Curriculum Vitae

 

 
Education
Ph. D. Student, Food Science – Engineering focus

The Ohio State University | College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Science
PI: Dr. Dennis R. Heldman

 2013-Present

Columbus, OH
 

Masters of Science, Food Science – Engineering Focus
University of California, Davis | College of Food Science

PI: Dr. R. Paul Singh

Thesis: Design, Construction, and Evaluation of a Reactor to Mimic Human Gastric Digestion

  

2013

Davis, CA
 

Bachelors of Science, Food Science with Brewing Focus and Chemistry Minor
University of California, Davis | College of Agriculture and Environmental Science

  

2011

Davis, CA
 

Completion of General Education Courses

San Joaquin Delta College

  

2009

Stockton, CA
 
Teaching experience
Brewing Science

General education course co-lecturer

 9.2015

Columbus, OH
Typical Automated CIP Programs For Vessels and Lines

Advanced CIP Cleaning and Sanitation Short Course

 10.2014

Columbus, OH
Laboratory Development

Dairy Processing

 9.2014,9.2015

Columbus, OH
Laboratory Lecturing & Experimentation
Heat & Mass Transfer		 1.2013,1.2014

Columbus, OH
Teaching Assistant/Lab Lecturer
Introduction to Food Engineering		 6.2012

Davis, CA
Guest Lecturer

Advanced Food Processing

Introduction to food processing equipment and human GI tract analogues

 2.2011

Davis, CA
Guest Lecturer

Introduction to Food Processing

Topic: Thermal processes in brewing operation

 10.2011

Davis, CA
Teaching Assistant/Lab Lecturer
Introduction to Food Engineering		 11.2011

Davis, CA
Teaching Assistant

Introduction to Biology

 1.2009

Stockton, CA
Work experience
Research Associate II – Engineer, Dennis Heldman Lab
The Ohio State University | Food Science and Technology Department§  Group management

§  Personnel project management

§  Undergraduate primary supervisor

§  Equipment fabrication/acquisition

 4.2013–Present

Columbus, OH

 

 

 
 

R&D Operations Intern

Del Monte Foods | Fruit & Vegetable Division

§  Designed and organized consumer fruit shelf life studies

§  Investigated cost saving initiatives based on research and experimentation

§  Multiple process engineering projects

 6.2012–9.2012

Walnut Creek, CA

 

 
 

Laboratory Technician
California Concentrate Company | Analytical QA/QC

§  Process optimization projects

§  Focused knowledge on malt, vinegar, & fruit juice

§  Conducted regular chemical analysis

§  Affirmed process control of products

§  Engineered food defense plans, HACCP, & GMP

§  Responsible for product QA/QC and R&D

 6.2010-9.2010

6.2011-9.2011

Acampo, CA
 

Brewing Operations Intern
Lodi Beer Company

§  Assisted in brewing processes for a 17 barrel brewery

§  Managed and oversaw product fermentation

§  Analyzed grain & hops for quality

§  Developed recipes and methods

 6.2009-9.2009

Lodi, CA
 

Journeyman Cabinet Finisher

Mansu & Son Finishing

§  Custom matched finishes

§  Customer relations

§  Job completion

§  Transport and installation

 

 6.2006-1.2009

Lodi, CA
Fellowships  
Society of the Chemical Industry Seligman Fellowship

4-Month fellowship in the United Kingdom

 2.2016

Birmingham, UK
 

Publications in print
Fan, Mengyuan, David M. Phinney, and Dennis R. Heldman. Effectiveness of Rinse Water during In‐Place Cleaning of Stainless Steel Pipe Lines. Journal of food science (2015).

Mengyuan Fan, David M. Phinney, Dennis R. Heldman (2015). Reclamation and reuse of waste streams from clean-in-place operations. Retrieved from http://fst.osu.edu/CAPPS/

Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. (2013). Thermo-physical and Electrical Properties of Foods. Retrieved from http://fst.osu.edu/CAPPS/
Publications in process
David M. Phinney, John C. Frelka, Jessica L. Cooperstone, Steven J. Schwartz, Dennis R. Heldman. Effect of solvent addition sequence on lycopene extraction efficiency from membrane neutralized caustic peeled tomato waste

Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. Composition Based Prediction of Thermo-Physical Properties of Food: Re-evaluating Component Groupings and Prediction Models.

Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. Evaluating Temperature Deviations Within the Refrigerated Warehouse.

Wickramasinghe, A., Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. Effect of Freezing and Thawing Rates on Texture of Potato.

 

 

 
Poster presentations
Frelka, J. C., Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. 2016. Influence of Freezing on Water State in Chicken Breast Meat: An NMR Micro-imaging Analysis. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. July 16-19.

Bunker, H., Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. 2016. Influence of Freezing on Quality Attributes of Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. July 16-19.

Fan, M., Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. 2016. Design of a benchtop clean-in-place system using computational-fluid-dynamics. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. July 16-19.

Fan, M., Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. 2016. Reclamation and Reuse of Waste Streams from Clean-In-Place Operations of Dairy Processing. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. July 16-19.

Feldman, A., Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. 2016. Quantification of Fouling during UHT Processing in a Tubular Heat Exchanger. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. July 16-19.

Huang, C., Phinney, D. M., Heldman, D. R. 2016. Influence of food residues on electrical conductivity and active alkaline magnitudes in CIP cleaning solutions. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. July 16-19.

Q. Zhou, D. M. Phinney, D. R. Heldman. 2015. Influence of Pre-Treatment and Freezing Rate on Quality Retention of Tomato Slices. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. July 11-14.
Frelka, J.C., D.M. Phinney, M.P. Wick, D.R. Heldman. 2015. Quantification of the Freeze-Concentration Effect on Reaction Rate in a Model (Muscle) Food System. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. July 11-14.
Frelka, J.C., D.M. Phinney and D.R. Heldman. 2015. Quantification of the freeze-concentration effect on reaction rate in a model food system. International Congress on Engineering and Food, Québec City, Québec, Canada. June 14-18.
D. M. Phinney, D. R. Heldman. 2014. Modeling Quality Changes Due to Ambient Temperature Fluctuations During Frozen Storage of Peas as a Surrogate for High Moisture Content Green Vegetables. Conference on Food Engineering. Omaha, NE. April 7-9
A. Wickramasinghe, D. M. Phinney, D. R. Heldman. 2014. Influence of Freezing Rate on Potato Texture. Conference on Food Engineering. Omaha, NE. April 7-9
M. Fan, D. M. Phinney, D. R. Heldman. 2014. Effect of Pre-Rinse on Removal of Protein from Stainless Steel Surface. Conference on Food Engineering. Omaha, NE. April 7-9
D. M. Phinney, G. M. Bornhorst, R. P. Singh. 2013. In Vivo in Vitro Comparison of a Reactor Designed to Mimic Gastric Digestion. Advances in Molecular Structuring of Foods. Pirrasununga, Brazil. April 1-5.
 

Oral presentations & session chairing
 

D. M. Phinney, J. C. Frelka, D. R. Heldman. 2015. Chemical-free neutralization of caustic peeled tomato slurry to reclaim wastes: A water conservation initiative. European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST). Athens, Greece. November 10-12.

Session Chair. Energy, water and waste reduction in the food chain. European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST). Athens, Greece. November 10-12.

D.M. Phinney,  D. R. Heldman. 2014. Efficient Maintenance of Refrigerated Warehouses. Conference on Food Engineering. Omaha, NE. April 7-9
Session Chair. Cold Chain Management. Conference on Food Engineering. Omaha, NE. April 7-9.
R. P. Singh, G. M. Bornhorst, D. M. Phinney. 2013. A Reactor to Mimic Human Digestion; Challenges and Opportunities. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. July 23-26.
R. P. Singh, G. M. Bornhorst, D. M. Phinney. 2013. In Vitro Digestion; Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities. Advances in Molecular Structuring of Foods. Pirrasununga, Brazil. April 1-5.

 
Outreach & engagement
Eastland Fairfield Career Technology Center Capstone poster judge

High school biotechnology research presentations

 4.2015

Gahanna, OH
Mission “STEMpossible” Food Science Seminar

Lecturer and Coordinator | The Ohio State University

 3.2014

Columbus, OH
Middle School STEM Outreach Food Science Seminar

Lecturer | The Ohio State University

 10.2013

Columbus, OH
Local Boys & Girls Club Chapter Food Science Education Seminar

Lecturer and Coordinator | University of California, Davis

 10.2011

Davis, CA
Brewing Demonstration and Brewing Science Education

Demonstrator | UC Davis Graduate Student Association Beer Festival

 6.2011

Davis, CA
Brewing Demonstration and Brewing Science Education

Demonstrator | Stocktoberfest, a Downtown Stockton Alliance Fundraiser

 6.2010

Stockton, CA
Science Camp Counselor

Cabin Counselor

 6.2001

Lodi, CA
 

Journal positions 

Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies

Reviewer

 4.2016

Birmingham, UK
Food and Bioproducts Processing: official journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering Part C

Reviewer

 10.2014

Columbus, OH
Honors and awards
Chancellor’s Grand Prize for Best Oral Presentation

Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Symposium | University of California, Davis

 Winter 2012

Davis, CA
Graduated with High Honors | Top 5% of Class

University of California, Davis

 Spring 2011

Davis, CA
Citation for Outstanding Performance in Food Science

Food Science Department | University of California, Davis

 Spring 2011

Davis, CA
Dean’s List

University of California, Davis

 Spring 2011
Winter & Spring 2010
Fall & Winter 2009Davis, CA
Service, honoraries and memberships
Phi Tau Sigma – Honor Society for Food Scientist

Member | The Ohio State University (Buckeye) Chapter

 4.2012–Present

Columbus, OH
Institute of Food Technology (IFT)

Member | National, Northern California and Ohio Valley Chapters

 6.2011-Present

Davis, CA |Columbus, OH
University of California Davis Food Science Brewing Club

President and Founder

 6.2012-6.2013

Davis, CA
Food Science Graduate Student Association

Activities Chair | University of California Davis Chapter

 6.2012-6.2013

Davis, CA
Graduate Student Mentorship Program

Undergraduate Student Food Science Mentor | University of California, Davis

 6.2012-6.2013

Davis, CA
University Graduate Student Association

Departmental Representative | Food Science & Technology Department

 6.2012-6.2013

Davis, CA
Professional development & continuing education
Advanced CIP Cleaning and Sanitation Short Course

Lecturer & attendee | The Ohio State University

 10.2014

Columbus, OH
2014 International Nonthermal Processing Workshop/Short Course

Professional development | The Ohio State University

 9.2014

Columbus, OH
Membrane Technology Seminar

Professional training | The Ohio State University

 8.2014

Columbus, OH
Syft User Meeting

Professional Training | The Ohio State University

 6.2014

Columbus, OH
Certified Cultural Intelligence Facilitator

Professional Training | The Ohio State University

Trained in administering and interpreting cultural intelligence reports.

 5.2014

Columbus, OH
Advances in Molecular Structuring of Foods

Short Course | University of Sao Paulo

 3.2013

Pirassununga, Brazil
Community involvement 
Merion Village Association

Community group: member

 12.2013

Columbus, OH
Brew Angels Homebrew Club

Non-profit community group: member

 6.2005

Stockton, CA
Advising
Primary undergraduate researcher supervisor: Food Ag. & Bio Engineering

MATLB code for predicting product temperature change

 6.2014-8.2014

Columbus. OH
Primary undergraduate researcher supervisor: Chemical Engineering

Biofilm application technique

 6.2013 – 6.2014

Columbus, OH
Primary undergraduate researcher supervisor: Food Ag. & Bio Engineering

Effects of temperature and solids content on biofilm properties

 1.2014 – current

Columbus, OH
Research contact/co-advisor Senior Capstone Group: Food Ag. & Bio Engineering

Biofilm applicator

 6.2013 – 6.2014

Columbus, OH
Co-advised M.S. Student: Food Science

Thesis: Effectiveness of Pre-Rinse During In-Place Cleaning of Stainless Steel Pipe lines

 6.2013 – 6.2014

Columbus, OH
Co-advised M.S. Student: Food Science

Thesis: Influence of Freezing and Thawing Methods on Textural Quality of Potato

 6.2013 – 6.2014

Columbus, OH

 

Grants awarded
Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of CIP detergent solutions ($50,000)
Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies (CAPPS)		 04.2015

Columbus, OH
Use of Membrane Filtration in Processed Meat Industry ($25,000)

Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT)

 12.2014

Columbus, OH
Reclamation and Reuse of Waste Streams from CIP Operations ($9,700)

Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies (CAPPS)

 8.2014

Columbus, OH
Laboratory validation study on the extraction of Lycopene from caustic peeled tomato skin waste ($6,500)

Mid-America Food Processor’s Association (MAFPA)

 5.2014

Columbus, OH
Grants submitted 
Evaluating the Recycling of Cleaning In Place (CIP) Rinse Water for

Use in Pre-Washing Whole Tomatoes ($64,298)

California League of Food Processors (CLFP)

 3.2014

Sacramento CA
Optimization of Line Clean-In-Place Methods Focusing on Water Use Minimization ($69,914)

California League of Food Processors (CLFP)

 3.2014

Sacramento CA
Evaluating the Recycling of Cleaning In Place (CIP) Rinse Water
for Use in Pre-Washing Whole Tomatoes ($95,190)California League of Food Processors (CLFP)		 3.2014

Sacramento CA
A Molecular Basis for Thermo-physical Properties of Food ($9,970)

Center for advanced processing and packaging studies (CAPPS)

 9.2013

Davis, CA
Evaluation of water and energy consumption in East Africa’s food processing ($100,000)

Global Center for Food Systems Innovation

 9.2013

Columbus, OH
Creating standardized, quantitative metrics for energy consumption during food processing ($249,724)

Global Innovation Initiative (GII)

 8.2013

Columbus, OH

 

Software skills
MatLab

Statistical Analytical System (SAS)

AutoDesk Inventor

Microsoft Office

Mendeley

 

 

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