Expertise

Expertise: Sensory Science, Consumer Research

My research interests are

  • Integrate sensory and consumer research to promote healthier eating behaviors;
  • Understand sensory perception and eating behavior associated to internal & external factors and personal & environmental factors;
  • Combine instruments (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, GC-Olfactometry, Texture Analyzer, Electronic Tongue, etc.) and sensory methods to measure food quality;
  • Develop new and innovative products that promote a healthier life.
Past Affiliations

PhD Student, Department of Horticulture, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia (past)

Degrees
PhD, University of Georgia, Horticulture, 2012
MSc, University of Georgia, Food Science and Technology, 2008
BSc, Chungbuk National University, South Korea, Food Science and Technology, 2005