Assist Prof. Dr. Gurbuz GUNES

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth

January 1st, 1972

Marital status           

Married

Foreign language

English

Work address

Istanbul Technical University

Department of Food Engineering

Maslak/ISTANBUL

Tel: 212 2857165

e-mail: gunesg@itu.edu.tr

 

EDUCATION

1997 - 2000   

PhD

Cornell University Department of Food Science, Ithaca, New York, USA.

Major : Food Science - Minors : Biological Engineering, Microbiology

PhD Thesis:  "Effect of gamma irradiation and modified atmospheres on physiology and quality of minimally processed apples"

1995 - 1997

Master of Science

Cornell University Department of Food Science and Technology, Geneva, New York, USA.

Major  Food Science – Minor  Biological Engineering

MS Thesis:  "Effects of modified atmospere packaging and antibrowning agents on shelf-life of minimally processed potatoes"

1988 - 1993

Bachelor of Science

Middle East Technical University Department of Food Engineering, Ankara

Academic Positions and Titles

June-Sept. 2004

Visiting Scienctist

Cornell University, Department of Food Science, USA

August 2002

Assist. Prof. Dr.

Istanbul Technical University, Department of Food Engineering, Maslak-İstanbul

December 2001

Research Assistant.

Kocaeli University, Department of Food Technology

September 2000

Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Cornell University, Department of Horticulture, USA

     

 

PUBLICATIONS
International Reviewed Journal Publications

1.      Gezgin, Z. and Gunes, G.  2007.  Influence of gamma irradiation on growth and survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and quality of ‘cig kofte’, a traditional raw meat product.  International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 42(9): 1067-1072

2.      Sokmen, A. and Gunes, G.  2006.  Influence of some bulk sweeteners on rheological properties of chocolate.  LWT-Food Science and Technology, 39: 1053-1058.

3.      Gunes, G., Blum, L.K., and Hotchkiss, J.H. 2005.  Inactivation of yeasts in grape juice using a continuous dense phase carbon dioxide processing system J. Sci. Food Agric. 85(14): 2362-2368.

4.      Gunes, G., Blum, L.K., and Hotchkiss, J.H. 2004.  Inactivation of Escherichia Coli (ATCC 4157) In Apple Cider by Dense Phase Carbon Dioxide.  Journal of Food Protection (in press).

5.      Gunes, G. and Tekin, M.D.  2004.  Conusmer awareness and acceptance of irradiated foods: results of a survey conducted on Turkish consumersLWT Food Science and Technology, 39: 443-447.

6.      Gunes, G.G. and Hotchkiss, J.H.  2002.  Growth and Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Fresh-Cut Apples in Modified Atmospheres at Abusive Temperatures..  Journal of Food Protection. 65(10): 1641-1645.

  1. Gunes, G., Watkins, C.B., and Lui, R.  2002.  Controlled-Atmosphere Effects on Postharvest Quality and Antioxidant Activity of Cranberry Fruits.  Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 50: 5932-5938.

8.      Gunes, G., Watkins, C.B., and Hotchkiss J.H.  2001.  Physiological responses of fresh-cut apple slices under high CO2 and low O2 partial pressures.  Postharvest Biology and Technology 22 (3): 197-204.

9.      Gunes, G., Hotchkiss J.H., and Watkins, C.B.  2001.  Effects of gamma irradiation on the texture of minimally processed apples.  Journal of Food Science, 66(1): 63-67.

10.  Gunes, G., Watkins, C.B. and Hotchkiss, J.H.  2000.  Effects of irradiation on respiration and ethylene production of apple slices.  Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 80(8): 1169-1175.

11.  Gunes, G., Splittoesser, D.F., and Lee, C.Y.  1997.  Microbial quality of fresh potatoes: effect of minimal processing. Journal of Food Protection. 60(7): 863-866.

12.  Gunes, G. and C.Y. Lee.  1997.  Color of minimally processed potatoes as affected by modified atmosphere packaging and antibrowning agents. Journal of Food Science. 62(3): 572-575, 582.

National Reviwed Journal Publications

  1. Arduzlar, D. ve G. Güneş.  2006.  Meyve ve sebzelerde soğuk zararlanması (chilling injury) ve kontrolü.  Hasad Gıda Eylül-Ekim sayı 257: 28-37.
  2. Karadağ, A. ve G.Güneş.  2005.  Gama ışınlarının gıdaların besin değeri üzerindeki etkileri. Dünya Gıda, sayı: 2005-9: 55-60.
  3. Güneş, G., Tekin, MD.  2004.  Tüketici perspektifinde gıda ışınlama teknolojisi ve ışınlanmış gıdalar.  Gıda Teknolojisi 8(12):56-61.

4.      Gezgin, Z. ve G. Güneş.  2003.  Gıdaların gama ışınları ile muhafazası. Dünya Gıda, sayı: 2003-12: 82-87.

Internatonal Conference Presentations

Abstracts   

  1. Neriman Yilmaz, Ayin Öztürk, Gurbuz Gunes.  Effect of different modified atmospheres on microbial quality, oxidation and color of meatballs.  The Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, 094-08, Chicago, IL, July 28-Aug 01, 2007
  2. Cankaya, H., Gunes, G., Aran, N.  Effects of nisin, sodium lactate and grapefruit seed extract on growth of potential pathogens in meat products.  2nd FEMS Congress of European Microbiologists. Spain, Madrid, July 4-8, 2006. Absract Book, p. 100.
  3. Gunes, G.  Food Safety issues and technologies for sustainable safe food protection.  Keynote speech in International Conference: Sustainable Development and New Technologies for Agricultural Production in GAP Region, Eds, Özer, B., Kaçıra, M. and Çullu, M.A.  pp.58-69, Harran Univeristy, Şanlıurfa, TURKEY, May 29-31, 2006
  4. Gezgin, Z. ve G. GüneşInactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in ‘çiğ köfte’ by Gamma Irradiation.  1st International Food and Nutrition Congress Foos Safety and Quality through the Food Chain: Farm to Fork-Fork to Farm.  June 15-16, 2005, Istanbul.
  5. Gunes, G., and Sokmen, A.  “Influence of some sucrose substitutes on rheological properties of chocolate”  The Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, 35D-23 New Orleans, LO, July 15-20, 2005
  6. Gezgin, Z., and Gunes, G.  “Effect of irradiation on quality and safety of ‘cig köfte’ (raw meatball)”  The Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, 99E-10 New Orleans, LO, July 15-20, 2005
  7. Gunes, G., Tekin, M.D.  “Consumer attitutes towards food irradiation in Turkey” The Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, 98E-15 New Orleans, LO, July 15-20, 2005
  8. Gunes, G., Hotchkiss, J.H., and Watkins, C.B.  “Growth/survival of E. coli O157:H7 on fresh-cut apples under modified atmospheres at abusive temperatures.”  The Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, 76C-2 (abstract #11001), Anaheim, California, 2002.
  9. Gunes, G. and Watkins, C.B.  “Postharvest quality of cranberries as affected by controlled atmospheres.”  The Annual Meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists, Sacramento, California. . HortScience 36: 571, 2001.
  10. Gunes, G., Hotchkiss, J.H., and Watkins, C.B.  “Influence of gamma irradiation on texture of fresh-cut apples.”  The Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Abstract #65A-34 Dallas, Texas, 2000.
  11. Al-Ati, T.A., Gunes, G., and Hotchkiss, J.H.  “Application of packaging and modified atmospheres to fresh-cut fruits.”  The Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Abstract #71-3, Dallas, Texas, 2000.
  12. Gunes, G., Watkins, C.B., Hotchkiss, J.H.  “Influence of gamma rradiation on respiration rate and ethylene synthesis of cut fresh apples.”  The Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Abstract #22D-62, Chicago, Illinoil, 1999.
  13. Gunes, G. and C.Y. Lee.  “Effect of modified atmosphere on respiration rate and color change of minimally processed potatoes.”  The Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists, Abstract #85-2, New Orleans, Lousiana, 1996.

Natonal Conference Presentations

 

  1. Sökmen, A. ve G. Güneş.  Bazı Sükroz İkamelerinin  Çikolatanın Reolojik Özelliklerine Etkileri.  Gıda Kongresi 2005, Ege Üniversitesi, İzmir.
  2. G. GÜNEŞ, L.  K. Blum, J. J. Hotchkiss.  Meyve Sularinda Mikroorganizmalarin Yüksek Yoğunluklu CO2 ile İnaktivasyonu.  Gıda Kongresi 2005 Sözlü Bildiriler, s. 134-141.  Ege Üniversitesi, İzmir
  3. Gezgin, Z. ve G. Güneş.  Işınlama yöntemiyle çiğ köftelerin mikrobiyal güvenliğinin sağlanması.  Geleneksel Gıdalar Sempozyumu 23-24 Eylül 2004, Van
  4. Güneş, G.,  “Gama Işınlarının taze elma dilimlerinin kalitesi üzerindeki etkileri.” 3. Gıda Mühendisliği Kongresi, s.1-13, Ankara, 2-4-Ekim 2003.
  5. Güneş, G.,  “Modifiye atmosferlerin küf gelişimi ve mikotoksin üretimi üzerindeki etkileri.”  Ulusal Mikotoksin Sempozyumu, Heperkan, D., Dalkılıç, G., Şenyuva, H. (ed),  s.133-139, İstanbul, 18-19 Eylül 2003

 

 Awards

·         Turkish Ministry of National Education graduate scholarship, 1994-2000.

·         Arthur Boller Apple Research Grants (CALS, Cornell University, 1999).

·         IFT poster competition-finalist (IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1999).

·         The Henry and Ruth Herzog Graduate Research Award, Cornell University, 2000.

·         Turkish National Science and Technology Research Center, publication award, 2002.

·         İstanbul Technical University, publication award, 2002.

 

Seminars

Effect of gamma irradiation and modified atmospheres on physiology and quality of minimally processed apples. Cornell University Graduate Seminar Series, Feb., 2001.

 

Lectures

Aspetic packaging of foods.  UNIDO international training programme on food packaging.  Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey,  20-24 March 2006

 

Referee in following journals

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

International Journal of Food Science and Technology

Journal of Food Protection

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Journal of Food Science

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