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Dr. Wesam Al-Jeddawi, Ph.D.

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.