Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Philip Junior Yeboah is a Ph.D. student in Food Science at the University of Florida, specializing in microbial food safety and fermentation. His current research focuses on the survival dynamics of Salmonella and microbial changes during kombucha fermentation. Philip holds an M.S. in Food and Nutritional Sciences from North Carolina A&T State University and a B.S. in Food Science and Technology from KNUST, Ghana.
He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on probiotics, lactic acid bacteria, and food safety. Philip has presented his work at leading conferences including IFT, and ASM, and is a recipient of the Florida IFT Future Star Award and the Dean’s Prestigious Fellowship. He is currently interning as an R&D Scientist at The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, GA.
With deep interest in food microbiology, fermentation and science communication, Philip is committed to contributing innovative research and leadership to the global food science community.
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P-08 - Impact of Hot versus Cold Steeping of Tea on the Chemical Characteristics of Kombucha
Thursday, August 14, 2025
4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT