Melissa Huang

Food Science PhD Candidate @ Cornell University

United States

About

Experience

  • Doctoral Student at Cornell University
    Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Evaluating grape pomace for its impact on gut health in ovo and in vivo (Gallus gallus)

  • University of California, Davis (3 yrs 5 mos)
    • University Honors Program
      Apr 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • Undergraduate Student Researcher
      Feb 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Investigated the impact of pH on gastric digestive behavior in the Human Gastric Simulator (HGS)

  • Food Science Intern at Shrimply Blue
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Formulated dog biscuit treats with a novel protein source: an invasive mysis shrimp from Lake Tahoe, to bring unique nutritional benefits to dogs as well as restore the lake's water clarity

  • Cornell Food Science Summer Scholar at Cornell University
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos

    Investigated the impact oat (Avena sativa) hulls on intestinal functionality, morphology, and cecal microbial populations in ovo (Gallus gallus) in the Tako Laboratory

  • Product Development Competition 3rd Place at American Society of Baking
    Aug 2021 - Mar 2022 · 8 mos

    Created, developed, and presented a novel kids' snack product using grape pomace and purple sweet potato as functional fiber sources