
Recent Grant Support
“PFI: Creating Value from Agricultural Materials for the Biomedical Market,” NSF Partnerships for Innovation Program, $600,000, co-principal investigator (2006-2009).
“Development of Novel Food Packaging for Controlled Release of Active Compounds: Polymer Blend Morphology and Composition Effects,” USDA NRI Grant, $500,000, principal investigator (2006-2009).
“Development of Functional Packaging with Controlled Release Properties,” Pliant Corporation / Department of Defense, $600,000, principal investigator (2005-2008).
“Development of Innovative Nanocomposite Active Packaging Materials,” NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center, principal investigator, $25,000 (2005).
“Use of Nisin as Antimicrobial Packaging Material,” Center for Advanced Food Technology, Rutgers University, $125,000, co-principal investigator (2000-2005).
“Use of Natural antioxidants in Packaging Materials for Shelf Life Extension of Combat Rations," Natick Soldier Center, $170,000, principal investigator (2002-2004)
“Hurdle Technology Applied to Processing and Packaging System of Meat-based Korean Side Dish in Food Service,” Korean Research Foundation, $80,000, co-principal investigator (2001-2003).
“Development of Intelligent Microwave Oven,” Samsung Electronics, principal investigator, $300,000 (1998-2000).
“Identification of Factors that Control the Shelf-Life of Multi-domain Filled Products Using Nutri-Grain Bars as a Model System” Kellogg, co-principal investigator, $450,000 (1998-2000).