Kevin M. Keener

Kevin M. Keener, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph and holds the Barrett Family Foundation Chair in Sustainable Food Engineering. He joined the University of Guelph in 2019 and has visiting professor appointments at South China University of Technology, University College Dublin, and Dublin Institute of Technology. A Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Dr. Keener's research focuses on sustainable food engineering technologies.

• Research Interests: Food technology, safety, and bioprocessing; non-thermal technologies like high voltage atmospheric cold plasma (HVACP), ozone, and ultrasound; thermal innovations such as controlled dynamic radiant frying; and sustainable food packaging design/recycling.
• Scientific Awards:
  • Iowa Economic Development Award (2017)
  • Spirit of the Land Grant Award (2014)
  • Rainbird Engineering Concept of the Year (2013)
  • Research and Development Award from the Institute of Food Technologists (2013)
• Contributions: Over 120 publications, 12 patents, and 100+ workshops for food manufacturers, government inspectors, and entrepreneurs. Recognized in 100+ popular press articles.