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Expert in Beer & Beverage Technology, Chemometrics & Multivariate Analysis, Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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beer expert
alcoholic beverage expert |
Expert has extensive experience conducting product and process research and development employing a range of disciplines including microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical engineering on beer, cooler, fruit juice, and soft drinks. This work involves developing analytical methods for assessing the quality of raw materials and products, fundamental studies of the relationships between product composition and sensory properties including haze, foam, flavor and flavor stability. He has also worked with on-line process monitoring instruments, production problems, by-product utilization, and new product development. |
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beer brewing expert
brewing expert
lager brewing expert |
Expert developed a model of flavor staling that led to improved product stability. He solved a clarification problem that led to improved performance and cost savings in centrifugation and final filtration. He directed a study on the effect of particles on fermentation that led to more uniform batches and a savings of $400,000 per year. He demonstrated oxygen ingress through bottle crown liners. He was a member of the teams that developed Stroh Light and Signature.
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beverage expert
carbonated beverage expert
fruit juice expert |
Expert participated in the development of wine and beer based coolers; carbonated, non-alcoholic juice-based drinks; and soft drinks. He evaluated ingredient composition and quality and designed microbiological sampling schemes and pasteurization processes that prevented spoilage, yet preserved product quality. He directed studies of product flavor, color and cloud stability in glass, metal, and plastic containers that led to product improvements. He was a member of the team that developed the award-winning Sundance sparkler (carbonated 70% juice) line. He has consulted on production and evaluation of fruit juices, mineral water, and canned coffees and teas. |
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industrial microbiology expert
yeast fermentation expert
Saccharomyces cerevisiae expert |
With his experience in laboratory-, pilot-, and commercial-scale brewery fermentation, Expert has carried out extensive research on the effects of nutritional factors as well as fermentation and processing conditions on yeast health and viability. His collaboration led to the development of two selective media for detection of wild yeast contamination of culture yeast. He also wrote a computer program that simulates the process of microbiological sampling and is used to evaluate the detection ability and compare the efficacy of various sampling schemes. This led to improved microbiological stability of juice-based drinks and a US patent on the technology. He has consulted in the area of microbiological risk assessment. He has carried out research on modeling of bacterial inhibition by acids and identification of microorganisms by numerical taxonomy. |
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juice haze formation expert
protein functionality expert
beer haze formation expert
polyphenol expert |
Most hazes in fruit juices, wines, and beers are caused by protein-polyphenol interactions. This is an area in which Expert has recently carried out research. He has developed methods for measuring haze-active proteins and haze-active polyphenols. He has studied the relationship between the amino acid composition of proteins and their interactions with polyphenols and explained why some proteins are haze-active and others are not. Expert also carried out work on the somewhat related interaction between beer protein and hop resins that leads to foam. |
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on-line chemical analysis expert
on-line process analysis expert
on-line analyzer expert |
Expert has many years of experience in selecting and evaluating sensors for continuous on-line measurement of chemical and physical properties of beverages. He is very familiar with issues of installation design, sample conditioning, signal conditioning, the implications of moving QA/QC measurements on-line, and control system applications and philosophy. He has experience with instruments for measuring dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, tubidity, specific gravity, refractive index, color, alcohol, original gravity, real degree of fermentation, solids, calories, product identification, pH, and other characteristics. Expert serves as course director and principal lecturer in a short course on on-line process monitoring in the beverage industry. |
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design of experiments expert
food process modeling expert
optimization experiment expert
chemometrics expert
partial least squares expert |
Expert has extensive experience with applying multivariate analysis and chemometrics to problems in food science. He employs statistical experiment designs to efficiently gather data to construct mathematical models and optimize performance. He has applied this empirical approach to processing operations, analytical methods, and product properties (foam, flavor, haze, etc.). He has modeled product physical, chemical, and sensory properties as a function of product composition, ingredients, and processing conditions. Expert has used computer simulations to predict trends and range of expected responses for various microbial sampling strategies. He has used data analysis and classification procedures (such as pattern recognition) to discern the cultivar identity of agricultural products, the manufacturing plant of origin or brand identity of products, or to detect adulteration. |
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biochemistry expert |
Expert's primary training is in biochemistry and he applies its principles in much of his research. |
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Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Buffalo, New York; Rochester, New York; Syracuse, New York; Utica, New York; and Niagara Falls, New York.
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1970
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PhD
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Biochemistry
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Pennsylvania State University
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1968
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MS
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Biochemistry
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Pennsylvania State University
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1967
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BS
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Biochemistry
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Pennsylvania StateUniversity
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High Distinction
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1990 to
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Expert's University
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Dept. of Food Science & Technology
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Professor of Biochemistry
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1995 to Present: mainly research and some teaching.
1990 - 95: Administration (see below) and research.
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1990 to 1995
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(Undisclosed University)
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Dept. of Food Science and Technology
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Chairman
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Chairman of an Academic Department of approximately 90 faculty, staff and students.
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1982 to 1989
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Stroh Brewery Company
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Research & Development
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Director of Research
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Managed beverage research; from 1986-89 also managed biotech research as Vice President of StrohTech.
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1973 to 1982
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Stroh Brewery Company
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Research and Development Laboratory
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Manager
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Managed brewing research.
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1971 to 1973
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Stroh Brewery Company
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Research and Development Section
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Head
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Managed brewing research.
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Associations/Societies
Expert is a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Society of Brewing Chemists, the Institute of Food Technologists, the
International Chemometrics Society, North American Chapter, and the
Master Brewers Association of the Americas.
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Professional Appointments
Expert was a member of the American Society of Brewing Chemists
Technical Committee from 1983-1989, and from 1986 to 1988 he was Chairman. He has been on the Journal Editorial Board since 1996, as well as between 1980 and 1992.
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Awards/Recognition
Expert was the recipient of the National Science Foundation Fellowship from1967 to 1970. He received the Master Brewers Association of the Americas Presidential Award in 1986 and 1990.
He was an Honorary Professor at Moscow (Russia) State Academy of Food Production in 1996. In 1998 and 1999 he received the American Society of Brewing Chemists Eric Kneen Memorial Award and in 1999 received the Award of Distinction.
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Publications and Patents Summary
He has 70 publications and has been awarded one patent.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
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- International Journal of Food Microbiology
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- Food Quality and Preference
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- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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- Tech. Q. Master Brew. Assoc. Am.
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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Expert taught short courses on chemometrics and on-line sensors and provided lectures to clients on beer colloidal stabilization, HACCP, and other food science & technology topics.
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Expert advised clients on investigating and solving production problems.
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Expert has given advice on chemometric/ multivariate data analysis and carried out analysis of client data.
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Expert has conducted a future prediction exercise.
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Expert has consulted on brewing industry characterization.
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As a member of the Intota consultant network,
Expert is a specialist who provides technical consulting to corporate, legal and government clients. Expert provides professional consulting as a Beer & Beverage Technology Consultant, Chemometrics & Multivariate Analysis Consultant, Food Microbiology Consultant, Food Chemistry Consultant. Expert may consult as an independent consultant or as a member of a consultancy, consulting company,
or consulting firm. Consultants service will be covered by a consulting contract.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Expert reviewed documents and a prepared report for a client whose case was settled out of court before deposition.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert in yeast fermentation for consulting on the effects on air composition in an enclosed area.
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Expert in fermentation for consulting on alleged trade secret processes involving yeast combined with minerals and/or vitamins.
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and forensic testing if appropriate in litigation areas as a Beer & Beverage Technology Expert Witness, Chemometrics & Multivariate Analysis Expert Witness, Food Microbiology Expert Witness, Food Chemistry Expert Witness.
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1991 to 1996
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Japan
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He consulted for a major beverage producer.
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1973 to
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Europe
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He attended European Brewing Convention Congresses and participated in Symposia.
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1975 to 1985
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Austria & Sweden
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He managed his employer's research grants in these countries.
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1997 to
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South Africa
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He consulted for a major brewer.
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1980 to 1984
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Australia & New Zealand
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Visited brewing companies and attended conferences.
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German
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French
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Expert serves as a resource to
Intota Market Research Services
for customized marketing research in industries or areas related to
Beer & Beverage Technology, Chemometrics & Multivariate Analysis, Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry.
Experts are an invaluable source of overall industry insight as well as insight into specific companies and firms for
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
Expert co-organized an IFT symposium on beverage haze and has presented short courses for companies on chemometrics & on-line sensors.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience locating vendors of on-line sensors for beverage processing (physical and chemical measurements).
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Other Skills and Services
Expert has participated in meetings, managed contract research projects, and visited universities, companies, and research institutes in Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Venezuela, southern Africa, and throughout Europe.
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