Dr. Ryan Elias

Professor

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Biography

Ryan J. Elias is a Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Food Science at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on the free radical chemistry of foods, particularly in relation to understanding antioxidant and pro-oxidant mechanisms. He has conducted significant research on controlling lipid oxidation mechanisms in multiphase foods and evaluating consumer-friendly antioxidant strategies for food and beverages. His work also involves innovative sensing technologies for lipid oxidation markers and utilizing electron paramagnetic resonance to investigate free radical mechanisms in food, tobacco products, and biological systems. Additionally, Dr. Elias studies small molecule partitioning in complex food matrices using EPR spin probes and assesses the oxidative stability of wine and beer components. Over the years, he has received various awards for his collaborative research and teaching efforts, demonstrating his commitment to education and advancements in food science.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Collaborative Research Award

2021-01-01
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Community of Teaching Award

2020-01-01
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Anna and Guy Bixler Memorial Teaching Award in Food Science

2019-01-01
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Young Scientist Award

2018-01-01
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Honored Student Award

2017-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.