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Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Ren Yang

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Title

Assistant Professor - Food and Biomass Engineering

Office Building

Raven Precision Agriculture Center

Office

217

Mailing Address

Raven Precision Ag Building 217
Ag & Biosystems Engineering-Box 2100
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007

Biography

Dr. Ren Yang is an Assistant Professor of Food and Bioproducts Engineering within the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, where he commenced his tenure in October 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Engineering from the Northwest University of China, a Master of Science degree in Food Safety and Technology from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from Washington State University. With a current role that comprises 80% research and 20% teaching, Dr. Yang instructs the course AST 443, titled "Food Process and Engineering Fundamentals." His professional focus lies in the domains of thermal processing and low-moisture food safety. Dr. Yang is deeply dedicated to advancing the field of food engineering. His passion revolves around the development of intelligent and precision-based food processing technologies, aiming to enhance food safety, security and sustainability in the foreseeable future.

Education

Ph.D. - Washington State University, Food Engineering
M.S. - Illinois Institute of Technology, Food Safety and Technology
B.S. - Northwest University (China), Food Science and Engineering

Academic Interests

Food safety, Security and Sustainability
Controlled-Humidity Thermal Pasteurization (CHTP)
Cold-plasma decontamination
Dehydrated produce, Pet food

Academic Responsibilities

80% research

20% teaching:
AST 443 - Food Process and Engineering Fundamentals

Professional Memberships

Society of Food Engineering
International Association for Food Protection
Institute of Food Technologists
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

Creative Activities

PUBLICATIONS:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=62i2uSEAAAAJ&hl=en

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