Dr Li MA | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award
Professor at OKLAHOMA STATE UNIV, United States
Dr. Li Maria Ma is a distinguished Professor of Food Safety and Biosecurity at Oklahoma State University’s Institute for Biosecurity & Microbial Forensics. With a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology from Purdue University, her research has focused on areas such as molecular genetic analysis of bacteriocins and food safety.
🎓 Education & Training:
Ph.D. in Food Microbiology, Purdue University, USA, 1999. B.S. in Food Engineering, Dalian Light Industry Institute, China, 1985
💼 Professional Experience:
Professor, Institute for Biosecurity & Microbial Forensics, Oklahoma State University (2020-present). Associate Professor, National Institute for Microbial Forensics & Food and Agricultural Biosecurity, Oklahoma State University (2015-2020). Assistant Professor, National Institute for Microbial Forensics & Food and Agricultural Biosecurity, Oklahoma State University (2009-2015). Guest Researcher, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA (2004-2009). Post-Doctoral Researcher, Center for Food Safety, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA (1999-2009). Graduate Research Associate, Dept. of Food Science, Purdue University (1995-1999)
👩🏫 Professional Affiliations & Service:
Chair of Animal and Pet Food Safety PDG, International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), 2023-2025. OKAFP delegate to IAFP, 2018-2020. President, Oklahoma Association for Food Protection, 2016-2018. President, Chinese Association for Food Protection in North America, 2013-2014
🔬 Research Focus: Food Safety
Dr. Li Maria Ma’s research primarily revolves around food safety. She explores various aspects of food safety, including microbial contamination, risk assessment, and preventive strategies. Her work aims to enhance our understanding of foodborne pathogens, improve food safety protocols, and develop innovative solutions to ensure the safety and quality of the food supply chain.