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PhD., Penn State University, Ph.D. Dairy Science (biochemistry, analytical chemistry),
1966. M.S., Penn State
University, M.S. Dairy Science (food chemistry), 1963.
B.S., University of Manitoba, Canada, B.S. Dairy Science (minor in biochemistry,
microbiology), 1961.
Professional Trade School in Muenster, W. Germany, Apprenticeship in Dairy Processing
Industry. I. Kant Gymnasium,
W. Germany, High School Diploma, 1951.
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| | Research
Interests: | |
Pesticide residues; food
additives; food protection; processing of milk and manufacture of dairy products;
food analysis; fermented milk and probiotics; food laws and regulations. Courses
currently taught: FD SC/STS 105 (Food Facts); FD SC 200 (Introduction
to Food Science) FD SC 407 (Toxicology); FD SC 417 (Laws & Regulations);
FD SC/ERM 423 (Pollutants and Food) | | |
| Recent
Publications: | |
Kroger, Manfred. 1993. Kefir.
Cultured Dairy Products Journal Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 26, 28, 29. Kurmann,
J. A., Rasic, J. L., and Kroger, M. 1992. Encyclopedia of Fermented Fresh Milk
Products. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York. 368 pages. Barrett,
S., Jarvis, W. T., Kroger, M., and London, W. M. Consumer Health: A guide to Intelligent
decisions. 1997. Brown and Benchmark, Publishers, Madison, WI. 608 pages.
| | | | Professional
Activities: | | |
- Associate Editor, Journal
of Food Science
- Co-editor,
Nutrition Forum
- Editorial
Board Member:
- (a)
International Dairy Journal,
- (b)
LWT Journal (Swiss Food Science Society);
- (c)
Milchwissenschaft (German Dairy Science Association);
- (d)
Cultured Dairy Products Journal;
- (e)
Prevention Magazine (Rodale Press).
- Scientific
Adviser and Report Collaborator, American Council on Science and Health
- Technical Editor, Prometheus
Books, Buffalo, NY
- Board
of Trustee Member, Drinking Water Research Foundation
- Institute
of Food Technologists (IFT):
- (a)
Science Communicator;
- (b)
Secretary- Treasurer and charter member, Dairy Technology Division;
- (c)
Charter member and former chair, Food Laws & Regulations Division;
- (d) IFT Fellow
- (e) Liaison to European
Dairy Technology Diploma-Holders Association.
- President,
National Phi Tau Sigma Honorary Society (1995-96)
- International
Dairy Federation (via U.S. National Committee):
- (a)
chairman of Pesticide Residues Group;
- (b)
Member of Fermented Milk Products Group;
- (c)
Member of Dairy Dictionary Group.
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