Juan Silva

Juan is a professor and extensionist in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion at Mississippi State University. He has a B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. in food science and technology. He is a member and former director of the Board of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and was the leader of many divisions. He is now a member of the FSPCA Executive Advisory Board and leader of the international network of instructors. He is a recognized trainer of trainers and expert in food processing and safety, including traditional HACCP systems and newer Preventive Control systems that include supply chain programs, as well as in thermally processed and refrigerated/frozen food systems. An industry consultant for over 35 years, has conducted nearly 300 trainings on all continents of the world.