MELVIN A. PASCALL 

Food Science and Technology

Ohio State University

2015 Fyffe Road

Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-0287 (O)
614-292-0218 (Fax)

Email: pascall.1@osu.edu

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Education:

Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan, USA

ˇ  Ph.D. Food Science/Environmental Toxicology (1995)

ˇ  M.S. Packaging Science (1991)

University of West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad

ˇ  B.Sc. Agricultural Science (1987)

 

Professional Training:

Louisiana State University and The Better Process School , Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ˇ   Certificate course in low acid shelf-stable food processing (1998)

United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington D.C.

ˇ   Certificate course in low acid can food processing plant inspection (1998)

ˇ   Certificate course in food laws (1999)

 

 Short courses taken:

ˇ   Paperboard packaging fabrication and integrity testing at SIG Combibloc Inc. (1998)

ˇ   Paperboard packaging fabrication and integrity testing at Tetra Pak Inc. (1998)

ˇ   Metal and composite can manufacture and integrity testing at Crown Cork and Seals Inc. (1997)

 

 Scholarship and Awards:

ˇ   Professor of the year honoree 2004/2005, Department of Food Science, Ohio State University

ˇ  Quality performance award 2002, Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements, FDA

ˇ   Most outstanding member of a registered student organization MSU 1994 - 1995

ˇ  "Packaging Education Foundation Scholarship" academic year 1989 - 1990

 

 Professional Experience:

2008 – Present: Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

2002 – 2008:      Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

2002 – 2005:      Affiliate Faculty member of the NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

1997  - 2002:      Research Food Scientist, Division of Food Processing and Packaging; and the Office of Nutritional

                           Product, Labeling and Dietary Supplements, Food and Drug Administration, College Park, MD

1996  - 1997:      Post Doctoral Research Associate/Packaging Engineer, Department of Food Science and Technology,  Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

1995  - 1995:     Adjunct Lecturer, Community Health Program, School of Public Health, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

1973  - 1989:      Senior Quality Control Technician, Chemical Laboratory, Carib Glassworks Limited, Trinidad and Tobago

 

Areas of Interest and Expertise:

ˇ    Packaging Integrity Evaluation

ˇ    Aseptic Processing and Packaging

ˇ    Food Regulations and Safety

ˇ    Modified Atmospheric Packaging

ˇ    Mass Transfer in polymeric Films

ˇ    Food Contact Surface Sanitization

ˇ    Nano Composites and Food Packaging

 

Professional Membership:

ˇ    Institute of Food Technologist (IFT). 1991 - present

ˇ    Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP). 1997 - present

ˇ    Sigma Xi Scientific Society. 1995 - 2004

ˇ    American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2002 - present

 

Publications:

        Scientific Journals Articles 

1.    Pascall, M.A., Giacin, J.R., Gray, I. and Harte, B.R. 1995. Decreasing lipid oxidation in soybean oil by a UV absorber in the packaging material. J Food Sci. 60:5. 1116-1119.
 

2.   Zabik, M.E., Zabik, M.J., Daubenmire, S., Pascall, M.A., Welch, R., Humphrey, H. 1995. Pesticide and total polychlorinated biphenyls residues in raw and cooked Walleye and White Bass harvested from the Great Lakes. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 54:396-402.

3.   Pascall, M.A., Zabik, M.E. Zabik, M.J. and Hernandez, R.J. 1997. Development of an analytical method for the determination of congener specific PCB in select polymeric packaging materials. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:8-14.

4.   Pascall, M.A., Zabik, M.E. Zabik, M.J. and Hernandez, R.J. 1997. Reduction of congener specific PCBs in water and peanut oil by polyethylene film. Food Chem. 60:4. 563-571.

5.   Pascall, M.A., Zhang, Q.H., Burgess, G., Harte, B.R., Wood, D. 1998. Integrity of preformed sealed plastic cups put to the test. Packag Technol Eng. 7:3. 33-38.

6.   Caner. C, Hernandez, R. and Pascall, M.A. 2000. Effect of high-pressure processing on the permeance of selected high-barrier laminated films. Packag Technol Sci. 13:183-195.

7.   Pascall, M.A., Richtsmeier, J., Reimer, J. and Farahbakhsh, B. 2002. Non-destructive packaging seal strength analysis and leak detection using ultrasonic imaging. Packaging Technology and Science. Packag Technol Sci. 15:6. 275-285.

 

8.   Schwhecker, A., Balasubramaniam, V.M., Sadler, G., Pascall, M.A. and Adhikari, C. 2002. Influence of high-pressure processing on selected polymeric materials and on the migration of a pressure transmission fluid. Packag Technol Sci. 15:5. 255-262.

 

9.   Pascall, M.A. 2002. Evaluation of a laboratory-scale pressure differential (force/decay) system for non-destructive leak detection of flexible and semi-rigid packaging. Packag Technol Sci. 15:4. 197-208.

 

10. Caner, C., Hernandez, R., Pascall, M.A. and Reimer, J. 2003. The use of mechanical analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and ultrasonic imaging to study the effects of high pressure processing on multilayered films. J Sci Food Agr. 83:11. 1095-1103.

 

11. Caner. C, Hernandez, R., Pascall, M.A. and Balasubramaniam, V.M. 2004. The effect of high-pressure food processing on the sorption behavior of selected packaging materials. Packag Technol Sci. 17:3. 139-153.

 

12. Pascall, M.A., Zabik, M.E., Zabik, M.J. and Hernandez, R.J. 2005. Uptake of PCBs from an aqueous medium by polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and polystyrene films. J Agric. Food Chem. 53:1. 164-169.

 

13. Ravishankar, S., Maks, N., Teo, A.Y., Strassheim, H.E. and Pascall, M.A. 2005. Minimum leak size determination, under laboratory and commercial conditions, for bacterial entry into polymeric trays used for shelf stable food packaging. J Food Protect. 68:11. 2376-2382.

 

14. López-Rubio, A., Lagarón, J.M., Hernández-Muńoz, P., Almenar, E., Catalá, R., Gavara, R., Pascall, M.A. 2005. Effect of high pressure treatments on the properties of EVOH based food packaging materials. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 6:1. 51-58.

 

15.  Fernandez, U., Vodovotz, Y., Courtney, P. and Pascall, M.A. 2006. Extended Shelf Life of Soy Bread Using Modified Atmosphere Packaging. J Food Protect.  69:3. 693-698.

 

16.  Pascall, M.A., Ravishankar, S., Ghiron, K., Lee, B.T. and Johannessen, J.N. 2006. Evaluation of Magnetic Resonance for Detection of Bacterial Contamination in Low-Acid, Shelf-Stable Soy Milk. J Food Protect. 69:7. 1668-1674.

 

17.  Sivaramakrishna, V., Raspante, F., Palaniappan, S. and Pascall, M.A. 2007. PET bottles seal quality testing using an on-line pressure differential detector. J. Food Eng. 80(2007) 645-654.

 

18.  Lee, J., Cartwright, R., Grueser, T. and Pascall, M.A. 2007. Efficiency of dish washing conditions on bacterial survival on the surface eating utensils. J. Food Eng. 80(2007) 885-891.

 

19.  Sivaramakrishna, V., Raspante, F., Palaniappan, S. and Pascall, M.A. 2007. Development of a timesaving leak detection method for brick-type packages. J. Food Eng. 82 (2007) 324-332.

 

20.  Sivaramakrishna, V., Meta, A., Schramm, G. and Pascall, M.A. 2007. Leak detection in PET bottles filled with water, pulped and unpulped orange juice using a vacuum decay system. J Food Protect. 70:10 (2007) 2365-2372.

 

21.  Lee, J., Gupta, M., Lopes, J. and Pascall, M.A. 2007. Efficacy of two acidic sanitizers for microbial reduction on metal can and low density polyethylene film surfaces. J. Food Sci. 72:8 335-339.

 

22.  Lee, J., Lopes, J. and Pascall, M.A. 2007. Development of a sanitizing fabric wipe for use on food contact surfaces. J Food Sci. 72:9 375-381.

 

23.  Caner, C. and Pascall, M.A. 2007. Food packaging and high pressure processing. Ambalaj Bülteni. Eylül/Ekim 2007:54-55.

                                                    

24.  Pascall, M.A., Fernandez, U., Gavara, R. and Allafi, A. 2008. Mathematical modeling, non-destructive analysis and a gas chromatographic method for headspace oxygen measurement of modified atmosphere packaged soy bread. J. Food Eng. 86 (2008) 501-507.

 

25.  Halim, L., Pascall, M.A., Lee, J. and Finnigan, B. 2009. The Effect of Pasteurization, High Pressure Processing and Retorting on the Barrier Properties of Nylon 6, Nylon 6/ethylene Vinyl Alcohol, and Nylon 6/nanocomposites films. J. Food Sci. Accepted for publication (In press).

 

26.  Handojo, A., Zhai, Y., Frankel, G. and Pascall, M.A. 2009. Measurement of adhesion strengths between various milk products on glass surfaces using contact angle measurement and atomic force microscopy. J. Food Eng. 92:3 305-311.

 

27.  Pascall, M.A.; Lee, K.; Fraser, A.; Halim, L. 2009. Using Focus Groups to Study Consumer Understanding and Experiences with Tamper-Evident Packaging Devices. Journal of Food Science Education. 8:53-59.

 

28.  Handojo, A., Lee, J., Hipp, J., and Pascall, M.A. 2009. The efficacy of electrolyzed water and an acidic formulation compared with regularly used chemical sanitizers for tableware sanitization during mechanical and manual ware washing protocols. Journal of Food Protection. 72:6. 1315-1320.

 

29.  Yoo, S., Lee, J., Holloman, C, Pascall, M.A. 2009. The effect of high pressure processing on the morphology of polyethylene films tested by differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction and its influence on the permeability of the polymer. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 112:1. 107-113.

 

Book Chapters

1.       Pascall, M.A. 2009. The Packaging of Bioactive Compounds Derived From Plants. In Understanding Plant Bioactives in Food Systems. Florence O. Uruakpa, Ed.  Research Signpost, Kerala, India. (Accepted for publication).

 

Papers Presented

1.   Pascall, M.A., Giacin, J.R., Gray, I. and Harte, B.R. 1992. The stability of a UV absorber incorporated into transparent packages and its effect on the photooxidation of soybean oil. Presented at 52nd Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, New Orleans, LA.
 

2.   Daubenmire, S., Pascall, M.A., Song, J., Zabik, M.E., Zabik, M., Dickmann, G., Khedr, G., and Wang, J. 1993. Assessment of contaminants in five species of Great Lake fish at the dinner table. Abstracts of First Joint Meeting of the Michigan Regional Chapter of the Society of Toxicology and the Great Lakes Regional Chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 1993. East Lansing, MI, p. 13.

3.   Daubenmire, S., Pascall, M.A., Song, J., Zabik, M.E., Zabik, M., Dickmann, G., Khedr, G., and Wang, J. 1993. Effect of cooking methods on congener specific analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in fish fillets. Presented at 53rd Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, IL.

4.   Pascall, M.A., Zabik, M.E., Zabik, M., Harte, B.R. and Hernandez, R.J. 1995. The reduction of congener specific polychlorinated biphenyls in water using selected polymeric materials. Presented at 55th Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Anaheim, CA.

5.   Pascall, M.A., Sharma, S.K. and Zhang, Q.H. 1996. Aseptic packaging of orange juice processed by pulsed electric fields. Presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of The Canadian Institute of Food Technologists, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

6.   Pascall, M.A., Zabik, M.E., Zabik, M., Harte, B.R. and Hernandez, R.J. 1996. Removal of conger specific polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from peanut oil and water by polyethylene and polystyrene films. Presented at 56th Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, New Orleans, LA. 1996.

7.   Pascall, M.A. and Sadler, G. 1999. Rapid method of volatile organic contaminants determination in recycled paperboard by thermal desorption and cryo-focusing with a GC/MS system.. Presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, IL.

8.   Caner, C., Hernandez, R.J., Pascall, M.A. and Balasubramaniam, V.M. 1999. Effect of high-pressure processing on permeability and tensile strength of a PP/Nylon/PP packaging structure. Presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, IL.

9.   Pascall, M.A., Teo, A. and Ravishankar, S. 2000. Minimum channel leak and pinhole size for bacterial entry into polymeric trays used for shelf stable low acid food packaging. Presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Dallas, TX.

10. Caner, C., Hernandez, R.J., Pascall, M.A. and Buchanan, J. 2000. Effect of High Pressure Processing on High Barrier Multi-layered Flexible Packaging Materials: Mechanical Properties and Permeability to Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide and Water Vapor. Presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Dallas, TX.

11. Schauwecker, A., Balasubramaniam, B.V., Sadler, G., Pascall, M.A. and Adhikari, C. 2001. Effect of high pressure processing on the migration of pressure transmission fluid in selected packaging materials. Presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, New Orleans, LA.

12. Pascall, M.A. 2001. Current packaging leak detection research activities at the FDA Moffett Center. Presented at the 23rd National Conference of the National Food Processors Association (NFPA), Chicago, IL.

13. Pascall, M.A., Ravishankar, S., Maks, N. and Strassheim, H., III. 2002. Determination of the minimum leak size, under laboratory and commercial conditions, for bacterial entry into polymeric trays used for food packaging. IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Book of abstracts, p. 242.

14. Pascall, M.A. 2002. Evaluation of a non-destructive bench-top pressure differential (force/decay) system for leak detection in polymeric trays used for shelf stable food packaging. IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Book of abstracts, p. 165.

15. Pascall, M.A., Ravishankar, S., Ghiron, K. and Johannessen, J. 2002. The use of magnetic resonance for bacterial contamination detection in packaged shelf stable low acid foods. IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Book of abstracts, p. 205.

16. Pascall, M.A., Farahbakhsh, B. and Reimer, J. 2002. Non-destructive seal strength determination of polymeric food packaging trays using an ultrasonic technique. IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Book of abstracts, p. 165.

17. Pascall, M.A. 2003. Packaging and technology options for Caribbean products in the global market. IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. Book of abstracts, p. 7.

18. Sivaramakrishna, V. and Pascall, M.A. 2004. Development of a timesaving closure integrity testing method for brick-type packages and online leak detection evaluation for polymeric bottles. IFT Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Book of abstracts, p. 208.

19. Pascall, M.A., Rolle, R., Jacque, A., Randhir, T. and Harte, B. 2004. The use of selected tropical staple crops for the manufacture of biodegradable packaging materials. IFT Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Book of abstracts, p. 208. Abstract was peer-reviewed.

20. Fernandez, U.M. and Pascall, M.A. 2005. Shelf life extension of soy bread using modified atmosphere packaging. IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Book of abstracts, p.

 

21. Lee, J., Pascall, M.A. and Cartwright, R. 2006. Effects of Washing Temperature and Sanitizing Condition on the Survival of Bacteria in Dishwashing Process. Presented at 2006 IFT 66th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

 

22. Yoo, S.R., Lee, J. and Pascall, M.A. 2006. The Effect of High Pressure Processing on the Morphology, Thermal Properties and Permeability of Polyethylene Films. Presented at 2006 IFT 66th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

 

23. Sivaramakrishna, V., Pascall, M.A., and Schramm, G. 2006. Evaluation of a Vacuum/decay Leak Detection System for PET Bottles Filled with Water and Fruit Juices. Presented at 2006 IFT 66th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

 

24.  Yoo, S.R., Lee, J., and Pascall, M.A. 2007. The effect of high pressure processing on the crystallinity of polyethylene films tested by differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction methods. Presented at 2007 IFT 67th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

25.  Halim, L., Zabrocki, V. and Pascall, M.A. 2007. Effect of high pressure and heat processing on the barrier properties of nylon 6, nylon/EVOH and nylon/Nanocomposite materials. Presented at 2007 IFT 67th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

26.  Halim, L.S., Mushfiq, M., Tseng, D., Sampathkumaran, U. and Pascall, M.A. 2007. Development of a PET/nanocomposite high barrier film. Presented at 2007 IFT 67th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

27.  Pascall, M.A., Fernandez, U., Gavara, R. and Allafi, A. 2007. Development of a mathematical model to predict the shelf life of modified atmosphere packaged soy bread. Presented at 2007 IFT 67th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

28.  Wolters, R., Handojo, A., Lee, J., Pascall, M.A., Frankel, G. and Zhai, Y. 2007. Analysis of the adhesion between contaminated residues and food contact surfaces using Atomic Force Microscopy. Presented at 2007 IFT 67th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

29.  Lee, J., Pascall, M.A. and Lopes, J. 2007. The use of a novel method for evaluation of sanitizing wipes (fabric napkins) for food contact surface cleaning. Presented at 2007 IFT 67th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

30.  Gupta, M., Lee, J., Pascall, M.A. and Lopes, J. 2007. Comparative efficacies of acidic sanitizers and hydrogen peroxide for food packaging materials. Presented at 2007 IFT 67th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

31.  Allafi, A., and Pascall, M.A. 2008. Effect of nano particle percent loading and food processing types on the barrier and mechanical properties of nylon 6/nanocomposite materials. Presented at 2008 IFT 68th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

 

32.  Yoo, S., Sigua, G., and Pascall, M.A. 2008. Effect of High pressure, temperature and food stimulants (10 and 95% alcohol) on the mass transfer of Irganox 1076 (an antioxidant) from polyethylene films. Presented at 2008 IFT 68th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

 

33.  Lee, J., Pascall, M.A., and Lopes, J. 2008. Efficacy of an acidic sporicidal agent for Bacillus cereus spore reduction on food packaging materials. 2008 IFT 68th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

 

34.  Lee, J., Pascall, M.A., and Hipp, J. 2008. The impact of post-washing cold potable water rinse on the drying times of various eating utensils in a restaurant setting. 2008 IFT 68th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

 

35.  Handojo, A., Lee, J., Pascall, M.A., and Hipp, J. 2008. Efficacy of electrolyzed oxidizing water compared with other traditional sanitizers for manual and automatic dishwashing operations. Presented at 2008 IFT 68th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.