Professional Biography

Professional Biography

Professional Experience

Extension Activities

  • Food Processing, Food Safety, and Regulatory Affairs
  • Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSA) and Human Food Preventive Control (PCHF)
  • ​Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Handling Practices (GHPs)
  • Process Authority (Thermal Processing of Acidified Foods)

Extension Workshops

  • GAPs and GHPs Audit Grower Training
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
  • Better Process Control School

Teaching

  • FSC 107 Introduction to Food Science
  • FSC 636 Advanced Food Technology

Research

  • Thermal processing of accidified foods
  • Antimicrobial intervention of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meats and Salmonella in fresh produce.
  • Use of Bacteriophages to improve produce safety
  • Prevention based food safety

Professional Society Memberships

August 2015 - Present
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

2015 - Present
Phi Tau Sigma, Food Science and Technology Honor society

Nov. 2015 - Present
Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists

Sept. 2009 - Present
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

March 2009 - Present
Institute of Food Technologists

Dec. 2010 - Present
Oklahoma State University Alumni Association

Scholars@UK

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The Magnitude and Impact of Food Allergens and the Potential of AI-Based Non-Destructive Testing Methods in Their Detection and Quantification

Adedeji, A. A., Priyesh, P. V. & Odugbemi, A. A., Apr 2024, In: Foods. 13, 7, 994.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Southern Region Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training: Using Pre- and Post-Training Knowledge Assessments to Understand Training Effectiveness

Schneider, K. R., Schroeder, M., Gutierrez, A., Kharel, K., Goodrich Schneider, R., Harder, A., Philyaw Perez, A., Woods, K., Dunn, L. L., Priyesh, P., Gunter, C., Rogers, E., Simmons, C., Johnston, L., Carter, C., Taylor, T. M., Castillo, A., Anciso, J., Masabni, J. & Strawn, L. K. & 4 others, Vallotton, A., Stull, K., O'Bannon, T. & Danyluk, M. D., May 2024, In: Journal of Food Protection. 87, 5, 100266.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Application of a Bacteriophage–Sanitizer Combination in Post-Harvest Control of E. coli O157:H7 Contamination on Spinach Leaves in the Presence or Absence of a High Organic Load Produce Wash

Vengarai Jagannathan, B., Kitchens, S., Price, S., Morgan, M. & Vijayakumar, P. P., Mar 2022, In: Applied Microbiology. 2, 1, p. 12-24 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Bacteriophage-mediated control of pre- and post-harvest produce quality and safety

Jagannathan, B. V., Dakoske, M. & Vijayakumar, P. P., Nov 1 2022, In: LWT. 169, 113912.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

The propensity of fomite spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus through produce supply chain

Adedeji, A. & Vijayakumar, P. P., Sep 2022, In: Bulletin of the National Research Centre . 46, 245

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Isolation and taxonomic identity of bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria from retail foods and animal sources

Henning, C., Vijayakumar, P., Adhikari, R., Jagannathan, B., Gautam, D. & Muriana, P. M., Mar 2015, In: Microorganisms. 3, 1, p. 80-93 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

The need for prevention-based food safety programs for fresh produce

Jagannathan, B. V. & Vijayakumar, P. P., Nov 1 2019, In: Food Protection Trends. 39, 6, p. 572-579 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Inhibition of listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat meats using bacteriocin mixtures based on mode-of-action

Vijayakumar, P. P. & Muriana, P. M., Mar 2017, In: Foods. 6, 3, p. 1-13 13 p., 22.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Efficacy of bacteriophage cocktail to control e. Coli o157:H7 contamination on baby spinach leaves in the presence or absence of organic load

Jagannathan, B. V., Kitchens, S., Vijayakumar, P. P., Price, S. & Morgan, M., Mar 2021, In: Microorganisms. 9, 3, p. 1-11 11 p., 544.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Potential for bacteriophage cocktail to complement commercial sanitizer use on produce against escherichia coli o157:H7

Jagannathan, B. V., Kitchens, S., Vijayakumar, P. P., Price, S. & Morgan, M., Sep 2020, In: Microorganisms. 8, 9, p. 1-13 13 p., 1316.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

A microplate growth inhibition assay for screening bacteriocins against listeria monocytogenes to differentiate their mode-of-action

Vijayakumar, P. P. & Muriana, P. M., Jun 11 2015, In: Biomolecules. 5, 2, p. 1178-1194 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Physical properties and organoleptic evaluation of gluten-free bread from proso millet

Woomer, J., Singh, M., Vijayakumar, P. P. & Adedeji, A., Dec 2 2019, In: British Food Journal. 122, 2, p. 547-560 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Cultivate Kentucky Partnership Expansion

Brislen, L. (PI) & Priyesh, P. (CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

9/1/17 → 8/31/20

Project: Research project

Associated Departments

Animal and Food Sciences