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Expert in Natural & Processed Cheeses, Spray Drying, Food Processing & Packaging, R&D, Sanitation
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has a BS degree in Dairy Manufacturing with a minor in chemistry, an MS degree in Food Science, and a Ph.D. in Food Science with a minor in Biochemistry. He was also trained as a Dairy products judge. He has conducted research on cheese manufacturing, cultures, bacteriophage, culture agglutination, media, and enzymes. He has published over 80 journal articles, 126 abstract, and made over 37 symposia and invitational presentations. He is a leading expert in cheese technology, cheese processing and sprayed dried products. He visits approximately 15 food plants within the United States per year. He regularly consultants outside of the United States where he focuses on sanitation (CIP, COP), dairy processing, energy cost, laboratory tests, and packaging issues. He teaches food processing, packaging and research & development courses at the University of Kentucky.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Cincinnati, Ohio;
Hamilton, Ohio;
Middletown, Ohio;
Lexington, Kentucky;
and Louisville, Kentucky.
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Honors |
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1974
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Ph.D.
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Food Science
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University of Wisconsin
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Sigma Xi
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1969
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MS
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Food Science
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Utah State University
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1967
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BS
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Dairy Manufacturing
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Utah State University
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A. J. Morris Award
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1987 to 2010
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University of Kentucky
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Deptartment of Animal and Food Sciences
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Professor
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He was responsible for research (50%), teaching (40%), commodity leader (10%) .
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1980 to 1987
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University of Kentucky
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Department of Animal and Food Science
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Associate Professor
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He was responsible for research (70%) and teaching (30%)
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1974 to 1980
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University of Kentucky
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Department of Animal and Food Sciences
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Assistant Professor
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He was responsible for research (70%) and teaching (30%).
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1971 to 1974
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University of Wiconsin
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Department of Food Science
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Research Assistant
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Performed basic research.
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1969 to 1971
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Natick Research Laboratories
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Dairy and Eggs
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Biological Assistant
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Worked on product development and basic research
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1969 to 1971
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US Army PX system
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Natick Satellite PX
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Supervisor
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Managed PX operations including staff, purchasing, sales and inventories.
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1967 to 1969
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Utah State University
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Deptartment of Food Science
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Research Assistant
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Performed basic research.
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1966 to 1967
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Utah State University
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Dairy Manufacturing/Dairy Plant
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Laboratory Technician
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Performed laboratory work.
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Associations/Societies
American Dairy Science Association (ADSA),
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT),
Sigma Xi,
Bluegrass Section of Institute of Food Technologists (BGS)
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Professional Appointments
Board member American Dairy Science Association,
Reviewer for J. Dairy Science (ADSA), and J. Food Sci.,
Scientific Communicator (IFT) 1988-current,
Chairman (current) and member of ADSA Journal Management, Committee 1999 - 2002,
Chairman and committee member of 8 USNAC expert groups 1997 - current,
Committee Member of ADSA Enzyme Nomenclature 1985- current,
Committee Member of ADSA Internat'l Dairy Foods Assoc. Res. Award 1999-2002,
Committee Member of ADSA Student Paper Contest 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000,
Chairman of Education Committee (BGS) 1987 - current,
Committee Member of Awards Committee (BGS and ADSA) current,
Member at Large (BGS) 1998 - 2001,
Co-Chairman, BGS Suppliers Night, 1991- 2000,
Media trainer for Student Association Division of ADSA 2002, Chairman, College of Agric. Com. On Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, 1997 -1998,
Co-chairman, Merit evaluation, 1998,
College promotion committee, 1997,
Chairman, Food Institute Educational Committee, 1988-Current,
Departmental Software Site Agreements Person 1990-Current,
Advisor, Food Science Club, 1976-Current.
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Awards/Recognition
2002 Kraft Teaching Award (ADSA),
2002 IFT Research and Development Award (IFT), Food Technol. 56(8):120,
2002 Great Teachers Award (UK),
2002 Productivity Enhancement Program Award (CCI),
1999 Intl. Dairy Foods Assoc. Research Award (ADSA),
1988 Pfizer Award (ADSA),
A. J. Morris Award,
Virginia Dare Award
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Publications and Patents Summary
Journal 80, Trade 4, Books 1, Extension Publications 3, Patents 5, Invitational and Symposia papers 37, Abstracts 126.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Submitted Science
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- Ultrasonics
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- Journal of Dairy Science
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- Dept. Animal Sciences
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2009. Mendezol Foods, Miami FL, wrote R&D report on value of patented technology
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2008. Abbey of Gethsemani. Worked to get correct smear on cheese, aging proticol, and processed cheese development.
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2008. Blue Grass Dairies, Sanitation review. CIP of spray dryers. Cleaning of spray nozzles and other sanitary equipoment
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2006. American Beverages. Solve sanitation problems in formulation and bottling opperation
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1999. Raskas Foods, St. Louis, MO. Extensive plant inspection and troubleshooting to solve Chymosin clotting problems in 40,0000 liter vats.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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He was an expert witness in a case involving whey nitrogen toxicity.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Spray drying litigation expert for consulting on Spray Drying.
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Expert for consulting on litigation on food processing case.
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Expert in dairy manufacturing equipment & production volume for litigation involving a large yogurt manufacturer.
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Expert in expert witness for cheese plant
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Food science expert for consulting on definition of dairy defoamer vs. antifoamer for litigation case.
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2009 to 2009
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Indonesia
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Special lecture series and development of 2 + 2 program at Brawijaya University, University of Lampung and the University of Riau. Lectures topics included Spray drying, cheese making, bacteriophage, packaging development, biofilm control, sweeteners.
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2008 to 2008
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Russia
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Vertically integrated poultry processing.
Configured new products for Russian market and introduced IQF technology.
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2008 to 2008
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Russia
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Zelenokumskiy Dairy Plant training. Research & Development of new products. Energy saving from configuration of HTST and Spray dryer. Reduction of fines come from dryer cyclones.
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2007 to 2007
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Romania
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Training programs. New advances in Packaging, Bacteriophage in the Dairy Industry, and Controlling Biofilms.
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2006 to 2006
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Kyrgyzstan
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New cheese type development, plant sanitation, antibiotic testing of milk, Development of eye in Soviet style cheese, qualiy assurance monitoring.
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Expert is a well known expert in the dairy manufacturing. He is knowledgeable on the types of equipment being used in the industry, the advantages and disadvantages of major equipment types and keeps abreast of the energy and sanitation issues of this equipment. As a teacher of the R&D class he keeps up with current trends within the US and EU. He understands consumer archetypes and how consumers perceive certain technologies.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
Cheese manufacturing shortcourses,
Spray drying shortcourses,
Dairy manufacturing shortcourses,
Research and development short courses,
Biofilm development and removal shortcourses,
Processed cheese products,
Annatto quality and specifications,
Food storage,
Sensory analysis,
Sensory tests and panel room development,
focus group testing,
Archetyping consumers,
food ingredients and additives,
Modern Packaging
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection He works with many suppliers and sets up suppliers shows.
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Other Skills and Services
He frequently does sanitation walk-throughs and sanitation training aids for food companies.
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