Research Capabilities
Research Capabilities
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Research Capability - Independent Technical Support
Research Capability - Independent Technical Support
Dr. James Zhu Cooperation with CSP from Sep.2018 EDUCATION Ph.D. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (01/00-12/04), major research in food science and human nutrition, Iowa State University, IA ● M.S. Materials Science and Engineering (01/97-08/99), Iowa State University, IA ● M.S. Chemical Engineering (09/93-06/96), Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China ● B.S. Chemical Engineering, 09/89-06/93, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China Senior Scientist/Director NPIC, a pet food company, N-Bone maker, Plano, TX, 75074, 04/08-11/17 Developed creative and novel products with different formulation Provided new processing methods for new products Provided detailed product specs of existing and new products Supervised China OEM manufacturers in mass production trial and quality control Leaded planning, monitoring and documentation of plant trials leading to Successful commercialization of new products Evaluated new product, reformulation, and competitive products | 
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Product Development Scientist Mars Petcare USA, Franklin, TN, 37067, 01/05-04/08
● worked on Pedigree dog snack and treat research and development
Leaded plant trials to successful commercialization of new products
Developed new project plans and identified critical paths and resources
Product formulation, ingredient selection, product and process specs
Research Associate Food Science & Human Nutrition, Agricultural and Biosystems
Instructor Engineering, Iowa State University, 01/00 – 12/04
● Developed soy protein and starch with other biodegradable polymers
● Promoted food industrial applications of soy protein and starch products
● Provided methods and trainings for Food Science Pilot Plant and Thermal Analysis Lab
● Interacted with manufacturer for material selection and process optimization
Research Capability - Universities and Outside Testing Institution
Research Capability - Universities and Outside Testing Institution
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