Bruce Applegate

Dr. Bruce Applegate is Professor of Food Science at Purdue University within the College of Agriculture. His research develops innovative pathogen detection and control technologies for food safety applications, with emphasis on bacteriophage-based biosensors and intervention strategies.

Key investigations include bacteriophage ΦV10 dynamics for Escherichia coli detection, biofilm disruption methods, and real-time monitoring systems for food supply chains. His lab integrates microbiology with engineering approaches to address contamination risks.

Recent publications explore phage-enhanced wastewater treatment, biofilm mitigation in food processing environments, and rapid pathogen identification during product shipment.