Namhyeon Park

Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences

Assistant Professor | Food Science


Namhyeon Park

Contact Information

Office Location: NFS 318
Phone: 435-797-2228
Email: namhyeon.park@usu.edu
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Educational Background

PhD, Food Sciences & Nutrition, Utah State University, 2021
MS, Seoul National University, 2017
BA, Gyeongsang National University, 2015

Biography

Namhyeon Park, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at Utah State University specializing in enzymes & proteins for food science, focusing on byproduct valorization, food additives, and biofilm control in food safety

Teaching Interests

Food science topics with a focus on food chemistry, enzymes, and microbiology

Research Interests

Applying enzymes, proteins, and fermentation to enhance food sustainability, functionality, and safety.

Awards

Improving Market Access and Postharvest Sanitation in Utah Specialty Crops, 2025

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)


Publications | Abstracts

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    Publications | Journal Articles

    Academic Journal

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Other

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    Teaching

    NDFS, NDFS, NDFS, NDFS, NDFS, NDFS, NDFS, NDFS 1010, 1010, 1010, 1010, 1010, 1010, 1010, 1010 - Chocolate: Science, History, and Society (BPS), Fall 2025
    NDFS 1010 - Chocolate: Science, History, and Society, Utah State University , Fall 2025
    NDFS 5560/6560 - Food Chemistry, Fall 2025
    NDFS, NDFS 5560, 6560 - Food Chemistry, Fall 2025
    NDFS 5560/6560 - Food Chemistry, Fall 2024
    NDFS, NDFS 5560, 6560 - Food Chemistry, Fall 2024

    Graduate Students Mentored

    Valeria Rodriguez, Nutrition, Dietetics &Food Sci, August 2025