Ian Hildebrandt

Ian Hildebrandt is a Research Assistant II in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. His work focuses on food safety engineering, particularly on improving experimental designs for pathogen inactivation kinetics in low-moisture foods and meats.

• Specializes in Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria research
• Works with low-moisture foods like wheat flour, spices, and nuts
• Applies thermal resistance modeling to foodborne pathogens

Publications highlight his expertise in thermal inactivation methodologies, predictive modeling, and cross-laboratory data consistency. His research spans experimental design, microbial risk assessment, and food processing safety validation.

For collaboration or inquiries, Ian can be reached at hildeb44@msu.edu.