Food Processing and Engineering Lab

Welcome to the Food Processing and Engineering Lab

Development of alternative and nonthermal methods of food dehydration like UV-A Dehydration; Development of reusable or biodegradable antimicrobial materials for food packaging and food processing applications; Study of the physical and processing properties of rare sugars and their applications in the production of confections and chocolate; Food material science.

Current Students

Sajad Karami - Ph.D. Nutrition & Food Science
sajad.karami@usu.edu

Josie Sorensen - Ph.D. Nutrition & Food Science
josie.sorensen@usu.edu

Sarah Petmecky - M.Sc. Nutrition & Food Science
sarah.petmecky@usu.edu

Current Research Areas

Research Spotlight

Former Students

Michael J. Bodily - M.Sc. Biological Engineering
McKade S. Roberts - M.Sc. Biological Engineering
Bryce R. Hales - M.Sc. Nutrition & Food Science
Andrew T. Gagon - M.Sc. Nutrition & Food Science

 

 

Associate Professor | Food Science