Jan. 21, 2003
Contact: Jo Ann Lloyd
(805) 756-1511
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Expert in Food Processing, Engineering Joins Cal Poly Dairy Products
Technology Center
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Wei Wang-Nolan, an expert in food processing and
engineering, has joined the Dairy Ingredients Applications Program in
Cal Poly's Dairy Products Technology Center as a principle research
associate.
"Dr. Wang-Nolan's technical expertise will complement our group's
activities," said Dairy Science Professor Phil Tong, the program's
project director. "Her practical industrial experience will help to
ensure our work is directly applicable to dairy ingredient
manufacturers and food processors."
Wang-Nolan earned a bachelor's degree in food engineering from the Wuxi
Institute of Light Industry in Wuxi, China, a master's degree in
Agricultural Engineering from Kansas State, and a doctorate in food
engineering from UC Davis.
Before joining the Cal Poly faculty, Wang-Nolan worked for four years
as a process scientist with Unilever Research and Development in
Colworth, England, one of the world's largest food companies.
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(NOTE TO EDITORS: An electronic image of Wei Wang-Nolan is attached.)