PhD Defense

Advisor: Dr. Andreia Bianchini

Waraporn (Pookie) Mahlman

December 3, 2024

9:30 am

FIC 277

“Adequacy Evaluation of 3MTM PetrifilmTM Aerobic Count Plate for Low Water-Activity, High Salt, and Low pH Foods”

I hold a Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation Science, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a major in Environmental Health Science from Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand, and a Bachelor of Public Health in Occupational Health and Safety from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand. Prior to my current role, I served as a Chemist and Microbiologist III at the State of Nebraska Department of Agriculture laboratory. I also have experience working as a Quality Assurance personnel member for a meat packaging company. Before relocating to the USA, I taught at Huachiew Chalermprakiet University in Thailand. Currently, I am employed as a Food Microbiology Lab Manager and Research Technologist II in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Alongside my professional responsibilities, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology under the advisement of Dr. Andreia Bianchini and the supervision of Dr. Jayne Stratton.

Best Regards,

Julie Mc.

Julie McManamey Graduate Program Coordinator and Course Scheduling Office Associate Department of Food Science and Technology College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Innovation Center, 1901 N 21st St, Room 231 Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 402-472-5301 GALLUP StrengthFinder: Learner, Intellection, Input, Analytical, Deliberative VIA Character Strengths: Love of Learning, Judgment, Leadership, Fairness, Prudence