Hagstrum. 2024. Stored-Product Insects: Biology and Management Relevant to Controlled Atmospheres and Fumigation. Pp. 1-37. In: Jayas, D. ed. “Control and Management of Pests in Stored Products. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. New York.

 

The Impact of Nitrogen Fertilization on the Amino Acid Profile, Protein Secondary Structure, and Bread Properties of Intermediate Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium). Under review in Journal of Cereal Science

 

Effect Of Nitrogen Treatment on The Chemical and Functional Properties of Whole and Refined Intermediate Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium). Under review in Cereal Chemistry Journal

 

Impact of puffing pressure and grain moisture content on functionality of intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium). Submitted to Cereal Chemistry. Under review in Journal of Cereal Science

 

Impact of germination time and temperature on starch viscosity properties and chemical composition of intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium). Under review in Journal of Cereal Science

 

Valle Torres, J. Moraes, W. B., Luis, M., Duffeck M. R., Paul, P. A. 2024. Agreement in Deoxynivalenol contamination of maize grain between sampling methods. Plant Health 2024, Memphis, TN, United States. July 27-30.

 

Valle Torres, J. Moraes, W. B., Luis, M., Duffeck M. R., Paul, P. A. 2024. Heterogeneity of DON contamination of maize grain at multiple spatial scales. Plant Health 2024, Memphis, TN, United States. July 27-30.

 

Kikway, I.,  Mideros, S., Andersen Onofre, K., De Wolf, E., Padgett, G., Shires, M., Collins, A., Esker, P., Cowger, C., Friskop, A., Rawat, N., Chilvers, M., Darby, H., Koehler, A., Marshall, J. M., Higgins, D., Bish, M., Wegulo, S., Smith, D., Telenko, D., Young-Kelly, H., Bradley, C., Madden, L., and Paul, P. A. 2024. Comparative Assessment of new Fungicides for Fusarium head blight (FHB) and Deoxynivalenol (DON) Management in Wheat. Plant Health 2024, Memphis, TN, United States. July 27-30.

 

Kikway, I.,  Collins, A., Koehler, A., Friskop, A., Bradley, C., Cowger, C., Smith, D., Telenko, D., Higgins, D., Padgett, G., Darby, H., Young-Kelly, H., Marshall, J. M., Andersen Onofre, K., Shires, M., Bish, M., Chilvers, M., Rawat, N., Esker, P., Mideros, S., Wegulo, S., and Paul, P. A. 2024. Fusarium Head Blight Management Coordinated Project: Integrated Management Trials 2024. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Austin TX, United States. Dec 8-10.

 

Kikway, I.,  Collins, A., Koehler, A., Friskop, A., Bradley, C., Cowger, C., Smith, D., Telenko, D., Higgins, D., Padgett, G., Darby, H., Young-Kelly, H., Marshall, J. M., Andersen Onofre, K., Shires, M., Bish, M., Chilvers, M., Rawat, N., Esker, P., Mideros, S., Wegulo, S., and Paul, P. A. 2024. Fusarium Head Blight Management Coordinated Project: Uniform Fungicide Trials 2024. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Austin TX, United States. Dec 8-10.

 

Objective 3 Publications

 

Akoto, Y. E. and Maier, D. E. 2023. Feed Mills’ Challenges with Multiple Food Safety Management Systems (MFSMS). Advances in Food and Technology Poster Symposium. Iowa State University, April 21, Ames. IA.

 

Akoto, Y. E. and Maier, D. E. 2023. A critical review of mechanisms of drug carryover and cleaning procedures in feed manufacturing as a function of drug properties and equipment design. ASABE Annu. Mtg Prog. Book, July 9-12, Omaha. NE.

 

Cochran Fellow Training Course, Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex (U.S.), U.S. Grains Council, September 18-22, 2023 (Akoto: 2 lectures, 1 hands-on training).

 

Advanced Feed Manufacturing Industry Training Program-SSA DDGs Team, Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex (U.S.), U.S. Grains Council, May 7-8, 2024 (Akoto: 2 lectures).

 

Animal Industry Committee Meeting, Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex (U.S.), Agri-Business Association of Iowa, June 25, 2024 (Akoto: 1 lecture)

 

03/12/2026

Objective 1 Publications

 

Oral/Poster Presentation

 

Animal Industry Committee Meeting, Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex (U.S.), Agri-Business Association of Iowa, June 25, 2024 (Akoto: 1 lecture)

 

IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course – Southeast Asia Feed Industry Team. USGBC and USSEC South East Asia Region, Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Soybean Association, July 7-11, 2025 (Akoto: 1 lecture, 2 hands-on training).

 

IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course – Tunisia Feed Industry Train-the-Trainer Team. USGBC Middle East & Africa Region, August 18-23, 2025  (Akoto: 1 lecture, 6 hands-on training).

 

Sectional Meeting, GRI GEAPS, Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex (U.S.), December 3, 2025 (Akoto: 1 lecture)

 

Liu S, Perez-Donado CE, Rose DJ. 2025. Impact of ferulic and vanillic acids on soluble and insoluble dietary fiber utilization from maize bran by the human gut microbiota. Food & Function 16:5409-5420.

 

Ibrahim, S. S.; Gondhalekar, A.D.; Ristroph, K.; Baributsa, D. Geranium Oil Nanoemulsion Delivers More Potent and Persistent Fumigant Control of Callosobruchus maculatus in Stored Grain. Foods 2025, 14(20), 3514; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14203514

 

Li, W.; Yaninek, J.S.; Baributsa, D. Hand Warmer-Induced Hypoxia Accelerates Pest Control in Hermetic Storage. Insects 2024, 15, 821. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15100821

 

Li, W.; Baributsa, D. Scaling Oxygen Scavengers in Hermetic Bags for Improved Grain Storage. Sustainability 2025, 17(7), 2865; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17072865

 

Li, W.; Yaninek, J.S.; Ambrose, K.; Baributsa, D. Hand Warmers: A Cost-Effective Solution to Accelerate Oxygen Depletion During Hermetic Storage. Foods 2025, 14(4), 548; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14040548

 

Olenloa. A. E., and K.E. Ileleji. 2025. Adoption and challenges of stored grain monitoring technologies by farmers and grain elevators. Prepared for submission to Journal of Stored Products Research.

 

 

Olenloa. A. E., and K.E. Ileleji. 2025. An approach to tracking corn quality loss and financial value during storage; model development and application. Journal of Cereal Science. Prepared for submission.

 

Olenloa. A. E., A. Raturi, and K.E. Ileleji. 2025. Development of a decision-support framework for stored grain management systems. Journal of Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. Prepared for submission.

 

Analysis of vitamin D in pet food and animal feed via PTAD derivatization and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. 2025. Jesse Sandoval. MS Thesis. Texas A&M University.

 

Ouzar, A., Goutomo, B.T., Lee, K.M., and Kim, I.-K. 2025. Enhanced degradation of different tetracyclines by nonthermal plasma and activated persulfate: Insights into synergistic effects and degradation mechanism. Separations. 12:222.

 

Li, D., Jia, Y., Wu, X., Bean, S.R., and Shi, Y.-C. 2025. Morphology, composition and structure of starches during sorghum seed development. Cereal Chem. 102:256-265. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10875

 

Yerka, M.K., Liu, Z., Bean, S., Nigam, D., Hayes, C., Druetto, D., Krishnamoorthy, G., Fangman, S., Cucit, G., Atim, J., and Jiao, Y. 2025. An updated molecular toolkit for genomics-assisted breeding of waxy sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. J. Applied Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13353-025-00993-1

 

Dhiman, P., Soumen, S., Nigam, D., Bean, S.R., Wu, X., Xin, Z., Patil, G.B., and Jiao, Y. 2025. Effects of a novel loss-of-function waxy endosperm allele on sorghum seed development and grain quality. G3 Genes/Genomics/Genetics 15:jkaf177. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journaGenl/jkaf177

 

Bakshi, A., Pramanik, S., Caragea, D., Somayanda, I., Kumar, R., Bean, S.R., Emendak, Y., Hayes, C., and Jagadish, K. 2025. Sorghum-grain-count: A large image dataset and benchmark for sorghum grain count estimation. Smart Agricultural Technology. 101218 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2025.101218

 

Zhou, J., Li, Y., Bean, S.R., Armstrong, P., and Wu, X. 2025. Rapid and nondestructive prediction of total starch and amylose contents in single sorghum kernels (SSK) based on NIR spectroscopy. Carbohydrate Polymers 368. 124257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.124257

 

Ostmeyer, T.J., Saini, D.K., Impa, S.M., Peiris, K.H.S., Bean, S.R., Ritchie, G., Hayes, C., Bean, B., and Jagadish, S.V.K. 2025. Impacts of irrigation and N management on yield, protein, and amino acid composition in grain sorghum. Cereal Chem. 102: 866-879. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.70004

 

Pulivarthi, M.J., Rajpurohit, B., Chakraborty, S., Li, Y., Bean, S.R., and Siliveru, K. 2025. Comparative analysis of dry and wet fractionated red lentil proteins for food applications. Sustainable Food Proteins. 3:e70030. https://doi.org/10.1002/sfp2.70030

 

Brabec, D., Grothe, S., Zhao, K., Neilsen, M., Bean, S.R., Baker, N., and Yeater, K. 2025. Volume and density measurements of single sorghum grain versus sample test weight. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 41:587-592. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.16397

 

Huang, Y., Wu, X., Bean, S.R., and Shi, Y-C. 2025. Comparison of three methods to isolate starch from waxy sorghum grains. Cereal Chem. 102: 1047-1058. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.70017

 

Li, D., Wu, X., Bean, S.R., and Shi, Y.-C. 2025. Comparing the amylose content of sorghum starches and flours measured by four different methods and understanding the differences between the methods. Carbohydrate Polymers. 375:124741 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.124741

 

Objective 2 Publications

 

Oral/Poster Presentations (Amofah). Development and Testing of Inline Temperature and Moisture Content Measurement of Feed Mash for Thermal Processing Control. ABE 6010 Graduate Seminar—Three-Minute Graduate Research Oral Presentation, December 8, 2025. Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

 

Article/News briefs/Reports

 

George Obeng-Akrofi, Younus Bhuiyan Sabbir and Dirk Maier. 2025. Grain Ops: Feed value of corn screenings. World Grain Magazine. https://www.world-grain.com/articles/21962-grain-ops-feed-value-of-corn-screenings

 

Younus Bhuiyan Sabbir and Dirk Maier. 2025. Feed Ops: Feed value of corn screenings. World Grain Magazine. https://www.world-grain.com/articles/22214-feed-ops-coring-grain-mass-benefits-feed-mills?oly_enc_id=4236G1872612E8Y

 

Continuing Education Offerings

 

Aqua Feed Manufacturing Training Program – Morocco Aqua Industry Team. U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council (USGBC), March 10-12, 2025 (Sabbir: 1 lecture; 1 hands-on session)

 

IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course – Southeast Asia Feed Industry Team. USGBC and USSEC South East Asia Region, Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Soybean Association, July 7-11, 2025 (Sabbir: 1 lecture; 1 hands-on session)

 

IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course – Tunisia Feed Industry Train-the-Trainer Team. USGBC Middle East & Africa Region, August 18-23, 2025 (Sabbir: 1 lecture; 2 hands-on sessions)

 

Oral/Poster Presentations

 

Sabbir, A.S.M.Y.B., Maier, D.E., Assessment and Approaches for Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions for Grain Drying, Handling and Storage Operations. NC-213 Annual Meeting 2025, Kansas City, Missouri, February 27-28, 2025. (Sabbir: Oral presentation, Poster presentation)

 

Sabbir, A.S.M.Y.B., Maier, D.E., Benefit of Coring on moving cooling front. GRI GEAPS Chapter meeting, December 3rd, 2025. (Sabbir: Presenter)

 

Peer-reviewed publications

 

Obeng-Akrofi, G., Maier, D.E., Rosentrater, K.A., Brumm, T.J., Akowuah, J.O. 2025. Evaluation of Moisture Sorption Isotherm for Shea Nuts, Vitellaria Paradoxa. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 41 (2), 169-178. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.16087 

 

Nishimwe, K., Bowers, E., Maier, D.E. 2025. On-farm evaluation of aflatoxin binder inclusion in dairy feed as a strategy to reduce milk aflatoxin M1 contamination in the Rwandan context. Mycotoxin Research 41 (1), 207-214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12550-024-00576-9 

 

Article/News briefs/Reports

 

Alexis Lambros, George Obeng-Akrofi and Dirk Maier. 2025. Feed Ops: Importance of steam conditioning. World Grain Magazine. https://www.world-grain.com/articles/21814-feed-ops-importance-of-steam-conditioning

 

George Obeng-Akrofi, Younus Bhuiyan Sabbir and Dirk Maier. 2025. Grain Ops: Feed value of corn screenings. World Grain Magazine. https://www.world-grain.com/articles/21962-grain-ops-feed-value-of-corn-screenings

 

Younus Bhuiyan Sabbir and Dirk Maier. 2025. Feed Ops: Feed value of corn screenings. World Grain Magazine. https://www.world-grain.com/articles/22214-feed-ops-coring-grain-mass-benefits-feed-mills?oly_enc_id=4236G1872612E8Y

 

Continuing Education Offerings

 

Aqua Feed Manufacturing Training Program – Morocco Aqua Industry Team. U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council (USGBC), March 10-12, 2025 (3 lectures)

 

Feed Manufacturing Training Program – Full-Fat Soybean Meal Team. U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and Iowa Soybean Association, March 25, 2025 (1 lecture; 1 tour)

 

IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course – Southeast Asia Feed Industry Team. USGBC and USSEC South East Asia Region, Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Soybean Association, July 7-11, 2025 (6 lectures)

 

IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course – Tunisia Feed Industry Train-the-Trainer Team. USGBC Middle East & Africa Region, August 18-23, 2025 (5 lectures)

 

Oral Presentations

 

Advancing Feed Technology and Operational Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics; Advanced Storage Practices for Preserving Grains and Feed Ingredients in Humid Climates. U.S. Grains Council Corn Quality Program, Istanbul, Turkiye, January 23-24, 2025 (2 lectures)

 

Advanced Storage Practices for Preserving Grains and Feed Ingredients in Humid Climates. U.S. Grains Council Feed Mill Audits, Barranquilla and Buga, Colombia, February 18-20, 2025 (2 lectures)

 

Advancing Feed Technology with Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics; Best Practices for Ingredient Handling and Quality Preservation. U.S. Soybean Export Council 12th Maghreb Round Table for the Poultry and Feed Industry, Tunis, Tunisia, June 3-4, 2025 (Maier: 2 lectures)

 

Innovation in Maintaining Quality and Quantity of Stored Corn and Co-Products; Best Practices for Ingredient Handling and Quality Preservation; Processing U.S. Sorghum for Feed. U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Saudi Arabia Corn and Co-Products Promotion Workshop, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, September 16, 2025 (3 lectures)

 

Oral/Poster Presentations (Kusi Fordjour):

 

Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) of Grain-to-Screw Conveyor Interaction. ABE 6010 Graduate Seminar—Three-Minute Graduate Research Oral Presentation, December 8, 2025. Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

 

Stewart, S., Chalamalasetti, S., Ruiz-Llacsahuanga, B., Critzer, F., Bhullar, M., Nwadike, L., Yucel, U., & Trinetta, V. (2025). The effect of commercial sanitizers on Listeria monocytogenes (planktonic and biofilm forms) experimentally inoculated materials commonly used during tree-fruit harvesting. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 78(4), ovaf056. https://doi.org/10.1093/lambio/ovaf056

 

Ramadan, G. R. M. Hegazi, Y. H., Shawir, M. S., Badawy, M. E. I., Phillips, T. W. and Abo-El-Saad, M. M.  2025. Sorption, desorption, and residue analysis of the fumigant ethyl formate in date fruits using cooled methanol extraction and GC-MS. J. Stored Prod. Res.  111: 102450.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102540

 

Norton, A., Cohnstaedt, L. W., Whitworth, J., Xu, X. and Phillips, T. W.  2025.  Repurposing chicken eggshells, Gallus gallus domesticus, as nanoparticles to manage red flour beetles, Tribolium castaneum.  J. Stored. Prod. Res. 113: 102694.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102694

 

Hubhachen, Z., Cato, A., Afful, E., Nayak, M. and Phillips. T. W. 2025. Geographic distribution of phosphine persistence and frequency of resistance genes in two specie of grain beetles, Tribolium castaneum and Rhyzopertha dominica, in North America. Insects. 16, 749.  https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16080749

 

Toth, M., Aldrich, C. G., and Phillips, T. W. 2025. Potential for using beetles (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) as model organisms to determine nutrient bioavailability for companion animal foods: A pilot study.  Animals. 15, 2630. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15172630

 

Settipalli, H. R., S. Chakraborty, Bh. Subramanyam, and K. Siliveru. 2026. Thermal, non-thermal, and non-fumigant technologies for disinfestation of Callosobruchus species in stored pulses. Journal of Stored Products Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102897

 

Pordesimo, L. O., M. E. Casada, M. C. Petingco, and K. Siliveru. 2025. Phosphine distribution patterns during fumigation of binned wheat. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.16200

 

Balyatanda, S. B., S. Chakraborty, Bh. Subramanyam, and K. Siliveru. 2025. Aqueous chlorine dioxide mediated tempering of wheat grains: Evaluation of tempering potential, kinetics, and mechanism of Salmonella inactivation. Food Research International. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117902

 

Chakraborty, S., H. R. Settipalli, Bh. Subramanyam, and K. Siliveru. 2026. Atmospheric cold plasma exposure of cowpea weevils: mortality kinetics of various life stages. Journal of Stored Products Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102878

 

Barretto, R., M. E. Casada, R. M. Buenavista, and K. Siliveru. 2025. Repeated transfers of soybeans in pilot scale bucket elevator legs: effects on dust particle size distribution and shape characteristics. Journal of the ASABE. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.16358

 

Presentations

 

Shivaprasad D. P.  J. L Rivera, S. Chakraborty, and K. Siliveru. 2025. Effectiveness of intense pulsed light, cold plasma, and UV radiation in reducing Salmonella contamination on wheat grains: a comparative analysis. International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio. July 26-29. (Poster)

 

Rivera, J. L., D. P. Shivaprasad, S. Chakraborty, and K. Siliveru. 2025. Synergistic effects of UV-C and acidic water tempering against pathogenic E.coli on hard red winter wheat (HRW) grains. International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio. July 26-29. (Poster)

 

Shivaprasad D. P., J. L Rivera,  S. Chakraborty, and K. Siliveru. 2025. Harnessing cold plasma for Salmonella reduction in pizza dough: a hurdle technology approach. IFT First Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, July 13-16. (Poster)

 

Shivaprasad D. P., J. L Rivera, and K. Siliveru. 2025. Tracking E.coli transfer and persistence in milling fractions and equipment during laboratory-scale roller milling. 3A Hygiene Design Conference, Chicago, IL, May 5-8. (Oral)

 

Uysal U, Boyle D, Critzer F, Trinetta V, Yucel U. 2025. Analysis of Listeria monocytogenes biofilms on different surfaces using ATR-FTIR microspectroscopy and GC-MS. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST Annual Meeting & Expo, Chicago, IL (July 13-16, 2025). Technical Presentation. - First place in the Food Chemistry Division student research competition

 

Uysal U, Smith M, Amama, PB, Yucel U. 2025. Enhanced photocatalytic removal of pesticide imidacloprid from freshwater using C-doped TiO2. K-State HHS RSCAD Forum, Manhattan, KS (March 7, 2025). Technical Presentation.

 

Deniz A, Critzer F, Boyle DL, Lacasa J, Yucel U, Trinetta V. 2025. Formation and control of Listeria monocytogenes biofilms on various food processing surfaces. K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery (K-GRAD) Forum, Manhattan, KS (April, 2025). Technical Presentation.

 

Deniz A, Critzer F, Boyle DL, Lacasa J, Yucel U, Trinetta V. 2025. Formation and control of Listeria monocytogenes biofilms on various food processing surfaces. K-State HHS RSCAD Forum, Manhattan, KS (March 7, 2025). Technical Presentation.**

 

López V, Lacasa J, Yucel U, Aramouni F, Trinetta V. 2025. Effect of grain varieties and microbial cultures on solid-state fermentation of grain sorghum. International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH (July 27-30, 2025). Technical Presentation.

 

Appolon C, Ruiz-Llacsahuanga B, Widmer A, Mmaduabuchi O, Raad R, Pirverdiyeva A, Bhullar M, Yucel U, Trinetta V, Dunn L, Critzer F. 2025. Exploring the synergistic efficacy of lactic acid or peracetic acid and UV-C in the inactivation of Salmonella on soiled food contact surface materials. International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH (July 27-30, 2025). Technical Presentation.

 

Galipothu VK, Trinetta V, Nwadike L, Jaberi-Douraki M, Bhullar MS. 2025. UV-C disinfection tunnel as a tool in controlling Listeria on food contact surfaces. International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH (July 27-30, 2025). Technical Presentation.

 

Allison G, Deniz A, Zelaya J, Phebus R, Yucel U, Drolia R, Critzer F, Trinetta V. 2025. Evaluation of the effectiveness of commonly used sanitation strategies against dual-species biofilms of Listeria monocytogenes and Pseudomonas fluorescens in the food industry. International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH (July 27-30, 2025). Technical Presentation.

 

Igwe, V., Smith, D., Mensah, C., & Swackhamer, C. (2025). Synergistic Enhancement of Corn Insoluble Dietary Fiber via Combined Radiofrequency Heating and Enzymatic Hydrolysis: Fermentability and Short‐Chain Fatty Acid (SCFA) Production. Journal of Food Science, 90(10), e70548

 

Igwe, V., & Smith, D. (2025). Enhanced Hydration, Solubility, and Structural Properties of Corn Insoluble Dietary Fiber via Optimized Radiofrequency and Enzymatic Hydrolysis. Journal of Food Science, 90(7), e70318.

 

Gaither, D., Raza, M. M. S., & Issa, S. F. (2025). Evaluating the effectiveness of five nozzles in breaking out‑of‑condition grain clumps. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 31(3), 257–268.

 

Gaither, D., Raza, M. M. S., & Issa, S. F. (2025). Evaluating the effectiveness of five nozzles in breaking out‑of‑condition grain clumps. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 31(3), 269–282.

 

Educational Products

 

Saving Lives in Grain: Research and Strategies for Grain Entrapment Prevention. https://grainsafety.web.illinois.edu/

 

Saving Lives in Grain: Using High‑Pressure Compressed Air to Remove Out‑of‑Condition Grain. https://grainsafety.web.illinois.edu/

 

Gerken, A.R., Scott, R.L., Khosla, S., Markley, A., Mueller, C., Scheff, D.S. 2025. Impacts of food, temperature, and humidity on recovery in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) after exposure to a contact pyrethroid insecticide. Journal of Insect Science, 25(2), 4. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaf021

 

Scheff, D.S., Mueller, C., Delaney, A., Morrison, W.R. 2026. Insecticidal effect of deltamethrin, pyrethrin, and spinosad on metal and concrete surfaces on six species of stored product insects. Journal of Stored Products Research 116, 102902. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102902

 

Oral Presentation

 

The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology, Virtual, May 19-21, 2025.

 

Objective 3 Objectives

 

Peer-reviewed publications

 

Obeng-Akrofi, G., D.E. Maier, K.A. Rosentrater, T.J. Brumm, and J.O. Akowuah. 2025. Evaluation of Moisture Sorption Isotherm for Shea Nuts, Vitellaria Paradoxa. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 41:169-178.

 

Article/News briefs/Reports

 

Alexis Lambros, George Obeng-Akrofi and Dirk Maier. 2025. Feed Ops: Importance of steam conditioning. World Grain Magazine. https://www.world-grain.com/articles/21814-feed-ops-importance-of-steam-conditioning

 

George Obeng-Akrofi, Younus Bhuiyan Sabbir and Dirk Maier. 2025. Grain Ops: Feed value of corn screenings.

 

World Grain Magazine. https://www.world-grain.com/articles/21962-grain-ops-feed-value-of-corn-screenings

 

Oral Presentations (Obeng-Akrofi)

 

Artificial Intelligence in Feed Manufacturing. AFIA Feed Education Program. IPPE, January 25, 2025. Atlanta, GA (Invited guest speaker)

 

Aqua Feed Manufacturing Training Program – Morocco Aqua Industry Team. U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council (USGBC), March 10-12, 2025 (1 tour; 4 hands-on sessions)

 

Feed Manufacturing Training Program – Full-Fat Soybean Meal Team. U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and Iowa Soybean Association, March 25, 2025 (1 lecture; 1 tour)

 

Swine Nutrition and Feeding Workshop – Mexico Swine Producers Team. USGBC Mexico Office and Iowa Swine Industry Center, June 3, 2025 (1 lecture)

 

IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course – Southeast Asia Feed Industry Team. USGBC and USSEC South East Asia Region, Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Soybean Association, July 7-11, 2025 (2 lectures; 7 hands-on sessions)

 

IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course – Tunisia Feed Industry Train-the-Trainer Team. USGBC Middle East & Africa Region, August 18-23, 2025 (1 lecture; 9 hands-on sessions)

 

Anto Pradeep Raja Charles, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao* (2025). Cannabidiol (CBD) as an emerging nutraceutical ingredient from industrial hemp: regulation, production, extraction, nutraceutical properties, and functionality. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 65,28, 6030–6052.

 

Raja, C. A. P.; Fang, B.; Ohm, J.-B.; Chen, B.; Rao, J.* Novel high internal phase emulsion gels stabilized solely by hemp protein isolate: Enhancement of cannabidiol chemical stability and bioaccessibility. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024, 279(Part 3), 135395.

 

Fang, B.; Peng, Z.; Chen, B.; Rao, J.* Hemp protein isolate–based natural thermal-reversible hydrogel as a novel wound dressing material. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2024, 16(39), 51916–51931.

 

Raja, C. A. P.; Chen, B.; Rao, J.* Cannabidiol (CBD) as an emerging nutraceutical ingredient from industrial hemp: Regulation, production, extraction, nutraceutical properties, and functionality. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 2025, 65(28), 6030–6052.

 

Halder, T.; Bhoite, R.; Islam, S.; Yan, G.; Siddiqui, M. N.; Kayess, M. O.; Siddique, K. H. M. Proteomics in allopolyploid crops: Stress resilience, challenges, and prospects. Proteomes 2025, 13(4), 60.

 

Islam, M. A.; Kulathunga, J.; Zhao, Y.; Islam, S.* Functional potential of intermediate wheatgrass (IWG) in bread formulations: Role of base flour gluten strength. Applied Food Research 2025, 5(2), 101246.

 

Kulathunga, J.; Islam, S.* Wheat arabinoxylans: Insight into structure–function relationships. Carbohydrate Polymers 2025, 348(B), 122933.

 

Sun, T.; Xu, M.; Jin, Z.* Grain geometry matters: Hyperspectral imaging challenges for moisture detection in individual kernels of barley. Journal of Cereal Science 2025, Article 104352.

 

Sharmin, S. Relationship among the physical grain characteristics and milling qualities of durum wheat genotypes grown in North Dakota. Ph.D. Dissertation, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 2025; ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

 

Baidhe, E., Clementson, C., Hellevang, K and Z. Lin. 2025. Optimization of High-Temperature Drying Conditions for Enhanced Quality of High-Moisture Corn. Smart Agricultural Technology 12 (2025 101271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2025.101271

 

Igathinathane, C. and C. Clementson. 2025. Assessing the intrapore volume and surface area of single corn kernel using CT scan imaging and machine vision. Smart Agricultural Technology 12(2025) 101231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2025.101231 

 

Baidhe, E., Clementson, C., Hellevang, K and Z. Lin. 2025. Comprehensive analysis of drying kinetics, heat and mass transfer, and thermodynamic properties in high-temperature drying of high-moisture corn. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 2025;48(6):e70159. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.70159

 

Baidhe, E., Clementson, C. and E. Monono. 2025. Comparison of machine learning models with models based on proximate composition and moisture content for the prediction of thermal properties of corn. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 2025;48:e70153. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.70153

 

Baidhe, E. and C. Clementson. 2025. Modeling Rupture and Relaxation characteristics of soybean under compressive loading. Biosystems Engineering 254(June 2025)104137; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2025.104137

 

Ssernjugoi, M. and Ambrose, R. P. K. 2026. ExpDustNet: A hybrid deep learning model for real time prediction of suspended explosive dust particle concentration. Powder Technology (in review).

 

Edleman, D.; Welsh, K.; Sweet, L.; Murai, T.; Annor, G.A. Impact of germination time and temperature on starch viscosity properties and chemical composition of intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium). Journal of Cereal Science 122 (2025) 104129.

 

Oliveira, W.S.; Chen, Q.; Edleman, D.; Annor, G.A.; Dias, F.F.G. Unraveling the Impacts of Germination on the Volatile and Fatty Acid Profile of Intermediate Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) Seeds. Molecules 2024, 29, 4268.

 

Murai, T.; Annor, G.A. Improving the Nutritional Profile of Intermediate Wheatgrass by Solid-State Fermentation with Aspergillus oryzae Strains. Foods 2025, 14, 395.