Research

Our group develops advanced food processing technologies and AI systems for next-generation food manufacturing. Below are research projects.

AI agents: equi-level, hierarchical, and nested structures

1. AI Agents for Food Applications

Goal

Build AI agent systems that accelerate food engineering research.

Approach

Multi-agent systems coordinating specialized agents for food applications.

Digital extruder: ingredients to product via simulation

2. Digital Extruder

Goal

Create a digital twin for food extrusion that links formulation, process, and product.

Approach

Multi-physics models with AI for prediction and closed-loop optimization.

Cold chain across production, storage, transportation, retail, delivery

3. Digital Food Supply Chain

Goal

Create data-driven supply chain to improve food safety, quality, traceability, and decision-making.

Approach

Sensors, simulation and modeling, and AI analytics.

Microwave-assisted pasteurization system (MAPS)
Radio-frequency drying
Radio-frequency (RF) drying

4. Microwave & RF Heating

Goal

Develop electromagnetic heating technologies for safe, efficient, and high-quality food processing.

Approach

Use engineering design, mathematical modeling, and experimental validation to improve pasteurization, sterilization, frying, and drying processes.