School of Food Science

WSU Faculty

Dr. Richard Dougherty

RICHARD H. DOUGHERTY
PH.D.

Professor and
Extension Food Science Specialist

 

OFFICE: FSHN 106J

PHONE: (509) 335-0972

E-MAIL: dougherty@wsu.edu

FAX: (509) 335-4815

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RESEARCH INTEREST

Practical aspects of food processing, food product development, and food business development. Works closely with food processors in Washington in evaluating and solving their technical, marketing and general business problems.


EDUCATION

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Ph.D. in Food Science,
minor in Biochemistry
University of Maryland,
College Park, MD

M.S. in Food Science,
minor in Botany/Statistics

University of Maryland,
College Park, MD
B.S. in Dairy Science

 

EMPLOYMENT

1990 - present Extension Food Science Specialist, Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition Washington State University
1988-90 Corporate Director, Research & Development Hanover Brands, Inc., Hanover, PA
1986-87 Managing Director, R & D Operations (Metal Containers) American Can Company, Barrington, IL
1977-86 Vice President & Technical Director Ogden Food Products Corporation, Stockton, CA, and Rochelle Park, NJ

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

2006 Sahlin Faculty Excellence Award for Public Service
2005 Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists
2002 Big Cat Award (Extension Food Processing Program)
2002 Northwest Food Processors Association Distinguished Service Award
1999 WSU Faculty Excellence in Extension Award

 

PUBLICATIONS

Selected publications:

1.

Shin, J. H., S. Y. Lee, R. H. Dougherty, B. Rasco, and D. H. Kang. 2006. Combined effect of mild heat and acetic acid treatment for inactivating Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeriamonocytogenes, and Salmonella typhimurium in an asparagus puree. J. Appl. Microbiol. 101:1140-1151.

2.

Lee, S. Y., H. J. Chung, J. H. Shin, R. H. Dougherty, and D. H. Kang. 2006. Survival and growth of foodborne pathogens during cooking and storage of oriental-style rice cakes. J. Food Protection 69:3037-3042.

3.

Lee, S. Y., P. M. Gray, R. H. Dougherty, J. R. Busboom, and D. H. Kang. 2005. Evaluation of commercial spray application of lactic acid, hot water, and acidified sodium chlorite on reduction of Escherichia coli on beef carcasses. Lett. Appl. Micr. (In press)

4.

Lee, S. Y., M. S. Rhee, P. M. Gray, R. H. Dougherty, and D. H. Kang. 2004. The use of chlorine dioxide to control Alicyvlobacillus acidoterrestris spores in aqueous suspension and on apples. Int. J. Food Microbiol. 92:121-127.

5.

Rhee, M. S., S. Y. Lee, R. H. Dougherty, and D. H. Kang. 2003. Antimicrobial effects of mustards, against Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella typhimurium. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 69:2959-2963.

 

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION

At Washington State University, Dr. Dougherty works with food processors of all types and sizes, specializing in safety and quality of food products and the development and growth of viable food businesses. He conducts workshops and conferences on food safety, regulatory issues, low acid and acidified foods processing (Better Process Control Schools), HACCP, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), product development, and food business development. Further, he regularly advises clients on all of the above issues. He presently serves as the Food Processing Specialist for Washington Manufacturing Services through a cooperative agreement with the University.

 

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