Non-Thermal Processing division

Nonthermal Processing Division

Provides a forum for discussing nonthermal technologies for processing foods such as pulsed power engineering, ultra-high pressure, ozone, and reemerging food irradiation.

 

Join Today

Belong

Ready to Join IFT?

Gain access to an invaluable network, resources, and insights to help you make greater contributions through your work and to the future of food.

JOIN TODAY

Quick Information and Links

Chairperson Login IFT Connect Not a Member Yet?  Social
Rick Falkenberg Nonthermal Processing Division
 Sign Up & Join Us Online  Linked In logo
farm landscape

800+

Members
Adults talking in a meeting around a table

1999

Year Founded
food variety spread on table

40+

Countries Represented by Members

Division Accomplishments/Recognition

  • The Outstanding Volunteer award honors a current Division member who provided exemplary volunteer work to the Division in the current year. The 2023-2024 recipient is Hetian Hu.
  • The Outstanding Service award honors current Division members who have demonstrated a history of service to the Division or field. The 2023-2024 recipient is Viridiana Tejada-Ortigoza.

Division Oral Competition Finalists

  • Srutee Rout, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), Development of Process Technology for the Formulation of a Cold Plasma Processed Plant Protein-Based Meat Analogue
  • Urvi Shah, North Carolina State University, Effects of Cold Plasma and Ultraviolet (UV) on Microbial Inactivation and Quality Characteristics of Eggshells
  • Sohee Yoon, Seoul Women's University (Seoul, South Korea), Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in peeled squid using a combined in-package treatment of cold plasma and ultraviolet C light emitting diodes

How to Join a Division

Joining a Division is easy! Signing up for a Division gives you access to the Division’s IFT Connect Community, signs you up for their newsletter, and gives you access to Subject Matter Experts in the field. To sign up for a Division, visit IFT-Divisions. After signing into your account, check the boxes of the Divisions you would like to be involved with and click save.

Sign Up