Education/Training
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Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology, 1996, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition, 1989, University of Maine, Orono, ME
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B.S. in Chemistry, 1985, University of Maine, Orono, ME |
Areas of Specialization/Research
Research Interest:
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Food Chemistry and Safety including ingredient development with sweet potato and rice components especially resistant starch, harmful oxidation products in processed and stored foods, aflatoxin in grains and nuts, off-flavors in catfish, and ozone processing.
Future Research:
- Continued research on starch functionality manipulation, especially to enhance resistant starch and potential use of starch in other areas such as packaging or microencapsulation.
- Continued work with ozonation in destroying unwanted chemicals in foods and other purposes.
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Awards/Grants
$107,000 for six grants |