Keith Vorst
Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology
E-mail: kvorst@calpoly.edu
Phone: (805) 756-1765
Fax: (805) 756-6111
Office: 03-433
Education:
- PhD. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Food Science/Food Microbiology, 2005
- M.S. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Packaging Science, 2002
- B.S. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Food Science/Food Manufacturing Operations, 1997
Teaching Specializations:
- Packaging Dynamics
- Machinery
- Materials and Systems
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Research Interests and Experience:
- Biodegradable packaging
- Edible and biodegradable polymers
- Packaging materials and applications
- Properties of packaging polymers
- Food microbiology and food safety
- Microbial modeling in packaging systems
Professional Organizations and Positions Held:
- A.E. Staley Manufacturing in Indiana, Resident Microbiologist
- Morgan Foods in Indiana, Processing Operations Intern
- ConAgra Grocery Products in Irvine, Contract Packaging Operations Supervisor
- ConAgra Grocery Products in Irvine, Quality Operations Leader
- Michigan State University Packaging Graduate Association 2000-2001, President
- American Society for Microbiology, Member
- Institute of Food Technologists, Member
- International Association for Food Protection, Member
- Institute of Packaging Professionals, Member
Awards and Certifications
- MAK-BEA Laboratories, HAACP Certification
- 1996 International Agriculture Alumni Scholarship Award
- 2004 International Association for Food Protection-Developing Scientist Award