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University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ph.D. Food Science and Technology,
1991
University
of Nebraska-Lincoln, M.S. Food Science and Technology, 1986
Institut
Agronomique et Veterinaire Hassan II. (Morocco) ìDiplome
DëIngenieur
díApplicationî (Equivalent of B.S.) 1980.
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| Research
Interests: |
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Significance
of molds and mycotoxins in foods: Identification of molds, mold
growth and mycotoxin production; control of mold contaminants
and development of rapid detection methods for molds. The detection
and control of bacterial pathogens in foods. |
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| Extension
Programs: |
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Conduct
educational and technical programs in the areas of microbial
food safety and processing to the food industry and county
extension agents in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Molds
and yeasts in foods,
Toxins
in foods,
Microbial
food safety,
Food
service safety
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| Recent
Publications: |
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Anti-aflatoxigenic
Activity of Lactobacillus casei pseudoplantarum. Int. J. Food
Microbiology. 1997. 34, 131-134.
Inhibition of Growth and Mycotoxin Production of Penicillium
by Lactobacillus Species. Lebensmittel-W.und Technologie. 1997.
30, 279-283.
Aspergillus flavus: Aflatoxigenic Fungi of Concern in Foods
and Feed. J. Food Protection. 1995.58,1395-1404.
Detection of Molds in Foods and Feed: Potential Rapid Methods.
J. Food
Protection. 1995. 58, 1389-1394.
Antimycotic and Anti-aflatoxigenic Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria.
J. Food Protection. 1995. 57, 1275-1280.
Relationship Between Aflatoxin Production and Mold Growth as
Measured by
Ergosterol and Plate Count. Lebensmittel-W.und Technologie.
1995. 28, 185-189.
Growth and Production of Enterotoxins A and D by Staphylococcus
aureus in Salad Bar Ingredients and Clam Chowder. J. Food Protection.
1991. 54, 844-847.
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| Courses
Taught |
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Courses
Currently Taught (Berks Campus):
Fd Sc 200: Introductory Food Science
FDSC 200: Introductory Food Science
FDSC 201: Introductory Food Science Practicum
FDSC 205: Food Plant Sanitation
FDSC 206: Improving Food Quality
Micrb 106: Elementary Microbiology
Micrb 107: Elementary Microbiology Laboratory
Micrb 201: Introductory Microbiology
Micrb 202: Introductory Microbiology Laboratory
AG 150: Be a Master Student |
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