Executive Director of Laboratory Services at DiscoverFresh Foods Inc in the United States., Clemson University
Dr. Wesam Al-Jeddawi is currently an executive director of laboratory services at DiscoverFresh Foods Inc. He earned a Ph.D. degree in Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences from Clemson University, the United States in December 2022 (Latin Honor: Magna Cum Laude). His major focuses on food chemistry, quality, enzymology, and shelf-life studies. He earned a M.Sc. degree in Food, Nutrition and Culinary Sciences from Clemson University, the United States in May 2014 (Latin Honor: Cum Laude).
With having 11 years of experience in leading and conducting analytical research and scientific activities ideally in the food chemistry and microbiology, Dr. Wesam’s career niche at the interface of academia and food industries. He worked as a graduate teaching assistant and graduate research assistant at Clemson University from August 2016 to April 2018. Then, he received multiple leadership position roles at DiscoverFresh Foods Inc. from April 2018 to the present. He is a member of the editorial board in the journal of food research (The Canadian Center of Science and Education, Canada). Dr. Wesam is a permanent resident in the United States.
Experience
2021–present
Executive Director of Laboratory Services, DiscoverFresh Foods Inc, USA
2020–2021
Director of Laboratory, Scientific Research and Food Scientist, DiscoverFresh Foods Inc, USA
2019–2020
Food Scientist and Consultant, DiscoverFresh Foods Inc, USA
2018–2019
Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, DiscoverFresh Foods Inc, USA
2016–2018
Product Testing Analyst for Food2Market, Clemson University, USA
2016–2018
Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University, USA
2016–2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Clemson University, USA
Education
2022
Clemson University, USA, Ph.D. Degree in Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences
2014
Clemson University, USA, M.S. Degree in Food Science and Nutrition
Publications
2023
Effect of pre‐treatment and freezing on the polyphenol oxidase activity and color stability of sliced peaches, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
2022
The Effect of Frozen Storage on the Quality of Atlantic Salmon, Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Research
2020
The effect of different freezing rates and long-term storage temperatures on the stability of sliced peaches, International Journal of Food Science
2018
Effect of freezing on the shelf life of salmon, International Journal of Food Science
2018
Bacteria on Can Lids, Journal of Food: Microbiology, Safety & Hygiene
2017
Transfer of Escherichia Coli to Lemons Slices and Ice during Handling, Journal of Food Research
2014
Effect of Addition of Low and High Molecular Weight Water Soluble Chitosan on Whole Milk Powder Oxidation, Journal of Dairy Science and Technology
Grants and Contracts
2016
Fully Funded Fellowship
Role:
Ph.D. Degree in Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences
Funding Source:
The Electrolux Appliance Company and Clemson University
2011
Fully Funded Scholarship
Role:
M.S. Degree in Food Science and Nutrition
Funding Source:
HCED
Professional Memberships
Honor Society. (HonorSociety.org) / Washington DC, USA, from 2014 to the present.
Association of Food & Drug Officials, York, Pennsylvania, USA, from 2017 to the present.
FNPS Grad Association / Clemson University, SC, USA, from 2012 to the present.