معرفی
William A. Barrier serves as Program Director for the Business and Regulatory Division and Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University's Center for Biotechnology Education, overseeing the MS in Food Safety Regulation, MS in Regulatory Science, and Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship programs.
His academic credentials:
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Fisk University
- Master of Science in Food Science (Microbiology concentration), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- PhD, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Barrier specializes in biotechnology applications within regulatory frameworks, with deep expertise in food safety systems and commercial biotechnology operations. His industry background bridges academic theory and real-world practice through extensive leadership roles in global food safety quality, product innovation, and business management across major consumer goods and restaurant corporations.
He actively contributes to the Institute of Food Technologists as a board member and Audit Risk Committee chair, shaping industry standards while mentoring students in regulatory affairs and biotechnology business strategy through curriculum development and industry connections.
