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Dr. Bruce R. Harte is Professor at the School of Packaging, Michigan State University, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. He has been a member of the packaging faculty since January, 1979, and was Director of the School 1993 -2004 (April1). His research interests include product/package interaction and compatibility, product stability, barrier packaging and active packaging. Dr. Harte has had substantial interaction with the packaging and manufacturing industries, both in the U.S. and internationally. He is a retired board member of the International Association of Packaging Research Institutes. Selected Publications from the Last Four Years R.A. Auras, B. Harte, S. Selke, and R. J. Hernandez. 2003. Mechanical, Physical, and Barrier Properties of Poly(Lactide) Films. J. of Plastic Film and Sheeting, Vol. 19, 123:128. J.K. Han, S. Selke, T. Downes, and B.R. Harte. 2003. Application of a Computer Model to Evaluate the Ability of Plastics to Act as Functional Barriers. Packaging Technology and Science, 16:107-118. P. Limjaroen, E. Ryser, H. Lockhart, and B. R. Harte. 2003. Development of a Food Packaging Coating Material with Antimicrobial Properties. J. of Plastic Film and Sheeting, Vol. 19, 95:109. Siripatrawan, U.I., J.E. Linz, and B. R. Harte. 2004. Rapid Method for Prediction of Escherichia coli Numbers using an Electronic Sensor Array and an Artificial Neural Network, J. Food Protection, 67: 1604-1609. C. Caner, R.J. Hernandez, and B.R. Harte. 2004. High-pressure Processing Effects on the Mechanical, Barrier and Mass Transfer Properties of Food Packaging Flexible Structures: A Critical Review. Packaging Technology & Science, 17:23-29. C. Caner, R.J. Hernandez, M. Pascall, V.M. Balasubramaniam, and B.R. Harte. 2004. The Effect of High-pressure Food processing on the Sorption Behaviour of Selected Packaging Materials. Packaging Technology & Science, 17:139-153. R. Auras, B. Harte, and S. Selke. 2004. An Overview of Polylactides as a Packaging Material. Macromol. Biosci., 835-864. C. Caner and B. Harte. 2005. Effect of High-pressure Processing on the Migration of Antioxidant Irganox 1076 from Polypropylene Film into a Food stimulant. J. of the Science of Food and Agriculture 85:39-46. P. Limjaroen, H. Lockhart, E. Ryzer and B. Harte. 2005. Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on Beef Bologna and Cheddar Cheese using Polyvinylidene Chloride Films containing Sorbic Acid. J. Food Science; vol 70 Nr. Y.S. Lee, R. Beaudry, J. Kim and B. Harte. 2006. Development of a 1-MCP Sachet Release System for Fresh Produce. J. Food Science, vol 71. R. Auras, B. Harte, and S. Selke. 2006. Soprtion of Ethyl Acetate and d-limonene in poly (lactide) Polymers. J. Sci. Food Agric 86:648. Siripatrawan, U.I., J.E. Linz, and B. R. Harte. 2006. Detection of Escheria coli in Packaged Alfalfa Sprouts with an Electronic Nose and an Artificial Neural Network. J. Food Protection, 69: 1844. Siripatrawan, U.I., J.E. Linz, and B. R. Harte. 2006. Electronic sensor array coupled with Artificial Neural Network for Detection of Salmonella Typhimurium. Sensors and Actuators B 119:64-69. Almenar, E.; Auras, R.; Rubino, M.; Harte, B. 2007. “New Alternatives to Avoid Main Post Harvest Diseases in Berries during Storage. Inclusion complexes B-CD-Hexanal,” International Journal of Food Microbiology, 118 (2) pp 164-172 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2007.07.002 Almenar, E.; Auras, R.; Wharton, P.; Rubino, M.; Harte, B. 2007. “Release of acetaldehyde from β-cyclodextrins inhibits post harvest decay fungi in vitro,” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry; 55(17); 7205-7212. DOI: Patents Method and Device for Reducing Oxygen with a Reduced Oxidase with Color Formation. A.E. Gardiol, R.J. Hernandez, and B.R. Harte. U.S. Patent #5,654,164. Device for Detecting Oxygen with Oxidase. A.E. Gardiol, R.J. Hernandez, and B.R. Harte. U.S. Patent #5,804,401. Biodegradable Polymeric Nanocomposite Packaging Materials and Production Methods. A. Mohanty, Y. Parulekar, M. Chidambarakumar, N. Kositruangchai, and B. Harte. Provisional U. S. Patent application filed April 29, 2005. New Alternatives to Avoid Fungal Growth in Food Systems. E. Almenar, R. Auras, B. Harte, M. Rubino. (Invention Disclosure Number: 06-073; Provisional Patent Application # 60,598-013) B-cyclodextrins as nucleating agents for Polylactide (PLA). E. Almenar, R. Auras, B. Harte, M. Rubino. (Invention Disclosure Number: 08-011; Provisional Patent Application) Honors and Awards Alpha Zeta – Kedzie Chapter, 1988. Distinguished Teaching Award Alpha Zeta – Kedzie Chapter, 1994. Distinguished Faculty Service Award Institute of Food Technologists, Food Packaging Division. Reister-Davis Award for Outstanding Achievement in Food Packaging, 2001. National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers. The John C. Wilford Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in Packaging, 2001. Institute of Packaging Professionals. Selected as a “Fellow” in Recognition of Outstanding Professional Achievement and Service to the Field of Packaging, 2001. MSU Packaging Alumni Association Hall of Fame Inductee, 2003. MSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Outstanding Alumni Award, 2004 Packaging Hall of Fame Inductee 2006 MSU College of Education Crystal Apple recipient 2007 TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES Principles of Packaging, Paper and Metal Packaging, Food Packaging, Packaging Systems Development, and Special Topics (PKG 101, 322, 455, 485, and 491). RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST
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BRUCE
R. HARTE, PH.D. 