MEET THE INSTRUCTORS ( In Alphabetical Order by Last Name)

SUSAN CANNON Research Assistant Research Assistant Department of Food Science Department of Food Science Phone; 479/ Phone; 479/ ; ; Specializes in Department of Food Science activities and recruiting Specializes in Department of Food Science activities and recruiting Education; Education; BS-University of Arkansas BS-University of Arkansas MS- University of Arkansas; Ag MS- University of Arkansas; Ag Communications Communications

Dr Phil Crandall Professor Professor Department of Food Science Department of Food Science Phone; 479/ Phone; 479/ ; ; Research specializing in isolation and characterization of nutriceuticals and food processing systems in developing countries. Research specializing in isolation and characterization of nutriceuticals and food processing systems in developing countries. Education; Education; BS; Kansas State University- Food Science BS; Kansas State University- Food Science MS; Purdue University- Food Science MS; Purdue University- Food Science Ph.D; Purdue University- Food Science Ph.D; Purdue University- Food Science

JIM GOFF Pilot Plant Manager Pilot Plant Manager Department of Food Science Department of Food Science Phone;479/ Phone;479/ ; ; Manages the University of Arkansas Food Science Pilot Plant Manages the University of Arkansas Food Science Pilot Plant Education; Education; BS; Kansas State University- Dairy Science BS; Kansas State University- Dairy Science MS; Kansas State University- Food Science MS; Kansas State University- Food Science

Dr Navam Hettiarachchy Professor Professor Department of Food Science Department of Food Science Phone; 479/ Phone; 479/ ; ; Specializes in proteins and value-added proteins, nutriceuticals, enzymes, oxidation and antioxidants and food safety. Specializes in proteins and value-added proteins, nutriceuticals, enzymes, oxidation and antioxidants and food safety. Education; Education; BS; Madras University; India- Chemistry BS; Madras University; India- Chemistry MS; University of Edinburgh; Scotland- MS; University of Edinburgh; Scotland- Biochemistry Biochemistry Ph.D; University of Hull; England- Ph.D; University of Hull; England- Biochemistry Biochemistry

Dr Luke Howard Professor Professor Food Science Department Food Science Department Phone; 479/ Phone; 479/ ; ; Specializes in the effects of processing quality and safety of fresh produce, product development, phytonutrients and antioxidants. Specializes in the effects of processing quality and safety of fresh produce, product development, phytonutrients and antioxidants. Education; Education; BS; Purdue University- Horticulture Production BS; Purdue University- Horticulture Production MS; University of Arkansas- Food Science MS; University of Arkansas- Food Science Ph.D; University of Arkansas- Food Science Ph.D; University of Arkansas- Food Science

Dr Mike Johnson Professor Professor Food Science Department Food Science Department Phone; 479/ Phone; 479/ Specializes in the rapid detection of pathogens (namely Listeria monocytogenes), control of pathogens with heat, chemicals and fermentation. Specializes in the rapid detection of pathogens (namely Listeria monocytogenes), control of pathogens with heat, chemicals and fermentation. Education; Education; BS; University of Illinois- Microbiology BS; University of Illinois- Microbiology MS; University of Illinois- Food Science MS; University of Illinois- Food Science Ph.D; University of California, Davis- Ph.D; University of California, Davis- Microbiology Microbiology

Dr Jean-Francois Meullenet Associate Professor Associate Professor Food Science Department Food Science Department Phone;479/ Phone;479/ Specializes in sensory science and technology with a focus on instrumental methods for sensory and texture prediction. Specializes in sensory science and technology with a focus on instrumental methods for sensory and texture prediction. Education; Education; BS; Lycee Piere de La Ramee, Saint- BS; Lycee Piere de La Ramee, Saint- Quentin; France- Mathematics and Quentin; France- Mathematics and Bilology Bilology MS; National Superior School of Agronomy and MS; National Superior School of Agronomy and Food Sciences, Nancy; France- Food Food Sciences, Nancy; France- Food Engineering Engineering Ph.D; University of Georgia- Food Science & Ph.D; University of Georgia- Food Science & Technology Technology

Dr Casey Owens Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Department of Poultry Science Department of Poultry Science Phone; 479/ Phone; 479/ ; ; Specializes in poultry processing Specializes in poultry processing Education; Education; BS- BS- MS MS Ph.D; -Texas A&M University- Poultry Science Ph.D; -Texas A&M University- Poultry Science

Dr Fred Pohlman Associate Professor Associate Professor Department of Animal Science Department of Animal Science Phone;479/ Phone;479/ Specializes in red meat processing Specializes in red meat processing Education; Education; BS BS MS MS Ph.D Ph.D

Dr Andrew Proctor Professor Professor Food Science Department Food Science Department Phone;479/ Phone;479/ Specializes in lipid and adsorption chemistry and vegetable oil processing – removal of non- triglycerides and use of biosilicates. Specializes in lipid and adsorption chemistry and vegetable oil processing – removal of non- triglycerides and use of biosilicates. Education; Education; BS; University of London- Chemistry and BS; University of London- Chemistry and Biology Biology MS; University of Arkansas- Food Science MS; University of Arkansas- Food Science Ph.D; University of Arkansas- Food Ph.D; University of Arkansas- Food Science Science

Dr Ron Rainey Title; Extension Economist Title; Extension Economist Department; Cooperative Extension Service Department; Cooperative Extension Service Phone; 501/ Phone; 501/ ; ; Specializing in Agricultural Economics, Cooperatives, Marketing, Risk Management. Specializing in Agricultural Economics, Cooperatives, Marketing, Risk Management. Education; Education; BS; University of Arkansas- Agricultural BS; University of Arkansas- Agricultural Business Business MS; University of Arkansas –Agricultural MS; University of Arkansas –Agricultural Economics Economics Ph.D; University of Arkansas - Economics Ph.D; University of Arkansas - Economics

Dr Steve Seideman Extension Food Processing Specialist Extension Food Processing Specialist Institute of Food Science and Engineering/ Cooperative Extension Service Institute of Food Science and Engineering/ Cooperative Extension Service Phone; 479/ Phone; 479/ ; ; Liaison between food scientists and the Arkansas food processing industry via distance learning, workshops, products development assistance and technology transfer. Liaison between food scientists and the Arkansas food processing industry via distance learning, workshops, products development assistance and technology transfer. Education; Education; BS; Texas A&M University- Dairy Science BS; Texas A&M University- Dairy Science MS; Texas A&M University- Animal MS; Texas A&M University- Animal Science Science Ph.D; Texas A&M University- Food Science Ph.D; Texas A&M University- Food Science & Technology & Technology

Dr Mike Thomsen Title; Associate Professor Title; Associate Professor Dept; Agricultural Economics Dept; Agricultural Economics Phone; 479/ Phone; 479/ ; ; Specializing in Agricultural Economics Specializing in Agricultural Economics Education; Education; BS- Utah State University- Ag BS- Utah State University- Ag Economics Economics MS- Utah State University- Ag MS- Utah State University- Ag Economics Economics Ph.D- University of Minnesota- Ph.D- University of Minnesota- Agricultural and Applied Economics Agricultural and Applied Economics

Dr Ya-Jane Wang. Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Food Science Department Food Science Department Phone;479/ Phone;479/ ; ; Research specializes in structures, properties, interactions and application of carbohydrates, starch chemistry and product development. Research specializes in structures, properties, interactions and application of carbohydrates, starch chemistry and product development. Education; Education; BS; National Taiwan University- BS; National Taiwan University- Agricultural Chemistry Agricultural Chemistry MS; University of Minnesota- Food MS; University of Minnesota- Food Science & Nutrition Science & Nutrition Ph.D; Iowa State University- Food Science & Ph.D; Iowa State University- Food Science & Technology Technology

Mr Earl Wells Title; Vice President; Quality and Research Title; Vice President; Quality and Research Company; Allen Canning Co. Company; Allen Canning Co. Phone; 479/ Phone; 479/ ; ; Education Education BS- University of BS- University of Arkansas Arkansas MS- University of MS- University of Arkansas- Food Science Arkansas- Food Science