Kurt Wiese

• Bachelor of Science, Food Science, University of Arkansas.
• Master of Science, Mathematics, University of Arkansas.
• Doctor of Philosophy, Food Science, University of Arkansas.
• Heekin Can Company, Thermal Processing Technologist, Container Corrosion Analyst.
• Faculty, Food Science Department, The Ohio State University 1987-1993.
• National Food Processors Association, Senior Scientist, Thermal Processing 1994-2005.
  

Specialties:

• Metal food container corrosion analysis.
• Cause of food spoilage analysis.
• Teaching and workshop presentations.
• Thermal process establishment and deviation analysis.
• Creation of spreadsheet-based calculation and conversion programs for various thermal processing activities.
• Researched state food quality attributes as a function of thermal process treatments.
• Liaison with government and regulatory officials over processing and food safety issues.
• Rheology of fluid foods.
• Novel food preservation technologies.