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MANFRED KROGER

Professor Emeritus of Food Science; Professor of Science, Technology and Society

221 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802

Ph: (814) 863 2958
FAX: (814) 863 6132

Email: kv7@psu.edu

 
Education | Research Interests | Recent Publications | Professional Activities


Education:

PhD., Penn State University, Ph.D. Dairy Science (biochemistry, analytical chemistry), 1966.
M.S., Penn State University, M.S. Dairy Science (food chemistry), 1963.
B.S., University of Manitoba, Canada, B.S. Dairy Science (minor in biochemistry, microbiology), 1961.
Professional Trade School in Muenster, W. Germany, Apprenticeship in Dairy Processing Industry.
I. Kant Gymnasium, W. Germany, High School Diploma, 1951.

 

Research Interests:

Pesticide residues; food additives; food protection; processing of milk and manufacture of dairy products; food analysis; fermented milk and probiotics; food laws and regulations.

Courses currently taught:
FD SC/STS 105 (Food Facts);
FD SC 200 (Introduction to Food Science)
FD SC 407 (Toxicology);
FD SC 417 (Laws & Regulations);
FD SC/ERM 423 (Pollutants and Food)

 
Recent Publications:

Kroger, Manfred. 1993. Kefir. Cultured Dairy Products Journal Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 26, 28, 29.

Kurmann, J. A., Rasic, J. L., and Kroger, M. 1992. Encyclopedia of Fermented Fresh Milk Products. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York. 368 pages.

Barrett, S., Jarvis, W. T., Kroger, M., and London, W. M. Consumer Health: A guide to Intelligent decisions. 1997. Brown and Benchmark, Publishers, Madison, WI. 608 pages.

 
Professional Activities:
 

  • Associate Editor, Journal of Food Science
  • Co-editor, Nutrition Forum
  • Editorial Board Member:
    • (a) International Dairy Journal,
    • (b) LWT Journal (Swiss Food Science Society);
    • (c) Milchwissenschaft (German Dairy Science Association);
    • (d) Cultured Dairy Products Journal;
    • (e) Prevention Magazine (Rodale Press).
  • Scientific Adviser and Report Collaborator, American Council on Science and Health
  • Technical Editor, Prometheus Books, Buffalo, NY
  • Board of Trustee Member, Drinking Water Research Foundation
  • Institute of Food Technologists (IFT):
    • (a) Science Communicator;
    • (b) Secretary- Treasurer and charter member, Dairy Technology Division;
    • (c) Charter member and former chair, Food Laws & Regulations Division;
    • (d) IFT Fellow
    • (e) Liaison to European Dairy Technology Diploma-Holders Association.
  • President, National Phi Tau Sigma Honorary Society (1995-96)
  • International Dairy Federation (via U.S. National Committee):
    • (a) chairman of Pesticide Residues Group;
    • (b) Member of Fermented Milk Products Group;
    • (c) Member of Dairy Dictionary Group.

For more information contact:

Juanita Wolfe, Graduate and Undergraduate Program Contact
203 Food Science Building

University Park, PA 16802

Ph: (814) 863 8667
Email:jmw5@psu.edu

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