Melvin Pascall

Melvin Pascall is a Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University. His research focuses on food packaging systems, corrosion mechanisms in metal containers, antimicrobial technologies, and sustainable materials. He has received the IFT Fellow and OARDC Innovator of the Year awards for his contributions to food science.

Research areas include developing corrosion-resistant polymer coatings for canned foods, creating biobased packaging with functional additives, and characterizing edible films. His work integrates fundamental chemistry with practical applications to extend shelf life and ensure food safety.

Recent publications examine volatile compound development during retort processing, sustainable packaging innovations, and corrosion mechanisms in canned foods. Studies frequently employ materials characterization techniques to evaluate packaging performance under various conditions.

He advises graduate students including Anusha Salian. No information was provided regarding research grants, laboratory facilities, or specific projects.