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Moreira, Rosana Professor
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My research topics include engineering aspects of foods and food processes; fundamental modeling: dehydration, frying, extrusion, food irradiation; process control techniques as applied to food processing systems: food extrusion processes, continuous fryers, and continuous flow grains dyers; deep-fat frying: modeling, oil absorption mechanisms, vacuum frying, acrylamide; impingement drying; food safety: food irradiation and biosensor technology.
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Stanosheck, J. A., Castell-Perez, M. E., Moreira, R. G., King, M. D., & Castillo, A.
(2023).
Oversampling methods for machine learning model data training to improve model capabilities to predict the presence of Escherichia coli MG1655 in spinach wash water. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
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Hara, Y., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2023).
Properties of poly (vinyl alcohol) films with embedded zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) nanoparticles for food packaging applications. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
88(5), 2078-2089.
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Hara, Y., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2023).
Antimicrobial properties of poly (vinyl alcohol) films with zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) nanoparticles for food packaging. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
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Barrufet, M. A., Castell-Perez, E. M., & Moreira, R. G.
(2022).
Capture of CO2 and Water While Driving for Use in the Food and Agricultural Systems. Circular Economy and Sustainability.
2(3), 1241-1252.
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Omac, B., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E. M.
(2022).
Integrated electron beam irradiation treatment with hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution to inactivate Salmonella on grape tomatoes. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
45(8),
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Madamba, T., Moreira, R. G., Castell-Perez, E., Banerjee, A., & da Silva, D.
(2022).
Agent-based simulation of cross-contamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 On lettuce during processing with temperature fluctuations during storage in a produce facility. Part 1: Model development. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
45(4),
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Madamba, T., Moreira, R. G., Castell-Perez, E., Banerjee, A., & da Silva, D.
(2022).
Agent-based simulation of cross-contamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on lettuce during processing and temperature fluctuations during storage in a produce facility. Part 2: Model implementation. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
45(4),
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Omac, B., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2022).
Integration of electron beam technology into fresh produce wash water line: Effect of inoculum suspension medium and water quality parameters on the radioresistance of Salmonella Typhimurium ATCC 13311. 42(1),
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Moreira, R. G., Da Silva, P. F., & Zheng, T.
(2021).
Calcium chloride impregnation of potato slices using ultrasound to reduce oil absorption during frying. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
44(1),
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Zheng, T., & Moreira, R. G.
(2020).
Magnesium ion impregnation in potato slices to improve cell integrity and reduce oil absorption in potato chips during frying. Heliyon.
6(12), e05834-e05834.
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Mohammad, Z. H., Murano, E. A., Moreira, R. G., & Castillo, A.
(2020).
Effect of post inoculation drying procedures on the reduction of Salmonella on almonds by thermal treatments. FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL.
130, 108857-108857.
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Wong de la Rosa, C., Daniels, K. A., Moreira, R. G., Kerth, C. R., & Taylor, T. M.
(2020).
Validating Thermal Lethality to Salmonella enterica in Chicken Blood by Simulated Commercial Rendering. Microorganisms.
8(12), 2009-2009.
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Mohammad, Z. H., Murano, E. A., Moreira, R. G., & Castillo, A.
(2019).
Effect of air- and vacuum-packaged atmospheres on the reduction of Salmonella on almonds by electron beam irradiation. 116, 108389-108389.
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Moreira, R. G., Butler-Purry, K., Carter-Sowell, A., Walton, S., Juranek, I. V., Challoo, L., ... Spaulding, A.
(2019).
Innovative Professional Development and Community Building Activity Program Improves STEM URM Graduate Student Experiences. International Journal of STEM Education.
6(1), 34.
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Lopez, S. V., & Moreira, R. G.
(2019).
Increased Phenolic Compounds in Potato Chips Vacuum Impregnated with Green Tea. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
84(4), 807-817.
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Kim, J., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2019).
Determination of best pine wilt disease treatment using irradiation. Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences.
12(1), 269-280.
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Tong, H., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2018).
Effect of vacuum impregnation on quality of fresh and electron-beam irradiated highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) under refrigerated storage. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation.
42(9), e13680-e13680.
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Moreira, R. G., & Almohaimeed, S.
(2018).
Technology for processing of potato chips impregnated with red rootbeet phenolic compounds. Journal of Food Engineering.
228, 57-68.
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Joshi, B., Moreira, R. G., Omac, B., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2018).
A process to decontaminate sliced fresh cucumber (Cucumis sativus) using electron beam irradiation. Food Science & Technology.
91, 95-101.
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Omac, B., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2018).
Quantifying growth of cold-adapted Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria innocua on fresh spinach leaves at refrigeration temperatures. Journal of Food Engineering.
224, 17-26.
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Castell-Perez, E., Gomes, C., Tahtouh, J., Moreira, R., McLamore, E. S., & Knowles, H. S.
(2017).
Food Processing and Waste Within the Nexus Framework. 4(3), 99-108.
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Omac, B., Moreira, R. G., Puerta-Gomez, A. F., & Caste-Perez, E.
(2017).
Effect of intervention strategies on the risk of infection from Listeria monocytogenes due to consumption of fresh baby spinach leaves: A quantitative approach. Food Science & Technology.
80, 208-220.
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Guzel, M., Moreira, R. G., Omac, B., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2017).
Quantifying the effectiveness of washing treatments on the microbial quality of fresh-cut romaine lettuce and cantaloupe. Food Science & Technology.
86, 270-276.
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Loquercio, A., Castell-Perez, E., Gomes, C., & Moreira, R. G.
(2015).
Preparation of Chitosan-Alginate Nanoparticles for Trans-cinnamaldehyde Entrapment. 80(10), N2305-N2315.
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Kim, J., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2015).
Improving phytosanitary irradiation treatment of mangoes using Monte Carlo simulation. Journal of Food Engineering.
149, 137-143.
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Omac, B., Moreira, R. G., Castillo, A., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2015).
Growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria innocua on fresh baby spinach leaves: Effect of storage temperature and natural microflora. Postharvest Biology and Technology.
100, 41-51.
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Alfi, M., Barrufet, M. A., Moreira, R. G., Da Silva, P. F., & Mullins, O. C.
(2015).
An efficient treatment of ultra-heavy asphaltic crude oil using electron beam technology. Fuel.
154, 152-160.
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Moreira, R. G.
(2014).
Vacuum frying versus conventional frying - An overview. 116(6), 723-734.
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Martinon, M. E., Moreira, R. G., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Gomes, C.
(2014).
Development of a multilayered antimicrobial edible coating for shelf-life extension of fresh-cut cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) stored at 4 degrees C. Food Science & Technology.
56(2), 341-350.
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Karagoez, I., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2014).
Radiation D-10 values for Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 and an Escherichia coli cocktail in pecan nuts (Kanza cultivar) exposed to different atmospheres. FOOD CONTROL.
39(1), 146-153.
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Yurttas, Z. S., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2014).
Combined vacuum impregnation and electron-beam irradiation treatment to extend the storage life of sliced white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus). JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
79(1), E39-E46.
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Chimbombi, E., Moreira, R. G., Castell-Perez, E. M., Puerta-Gomez, A. F., & Cisneros-Zevallos, L.
(2013).
Assessing accumulation (growth and internal mobility) of Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 in fresh-cut cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) for optimization of decontamination strategies (vol 32, pg 574, 2013). FOOD CONTROL.
34(1), 253-253.
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Alfi, M., Barrufet, M. A., Da Silva, P. F., & Moreira, R. G.
(2013).
Simultaneous Application of Heat and Electron Particles to Effectively Reduce the Viscosity of Heavy Deasphalted Petroleum Fluids. Energy and Fuels.
27(9), 5116-5127.
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Alfi, M., Barrufet, M. A., Da Silva, P. F., & Moreira, R. G.
(2013).
Simultaneous Application of Heat and Electron Particles to Effectively Reduce the Viscosity of Heavy Deasphalted Petroleum Fluids. Energy and Fuels.
27(9), 5116-5127.
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Ravli, Y., Da Silva, P., & Moreira, R. G.
(2013).
Two-stage frying process for high-quality sweet-potato chips. Journal of Food Engineering.
118(1), 31-40.
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Chimbombi, E., Moreira, R. G., Castell-Perez, E. M., & Puerta-Gomez, A. F.
(2013).
Assessing accumulation (growth and internal mobility) of Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 in fresh-cut cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) for optimization of decontamination strategies. FOOD CONTROL.
32(2), 574-581.
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Kim, T., & Moreira, R. G.
(2013).
De-Oiling and Pretreatment for High-Quality Potato Chips. 36(3), 267-275.
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Puerta-Gomez, A. F., Kim, J., Moreira, R. G., Klutke, G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2013).
Quantitative assessment of the effectiveness of intervention steps to reduce the risk of contamination of ready-to-eat baby spinach with Salmonella. FOOD CONTROL.
31(2), 410-418.
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Sipahi, R. E., Castell-Perez, M. E., Moreira, R. G., Gomes, C., & Castillo, A.
(2013).
Improved multilayered antimicrobial alginate-based edible coating extends the shelf life of fresh-cut watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). Food Science & Technology.
51(1), 9-15.
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Mantilla, N., Castell-Perez, M. E., Gomes, C., & Moreira, R. G.
(2013).
Multilayered antimicrobial edible coating and its effect on quality and shelf-life of fresh-cut pineapple (Ananas comosus). Food Science & Technology.
51(1), 37-43.
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Puerta-Gomez, A. F., Moreira, R. G., Kim, J., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2013).
Modeling the growth rates of Escherichia coli spp. and Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 in baby spinach leaves under slow cooling. FOOD CONTROL.
29(1), 11-17.
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Pandey, A., & Moreira, R. G.
(2012).
BATCH VACUUM FRYING SYSTEM ANALYSIS FOR POTATO CHIPS. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
35(6), 863-873.
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Brasil, I. M., Gomes, C., Puerta-Gomez, A., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2012).
Polysaccharide-based multilayered antimicrobial edible coating enhances quality of fresh-cut papaya. Food Science & Technology.
47(1), 39-45.
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Moreira, R. G., Puerta-Gomez, A. F., Kim, J., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2012).
Factors affecting radiation D-values (D) of an Escherichia coli cocktail and Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 inoculated in fresh produce. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
77(4), E104-E111.
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KIM, J., MOREIRA, R. G., & BRABY, L. A.
(2011).
Simulation of Gamma-Ray Irradiation of Lettuce Leaves in a 137Cs Irradiator Using MCNP. Progress in Nuclear Science and Technology.
2(0), 442-446.
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Gomes, C., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2011).
Microencapsulated antimicrobial compounds as a means to enhance electron beam irradiation treatment for inactivation of pathogens on fresh spinach leaves. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
76(6), E479-E488.
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Yagua, C. V., & Moreira, R. G.
(2011).
Physical and thermal properties of potato chips during vacuum frying. Journal of Food Engineering.
104(2), 272-283.
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Chimbombi, E., Moreira, R. G., Kim, J., & Castell-Perez, E. M.
(2011).
Prediction of targeted Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium inactivation in fresh cut cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) using electron beam irradiation. Journal of Food Engineering.
103(4), 409-416.
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Gomes, C., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2011).
Poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles with entrapped trans-cinnamaldehyde and eugenol for antimicrobial delivery applications. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
76(2), N16-N24.
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Kim, J., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2011).
Optimizing irradiation treatment of shell eggs using simulation. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
76(1), E173-E177.
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Gomes, C., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2011).
Radiosensitization of Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. in ready-to-eat baby spinach leaves. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
76(1), E141-E148.
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Kim, J., Moreira, R., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2010).
Simulation of pathogen inactivation in whole and fresh-cut cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) using electron beam treatment. Journal of Food Engineering.
97(3), 425-433.
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CASTELLPEREZ, E., & MOREIRA, R. G.
(2010).
EDITORIAL. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
33(1), 1-1.
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CASTELLPEREZ, E., & MOREIRA, R. G.
(2010).
EDITORIAL. 33, 1-1.
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Moreira, R. G., Ekpanyaskun, N., & Braby, L. A.
(2010).
THEORETICAL APPROACH FOR THE CALCULATION OF RADIATION D-10-VALUE. 33(SUPPL. 1), 314-340.
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Gomes, C., Da Silva, P., Moreira, R. G., Castell-Perez, E., Ellis, E. A., & Pendleton, M.
(2009).
Understanding E. coli internalization in lettuce leaves for optimization of irradiation treatment. International journal of food microbiology.
135(3), 238-247.
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Nunes, Y., & Moreira, R. G.
(2009).
Effect of osmotic dehydration and vacuum-frying parameters to produce high-quality mango chips. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
74(7), E355-E362.
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Moreira, R. G., Da Silva, P. F., & Gomes, C.
(2009).
The effect of a de-oiling mechanism on the production of high quality vacuum fried potato chips. Journal of Food Engineering.
92(3), 297-304.
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Gomes, C., Da Silva, P., Chimbombi, E., Kim, J., Castell-Perez, E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2008).
Electron-beam irradiation of fresh broccoli heads (Brassica oleracea L. italica). Food Science & Technology.
41(10), 1828-1833.
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Da Silva, P. F., & Moreira, R. G.
(2008).
Vacuum frying of high-quality fruit and vegetable-based snacks. Food Science & Technology.
41(10), 1758-1767.
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Kim, J., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2008).
Validation of irradiation of broccoli with a 10 MeV electron beam accelerator. Journal of Food Engineering.
86(4), 595-603.
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Moreno, M. A., Castell-Perez, M. E., Gomes, C., Da Silva, P. F., Kim, J., & Moreira, R. G.
(2008).
Treatment of cultivated highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) with electron beam irradiation: Dosimetry and product quality. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
31(2), 155-172.
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Huang, Y., Kim, J., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2008).
A Web-based information system for MCNP simulation of irradiation of complex shaped foods. Applied Engineering in Agriculture.
24(2), 233-242.
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Gomes, C., Moreira, R. G., Castell-Perez, M. E., Kim, J., Da Silva, P., & Castillo, A.
(2008).
E-Beam irradiation of bagged, ready-to-eat spinach leaves (Spinacea oleracea): an engineering approach. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
73(2), E95-102.
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Han, J., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2008).
Effect of food characteristics, storage conditions, and electron beam irradiation on active agent release from polyamide-coated LDPE films. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
73(2), E37-E43.
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Han, J., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2007).
The influence of electron beam irradiation of antimicrobial-coated LDPE/polyamide films on antimicrobial activity and film properties. Food Science & Technology.
40(9), 1545-1554.
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Rivadeneira, R., Moreira, R., Kim, J., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2007).
Dose mapping of complex-shaped foods using electron-beam accelerators. FOOD CONTROL.
18(10), 1223-1234.
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Rivadeneira, R., Kim, J., Huang, Y., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R.
(2007).
A 3-D dosimeter for complex-shaped foods using electron-beam irradiation. Transactions of the ASABE.
50(5), 1751-1758.
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Moreno, M. A., Castell-Perez, M. E., Gomes, C., Da Silva, P. F., & Moreira, R. G.
(2007).
Quality of electron beam irradiation of blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) at medium dose levels (1.0-3.2 kGy). Food Science & Technology.
40(7), 1123-1132.
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Moreno, M. A., Castell-Perez, M. E., Gomes, C., Da Silva, P. F., Kim, J., & Moreira, R. G.
(2007).
Optimizing electron beam irradiation of "Tommy Atkins" mangoes (Mangifera Indica L.). Journal of Food Process Engineering.
30(4), 436-457.
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Rodriguez, O., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2007).
Effect of sugar content and storage temperature on the survival and recovery of irradiated Escherichia coli K-12 MG1655. Food Science & Technology.
40(4), 690-696.
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Kim, J., Moreira, R. G., Huang, Y., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2007).
3-D dose distributions for optimum radiation treatment planning of complex foods. Journal of Food Engineering.
79(1), 312-321.
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Gomes, C., Da Silva, P. F., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2006).
Quality and microbial population of Cornish game hen carcasses as affected by electron beam irradiation. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
71(7), E327-E336.
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Rodriguez, O., Castell-Perez, M. E., Ekpanyaskun, N., Moreira, R. G., & Castillo, A.
(2006).
Surrogates for validation of electron beam irradiation of foods. International journal of food microbiology.
110(2), 117-122.
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Bueso, F. J., Waniska, R. D., Moreira, R., Seetharaman, K., & Rooney, L. W.
(2006).
Effect of temperature on texture of corn tortilla with and without antistaling agents. CEREAL CHEMISTRY.
83(4), 348-353.
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Kim, J., Rivadeneira, R. G., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2006).
Development and validation of a methodology for dose calculation in electron beam irradiation of complex-shaped foods. Journal of Food Engineering.
74(3), 359-369.
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Han, J., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2006).
The influence of electron beam irradiation on the effectiveness of trans-cinnamaldehyde-coated LDPE/polyamide films. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
71(5), E245-E251.
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Kim, J., Moreira, R. G., Rivadeneira, R., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2006).
Monte Carlo-based food irradiation simulator. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
29(1), 72-88.
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Moreno, M., Castell-Perez, M. E., Gomes, C., Da Silva, P. F., & Moreira, R. G.
(2006).
Effects of electron beam irradiation on physical, textural, and microstructural properties of "Tommy Atkins" mangoes (Mangifera indica L.). JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
71(2), E80-E86.
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Anand, A., Moreira, R., Henry, J., Chowdhury, M., Cote, G., & Good, T.
(2005).
A bio-sensing strategy for the detection of prions in foods. Food Science & Technology.
38(8), 849-858.
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Granda, C., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2005).
Effect of raw potato composition on acrylamide formation in potato chips. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
70(9), E519-E525.
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Granda, C., & Moreira, R. G.
(2005).
Kinetics of acrylamide formation during traditional and vacuum frying of potato chips. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
28(5), 478-493.
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Castell-Perez, E., Moreno, M., Rodriguez, O., & Moreira, R. G.
(2004).
Electron beam irradiation treatment of cantaloupes: Effect on product quality. Food Science and Technology International.
10(6), 383-390.
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Henry, J., Anand, A., Chowdhury, M., Cot, G., Moreira, R., & Good, T.
(2004).
Development of a nanoparticle-based surface-modified fluorescence assay for the detection of prion proteins. Analytical Biochemistry.
334(1), 1-8.
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Han, J., Gomes-Feitosa, C. L., Castell-Perez, E., Moreira, R. G., & Silva, P. F.
(2004).
Quality of packaged romaine lettuce hearts exposed to low-dose electron beam irradiation. Food Science & Technology.
37(7), 705-715.
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Granda, C., Moreira, R. G., & Tichy, S. E.
(2004).
Reduction of acrylamide formation in potato chips by low-temperature vacuum frying. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
69(8), E405-E411.
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Rajkumar, V., Moreira, R., & Barrufet, M.
(2003).
Modeling the structural changes of tortilla chips during frying. Journal of Food Engineering.
60(2), 167-175.
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Brescia, G., Moreira, R., Braby, L., & Castell-Perez, E.
(2003).
Monte Carlo simulation and dose distribution of low energy electron irradiation of an apple. Journal of Food Engineering.
60(1), 31-39.
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Moreira, R.
(2003).
The path to healthier potato chips. Resource: Engineering and Technology for Sustainable World.
10(5), 15.
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Garayo, J., & Moreira, R.
(2002).
Vacuum frying of potato chips. 55(2), 181-191.
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Limanond, B., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2002).
Modeling the kinetics of corn tortilla staling using stress relaxation data. Journal of Food Engineering.
53(3), 237-247.
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Yamsaengsung, R., & Moreira, R. G.
(2002).
Modeling the transport phenomena and structural changes during deep fat frying - Part 1: model development. 53(1), 1-10.
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Yamsaengsung, R., & Moreira, R. G.
(2002).
Modeling the transport phenomena and structural changes during deep fat frying - Part II: model solution & validation. 53(1), 11-25.
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Limanond, B., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2002).
Quantifying texture changes in corn tortillas due to staling. Journal of Texture Studies.
33(1), 35-44.
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Caixeta, A. T., Moreira, R., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2002).
Impingement drying of potato chips. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
25(1), 63-90.
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Spadaro, V., Allen, D. H., Keeton, J. T., Moreira, R., & Boleman, R. M.
(2002).
Biomechanical properties of meat and their correlation to tenderness. Journal of Texture Studies.
33(1), 59-87.
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Braud, L. M., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2001).
Mathematical modeling of impingement drying of corn tortillas. Journal of Food Engineering.
50(3), 121-128.
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Moreira, R. G.
(2001).
Impingement drying of foods using hot air and superheated steam. 49(4), 291-295.
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Kawas, M. L., & Moreira, R. G.
(2001).
Effect of degree of starch gelatinization on quality attributes of fried tortilla chips. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
66(2), 300-306.
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Kawas, M. L., & Moreira, R. G.
(2001).
Characterization of product quality attributes of tortilla chips during the frying process. 47(2), 97-107.
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Singh, S. K., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2000).
Viscosity and textural attributes of reduced-fat peanut pastes. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
65(5), 849-853.
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Huang, M., Moreira, R. G., & Murano, E.
(1999).
Use of hydrostatic pressure to produce high quality and safe fresh pork sausage. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation.
23(4), 265-284.
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Limanond, B., Castell-Perez, E., & Moreira, R. G.
(1999).
Effect of time and storage conditions on the rheological properties of masa for corn tortillas. Food Science & Technology.
32(6), 344-348.
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Guo, Z., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(1999).
Characterization of masa and low-moisture corn tortilla using stress relaxation methods. Journal of Texture Studies.
30(2), 197-215.
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Suhendro, E. L., Almeida-Dominguez, H. D., Rooney, L. W., Waniska, R. D., & Moreira, R. G.
(1999).
Use of extensibility to measure corn tortilla texture. CEREAL CHEMISTRY.
76(4), 536-540.
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Emesih, G. C., Moreira, R. G., & Barrufet, M. A.
(1999).
Evaluation of modified starches for improved oil recovery. Applied Engineering in Agriculture.
15(3), 237-242.
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Lo, T., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E.
(1999).
Rheological properties of corn meal dough. Food Science and Technology International.
5(1), 59-65.
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Murano, E. A., Murano, P. S., Brennan, R. E., Shenoy, K., & Moreira, R. G.
(1999).
Application of high hydrostatic pressure to eliminate Listeria monocytogenes from fresh pork sausage. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION.
62(5), 480-483.
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Li, Y. B., Seyed-Yagoobi, J., Moreira, R. G., & Yamsaengsung, R.
(1999).
Superheated steam impingement drying of tortilla chips. Drying Technology: an international journal.
17(1-2), 191-213.
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Lo, T. E., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(1998).
Effect of operating conditions on melt rheological characteristics during twin-screw food extrusion. Transactions of the ASABE.
41(6), 1721-1728.
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Lo, T. E., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(1998).
Modeling product quality during twin-screw food extrusion. Transactions of the ASABE.
41(6), 1729-1738.
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Suhendro, E. L., Almeida-Dominguez, H. D., Rooney, L. W., Waniska, R. D., & Moreira, R. G.
(1998).
Tortilla bending technique: An objective method for corn tortilla texture measurement. CEREAL CHEMISTRY.
75(6), 854-858.
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Moreira, R. G., & Barrufet, M. A.
(1998).
A new approach to describe oil absorption in fried foods: a simulation study. Journal of Food Engineering.
35(1), 1-22.
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Lujan-Acosta, J., Moreira, R. G., & Seyed-Yagoobi, J.
(1997).
Air-impingement drying of tortilla chips. Drying Technology: an international journal.
15(3-4), 881-887.
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Schonauer, S. L., & Moreira, R. G.
(1997).
Dynamic analysis of on-line product quality attributes of a food extruder. Food Science and Technology International.
3(6), 413-421.
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Lujan-Acosta, J., & Moreira, R. G.
(1997).
Reduction of oil in tortilla chips using impingement drying. Food Science & Technology.
30(8), 834-840.
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Chen, Y., & Moreira, R. G.
(1997).
Modelling of a batch deep-fat frying process for tortilla chips. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
75(C3), 181-190.
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LujanAcosta, J., & Moreira, R. G.
(1997).
Effects of different drying processes on oil absorption and microstructure of tortilla chips. 74(3), 216-223.
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Moreira, R. G., Sun, X. Z., & Chen, Y. H.
(1997).
Factors affecting oil uptake in tortilla chips in deep-fat frying. 31(4), 485-498.
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Brescia, L., & Moreira, R. G.
(1997).
Modelling and control of a continuous frying process: A simulation study .1. Dynamic analysis and system identification. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
75(C1), 3-11.
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Brescia, L., & Moreira, R. G.
(1997).
Modelling and control of a continuous frying process: A simulation study .2. Control development. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
75(C1), 12-16.
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LujanAcosta, J., Moreira, R. G., & SeyedYagoobi, J.
(1997).
Air-impingement drying of tortilla chips. Drying Technology: an international journal.
15(3-4), 881-897.
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Brescia, L., & Moreira, R. G.
(1997).
Modelling and control of a continuous frying Process: A simulation study. Part II: Control development. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
75(1), 12-16.
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Brescia, L., & Moreira, R. G.
(1997).
Modelling and control of a continuous frying process: A simulation study. Part I: Dynamic analysis and system identification. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
75(1), 3-11.
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Chen, Y., & Moreira, R. G.
(1997).
Modelling of a batch deep-fat frying process for tortilla chips. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
75(3), 181-190.
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Schonauer, S., & Moreira, R.
(1996).
A variable restrictive valve as an extra independent control variable for food extrusion processes/Uso de una vlvula de restriccin como variable independiente de control para procesos de extrusion. Food Science and Technology International.
2(4), 241-248.
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SUN, X., & MOREIRA, R. G.
(1996).
CORRELATION BETWEEN NMR PROTON RELAXATION TIME AND FREE FATTY ACIDS AND TOTAL POLAR MATERIALS OF DEGRADED SOYBEAN OILS. 20(2), 157-167.
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Tseng, Y., Moreira, R., & Sun, X.
(1996).
Total fryinguse time effects on soybeanoil deterioration and on tortilla chip quality. International Journal of Food Science & Technology.
31(3), 287-294.
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Moreira, R. G., & Barrufet, M. A.
(1996).
Spatial distribution of oil after deep-fat frying of tortilla chips from a stochastic model. Journal of Food Engineering.
27(3), 279-290.
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SCHONAUER, S., & MOREIRA, R.
(1995).
DEVELOPMENT OF A FIXEB-GPC CONTROLLER FOR A FOOD EXTRUDER BASED ON PRODUCT QUALITY ATTRIBUTES: Part II: Control Development, Implementation, and Analysis. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
73(4), 200-210.
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SCHONAUER, S., & MOREIRA, R.
(1995).
DEVELOPMENT OF A FIXED-GPC CONTROLLER FOR A FOOD EXTRUDER BASED ON PRODUCT QUALITY ATTRIBUTES Part I: System Identification. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
73(4), 189-199.
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MOREIRA, R., PALAU, J., & SUN, X. Z.
(1995).
SIMULTANEOUS HEAT AND MASS-TRANSFER DURING THE DEEP FAT FRYING OF TORTILLA CHIPS. Journal of Food Process Engineering.
18(3), 307-320.
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MOREIRA, R. G., PALAU, J., SWEAT, V. E., & SUN, X.
(1995).
THERMAL AND PHYSICAL-PROPERTIES OF TORTILLA CHIPS AS A FUNCTION OF FRYING TIME. 19(3), 175-189.
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MOREIRA, R. G., LO, T. E., & CASTELLPEREZ, M. E.
(1995).
RHEOLOGICAL CHANGES IN COOKED CORNMEAL DOUGH DUE TO DIFFERENCES IN MOISTURE-CONTENT USING SQUEEZING FLOW VISCOMETRY. Food Science and Technology International.
1(1), 41-45.
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Mwaura, E. N., Moreira, R. G., & Bakker-Arkema, F. W.
(1993).
Performance evaluation of drying of maize in an in-bin counterflow system using biomass energy. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America.
24(1), 31-41.
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Maier, D. E., Moreira, R. G., & Bakker-Arkema, F. W.
(1992).
Comparison of conventional and chilled aeration of grains under Texas conditions. Applied Engineering in Agriculture.
8(5), 661-667.
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MOREIRA, R. G., & BAKKERARKEMA, F. W.
(1992).
GRAIN DRYER CONTROLS - A REVIEW. CEREAL CHEMISTRY.
69(4), 390-396.
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CASTELLPEREZ, M. E., STEFFE, J. F., & MOREIRA, R. G.
(1991).
SIMPLE DETERMINATION OF POWER LAW FLOW CURVES USING A PADDLE TYPE MIXER VISCOMETER. Journal of Texture Studies.
22(3), 303-316.
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Moreira, R. G., Srivastava, A. K., & Gerrish, J. B.
(1990).
Feedforward control model for a twin-screw food extruder. FOOD CONTROL.
1(3), 179-184.
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Moreira, R. G., & Bakker-Arkema, F. W.
(1990).
A feedforward/feedback adaptive controller for commercial cross-flow grain driers. Biosystems Engineering.
45(C), 107-116.
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MOREIRA, R. G., & BAKKERARKEMA, F. W.
(1990).
UNSTEADY-STATE SIMULATION OF A MULTISTAGE CONCURRENT-FLOW MAIZE DRYER. Drying Technology: an international journal.
8(1), 61-75.
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MOREIRA, R. G., & BAKKERARKEMA, F. W.
(1989).
MOISTURE DESORPTION MODEL FOR NONPAREIL ALMONDS. Biosystems Engineering.
42(2), 123-133.
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Stanosheck, J. A., Castell-Perez, M. E., Moreira, R. G., King, M. D., & Castillo, A.
(2023).
Oversampling methods for machine learning model data training to improve model capabilities to predict the presence of Escherichia coli MG1655 in spinach wash water. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
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book
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Moreira, R. G., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Barrufet, M.
(1999).
Deep-Fat Frying: Fundamental and Applications. Boom Koninklijke Uitgevers.
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Moreira, R. G.
Automatic Control for Food Processing Systems
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Moreira, R. G., Castell-Perez, M. E., & Barrufet, M.
(1999).
Deep-Fat Frying: Fundamental and Applications. Boom Koninklijke Uitgevers.
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chapter
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Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2021).
2.01 Fundamentals of Food Irradiation. Innovative Food Processing Technologies.
(pp. 1-18).
Elsevier.
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Castell-Perez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2021).
2.10 Irradiation and Consumers Acceptance. Innovative Food Processing Technologies.
(pp. 122-135).
Elsevier.
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Kim, J., Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2017).
Chapter 6 Food Phantoms and Absorbed Dose Simulation. Food Irradiation Technologies.
(pp. 76-104).
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
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Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, E. M.
(2012).
Irradiation Applications in Fruit and Other Fresh Produce Processing. ADVANCES IN FRUIT PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES.
(pp. 203-216).
Taylor & Francis.
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Moreira, R. G.
(2012).
Vacuum Frying of Fruits Applications in Fruit Processing. ADVANCES IN FRUIT PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES.
(pp. 331-344).
Taylor & Francis.
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Moreira, R. G.
(2012).
Advances in Fruit Processing Technologies. Rodrigues, S., & Fernandes, F. (Eds.),
Advances in Fruit Processing Technologies.
(pp. 331-344).
CRC Press.
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Moreira, R. G.
(2010).
Frying: Deep-Fat. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering, Second Edition.
(pp. 689-692).
CRC Press.
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Moreira, R. G.
(2010).
Frying: Vacuum. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering, Second Edition.
(pp. 693-696).
CRC Press.
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Castell-Perez, E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2010).
Irradiation: Pathogen Inactivation. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering, Second Edition.
(pp. 873-875).
CRC Press.
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Moreira, R. G.
(2010).
Mass Transfer: Steady-State. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering, Second Edition.
(pp. 1001-1004).
CRC Press.
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Moreira, R. G.
(2010).
Tortilla Processing. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering, Second Edition.
(pp. 1-3).
CRC Press.
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Moreira, R.
(2005).
Food Irradiation Using Electron-Beam Accelerators. Handbook of Food Science, Technology, and Engineering - 4 Volume Set.
(pp. 2243-2250).
Taylor & Francis.
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Moreira, R.
(2005).
The Engineering Aspects of Deep-Fat Frying. Handbook of Food Science, Technology, and Engineering - 4 Volume Set.
(pp. 2067-2080).
Taylor & Francis.
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CastellPerez, M. E., & Moreira, R. G.
(2004).
Decontamination Systems. Preharvest and Postharvest Food Safety.
(pp. 337-348).
Wiley.
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Moreira, R. G.
(2003).
INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESS CONTROL. Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition.
(pp. 3329-3336).
Elsevier.
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Irudayaraj, J., & Moreira, R.
(2001).
Deep-Fat Frying of Foods. Food Processing Operations Modeling.
Taylor & Francis.
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Moreira, R. G., & Castell-Perez, M. E.
(2021).
2.01 Fundamentals of Food Irradiation. Innovative Food Processing Technologies.
(pp. 1-18).
Elsevier.
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conference paper
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Alfi, M., Da Silva, P. F., Barrufet, M. A., & Moreira, R. G.
(2012).
Electron induced chain reactions of heavy petroleum fluids - Effective parameters. 1230-1239.
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Alfi, M., Da Silva, P. F., Barrufet, M. A., & Moreira, R. G.
(2012).
Electron-Induced Chain Reactions of Heavy Petroleum FluidsDominant Process Variables
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Alfi, M., Da Silva, P. F., Barrufet, M. A., & Moreira, R. G.
(2012).
Utilization of Charged Particles as an Efficient Way to Improve Rheological Properties of Heavy Asphaltic Petroleum Fluids. 1379-1387.
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Yang, D., Kim, J., Silva, C. F., Barrufet, M. A., & Moreira, R.
(2010).
Electron Beam E-Beam Irradiation Improves Conventional Heavy-Oil Upgrading. 1467-1482.
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Yang, D., Kim, J., Silva, P., Barrufet, M. A., Moreira, R., & Sosa, J. M.
(2009).
Laboratory Investigation of E-Beam Heavy Oil Upgrading. 616-623.
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Chowdhury, M. H., Anand, A., Henry, J. E., Moreira, R., Good, T. A., & Cote, G. L.
(2003).
The use of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) in a competitive affinity binding assay for the detection of prions. 2015 37TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY (EMBC).
3049-3051.
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Kumar Mallikarjunan, .., Rosana G. Moreira, .., Dennis P. Wiesenborn, .., & Lester A. Wilson.
(2002).
Frying Oil Quality Measured Using Various Objective Methods
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Emesih, G. C., Moreira, R. G., & Barrufet, M. A.
(1997).
Rheology of starch biopolymers for enhanced oil recovery. Paper - American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
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MOREIRA, R. G., PALAU, J. E., & SUN, X.
(1995).
DEEP-FAT FRYING OF TORTILLA CHIPS - AN ENGINEERING APPROACH. FOOD TECHNOLOGY.
146-150.
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Alfi, M., Da Silva, P. F., Barrufet, M. A., & Moreira, R. G.
(2012).
Electron induced chain reactions of heavy petroleum fluids - Effective parameters. 1230-1239.
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patent
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Spadaro, M., Moreira, R., Keeton, J., & Allen, D.
(1999).
Method and system for estimating the tenderness of a meat product
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Spadaro, M., Moreira, R., Keeton, J., & Allen, D.
(1999).
Method and system for estimating the tenderness of a meat product
Research
principal investigator on
co-principal investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- AGSM417 Food Process Engr Tech Ii: Esp Instructor
- BAEN366 Transport Proc Biol Sys Instructor
- BAEN422 Unit Opns In Food Proc Instructor
- BAEN491 Hnr-research Instructor
- BAEN622 Unit Opns In Food Proc Instructor
- BAEN684 Professional Internship Instructor
- BAEN685 Directed Studies Instructor
- BAEN691 Research Instructor
- CHEN422 Unit Opns In Food Proc Instructor
- FSTC691 Research Instructor
- NFSC691 Research Instructor
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Bio-systems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University - (East Lansing, Michigan, United States) 1989
- M.S. in Bio-systems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University - (East Lansing, Michigan, United States) 1983
- B.S. in Agricultural Engineering, State University of Campinas - (Campinas, Brazil) 1980
awards and honors
- Fellow, conferred by Institute of Food Technologists - (Chicago, Illinois, United States), 2013
- Dean's Outstanding Achievement Award for Service, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2013
- Montague Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Scholar, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 1993
Contact
first name
- Rosana
has last name
- Moreira
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Biological & Agricultural Engineering
2117 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2117
USA
Other
- rmoreira@tamu.edu