Steven Pao

Dr. Steven Pao serves as a Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at California State University, Fresno's Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. A Certified Food Scientist by the Institute of Food Technologists, he holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition from The Ohio State University where he also earned his Master's degree.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science from Chinese Culture University, Taipei
• Master of Science from The Ohio State University
• Doctor of Philosophy from The Ohio State University

Dr. Pao's research centers on critical food safety domains including pathogen control, microbial risk reduction, and sanitation validation. His expertise spans fruit/vegetable processing microbiology, dairy safety protocols, and international food protection systems with patented innovations in fruit processing technologies. He has implemented food safety frameworks across 12+ countries including Azerbaijan, China, Mexico, and Nigeria.

Scientific awards are not documented in the provided materials.

He has secured research funding from federal agencies including USDA and DHS, served as a grant proposal reviewer for these entities, and maintains active industry collaborations. His teaching portfolio encompasses core courses like Food Laws and Regulations (FSC 178), Quality Assurance (FSC 120), and Food Microbiology (FSC 125), reflecting his regulatory and technical expertise.