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Geoffrey Sasaki serves as Lecturer and Director of Craft Brewing within the Department of Biological Sciences at Central Washington University. Holding a PhD in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University and a BS in Food Science & Technology from Oregon State University, he transitions academic expertise with prior industry experience as Quality Manager at Columbus Brewing Company where he led analytical testing and sensory evaluation.
His educational credentials include:
- PhD in Human Nutrition, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- BS in Food Science & Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Dr. Sasaki's research bridges food science, fermentation technology, and human health with emphasis on polyphenol metabolism. His work examines hop-yeast interactions in brewing, sensory evaluation methodologies, and the cardiometabolic impacts of phytochemicals—particularly how polyphenols modulate gut microbiota and influence bioavailability in obesity and metabolic disorders.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2017-2023) reveals consistent focus on green tea polyphenols' therapeutic mechanisms against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome. Using integrated approaches spanning human clinical trials, animal models, and molecular analysis, his studies characterize anti-inflammatory pathways along the gut-liver axis and metabolic consequences of dietary polyphenols in obesity contexts.
No scientific awards are documented in available materials.
Information regarding student mentorship or grant funding remains unspecified in current records, though his role as Craft Brewing Program Director implies curriculum development and instructional leadership. His industry background suggests applied research translation capabilities.
As Director of the Craft Brewing Program, Dr. Sasaki oversees an academic unit integrating brewing science education with fermentation research. His prior brewery leadership involved multidisciplinary teams for quality control and sensory analysis, establishing foundations for his current academic program's industry-aligned training approach.
