Rafal P. Knap - Director, Aseptic & Thermal Processing
- 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