Researchers
George Sadler , Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, PROVE IT, LLC
Experience and Overview
With over 20 years of academic experience, Dr. Sadler has specialized in investigating the chemistry and regulatory issues associated with food processing and packaging. Much of his work examined the interaction between packaging and foods treated by novel processing techniques. The research resulted in various types of regulatory submissions to FDA leading to the approval of new polymers and additives, and removal of the regulatory burdens hindering commercialization of recycled PET and food irradiation. This part of his work has lead to a greater acceptance of the use of mathematical modeling for regulatory submissions in the US and EU. With the establishment of this company, PROVE IT he seeks to partner with industry and academia to bring validation and regulatory expertise to commercialize new technologies which have potential social benefits.
Charles Sizer , Ph.D., Proprietor, PilotAseptic, LLC
Experience and Overview
Dr. Charles Sizer is a prime consultant of the Prove IT company. With his vast experience in the areas of Food Safety and Aseptic Packaging, Dr. Sizer helps the clients with the development and implementation of thermal processes for aseptic processing and packaging. Some of the major areas of his expertise include:
Modeling of bacterial growth and process lethality
Nutrient retention in processed foods
Natural and intentional contamination of foods
HACCP consultation and implementation
Joseph Dunn , Ph.D., Consultant, PROVE IT, LLC
Experience and Overview
Dr. Joseph Dunn is one of the consultants of the Prove IT company. With his vast experience in the areas of Food Safety and High Pressure Processing, Dr. Dunn helps the clients with the development and implementation of safe manufacturing practices in the food industry. Some of the major areas of his expertise include:
High Pressure Processing
Bacterial pathogens and lethality modeling
Matthew Botos , Consultant, PROVE IT, LLC
Experience and Overview
Matthew Botos is one of the pioneer consultants of Juice HACCP in many industries in the nation. His experience and expertise along with his entrepeneurship really help him act as a true liason between the industry and cutting edge research. Some of the primary areas of his expertise include:
Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Food Manufacturing
Juice HACCP
Food Entrepreneurship
Food Exporting
Food Law and Regulation