RSS 1.0Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering (MU)
The Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering includes multiple academic and extension programs. There are four academic programs in the Division: Agricultural Systems Management, Biological Engineering, Food Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management. Through our teaching, research and extension programs, we strive to improve health and quality of life by advancing medical technologies for disease diagnosis and prevention; and enhancing the use and delivery of agricultural outputs as high-quality food and non-food products to consumers in a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
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Value addition to acid whey from greek yogurt processing with millets (kodo and proso) for development of nutritious food products
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] The disconnect between massive demand and abundant supply of food has resulted in millions of people suffering from hunger and billion metric tons of food being wasted. Circular food economy ... -
Enhancing Missouri agritourism: a comprehensive evaluation of visitors' intrinsic motivation, environmental behavior, and satisfaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] Unstable farm income and the desire to diversify revenue sources have increased the significance of agritourism as an alternative economic opportunity for farmers and ranchers. In Missouri, ... -
Physical and sensory analysis of soy-based ice cream formulated with high oleic low linolenic soybean oil
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] Due to increased health awareness of dietary fats, consumers are demanding products with healthier oils. A diet high in oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, has been linked to a ... -
Extraction, optimization, and characterization of chia seed mucilage as an emerging biopolymer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Continuous population growth and decreasing food resources will create tremendous challenges in providing sufficient food in the future. For the food industry, specifically food scientists, this means finding and/or ... -
Predicting disrespectful tourist behavior: the role of stereotypes about residents, social contagion, and psychological entitlement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Disrespectful tourist behavior has affected the wellness of the tourist industry, the residents and communities of destinations, and other tourists. Despite its negative impact, existing knowledge on such behavior is ... -
Development of concentration and detection methods for the detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing bacterial pathogens in foods
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Currently used conventional methods for detection of bacteria in foods are time consuming and labor intensive. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for a robust, rapid, and cost-effective method for the detection of ... -
Pod travel in the pandemic era: social media analytics on travel sentiment and spatial distribution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/31/2023] The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic brought an enormous downturn to the overall hospitality and tourism industry. Accordingly, a novel trend emerged, called 'pod travel,' reflecting travelers' ... -
Restaurant brand diversification: its effect on cost-efficiency and firm performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] As a restaurant firm grows, it has the choice to remain a single brand or diversify into multiple brands. To be competitive and gain market share, some firms choose to grow by increasing the ... -
Instrumental analysis, sensory analysis and consumer acceptance of strained yogurt in frozen desserts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)There is a surging demand from consumers for healthier products that are lower in calories but maintain their original flavor and texture. Many countries around the world have worked to develop new techniques to improve ... -
Engineering nanomaterials for cancer theranostics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)This thesis aims to engineer novel nanomaterial to target receptors on the surface of cancer to diagnose and deliver cytotoxic drugs or siRNA selectively. Receptor-targeting peptides have been relatively unexplored to ... -
Enhancing efficacy, performance, and applicability of additive food manufacturing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)The advent of three-dimensional (3D) printers has led to many industrial innovations by providing alternatives to conventional manufacturing in various disciplines, including food science and engineering. As an emerging ... -
Improvement of co-digesting swine manure and waste kitchen oil
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Anaerobic co-digestion of swine manure (SM) and waste kitchen oil (WKO) was conducted to evaluate the effect of substrate loading rates on biogas production efficiency. Biogas yields of M4O2 (4 g-VSSM L-1 d-1 + 2 g-VSWKO ... -
Cytoprotection and neural regeneration in peripheral nerve injury
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Neural injuries are some of the most common ailments presented in the clinic, affecting up to 20 million Americans. While a number of treatments have been studied, many of their drawbacks outweigh their advantages, so new ... -
Discovery, design, and optimization of implantable/wearable, wireless biosensors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 6/1/2023] In the world of wireless technology, communication, power supply, and response time of the sensors are the focal points of device design. Bluetooth and Near-Field-Communication (NFC) are two ... -
Enhanced tissue engineering properties of osteoinductive chitosan hydrogel
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 6/1/2023] Lower back pain is a considerable medical problem that will impact 80 percent of the U.S. population at some point in their life. With the most severe cases, surgical repair is necessary and is ... -
Quantifying corn emergence using UAV imagery and machine learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Corn (Zea mays L.) is one of the important crops in the United States for animal feed, ethanol production, and human consumption. To maximize the final corn yield, one of the critical factors to consider is to improve the ... -
Protecting the environment: the effects of green menu design on restaurant customers' willingness to pay
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The present study conducted experiments to reveal the relationship between various message appeals and customers' menu selection processes. There is a dearth of studies that explore the consumer green menu selection ... -
Strategies for fostering self-determination in students with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study of community college faculty and staff
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are enrolling in college more frequently, yet their graduation rates remain low. One reason posited is lack of self-determination (SD) skills, which help students act on goals. ... -
Development of antimicrobial composite materials for food packaging applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Due to increasing environmental concerns regarding plastic waste, the development of composite film materials from biodegradable polymers and natural food additives is gaining more attention. Over the last few decades, the ... -
Separation and detection of chemical and biological contaminants in fresh produce by plasmofluidic device
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Plasmofluidic platforms are considered powerful approaches for onsite, fast, and reliable detection of chemical and biological contaminants in food products. In this study, two different protocols have been developed to ...