Edward W. Mills, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of Dairy and Animal Science
304 ASI Bldg. or 16 Meats Lab
University Park, PA 16802
University Park, PA 16802
Email:
emills@psu.edu
Phone:
814-865-2394
Biography:
Education:
B. S. with Distinction in Animal Science, Ohio State University, 1977.
M.S. Meat Science, Ohio State University, 1979.
Ph.D. Meat Science, Purdue University, 1984.
Teaching Experience:
Fall Semester: Animal Products Technology ANSC 207 and ANSC 208 -Lectures and labs deal with physical and biochemical processes which affect palatability and wholesomeness of meat, milk and eggs. In addition, students learn about government and food industry practices and issues related to animal products.
Spring Semester: Science and Technology of Muscle Foods FDSC 415 -Deals with manufacture of muscle food products, (meat, poultry and seafood). Physical and biochemical changes which determine the performance meat in manufactured products. Includes regulatory and process control issues.
Research Interests:
- Food Chemistry:
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Applications of ingredients and procedures to improve performance of reduced fat meat products. Fat separation technology for preparation of reduced fat meat ingredients. Preparation and packaging to assure flavor and safety of meat products.
