Dr. Hanyu Chen is a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Cornell University. Hanyu received her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Food Science from Cornell University, with concentrations in Food Engineering, Microbiology, and Applied Economics and Management. She also received her B.S. degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Hanyu’s research focuses on integrating chemical engineering, food microbiology, and product innovation to illuminate opportunities to enhance the safety, quality, and overall sustainability of agri-food systems. Her key research interests include: 1) Novel processing technologies to maintain freshness, improve quality and safety, and reduce loss in agri-food supply chain; 2) Efficient value-added processing of agri-food products and waste valorization leveraging cloud computing systems; and 3) Effective microbial control and microbiome modulation in production environment to ensure food safety and reduce chemical footprint.
Food Processes Based on Mass TransferCornell Course
Mass Transfer
Cornell CourseFood Processes Based on Mass Transfer ()
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Course Overview
In this course, you will explore mass-based unit operations used in the food processing industry, examining the industry tools, techniques, and processes that harness the physico-chemical properties and kinetics of molecules to transform raw food materials into the diverse products on our market shelves. You will evaluate the strategies and technological innovations commonly employed to optimize evaporation, dehydration, membrane separation, and extraction procedures. You will also observe how variables like product viscosity and heat sensitivity play a role in the selection of certain systems over others. By comparing the requirements and formulations for each mass transfer method, you will gain insight into the most effective ways to ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of processed food commodities.
Key Course Takeaways
- Discover the fundamental principles of each mass-transfer process
- Evaluate system designs and select equipment for main industrial applications
- Identify variables to consider for efficiency and sustainability optimization
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Course Length
2 weeks
Effort
6-8 hours per week
Format
100% online, instructor-led
Course Author
Hanyu Chen
Postdoctoral Researcher
Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Food Science, Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Who Should Enroll
- Aspiring food scientists and engineers
- Food research and development specialists
- Food packaging and manufacturing professionals
- Food plant managers and production workers
- Maintenance technicians and managers
- Sanitation specialists
- Biologists, microbiologists, chemists, and engineers
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