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Name: Purnendu C. Vasavada Title: Professor Department: Animal and Food Science |
Training and Background: Food Microbiology Food processing Applied Microbiology |
Course Responsibilities: FDSC 335 Food Microbiology FDSC 460 Fermentation Technology
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Awards and Recognition: IFT-Distinguished Lecturer (2003-2005, 2006-2009) Fellow, American Academy of Microbiologists ( 1989-) DHS- National Center for Food Protection and Defense – Education and Risk Communication group( 2005-) Training program for Biotechnology – GMO and Food Safety - USDA- Cochran Fellowship Trainee from SE Asia (2003)
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Research Interests and Professional Activities:
Microbial diagnostics – rapid methods and automation ATP bioluminescence- application in rapid hygiene monitoring Detection of emerging pathogens- Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria Member, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) – Food Microbiology Division, Biotechnology Division, International Division Chair, IFT-FMD (2003-1004) IFT- CETE Committee Member- Wisconsin Biosecurity group (2005-) |
