연구영역
- 지속가능한 식품 가공 및 공정 기술
- 대체 단백질 및 바이오소재 개발
- 기술 경제성 및 환경성 평가 (TEA & LCA)
- AI 기반 식품 안전품질 예측 및 검출 모델링
학력
- 2024 University of California, Davis Food Science 박사
- 2018 고려대학교 식품공학 석사
- 2016 고려대학교 식품공학 학사
경력
- 2026.3 – 현재 서울대학교 식품영양학과 조교수
- 2024.7 – 2026.1 University of California, Davis 박사후연구원
연구논문
- Choi, I., Kim, Y., & Nitin, N. (2026). Glucose-modified plant protein scaffolds for enhanced mechanical properties and myoblast proliferation. Food Chemistry, 506, 146168.
- Kim, Y., Simmons, C., Wang, S. C., & Nitin, N. (2026). Techno-economic evaluation of synergistic pasteurization of apple juice using UV-A light and olive byproduct extract. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 156, 116-125.
- Kim, Y., Doh, H., & Nitin, N. (2025). Development of a sprayable antimicrobial formulation using hydrophobic yeast for one-step deposition on plastic surfaces and prevention of bacterial cross-contamination of baby spinach. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 228, 113633.
- Kim, W. J., Kim, Y., Koysuren, B., & Nitin, N. (2025). Development of pea protein-derived 3D foam scaffolds cross-linked with heat and tannic acid for cellular agriculture applications. Current Research in Food Science, 11, 101155.
- Kim, Y., Doh, H., & Nitin, N. (2025). Antimicrobial coating for reusable produce-handling cardboard containers using clay complexed with a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC). LWT, 228, 118058.
- Kim, Y., Kim, W. J., Wang, S. C., & Nitin, N. (2025). Synergistic antimicrobial activities of phenolic-rich extract derived from olive pomace and UV-A light against bacterial pathogens and their biofilms. Current Research in Food Science, 10, 101071.
- Kim, W. J., Kim, Y., Lu, Y., Ovissipour, R., & Nitin, N. (2025). Evaluation of plant-based composite materials as 3D printed scaffolds for cell growth and proliferation in cultivated meat applications. Food Hydrocolloids, 160, 110823.
- Risner, D., Negulescu, P., Kim, Y., Nguyen, C., Siegel, J. B., & Spang, E. S. (2024). Environmental impacts of cultured meat: A cradle-to-gatelife cycle assessment. ACS Food Science & Technology, 5, 61-74.
- Kim, W. J., Kim, Y., Ovissipour, R., & Nitin, N. (2024). Plant-based biomaterials as scaffolds for cellular agriculture. Future Foods, 10, 100468.
- Kim, Y., Zhao, H., Avena-Bustillos, R. J.,Wang, S. C., & Nitin, N. (2024). Synergistic antimicrobial activities of aqueous extract derived from olive byproduct and their modes of action. Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 11, 122.
- Kim, Y., Rai, R., & Nitin, N. (2024). Inactivation of listerial biofilm on the food-contact surface using thymol and bio-modulated yeast microcarriers. Food Control, 166, 110743.
- Xie, Y., Long, X., Kim, Y., Harris, L. J., & Nitin, N. (2024). Survival of Salmonella enterica and Enterococcus faecium on abiotic surfaces during storage at low relative humidity. Journal of Food Protection, 87, 100292.
- Zhao, H., Kim, Y., Avena-Bustillos, R. J., Nitin, N., & Wang, S. C.(2023). Characterization of California olive pomace fractions and their in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. LWT, 180, 114677.
- Kim, Y., Ma, L., Huang, K., & Nitin, N. (2023). Bio-based antimicrobial compositions and sensing technologies to improve food safety. Current Opinion in Biotechnology, 79, 102871.
- Doh, H., Kim, Y., & Nitin, N. (2022). Development of a food grade sanitizer delivery system with chlorine loaded gelatin microgels for enhanced binding and inactivation of biofilms. Food Research International, 155, 111026.
- Kim, Y., Kim, H., Beuchat, L. R., & Ryu, J. H. (2019). Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes using biofilms of non-pathogenic soil bacteria (Streptomyces ) on stainless steel under desiccated condition. Food Microbiology, 79, 61-65.
- Kim, Y., Kim, H., Beuchat, L. R., & Ryu, J. H. (2018). Inhibition of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on stainless steel using Pseudomonas veronii Letters in Applied Microbiology, 66, 394-399.
- Lee, G., Kim, Y., Kim, H., Beuchat, L. R., & Ryu, J. H. (2018). Antimicrobial activities of gaseous essential oils against Listeria monocytogenes on a laboratory medium and radish sprouts. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 265, 49-54.
- Kim, Y., Kim, H., Beuchat, L. R., & Ryu, J. H. (2018). Development of non-pathogenic bacterial biofilms on the surface of stainless steel which are inhibitory to Salmonella enterica. Food Microbiology, 69, 136-142.
- Bang, J., Choi, M., Jeong, H., Lee, S., Kim, Y., Ryu, J. H., & Kim, H. (2017). Heat tolerances of Salmonella, Cronobacter sakazakii, and Pediococcus acidilactici inoculated into galactooligosaccharide. Journal of Food Protection, 80, 1123-1127.
담당교과목
- 학부: 식품가공 및 저장학, 고급식품학연구
주요연구내용 및 연구과제
- Light-Activated Self-Sanitizing Surface Coatings to Prevent Cross-Contamination from Zone I and Zone II Surfaces. USDA–National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). 2022–2027.
- Developing Biofilm-Inspired Synbiotic Formulations for the Aging Population Based on a Desert Plant-Derived Infusion. United States–Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD). 2024-2026.
- Integrated Approaches to Enhance Sustainability, Resiliency, and Robustness in U.S. Agri-Food Systems. USDA–National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). 2021–2026.
- Synergistic Pasteurization and Sanitation via Efficient Extraction and Utilization of Low-Grade Waste Heat with Food-Grade Compounds. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 2024–2025.
- Production and Application of Biochar in Agricultural Practices at Small and Underserved Farms: Soil Enhancement, Carbon Sequestration, and Promotion of Climate-Smart Commodities. USDA–Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 2024–2025.
- Characterizing the Biopesticide Potential of Pistachio and Almond Hull Extracts. University of California, Davis – Resnick Agricultural Innovation Research. 2024–2025.
- Synergistic Antimicrobial Activity of Food-Grade Compounds in Wax Coatings During Fruit Drying. Center for Fresh Produce Safety (CPS). 2023–2025.
- Extending Shelf Life of Pomegranate Arils. POM Wonderful. 2023–2024.
- Particle-Based Sanitizers for Enhanced Sanitation of Minimally Processed Foods and Effective Decontamination of Food Contact Surfaces. USDA–National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). 2018–2024.
- Towards Next-Generation Digital-Twin-Enabled Sustainable Large-Scale Indoor “Pod” Farming: Part A – Physical System, Sensors, Images, Drones, and Robotics. USDA-National Science Foundation (NSF) AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS). 2022-2023.
- Bio-Based Antimicrobial Coatings for Reducing Cross-Contamination Risk During Harvesting. Center for Fresh Produce Safety (CPS). 2021–2022.
- Development of Natural Antimicrobial Agents from Olive Byproducts. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). 2021–2022.
