Food Safety Engineering

REZWANA YEASMIN, PhD

***–*** McCowan Road, Scarborough, ON, M1J 3N3, ● +1-519-***-**** ● *********@*****.*** Page 1 of 4

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 20 years of experience in food product development, quality control and food safety systems

Profound experience in teaching, tutoring and laboratory training to undergrad students

Experience in applied research and in proposal writing for nutraceutical food products

Certified auditor of ISO 22000:2005 and HACCP

Solid hands-on experience in chemical, instrumental and microbial analytical techniques and procedures

Skills in scientific and technical matters on food product development and quality assurance

Experience in organoleptic test, shelf life study and formulation scale up for commercial food production

Customer complaints and recalled products handling; troubleshoot problems and provide solutions

Strong knowledge on health risks in food production, storage and distribution channel

Skills in inspecting and evaluating critical control points for certification process in food industries

Led continuing improvement process in modifying existing and new analytical procedures in industry

Conducted training programs on quality assurance and analytical techniques of food product development EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering 2016 University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Ontario, Canada MESc in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering 2011

University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Ontario, Canada M. Sc. in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology 2004 Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology 1993 University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

WORK EXPERIENCE

Invigilator Feb 2019–Present

Centennial College, ABES (Morningside Campus)

Maintain order and ensure code of conduct are followed by the students in the class during examination

Ensure discipline and provide assistance to professors during examination in ABES Research Associate Jan 2019–Present

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

Analyzing raw materials and final R&D products of natural food colors

Developing various methods of coating applications using nanoparticles for food processing plants Analyst May 2017–Dec 2018

Labstat International ULC (ISO17025, GPL Certified), Kitchener, ON

Analyzed samples as per SOP by utilizing spectrophotometers and chromatographic instrumentation

Troubleshoot instrumentation issues by meeting the requirements of Lab Accreditation, good laboratory practice and health and safety protocols

Conducted sample analysis, prepared standards, performed investigations, generated results by Chemstation

Ensured projects were reported in compliance with GLP regulations

Verified and validated HPLCs as per SOP and accomplished required maintenance Rezwana Yeasmin, PhD *********@*****.***

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Quality Control Technologist Mar-May–2016

McCormick, London, ON

Analyzed raw materials and final products of various spices to ascertain quality level with regulatory standards

Advised production people with appropriate suggestions to overcome line issues related to product's quality Teaching and Research Assistant (Graduate Program) 2011–2017 Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON Project 1:

Development of functional antimicrobial surface by ultrafine powder coating to prevent growth / spread of microorganisms (effective for applications where hygiene is of paramount importance)

Worked with GC, HPLC, SEM, EDX, UV-visible spectrophotometer, ICP–OES, TGA, XRD, particle size analyzer, and anti-microbial analysis

Analyzed various properties of surface coating products in accordance with ASTM standards

Applied different methods to synthesize nanoparticles for liquid and powder coating applications

Validated various processing methods by employing statistical, analytical and technical tools Project 2:

Characterization of natural food pigments and to identify the particular causes for the undesirable powder performance including poor dispersion

Characterized particle properties; size, bulk density, compressibility, rheology, surface energy, dispersibility, static and semi-dynamic flow properties

Project 3:

Recovery of soy proteins from defatted soy flour using circulating fluidized bed reactor (CFBR)

Worked through stages of development of novel soy protein recovery process using circulating fluidized bed reactor (conceptual idea to pilot plant studies)

Solved operational problems to ensure quality and consistency Assistant (part time) 2013–2014

Occupational Health and Safety Department, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

Prepared safety manual for foot protection per Canadian Occupational Health and Safety standards

Inspected different laboratories to ensure environmental and safety procedures are adhered to; documented and report inspection findings in prescribed form

Proctor (Invigilator) 2012–2015

King’s University College, London, Ontario, Canada

Invigilated undergrad students during course exams

Monitored and ensured discipline and orders during examination hours Scientific Officer – Food Product Development and Quality Control 1994–2008 Institute of Food Science Technology (IFST),

Bangladesh Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Developed three nutraceutical food products using natural ingredients (all of which were patented)

Developed different food products including their sensory evaluation with shelf life study

Conducted different chemical and microbial analysis of various raw materials and finished products for quality control purposes (i.e., edible oils, dairy, legumes, bakery items, etc.) Rezwana Yeasmin, PhD *********@*****.***

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Investigated recalled products, identified root cause and recommended corrective actions

Provided analytical and technical supports to help customers to achieve consistency, standards and safety

Ensured compliance with national regulations and standards on product labelling information

Worked as an expert of HACCP and auditor of ISO 22000:2005 and ISO 9000:2000 series

Conducted training and information sessions on the importance of food safety and health hazards Science Teacher – Bangladesh Rifles High School and College 1993–1994

Conducted classes and graded exams on Chemistry and Biology including developing the course curriculum TRAINING / PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Food Handler Safety Training, Middlesex-London Health Unit, London, ON (certificate: 2016-0907)

Food Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor Training Course based on ISO 22000:2005 (UK)

Internal Audit Course based on ISO/IEC 17025:2005 organized by UNIDO, United Kingdom

Advanced Auditing Course on HACCP by SEDF (South East Asia Development Forum)

ISO 9000:2000 Series Auditor/ Lead Auditor course organized by SEDF

‘Improved production of industrially important micro-organisms by genetic engineering and fermentation’, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand (AIT-French Cooperation)

Diploma with honours on ‘Quality Assurance and Marketing on Food Processing Enterprises’ at International Agricultural Center (IAC), Wageningen, the Netherlands VOLUNTEER WORK

Community Educator: Canadian Cancer Society (Prevention team)

Volunteer: London Public Library, London, ON

Nutrition/Food Safety, Nutritional Society of Bangladesh PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member - Chemical Engineering Society, Canada

Fellow - Nutritional Society of Bangladesh

Life Member - International Agricultural Center (IAC), Wageningen, the Netherlands TEACHING COURSES/WORKSHOPS

Future Professor Series (12 segments)

ATP - Advanced Teaching Program

Teaching Master Class for Graduate Students

A look Back: Leading Effective Exam Review

Strategies that work: Teaching in the Sciences

Getting Feedback on your Teaching

Fall protection

Changing the culture of training

The future of Higher Education

Netiquette: Communicating with your students

Open Educational Resources for Teaching and

Learning: Trends and Opportunities

Teaching Assistant Training Program (TATP)

Public Speaking: Effective Presentations in Grad School

Spring Perspectives on Teaching Conference

Fire extinguisher and emergency management

Design assessment methods that capture students' learning

Accessibility in Teaching

Laboratory Safety Practices

Designing course: Components of a great syllabus

Pronunciation in the Canadian Classroom

The Concept of Universal Design for Learning: Reaching a Diverse Group of Learners

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PUBLICATIONS

Rezwana Yeasmin, Hui Zhang, Jingxu Zhu and Hossein Kazemian, ‘Pre-treatment and conditioning of chabazites followed by functionalization for making suitable additives used in antimicrobial ultra-fine powder coated surface’, Journal of RSC Advances 6(91): 883**-*****, September 2016.

Rezwana Yeasmin, Hui Zhang, Jingxu Zhu and Peter Cadieux, ‘Fabrication and analysis of antimicrobial additives for powder coated surface’, Journal of Progress in Organic Coatings: 127 (2019) 308-318, November 2018. List of papers submitted, preliminary accepted or under review:

‘Effective use of silver nanoparticles supported on zeolite surface embedded in ultra-fine powder coated surfaces’, Submitted to Journal of Advanced Functional Material.

‘Encapsulation of zeolite containing nanoparticles with blended polymers and their antimicrobial efficiency in powder coated surface’, Submitted to: Journal of Advanced Functional Material.

‘Antioxidant/radical scavenging activity, inhibition of DNA damage and anti-microbial activity of BCO extracted by different methods and its effect on ready-to-eat food preservation’, Submitted to Journal of Food Chemistry. LIST OF ACADEMIC COURSES ATTENDED

Ph.D. program in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering 2016 University of Western University, London, Ontario, Canada Courses: Nanobiotechnology, Mathematical methods in Engineering, Fine powder Technology and Application, Water Quality and Treatment

MESc in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering 2011

University of Western University, London, Ontario, Canada Courses: Fundamental of Biochemical Engineering, Nanomaterial and Nano technology, Instrumental method of Analysis, Bioengineering and Biotechnology.

M.Sc in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology 2004 Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand Courses: Food Process Engineering (I, II), Industrial Microbiology, Post harvest Technology, Unit Operation Bioprocessing, Engineering Properties of Food, Food Bioprocess Technology, Bioprocess Practica, Numerical Computation in Food Process Engineering, Postharvest and Food process Laboratory, Bio-separation Processes in Biotechnology

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology 1993 Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Courses: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry (I, II), Physical Chemistry (I, II, III), Chemical Technology (I, II), Chemical Engineering (I, II), Science of Materials (I, II), Industrial Organic Chemistry, Applied Electrochemistry, Corrosion, Material Testing, Metallurgy, Industrial Economics, Psychology & Management, Fertilizer and Agrochemical, Pulp, Paper and Allied Industry, Sugar, Food and Pharmaceuticals, Ceramic, Glass and Cement, Environmental Pollution and Industrial Waste Management, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

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