Zheng Jiang

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will utilize my background in food science

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Food Science (May 2010)

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

GPA: 3.81/4.0

Bachelor of Engineering in Food Quality and Safety (July 2007)

Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, P.R.China

RANKING: 1st out of 60 students

GPA: 3.72/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, Feb 2008 to May 2010

• Experienced in research and development

• Developed the research on chitosan-based edible films and coatings in inhibiting the growth of L. monocytogenes on cold-smoked salmon and ham steaks during refrigerated storage

• Presented the research chitosan-based edible films and coatings in inhibiting the growth of L. monocytogenes on ready-to-eat food during refrigerated storage in written and oral form

• Developed independent research on multiple edible coatings with antimicrobials to control L. monocytogenes on cooked turkey during refrigerated storage and frozen storage

• Group member, TOWNSEND TREAT Ice-cream (R&D project, from concept, manufacturing to sensory analysis, marketing) for 2009 Food Science Capstone course

• Assisted in lab work for other projects such as high pressure processing treatment on green onions

Off Campus Intern, Shandong Food Ferment Industry Research and Design Institute, Jinan, China, spring and summer, 2007

• Developed research on processing techniques of fermented snow pear wine

• Published the paper Processing Techniques of Fermented Snow Pear Wine as a summary of the internship

Research Student, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, China, 2003-2007

• Designed, studied and demonstrated independent researches such as extraction of pigment from red dates

• On-campus internship including manufacturing of domesticated animal products, baked goods, horticultural food storage and delivery

• Comprehensive experiments concerning food analysis, instrumental analysis, biochemistry and food technology

• Familiar with HACCP, SSOP, GMP and quality assurance, risk assessment knowledge and tools

PUBLICATIONS

• Neetoo, H., Nekoozadeh, S., Jiang, Z., Lu, Y., Hirneisen, K., Wu, C., Kniel, K., Chen, H., 2010. Application of High Hydrostatic Pressure to decontaminate green onions from Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. International Journal of Food Microbiology. submitted

• Jiang, Z., Neetoo, H., Chen, H., 2010. Pre-frozen storage enhances the efficacy of antimicrobial edible coatings against L. monocytogenes on roasted turkey during subsequent refrigerated storage. submitted

• Jiang, Z., Neetoo, H., Chen, H., 2009. Control of Listeria monocytogenes on cold-smoked salmon using chitosan-based antimicrobial coatings and films, Food Microbiol. submitted

• Jiang, Z., Su, Z., Ma, C., 2007. Study on the Processing Techniques of Fermented Snow Pear Wine, Shandong Food Fermentation. 2, 16-20.

• Jiang, Z., Wang, L., 2006. Baby Formula Milk Powder, Food and Drug. 8[10(A)], 72-76.

SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, statistical software JMP and data analysis

• Bilingual in Chinese and English

• Ability to work collaboratively in new environment

• Aptitude to learn new techniques and solve problems

• Training in public relations program at Shandong Agricultural University, 2005 and Certificate of Higher Education Public Relations

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

• Jiang, Z., Neetoo, H., Chen, H., chitosan-based edible films and coatings in inhibiting the growth of L. monocytogenes on ready-to-eat food during refrigerated storage. 2009 IFT Annual meeting_student presentation competition, Anaheim, CA, 2009

ACTIVITIES/HONORS

• Committee member for public relations, UDCSSA - University of Delaware Chinese Students Scholars Association, 2008-2009

• Organized UDCSSA Spring Festival Celebration, 2009

• Organized and hosted the UDCSSA booth on annual Newark Community Day, 2008

• IFT and Philadelphia IFT membership, 2008 to present

• University Graduate of Excellence, 2007

• Awarded Highest University Scholarship and Student of Excellence in Study Prize, 2003-2007

• Volunteer, University Debate Competition and CUBA - Chinese University Basketball Association, 2005

• Administrative Secretary, University Student Union, 2004

• Director, English Association (an organization of Food Science and Engineering College), 2003

HOBBIES

Table tennis, music, traveling (willing to relocate and travel)

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