 Education/Training
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Institutions/Locations |
Degrees |
Year |
Field of Study |
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Universidad Agraria La Molina. Lima – Peru. |
B.S. |
1989 |
Food Industry |
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Universidad Agraria La Molina. Lima – Peru. |
Engineer |
1991 |
Food Engineering |
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Oregon State University |
M.S. |
1993 |
Food Science and Technology |
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Oregon State University |
Ph.D. |
1998 |
Food Science and Technology |
A. Personal Statement
My research focuses on the applications of spectroscopic techniques for chemical detection and characterization in the agricultural field. I have vast expertise in the application of infrared spectroscopy techniques in biological samples, development of calibration models and development of sample protocols and data interpretation.
POSITIONS AND HONORS
Assistant Professor. Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University (12/03 – present). Research focused on development and applications of spectroscopic techniques for chemical analysis, material characterization, functionality of foods, and high-throughput detection of biological hazards.
Research Chemist, USDA Beltsville Human Nutrition and Research Center – Food Composition Laboratory (10/02 – 11/03). Research focused on chromatographic, spectroscopic and infrared analytical methods for determination of sulfur- and seleno-containing phytonutrients in vegetables.
Research Associate, Joint Institute of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN) - University of Maryland and FDA (8/98 – 10/02). Grant sponsored by US Army TSWG Program: Combating Terrorism Technology Support Group.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Food Science Club Professor of the Year, 2006-07. Award selected by students from FST department.
Other Experience and Professional Memberships
- Member of the American Chemical Society (2000 - present)
- Member of the Institute of Food Technologists (1994 - present)
- Editorial Board Member for the Journal “Food Analytical Methods”
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Food Chemistry Scientific Program Subcommittee. 2007-present.
- Reviewer for 2007 applications for research grants. The United States - Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF).
- Panel Member. USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) SBIR Food, Science & Nutrition review group. 2008.
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