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Faculty and staff

	Hanyu Chen, Postdoctoral Researcher Ph.D. Food Science (2023), Cornell University M.S. Food Science (2019), Cornell University B.S. Chemical Engineering (2018), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Research areas: Microbial inactivation of food and food contacting surfaces
	Joseph Dumpler, Postdoctoral Researcher Ph.D. in Food Science (2017), Technical University of Munich, Germany Research areas: Microwave vacuum drying of dairy products, Forward osmosis of fruit juices
	Yifan Cheng, Postdoctoral Researcher B.S. in Food Science (2012), Cornell University Ph.D. in Food Science (2016), Cornell University Research area: Modeling of bacteria-surface interaction to understand and improve the microbial resistance of food contact surfaces Additional Links: Researchgate, LinkedIn
	Jaqueline Oliveira de Moraes, Visiting scientist Ph.D. in Food Engineering, (2013) Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil M.S. in Food Engineering, (2009) Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil B.S. in Food Engineering, (2007) Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil Research area: Alternatives to increase shelf life of sliced cheese: Pulsed light and biodegradable films
	Guoping Feng Research Associate & Lab Manager Ph.D. in Food Microbiology, 2010 Cornell University M.S. in Food Science, 2005 Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China B.S. in Food Science, 2002 Southwest Agricultural University, China Research area: Bacterial attachment and biofilm formation on anti-biofilm surfaces, bacteria-surface interaction
	Markus Walkling-Ribeiro, Research Associate, 2014, Cornell University Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2013, University of Guelph Ph.D. in Food Science, 2008, University College Dublin M.Eng.Sc., Food Technology, 2004, Technical University BerlinResearch area: High pressure based structural modification of micellar casein concentrate
	Kyle Kriner, Technician III B.S. in Chemistry, SUNY Binghamton
	Huijuan Zheng, Postdoctoral Researcher Ph.D. in Food Science (2018), Rutgers UniversityResearch areas: High-pressure processing of fruit

Graduate students

	Mayane Najm, M.S. student B.S. Food Science (2018), American University of Beirut (AUB) Research area: Forward Osmosis
	Andreea Beldie, Ph.D. student M.S. Food Science (2019), Cornell University B.S. Food Science (2016), Politehnica University of Bucharest Research area: Forward osmosis
	Ella Chen, M.F.S. student B.A. in Agriculture Engineering (2021), Purdue University Research area: LED Light Treatments of Leafy Greens
	Alli Hall, Ph.D. candidate B.S. Chemistry (2015), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Research area: Plant protein digestibility
	Linran Wang, Ph.D. candidate B.S. Food Science (2015), Cornell University Research area: High-pressure processing of milk proteins for tailored microstructure
	Pedro Menchik, Ph.D. candidate B.S. Food Engineering (2011), Universidade Estadual de Campinas / UNICAMP, Brazil Research area: Membrane filtration processing for treatment, fractionation and reuse of dairy waste streams and by-products
	Shaun Sim, Ph.D. candidate B.A. Chemistry (2014), University of Cambridge Research area: High Pressure Processing of Plant Protein-Polysaccharide Mixed Systems
	Emily Griep, Ph.D. candidate B.S. Food Science & Technology (2011) Iowa State University Research area: Non-thermal processing methods (microfiltration and bactofugation) to remove bacterial spores from milk and their impact on product quality and shelf-life. Current Position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-griep-ph-d-03b86768
	Catherine Boyles, M.P.S. student B.A. in Chemistry (2017), College of Wooster Research area: LED Light Treatments of Leafy Greens Current Position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-boyles-490641b3/
	Jiai Zhang, M.S. student M.P.S. in Food Science, Cornell University, 2015 B.S. in Food Science, Purdue University, 2014 B.S. in Food Science, China Agricultural University, 2014 Research area: Studies on Interactions between structural proteins to achieve cheese- like texture and structure Current Position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiai-zhang-5a6654a3/
	Fan Wang, M.P.S. student B.S. in Food Science (2015), University of Wisconsin-Madison Research area: Rheological properties of pulse proteins
	Jer Lin Poh, M.P.S. Student B.S. Food Science (Honors) (2015), McGill University Research area: Concentration of acid whey using forward osmosis Current Position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jer-lin-poh-ab01a485/

Sheena Hilton, M.S. student

M.A. in Chemistry, 2014 Bucknell University

B.S. in Chemistry, 2009 Yale University

Research area: Development of efficient in-package surface treatments for food safety using pulsed light technology

Current Position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheena-hilton-9aa7a7143/

	Lee Cadesky, lecturer, Cornell University M.S. Food Science, Cornell University (2015) B. Eng. (2011), McGill University Research area: Novel utilization of protein concentrates obtained from milk Current Position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-cadesky-a4393827/
	Jade Proulx, M.S. student (2014)B.Sc Food Science (2012), McGill University Research area: Development of Pulsed Light based treatments for microbial control on cheese surface Current Position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadeproulx/
	Dongjun Zhao, Ph.D. in Food Science, 2014, Cornell University Current Position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dongjun-zhao-b5294416/
	Tzu-Iuan (Nancy) Chen, M.P.S. in Food Science 2014, Cornell University B.S. in Agricultural Chemistry, 2012, National Taiwan UniversityResearch area: Shelf life stability of apple juice obtained by large pore size microfiltration processing
	Davin Dickson Bong, M.S. in Food Science, 2013, Cornell University Thesis: Evaluation of an alternate processing method for Greek style yogurt using micellar casein concentrate: technical and business aspects
	Teng Ju Tan Ph.D. in Food Science, 2013, Cornell University B.S. in Bioindustry Science, 2001, Universiti Putra MalaysiaThesis: optimization of a CO₂ injection system for flux enhancement in cross-flow microfiltration of cold skim milk
	Wanyu Li, M.P.S. in Food Science 2013, Cornell University B.S. in Food Science 2011 Hong Kong Baptist UniversityCurrent position: Management Trainee, Vitasoy Hong Kong
	Lillian C. Hsu Postdoctoral Associate, 2012, Cornell University Ph.D. in Food Science, 2012, Cornell University B.A. in Biochemistry, University of PennsylvaniaCurrent position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillian-hsu-9134492a/
	Anne Sauer Ph.D. in Food Science, 2012, Cornell University M.S. in Food Technology, 2008, Berlin University of Technology, Germany B.S. in Food Engineering, 2006, Berlin University of Technology, GermanyCurrent position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asauer0203/
	Deepthi Ananth M.P.S. 2012, Food Science, Cornell University Thesis title: “Development of Greek style yogurt using milk fortified with micellar casein concentrate” Current position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-ananth-5190b444/
	Aaron Reid Uesugi Ph.D. in Food Science, 2010, Cornell University M.S. in Food Science, 2004, University of California, Davis B.S. in Food Science, 2000, University of California, DavisThesis title “Mechanisms of inactivation and microbial inactivation kinetics in pulsed light treatment of foods”Current position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-uesugi-3a9b3b8/
	Cosmin Beliciu Ph.D. in Food Science, 2010, Cornell University Thesis title “Molecular compatibility and functionality in milk and complex protein systems” Current position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosmin-beliciu-3bb2004/
	Benson Wong M. Eng. 2011, Cornell University B.S. in Chemical Engineering 2010, Cornell UniversityCurrent position: Associate Food Technologist at Kellogg Company
	Colin Seeley M.P.S. in Food Science 2011, Cornell University B.S. in Food Science 2007, University of IdahoThesis title: “A collaborative model for value added and safe food production in Zambia”Current position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-seeley-cfs-30540335/
	Michelle Dan Wang M.S. in Food Science, 2008, Cornell University Thesis title: “Development of technical solutions to increase efficiency and microbial removal in cold microfiltration of raw skim milk” Current position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-dan-wang-b510071a/
	Mila Wihodo M.S. in Food Science 2008, Cornell University B.S. in Food Science 2005, Purdue UniversityThesis title: “Complex protein films with unique functional properties”Current position:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mila-wihodo-75617759/
	Julia de Amorim Fritsch M.S. in Food Science, 2006, Cornell University Thesis title: “Process optimization for microbial removal form raw skim milk by low temperature microfiltration” Current position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-fritsch-aa2156/
	Sarah Woodling M.S. in Food Science 2005, Cornell University Thesis title: “Microbial inactivation and factors of influence in pulsed light treatment of surfaces” Current position: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-woodling-houle-327b4b5/

Visiting students

Malcolm Brooks, Undergraduate summer scholar

Senior, Food Science and Technology, Mississippi State University

Research area: Osmotic processing in liquid food systems

	Andreea Beldie, Summer Scholar 2015, Senior, Politehnica University of Bucharest Research project: Rheological properties of heat treated pea protein concentrat
	Ioan Gitsov, Summer Scholar 2015, Senior, Rochester Institute of Technology Research project: Effect of Membrane Pore Size on Flux and Composition of Skim Milk Processed by Cold Microfiltration
	João Paulo Almeida Lima, Summer Scholar 2015, Junior, Food Engineering, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro / UFRRJ, Brazil. Research project: Quantification of Bacterial Spore Removal from Milk Using Cold Microfiltration
	Anissa TaylorSummer Scholar 2014, Alabama A&M University, Food Science Research project: Bactericidal effect of a 405-nm light-emitting diode array on foodborne microorganisms E. coli and Pseudomonas Fluorescens
	Luis Fernando Paulatti MarosteganSummer Scholar 2014, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil Research project: Effectiveness of Pulsed Light treatment combined with antimicrobials nisin and natamycin on the inactivation of Listeria innocua on cheese surface
	Karine ParadisSummer Scholar 2013, McGill University, Food Science Research Project: Reduction of Listeria innocua on processed cheese after Pulsed Light treatment
	Rachel Scott Summer Scholar 2012, Truman State University, Chemistry Research Project: Effect of κ-carrageenan on heating stability of micellar casein
	Jean C. Fang Summer Scholar 2011, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Biochemical Engineering Research Project: Effect of nanoscale surface topography on the attachment behavior of L. innocua to alumina and silica substrates
	Brittany Miller Summer Scholar 2011, Cornell University, Food Science Research Project: Inactivation of E. coli in milk and concentrated milk using pulsed light treatment
	Cynthia Lopez-Pena Summer Scholar 2010, Cornell University, Food Science Research project: Stability of micellar casein concentrates during processing and storage
	Isabel Doehner Visiting graduate student, Berlin University of Technology, Food Technology Research project: Rheological properties of micellar casein concentrates obtained by membrane filtration
	Aida Cedano AlvaradoSummer Scholar 2007 Research project: Pulsed Light inactivation of Listeria innocua on and through clear packaging materials
	Anne Sauer Visiting graduate student 2006/07, Berlin University of Technology, Food Technology Research project: Inactivation of E. coli in fruit juices using Pulsed Light treatment
	Stephanie Sajuti Summer Intern 2006 Research Project: Thermal and rheological characterization of soy protein-native micellar casein mixtures Current position: Sr. Key Account Manager – Kerry Group
	Chris Ricketts Summer Intern 2004 Research project: Microbial removal from cold raw milk using a membrane separation strategy

Undergraduate Research Assistants

	Sean Dolan, Undergraduate lab assistant Sophomore, Food Science, Cornell University
	Genevieve Sullivan, Undergraduate researcher Senior, Food Science, Cornell University Research area: Physico-chemical factors that affect bacterial attachment to food packaging surfaces Cornell Student Spotlight
	Samantha VanWees, Undergraduate researcher Senior, Food Science, Cornell University Research area: Evaluating the efficacy of microfiltration as a means to eliminate bacterial spores in milk products.
	Connor Drosdick, Undergraduate lab assistant Senior, Food Science, Cornell University
	Malcolm Brooks, Undergraduate summer scholar Senior, Food Science and Technology, Mississippi State University Research area: Osmotic processing in liquid food systems

Shan Huang, BS Food Science, 2014

Jiahui Jian, BS Food Science, 2015

Research project: Effect of blue LED treatment on the oxidative stability of cheddar cheese

Xiaotian (Annie) Yue, BS Food Science, 2013

Brittany Miller, BS Food Science, 2013

Evonne Lau, BS Food Science 2012

Lindsay Ann Williams, BS Food Science 2005

Marissa Agustin, Biological and Environmental Engineering

Research project: “Effect of Pulsed Light treatment on shelf life of cheddar cheese”

Olivia Nnadi, Chemical Engineering

Research project: “Microfiltration of fluid foods for microbial removal”

Voraya Satitpatanaphan, Food Science

Research project: “Effect of Pulsed Light treatment on the shelf life of fresh cut melon”

Neha Sareen, Chemical Engineering

Research project: “Study of intermolecular interactions between milk proteins and soy proteins as a function of environmental conditions”

Kathryn Augelli, Food Science

Research project: “Surface microbial reduction in melons using pulsed light”

Patricia Catauro, Food Science

Reseach project: “Effect of pulsed light treatment on the enzymatic browning of fresh cut apples”

Visiting scholars

Iuliana Aprodu, Associate Professor, University of Galati, Romania. Fulbright Postdoctoral Associate (2013)

Esther Sendra Nadal (2012), Professor, Universidad Miguel Hernandez, Spain

Ingrid Aguiló-Aguayo (2009), University of Lleida, Spain

Luis Felipe Miranda (2008), Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, Universidad Nacional de San Agustin, Peru

Kubra Guder, B.S. Food Science, Turkey

Carmela Beliciu, B.S. Food Science, Romania

Bailey Gong (2019), B.S. Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Fresno