Ilenys Perez-Diaz
USDA-ARS Research Microbiologist and Associate Professor
Schaub Food Science Building, Room 322D
Bio
Education
Ph.D. Microbiology University of Wisconsin 2005
B.S. Industrial Microbiology University of Puerto Rico 1998
Area(s) of Expertise
- Develop microbiology-based technologies for the improvement of the quality, safety and value of the commercially available vegetable products
- Develop improved techniques to prevent the growth of spoilage microorganisms and assure the inactivation of pathogenic bacteria in acidified vegetable products
- Study the microbial diversity present in fermented vegetables, primarily cucumbers