Research
Research & publications
My doctoral work at Cornell explored how engineered enzymes can turn food industry waste streams into rare sugars, healthier sweeteners with real sustainability benefits.
Focus areas
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Enzyme engineering
Recombinant enzymes with cellulose-binding domains for easy, reusable immobilization.
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Rare sugars
Bioproduction of D-tagatose and allulose from dairy and food by-products.
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Sensory science
Consumer and expert-panel evaluation of dairy foods and alternative sweeteners.
Publications
- Cellulose-Binding Module-Mediated Immobilization of L-Arabinose Isomerase for Reusable D-Tagatose Production
- Consumers Respond Positively to the Sensory, Health, and Sustainability Benefits of the Rare Sugar Allulose in Yogurt Formulations
- Recombinant lactase with a cellulose binding domain permits facile immobilization onto cellulose with retained activity
- Concentrated sugar solutions protect lactase from thermal inactivation
Honors & certifications
Honors
- Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) Prize
- First Prize, NSERC USRA Poster Presentation
- NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award
- Macdonald Branch of the McGill Alumni Association Scholarships
- Dean's Honour List, McGill University
Certifications
- Protein Industries Canada, Accelerate Leadership Program
- Expert Sensory Evaluator of Dairy Foods, Cornell University
- Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 8 Piano
- International Baccalaureate, École Internationale de Montréal