School of Food Science

WSU Faculty

Dr. Kang

CAROLYN F. ROSS
Ph.D.

Sensory Scientist
Assistant Professor

OFFICE: FSHN 122

PHONE: (509) 335-2438

E-MAIL: cfross@wsu.edu

FAX: (509) 335-4815

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Chew, Boon P.

Clark, Stephanie

Dougherty, Richard

Edwards, Charlie

Harbertson, James

Kang, Dong-Hyun

Killinger, Karen

McCurdy, Alan

Powers, Joseph

Rasco, Barbara

Ross, Carolyn

Ringer, Kerry

Swanson, Barry

 

RESEARCH INTEREST

Dr. Ross's research combines sensory analysis with analytical chemistry techniques to identify and describe changes in flavour and odour profiles . In grapes and wine, her research group focuses on evaluation of aroma and flavor compounds and precursors, and the changes in these compounds due to viticultural and enological practices.  Other research projects have included the study of effectiveness of different palate cleansers, the effect of serving temperature on sensory perception in red and white wine and the examination of off-odours.

In food, Dr. Ross's research examines the relationship between sensory data and chemical data with regards to changes in flavour and odour profiles and.  Research interests in food consist of studying changes in sensory profiles of foods as a result of advanced processing techniques, and the interaction of flavors and aromas with packaging material.  Research into food texture and mouthfeel are also being conducted in Dr. Ross's lab.

Sensory Evaluation Facility

 

COURSES TAUGHT

For descriptions of the courses, see Courses page.

 

EDUCATION

2003 Certificate in University Teaching Department of Teaching Resources and Continuing Education, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
2001 Doctorate of Philosophy in Food Science / Environmental Toxicology

Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

1997 Master of Science in Food Science Department of Food Science,
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
1995 Bachelor of Human Ecology
in Foods and Nutrition
Department of Human Ecology,
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2004 - present Assistant Professor, Washington State University, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Pullman, WA
2004 Post-doctoral Fellow, Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
2003 Director of Research, CC Technology, Laramie, WY
2003 Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
2003 Laboratory Manager, Industrially Focused Analytical Research Laboratory, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
2002 Post-doctoral Fellow, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Food Processing Technology Division, Atlanta, GA

 

CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

2007- Sensory Profiles and Consumer Acceptance of Advanced Apple Breeding Selections.  Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission
2006- Impact of fining on the sensory and chemical properties of white wine,
Washington Wine-Grape Funds
2006- Impact of Multicolored Asian Ladybeetle on the Quality of Concord Grape Juice, Washington State Concord Grape Research Council
2006- Learning about applications of novel analytical chemistry techniques to sensory evaluation, WSU New Faculty Seed Grant
2005- Assessment of astringency in Washington State wines using sensory and chemical methods, Washington Wine-Grape Funds
2005- Estimating apple firmness using tensile mechanical properties,
Washington State Tree Fruit Research Council

 

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Book Chapters (Refereed):

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Current major advisor to 5 M.Sc. students and two Ph.D. students.  Courses taught:  Sensory Evaluation of Food and Wine, Introduction to Vines and Wines, Graduate Oral Seminar, Graduate Sensory Evaluation.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Chemical Society, American Society for Enology and Viticulture.  Cool Climate Meeting Planning Committee, Institute of Food Technologists and Secretary of IFT Lewis & Clark Section
Sensometric Society, Assistant Editor: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment (JFAE)

 

Welcome!

We are eager assist you in your educational goals.

We have excellent teaching and research facilities, including a Human Metabolic Unit, a modern processing pilot plant and the WSU Creamery, home of the world famous COUGAR GOLD cheese.

The Food Science degree is an IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) approved program and is taught in conjunction with the University of Idaho faculty from the Department of Food Science and Toxicology.

 

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