Faculty

July 19, 2017

Bongkosh (Jeab) Vardhanabhuti

Food ingredient technology The research focuses on the application of colloid and material sciences in revolutionizing food ingredient development for enhanced food quality. This interdisciplinary approach aims to explore the intricate interactions between different materials at a molecular level, thereby enabling the creation of ingredients that contribute to improved taste, texture, stability, and health benefits in various food formulations.  Sustainable processing of food ingredients The research focuses on advancing sustainable methods in the processing of food ingredients to address environmental concerns while maintaining their functionality and sensory quality. By prioritizing sustainability, the study aims to develop…

July 19, 2017

Azlin Mustapha

Azlin Mustapha’s research focusses on development of molecular, biological and analytical methods for food pathogen detection, and studying novel materials as antimicrobial agents. Specific examples include rapid PCR-based detection methods, applications of nanomaterials as antimicrobial agents and detection tools, and green syntheses of nanoparticles. In addition, her research also investigates the toxicity of nanomaterials and their application in food packaging and food contact surfaces. Educational background Courses taught…

July 19, 2017

Mengshi Lin

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July 19, 2017

Jianfeng Zhou

Zhou is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Systems Technology at the Division of Plant Science and Technology. He received PhD degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Washington State University in 2014. He joined the University of Missouri in 2016 with a research and teaching appointment. Dr. Zhou teaches courses related to sensors, control and internet of things technology in agricultural systems. His research interests mainly focus on digital and precision agriculture, computer vision, high-throughput crop phenotyping, robotic harvesting technologies and precision livestock farming. Dr. Zhou authored more than 50 journal papers and six book chapters, edited two books.

July 18, 2017

Jinglu Tan

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July 6, 2017

Teng Teeh Lim

Teng Lim develops and assesses practical management and mitigations for agricultural waste management and environmental issues. Emphases include improvement of nutrient management and treatment; air quality including emission evaluation and modeling; and odor mitigation and odor setback distances. Collaborate to develop extension materials, interact with producers and agricultural businesses, and conduct internationally recognized research and extension programs. Educational background…

July 2, 2017

Dan Downing

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Jan. 5, 2017

Bryan L. Garton

Bryan L. Garton is the senior associate dean and director of academic programs for the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). In this role, Garton provides leadership for the College’s teaching mission, including administration of degree programs, student success, international experiences, scholarships, along with career readiness and placement for over 3,000 students. Garton has served the College in a variety of roles since joining the faculty as an assistant professor of agricultural education in 1993. He served as assistant dean of academic programs and from 2002 to 2007 as chair of the…

Jan. 5, 2017

Rob Kallenbach

Dr. Robert Kallenbach leads the MU Extension Agriculture & Environment program at the University of Missouri. Under his guidance, faculty in the program spearhead a range of initiatives, including: Collectively, these programs add $1 billion to Missouri’s agriculture economy each year.