Education
Ph.D., Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), 2008
M.S., Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2003
B.S., Biological Engineering, North Carolina State University, 2001

Affiliations
Member, Institute of Food Technologists
Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

Research
Development of novel methods for the extraction and identification of phytochemicals derived from plant waste materials. Extraction methods of interest include microwave-assisted extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction and supercritical fluid extraction. Determination of the antioxidant capacity of phytochemicals in model food and biological systems.

Teaching
FS 162 – Introduction to Food Processing
ANSC / FS 368 – Dairy Products
FS 442 – Food Processing II