Rafal P. Knap

• B.Sc. Microbiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
• M.Sc. Food Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
• Graduate Research Assistant, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada 1995-1999
• Scientist, Thermal Processing, National Food Processors Association 1999-2000
• Segment Leader, Aseptic Processing and Packaging, National Food Laboratory 2000-2003
• Senior Scientist, Thermal Processing, National Food Processors Association 2003-2005
• Recognized as a thermal process authority by government regulatory agencies

Specialties:

• Design and execution of complex aseptic equipment validation projects
• Regulatory liaison for novel food product and packaging sterilization systems
• Development, verification and optimization of thermal processes
• Cause of spoilage determination and analysis
• Thermobacteriology and food microbiology

Research Activities:

• Use of model food particles and bio-indicators in process verification
• Evaluation of food particle lethality in agitated retort systems
• Shelf-life extension of fresh-cut products