Expertise

Subject Area:

  • Produce Safety

Research

  • Agricultural Water quality
  • Pre- and post-harvest risk assessment
  • Controlled Environment Agriculture – Food Safety
  • Antimicrobial Interventions
  • Non-thermal technologies (UV light)

His research expertise includes non-thermal processing of liquid foods with particular emphasis on UV-C disinfection, and agricultural water testing to ensure Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule compliance.

Dr. Bhullar is a food microbiologist and agricultural scientist with a research focus on enhancing the microbial safety of fresh produce.

Research:

  • UV light can effectively reduce Human pathogen load in agricultural surface water Sources
  • 360-degree UV exposure can be transformative in improving the safety and quality of fresh produce

Subject Area

  • Horticulture and Natural Resources
Communities
Horticulture, Forestry
Degrees
PhD, Iowa State University, Food Science and Technology, 2019
MS, Tennessee State University, Animal and Food Sciences, 2016
BS, Punjab Agricultural University, India, Agricultural Sciences, 2013
Keywords
food processing agriculture and food sciences food manufacturing & processing food safety fruits & vegetables antimicrobial agents water quality