APPOINTMENTS
§ 2011 – present, Professor, Department of Food Science and
Technology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
§ 2007 – present,
Adjunct Professor, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
§ 2006 – 2011,
Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of
Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
§ 2001 – 2006,
Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of
Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
§ 1998 – 2001, Graduate
Research Assistant – Food Biochemistry, Department of Food Science, University
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
§ 1990 – 1998, Research
and Teaching Assistant (full time position), Department of Food Technology and
Biochemistry, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
EDUCATION
§ Ph.D. in Food
Biochemistry. 2001. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,
AR, USA
§ M.S. in
Biotechnology. 1993. University of Belgrade, Belgrade,
Serbia
§ B.S. in Food Science
and Engineering. 1988. University of Belgrade, Belgrade,
Serbia
RESEARCH INTEREST
Research interests include:
§ Characterization and
application of biopolymers in food processing and safety
§ Encapsulation of
nutrients
§ Characterization and
application of polysaccharides recognized as beneficial in human diet
§ Utilization of waste
material from food industry for production of value-added products
Currently, research focus is directed
toward:
§ Development of chitosan antibacterial and antiviral films and coatings
§ Production,
characterization, and applications of chitosan films
and fibers
§ Development of
extraction procedures and characterization of beta-glucan
from fungal sources
§ Application of
ultrasound for enhanced extraction and modification of polysaccharides
§ Encapsulation of
vitamins to enhance their thermal and storage stability
TEACHING
§ Food Chemistry; FST
410 (undergraduate/graduate level)
§ Instrumental
Analysis of Food; FST 510 (chromatography and spectroscopy; graduate level)
§ Advanced Food
Chemistry; FST 515 (carbohydrate chemistry part; graduate level)
§ Research Ethics in Life
Sciences; PS 525 (team taught; graduate level)
§ Food Biochemistry;
FST 590 002 (graduate level)
§ Food Biopolymers -
Polysaccharides; FST 615 (graduate level)
§ Advised or currently
advising 3 postdoctorate associates, 5 Ph.D.
Students, 9 M.S. students, 14 undergraduates and 9 interns. Co-advised or
currently co-advising 12 Ph.D. and 22 M.S. students.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
§ Institute of Food
Technologists; Carbohydrate Division Chair for 2009/10
§ American Chemical
Society
§ Gamma Sigma Delta
AWARDS AND HONORS
§ Excellence in
Teaching, Award of Merit; presented by Gamma Sigma Delta, UT (2008)
§ Leadership program
LEAD21 (2007/08)
§ IFT Carbohydrate
Division - Chair 2009/10, Councilor (2006–07),
Member at Large (2005–09)
§ IFT Fruit and
Vegetable Produce Division - Member at Large (2005–09)
§ The T.J. Whatley
Distinguished Young Scientist Award; presented by UTIA (2006)
§ Outstanding faculty
award - under ten years of service; presented by Food Science Club, Department
of Food Science and Technology, UT (2005, 2006)
§ W.F. & Golda
Moss Outstanding Teaching Award – under ten years of service; presented by
Collage of Agricultural and Natural Resources, University of Tennessee
(2004)
§ Outstanding faculty
award - under five years of service; Department of Food Science and Technology,
University of Tennessee (2003)
§ Outstanding faculty
advisor award - under five years of service; Student Food Science Club, University of Tennessee (2003)
§ IFT graduate student
poster competition; second place (2001)
§ Outstanding Ph.D.
Student in Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas
(2000)
§ Best student poster
award; Annual Gamma Sigma Delta Student Competition (2000)
§ Best student poster
award; Ozark Food Processors Association and the Ozark Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (1999)
§ Jim "J.B"
Brooks Ozark Food Processors Association Scholarship (1999, 2000, 2001)
§ Travel Grant,
Texture Technologies Corp. (1999, 2001)
§ Distinguished M.S.
Thesis Award; Microbiological Society of Yugoslavia (1995)
§ Scholarship of
Republic Foundation for the Development of Science and Art Youth (1988-1990; Yugoslavia)
PUBLICATIONS
Articles published in refereed journals
1. Schreiber S., Zivanovic S., Bozell
J., Hayes D. (2011) Introduction of primary antioxidant Activity to chitosan for application as a multifunctional food additive.
J Food Sci. To be submitted
2. Davis R., Zivanovic S., P.M. Davidson, D’Souza D. (2011) Davis R., Zivanovic S, D’Souza D.H., Davidson P.M. (2011) Effectiveness of
different concentrations of chitosan on the
inactivation of enteric viral surrogates. J Food Prot. To be submitted
3. Ganapathy R., D’Souza D., Zivanovic S.
(2011) Effects of chitosan against foodborne viral surrogates as affected by molecular weight
and contact time. J Food Prot. To be submitted
4.
Davis
R., Zivanovic S., P.M. Davidson, D’Souza D. (2011) Effectiveness
of chitosan on the reduction of enteric viral
surrogates. Submitted to J Food Prot.
5.
Li
J., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M., Kit. K. 2011. Production and characterization
of thick, thin and ultra-thin chitosan/PEO films. Carb Polym. 83:375-382.
6.
Su
X., Zivanovic S., D'Souza D. 2010. Inactivation of
human enteric virus surrogates by high intensity ultrasound. Foodborne Path Disease. 7(9): 1055-1061.
7.
Li
J., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M., Kit K. 2010. Characterization and comparison
of chitosan/PVP and chitosan/PEO
blend films. Carb Polym.
79:786-791.
8.
Su
X., Zivanovic S., D'Souza D. 2009. The effect of chitosan on the infectivity of murine
norovirus, feline calicivirus
and MS2 bacteriophage. J Food Prot. 72(12):2623-2628.
9.
Desai
K., Kit K., Li J., Davidson P.M., Zivanovic S., Meyer H. 2009. Nanofibrous chitosan non-wovens for filtration applications. Polymer. 50:3661-3669.
10.
Zhong, Q., Jin M., Davidson P.M.,
Zivanovic S. 2009. Sustained release of lysozyme from
zein microcapsules produced by a supercritical
anti-solvent process. Food Chemistry. 115:697-700.
11.
Zhong, Q., Tian H.,
Zivanovic S. 2009. Encapsulation of fish oil in solid zein
particles by liquid-liquid dispersion. J Food Process Preserv.
33(2):255-270.
12.
Jin
M., Davidson P.M., Zivanovic S., Zhong Q. 2009.
Production of corn zein microparticles
with loaded lysozyme directly extracted from hen egg
white using spray drying: Extraction studies. Food Chem. 115:509-514.
13.
Kumar
S. Subbiah J., Thippareddi
H., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M., Harte, F. 2009. Inactivation of Escherichia
coli K-12 in apple juice using combination of high pressure homogenization and chitosan. J Food Sci. 74(1):M8-11.
14.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S., Hayes D.G., Weiss J. 2008. Efficient reduction of chitosan molecular weight by high intensity ultrasound:
underlying mechanism and effect of process parameters. J Agri
Food Chem. 56(13); 5112-5119.
15.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S. 2008. Determination of the degree of acetylation
(DA) of chitin and chitosan by an improved first
derivative UV method. Carb Polym.
73:248-253.
16.
Desai
K., Kit K., Li J., Zivanovic S. 2008. Morphological and surface properties of electrospun chitosan nanofibers. Biomacromolecules. 9(3):1000-1006.
The most accessed article of the journal in 2008.
17.
Zivanovic
S., Li J., Davidson P.M., Kit K. 2007. Physical, mechanical and antimicrobial
properties of chitosan/PEO blend films. Biomacromolecules 8(5):1505-1510.
18.
Dodic J., Pejin
D., Dodic S., Popov S., Mastilovic
J., Popov-Raljic J., Zivanovic S. 2007. Effects of
hydrophilic gums on fermentation activity yeast and finished bakery products
quality made of frozen dough. J Food Sci. 72(4):235-241.
19.
Chi
S., Zivanovic S., Penfield M. 2006. Application of chitosan
films enriched with oregano essential oil on bologna – Active compounds and
sensory attributes. Food Sci Technol
Intern. 12(2):111-117.
20.
Kjartansson G.T., Zivanovic S.,
Kristbergsson K., Weiss J. 2006. Sonication-assisted
extraction of chitin from shells of fresh water prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). J Agri
Food Chem. 54(9):3317-3323.
21.
Kjartansson G.T., Zivanovic S.,
Kristbergsson K., Weiss J. 2006. Sonication-assisted
extraction of chitin from north Atlantic shrimps (Pandalus borealis). J. Agri. Food Chem. 54(16):5894-5902.
22.
Russell
K., Weiss J., Morris W.C., Penfield M., Zivanovic S. 2005. The effect of glass
shape on the concentration of polyphenolic compounds
and perception of merlot wine. J Food Qual. 28:377-381.
23.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S., Draughon F.A., Conway W.S., Sams C.E. 2005. Physicochemical properties and bioactivity
of fungal chitin and chitosan. J Agri
Food Chem. 53(10):3888-3894.
24.
Baxter
S. R., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2005. Molecular weight and degree of acetylation of high-intensity ultrasonicated
chitosan. Food Hydrocolloids. 19(5):821-830.
25.
Zivanovic
S., Chi S., Draughon F.A. 2005. Antimicrobial
activity chitosan films enriched with essential oils.
J Food Sci. 70:M45-M51.
26.
Zivanovic
S., Basurto C.C., Chi S., Davidson P.M., Weiss J.
2004. Molecular weight of chitosan influences
antimicrobial activity in oil-in-water emulsions. J Food Prot. 67:952-959.
27.
Zivanovic
S., Buescher R. 2004. Changes in mushroom texture and
cell wall composition affected by thermal processing. J Food Sci. 69:SNQ44-49.
28.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S., Draughon F.A., Sams
C.E. 2004. Chitin and chitosan – value-added products
from mushroom waste. J. Agric. Food Chem. 52: 7905-7910.
29.
Zivanovic
S., Buescher R.W., Kim K.S. 2003. Mushroom texture,
cell wall composition, color, and ultrastructure as
affected by pH and temperature. J Food Sci. 68(5):1860-1865.
30.
Meullenet J-F., Xiong R., Hankins J.A., Dias P., Zivanovic S., Monsoor M.A., Bellman-Horner, T. Liu Z., Fromm H. 2003.
Modeling preference of commercial toasted white corn tortilla chips using
proportional odds models. Food Qual Pref. 14:603-614.
31.
Meullenet J-F., Xiong R., Monsoor M.A., Bellman-Horner
T., Zivanovic S., Dias P., Fromm H., Liu Z. 2002. Preference mapping of
commercial toasted white corn tortilla chips. J. Food Sci. 67(5): 1950-1957.
32.
Zivanovic
S., Buescher R.W., Kim K.S. 2000. Textural changes in
mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)
associated with changes in cell wall composition and ultrastructure.
J Food Sci.48(8):1404-1408.
33.
Niksic M., Stojanovic
M., Zivanovic S., Veljic S. 1997. Ecological approach
in preservation of edible mushrooms by lactic acid fermentation. In: Baras J. editor. [Ecology in Food Industry and
Biotechnology]. Poslovna Zajednica
Vrenje. Belgrade, Yugoslavia. p
217-225.
34.
Veres M., Zivanovic S., Vladisavljevic G. 1996. Modified method for the production
of sterilized peas. Review of research work at the college of agriculture.
University of Belgrade. Belgrade, Yugoslavia. 41 (1): 197-203.
35.
Zivanovic
S. 1994. [Chemical composition and antimicrobial effects of honey]. Hrana i Ishrana
[Food and Nutrition]. 35 (3-4): 59-64.
Contributions to edited volumes
1.
Warriner K., Zivanovic S.
2005. Microbial metabolites in produce in fruits and vegetables. In: Produce
degradation: reaction pathways and their prevention. Eds. O. Lamikanra, S. H. Imam and D. O. Ukuku.
CRS Press. Boca Raton, FL. pp. 505-528.
2.
Davidson
P.M., Zivanovic S. 2003. The use of natural antimicrobials. In: Food
preservation techniques. Eds. P. Zenthen and L. Bogh-Sorensn. Woodhead
Publishing, Lim. Cambridge, UK.
3.
Sutic M., Zivanovic S. 1995.
[Investigations of biotic and abiotic factors
affecting mould growth and mycotoxin synthesis in
foods]. In: Radovanovic RM, editor. [Fundamental
research in food technology]. University of Belgrade. Belgrade, Yugoslavia. p 21 – 34.
4.
Zivanovic
S., Veres M., Savic N.
1995. [Influence of processing treatment on prunes quality]. In: Obradovic DB, Jankovic MA,
editors. [Modern trends in food technology]. University of Belgrade. Belgrade,
Yugoslavia. p 30 - 39.
5.
Veres M., Bukvic
B., Zlatkovic B., Zivanovic S. 1995. [Environmental
pollution and rationalization in the technology of fruit and vegetable
processing]. In: Baras J, editor. [Ecotechnology in food industry and biotechnology]. Poslovna Zajednica Vrenje. Belgrade, Yugoslavia. p
165 - 176.
Presentations at technical and professional
meetings
1.
Schreiber
S., Zivanovic S. 2011. Chitosan-gallic acid films as
multifunctional food packaging. 2011 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, June
11 – 14, 2011.
2.
Lamsen M. Li J., Zivanovic S. 2011.
Stability and bioavailability of encapsulated vitamin D in semisolid thermally
treated product. 2011 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, June 11 – 14, 2011.
3.
Schreiber
S., Zivanovic S. 2010. Chitosan grafted with phenolics to promote antioxidant activities. 240th ACS
Meeting, Boston, MA, August 22-26, 2010.
4.
Zivanovic
S., Davis R., Li J. 2010. Determination of chitosan
in aqueous solutions. 240th ACS Meeting, Boston, MA, August 22-26, 2010.
5.
Davis
R.H., D'Souza D.H., Zivanovic S. 2010. The effect of
different molecular weight chitosans on the
inactivation of bacteriophages MS2 and phi X174.
Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, IFT 10. July 17-20, 2010.
Chicago, IL.
6.
Li
J., Goan E. C., Zivanovic S., Harte F.M. 2010.
Viscosity reduction of chitosan dispersions by
high-pressure homogenization. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting,
IFT 10. July 17-20, 2010. Chicago, IL.
7.
Goan E.C., Zivanovic S., Mount J., Sams C. 2010, Color of applesauce and raspberry puree
affected by the type of ascorbic acid. Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Meeting, IFT 10. July 17-20, 2010. Chicago, IL.
8.
Su
X., Harte F. M., Zivanovic S., D'Souza D.H. 2010. Effect
of high-pressure homogenization and chitosan on the
infectivity of human enteric viral surrogates. Institute of Food Technologists
Annual Meeting, IFT 10. July 17-20, 2010. Chicago, IL.
9.
Jones
J.B., Zivanovic S. 2010. Chromium binding applications of ultra-thin chitosan films made with different molecular weight chitosans. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting,
IFT 10. July 17-20, 2010. Chicago, IL.
10.
Li
J., Zivanovic S. 2010. Thermal stability and retention of encapsulated and nonencapsulated vitamin B1 and their effects on quality of
processed high-fat food product. To be presented at the Institute of Food Technologists
Annual Meeting, IFT 10. July 17-20, 2010. Chicago, IL.
11.
Ganapathy R., Zivanovic S., D’Souza D.H. 2010. In vitro time dependence of water-soluble
chitosan against foodborne viral
surrogates at 37ºC and room temperature. Comparative & Experimental
Medicine and Public Health Research Symposium. June 14 & 15, 2010.
Knoxville, TN.
12.
Davis
R., D’Souza D.H., Zivanovic S. 2010. Antiviral effects
of chitosan as affected by its molecular weight and degree
of acetylation. Comparative & Experimental
Medicine and Public Health Research Symposium. June 14 & 15, 2010.
Knoxville, TN.
13.
Zivanovic
S. 2010. Antimicrobial activity of chitosan. Invited presentation. VII Congress of
Serbian Microbiologists MICROMED. Belgrade, Serbia. June 3-5, 2010.
14.
Zivanovic
S. 2010. Establishing traceability standards and procedures for processed foods.
NATO ARW “Advances in Food security and safety against terrorist threats and
natural disasters”. Invited presentation.
April 13-15, 2010. Cairo, Egypt.
15.
Zivanovic
S. 2009. Health benefits of fungal cell wall polysaccharides. Invited presentation. SYMPOSIUM: Health
benefits of fungal beta-glucans. Institute of Food
Technologists Annual Meeting; July 6-9, 2009; Anaheim, CA.
16.
Zivanovic
S., Li J. 2009. Development and inclusion of chemical safety in the software. Invited presentation. WORKSHOP: A
user-friendly food microbiological and chemical safety simulator. Institute of
Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 6-9, 2009; Anaheim, CA.
17.
Goan E., Davis R., Li J., Zivanovic S.,
Mount J., Sams C. 2009. Quality of applesauce as
affected by different cultivars of apples and storage conditions. Abstract
#153-10. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 6-9, 2009;
Anaheim, CA.
18.
Zivanovic
S. 2009. Food authenticity. NATO ATC “Food Safety and Food Security”. Invited presentation. Belgrade, Serbia.
May 18 – 22, 2009.
19.
Zivanovic
S. 2009. Ultrasound – a new technology for food processing and research. Invited presentation. 6 Congreso International de Ingenieria
Quimica y Alimentos. UDLAP,
Puebla, Mexico. February 24 - 27, 2009.
20.
Li
J., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M., Kit K. 2008. Functionality of chitosan films as affected by addition of synthetic
polymers. Southeastern Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society (SERMAC
2008). Nashville, TN, November 12-15, 2008.
21.
Zivanovic
S. 2008. Structure and functionality of beta-glucans
and chitosan from mushrooms and other sources. Invited/Plenary presentation. 11th
Congress of Nutrition. Belgrade, Serbia, October 15-18, 2008.
22.
Zivanovic
S. 2008. Application of ultrasound in the food industry and research. Invited presentation. 11th
Congress of Nutrition. Belgrade, Serbia, October 15-18, 2008.
23.
Zivanovic
S. 2008. Experiences in education of middle school, high school, and college
students in food science and recruitment for the field. 1st
International Food Science Conference: Bridging Training and Research for
Industry and World Community. Porto, Portugal. September, 10-11, 2008.
24.
Kumar
S., Harte F., Davidson P.M., Zivanovic S., Subbiaha
J. Thippareddia H.2008. Inactivation of escherichia coli k-12 in apple juice and apple cider using
high pressure homogenization and chitosan. IAFP 2008
August 3-6, 2008.
25.
Desai
K., Li J., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M., Kit K. 2008. Bioderived
nanofibrous filter media for heavy metal chelation and anti-microbial applications. 236th ACS
National Meeting, Division of Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering,
Philadelphia, PA, August 17-21, 2008.
26.
Zivanovic
S. 2008. Beta-glucans and chitin in cultivated
mushrooms and their potential importance to human health. SYMPOSIUM Bioactive
components of mushrooms of nutritional or medicinal importance in functional
foods. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June 28-July 1, 2008;
New Orleans, LA.
27.
Zivanovic
S. 2008. Application of ultrasound on polysaccharide degradation/processing.
SYMPOSIUM Applications of ultrasound in food processing and characterization. Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Meeting; June 28-July 1, 2008; New Orleans, LA.
28.
Li
J., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M., Kit K. 2008. Performance improvement of chitosan films by blending with poly (vinyl pyrrolidone). Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Meeting; June 28-July 1, 2008; New Orleans, LA.
29.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M. 2008. Antimicrobial activity of hydrophobically modified chitosan.
Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June 28-July 1, 2008; New
Orleans, LA.
30.
Deng
X., Zivanovic S., Sams C.E., Beelman
R.B. 2008. In-vitro calcium binding studies using ionic selective electrode and
ICP-MS. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June 28-July 1, 2008;
New Orleans, LA.
31.
Kjartansson G., Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2008. Influence of
high intensity ultrasound to accelerate the conversion of chitin to chitosan. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting;
June 28-July 1, 2008; New Orleans, LA.
32.
Kjartansson G., Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2008. FTIR
spectroscopy to determine the degree of deacetylation
of chitin and chitosan. Institute of Food
Technologists Annual Meeting; June 28-July 1, 2008; New Orleans, LA.
33.
Kjartansson G., Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2008.Influence of
temperature during deacetylation of chitin to chitosan with high intensity ultrasound as a pre-treatment.
Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June 28-July 1, 2008; New
Orleans, LA.
34.
Mount
J., Rogers M., Zivanovic S. 2008. Boiling and microwaving effects on
hydrophilic oxygen radical absorbance capacity of frozen vegetables. Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June 28-July 1, 2008; New Orleans, LA.
35.
Zivanovic
S., Li J., Wu T., Rajpal G. 2007. Chemical and
physical characterization of regular and ultra thin chitosan
films stored at various temperatures. YUCOMAT2007, Herceg
Novi, Montenegro, September 10-14, 2007.
36.
Desai
K., Kit K., Li J., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M. 2007. Electrospinning
and surface properties of chitosan/PEO nanofibers. 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19-23,
2007.
37.
Li
J., Zivanovic S., Kit K., Davidson P.M. 2007. Surface properties of chitosan/PEO blend films as affected by film preparation
method. 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston,
MA, August 19-23, 2007.
38.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S. 2007. Hydrophobically modified chitosan - synthesis, characterization and food related
applications. 234th ACS National
Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19-23, 2007. 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston,
MA, August 19-23, 2007.
39.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S. 2007. Production of hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF) from glucosamine and glucosamine-rich renewable materials. 234th ACS
National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19-23, 2007.
40.
Deng
X., Zivanovic S., Sams C., Beelman
R. 2007. Comparison of calcium-induced firmness in mushroom, fruit and
vegetable by in vitro binding. 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August
19-23, 2007.
41.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S. 2007. Effects of chitosan properties
on the depolymerization process by high intensity
ultrasound. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 28-August 1,
2007; Chicago, IL.
42.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2007. Depolymerization
kinetics of chitosan by ultrasound – Effects of
acoustic parameters and solution properties. Institute of Food Technologists
Annual Meeting; July 28-August 1, 2007; Chicago, IL.
43.
Deng
X.Y., Zivanovic S., Sams C.E., Beelman
R.B. 2007. Mechanisms of calcium-induced firmness in mushrooms. Institute of
Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 28-August 1, 2007; Chicago, IL.
44.
Li
J., Davidson P.M., Kit K., Zivanovic S. 2007. Production and characterization
of ultra-thin Chitosan/PEO blend films. Institute of
Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 28-August 1, 2007; Chicago, IL.
45.
Jones
J., Zivanovic S. 2007. Metal binding properties of chitosan
films as affected by plasticizers and cross-linkers. Institute of Food
Technologists Annual Meeting; July 28-August 1, 2007; Chicago, IL.
46.
Craig
A.M.D., Brandon M., Harte F., Zivanovic S. 2007. Rheological changes in
processed cheese spread due to ingredient variation. Institute of Food Technologists
Annual Meeting; July 28-August 1, 2007; Chicago, IL.
47.
Kjatansson G., Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2007. Comparison
of short and long term high intensity ultrasonication
to improve efficiency of chitin-to-chitosan
conversion. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 28-August 1,
2007; Chicago, IL.
48.
Ahmed
O., Pangloli P., Zivanovic S., Draughon
F.A. 2007. Correlation of acetate and lactate levels with occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes
in rte processed meat and poultry products collected at retail. 94th Annual Meeting
of the International Association for Food Protection; July 8-11, 2007; Lake
Buena Vista, FL.
49.
Li
J., Davidson P.M., Kit K., Zivanovic S. 2006. Physical and mechanical properties
of Chitosan/PEO blend films. Institute of Food
Technologists Annual Meeting; June 24-28, 2006; Orlando, FL. Abstract #054C-31.
50.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S. 2006. An improved first derivative UV method to determine the
degree of deacetylation for chitin and chitosan. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting;
June 24-28, 2006; Orlando, FL. Abstract 078A-02.
51.
Rajpal G., Radovic
M., Zivanovic S. 2006. Characterization of biodegradable antimicrobial chitosan films. Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Meeting; June 24-28, 2006; Orlando, FL. Abstract 078A-04.
52.
Jones
B., Zivanovic S. 2006. Effectiveness of chitosan
films in binding chromium ions. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting;
June 24-28, 2006; Orlando, FL. Abstract 078A-05.
53.
Craig
A.D., Jones J., Moreno D., Hernandez A., Mount J., Zivanovic S. 2006. Quality
improvement of processed cheese spread. Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Meeting; June 24-28, 2006; Orlando, FL. Abstract 078C-11.
54.
Kjartansson G.T., Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2006. Deacetylation of crustacean chitin with high intensity
ultrasound. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June 24-28, 2006;
Orlando, FL. Abstract 020E-01.
55.
Zivanovic
S., Wu T. 2006. Production of biofuel and furane-based chemical feedstock from glucosamine-rich
biomass. 5th Annual Southern BioProducts Conference,
April 3-4, 2006; Choctaw, MS.
56.
Craig
A.D., Zivanovic S. 2006. Photochemical modification of carotenoids
used as food colorants. 231th American Chemical Society National meeting; March
26-30, 2006, Atlanta, GA. Abstract AGFD 65.
57.
Li
J., Zivanovic S. 2006. Physical properties of chitosan/PEO
films. 231th American Chemical Society National meeting; March 26-30, 2006,
Atlanta, GA. Abstract AGFD 74.
58.
Rajpal G., Wu T., Zivanovic S. 2006.
Mechanism of color development in chitosan films.
231th American Chemical Society National meeting; March 26-30, 2006, Atlanta,
GA. Abstract AGFD 81.
59.
Weiss
J., Kit K., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M. 2006. Challenges and progress in the
production of electrospun biopolymer nanofibers. 231th American Chemical Society National
meeting; March 26-30, 2006, Atlanta, GA. Abstract I&EC 266.
60.
Kjartansson G.T., Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2006.
Determination, characterization and comparison of chemical and morphological
changes in ultrasonically extracted chitin from the shells of fresh water
prawns (M. rosenbergi)
and North Atlantic shrimp (P. borealis).
Natural Science Symposium. March 3-4, 2006; Reykjavik, Iceland. Abstract #V308.
61.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S. 2005. Kinetics of formation of 5-hydroxymethyl-furfural (HMF)
from glucosamine. 230th American Chemical Society National meeting; August 28 –
September 1, 2005, Washington, D.C. Abstract #174.
62.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S., Baxter S., Weiss J. 2005. Molecular weight and conformation
analysis of chitosan molecules treated by high
intensity ultrasound. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July
16-20, 2005; New Orleans, LA. Abstract 18A-25.
63.
Michael
L.M., Golden D., Zivanovic S. 2005. Flocculation of yeast cells as affected by
natural biopolymer chitosan. Institute of Food
Technologists Annual Meeting; July 16-20, 2005; New Orleans, LA. Abstract
89D-22.
64.
Noh
J., Mount J., Zivanovic S., Sams C.E. 2005. Effects
of chitosan and water-soluble chitosan
coatings on quality of small fruits. Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Meeting; July 16-20, 2005; New Orleans, LA. Abstract 36E-88.
65.
Kjartansson G.T., Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2005. Determination
and characterization of chemical and morphological changes in ultrasonically
extracted chitin from crustacean waste Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Meeting; July 16-20, 2005; New Orleans, LA. Abstract 71C-18.
66.
Wu
T., Zivanovic S., Sams C.E., Conway W.S. 2004. Chitin
and chitosan: Value-added products from mushroom
waste. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 12-16, 2004; Las
Vegas, NE. Abstract 67D-1.
67.
Chi
S., Zivanovic S., Weiss J., Draughon F.A. 2004. Physico-chemical properties of chitosan
films enriched with oregano essential oils. Institute of Food Technologists
Annual Meeting; July 12-16, 2004; Las Vegas, NE. Abstract 83B-22.
68.
Michael
L.M., Zivanovic S., Golden D.A. 2004. Surface charge of microbial cells and
biopolymers as affected by environmental conditions. Institute of Food
Technologists Annual Meeting; July 12-16, 2004; Las Vegas, NE. Abstract 99D-25.
69.
Baxter
S.R., Zivanovic S., Weiss J., Mount J.R. 2004. Molecular weight and degree of acetylation of ultrasonicated chitosan. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting;
July 12-16, 2004; Las Vegas, NE. Abstract 67D-3.
70.
Sams T., Zivanovic S., Draughon F.A., Mount J.R., Sams
C.E. 2004. Extension of fresh produce shelf-life with novel chitosan
coatings. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 12-16, 2004; Las
Vegas, NE. Abstract 49F-19.
71.
Kjartansson G.T, Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2004.
Ultrasound-aided chitin extraction from freshwater Tennessee prawns shells.
Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 12-16, 2004; Las Vegas,
NE. Abstract 17F-6.
72.
Sams T., Rodriguez J., Zivanovic S.,
Davidson P.M., Kit K., Weiss J. 2004. Production of antimicrobial electrospun PEO-chitosan fibers.
Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 12-16, 2004; Las Vegas,
NE. Abstract 17G-29
73.
Gulseren I., Bruce B.,
Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2004. High-intensity ultrasound mediated modifications
of BSA adsorption kinetics at different solution pH.
Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 12-16, 2004; Las Vegas,
NE. Abstract 17E-15.
74.
Perry
H., Zivanovic S., Mount J.R., Penfield M.P., Weiss J. 2004. Ingredient
optimization to improve texture and color of retorted egg products. Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 12-16, 2004; Las Vegas, NE. Abstract
67F-25.
75.
Rasmussen
D., Mount J., Zivanovic S., New J., Richards H., Pangloli
P., Draughon A. 2004. Five state epidemiological
survey of four farm animal types for Listeria monocytogenes. 91st Annual Meeting of the International
Association for Food Protection; August 8-11, 2004; Phoenix, AZ. Poster #120.
76.
Sams C., Zivanovic S., Charron C., Wu T., Blodgett A., Conway C. 2004. Fungal
chitin extracts are as effective in reducing decay caused by Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium expansum and Penicillium solitum as
commercial seashell chitin extracts. 2004 Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society, July 31 – August 4, 2004.
Anaheim, CA. Abstract 59B.
77.
Chi
S., Zivanovic S., Weiss J., Draughon F.A. 2003.
Antimicrobial properties of chitosan films enriched
with essential oils. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June
12-16, 2003; Chicago, IL. Abstract 29F-15. p 78.
78.
Basurto C., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M., Chi
S., Weiss J. 2003. Molecular weight and concentration influences antimicrobial
activity of chitosan in oil-in-water emulsions.
Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June 12-16, 2003; Chicago, IL.
Abstract 29G-12. p 83.
79.
Chi
S., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M., Basurto C., Weiss J.
2003. Influence of molecular weight and concentration of chitosan
on physicochemical stability of O/W emulsions. Institute of Food Technologists
Annual Meeting; 2003 June 12-16; Chicago, IL. Abstract 29B-23. p 60.
80.
Malone
S.C., Zivanovic S., Sams C.E., Mount J.R. 2003.
Effect of gaseous ozone on antioxidant content and color of sliced tomatoes.
Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June 12-16, 2003; Chicago, IL.
Abstract 104C-4. p 263.
81.
Moreno
V., Mount J.R., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2003. Protein additives to modify
texture of retorted egg products. Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Meeting; June 12-16, 2003; Chicago, IL. Abstract 14F-32. p 42.
82.
Baxter
S., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2003. Effects of ultrasonication
on physicochemical characteristics of chitosan. 12th
World Congress of Food Science and Technology. 2003 June 16-20; Chicago IL.
Abstract 7D-20.
83.
Russell
K., Weiss J., Morris W., Zivanovic S. 2002. Effect of glass shape on the
concentration of polyphenolic compounds of Merlot
wine. 224th American Chemical Society National Meeting; August 11-22, 2002;
Boston, MA. Abstract #163 (Winner in undergraduate research competition of
Agricultural and Food Chemistry section).
84.
Mitchell
S., Zivanovic S. 2002. Water permeability of edible films composed of chitosan and essential oils. McNair program, University of
Tennessee, Knoxville. July 25, 2002.
85.
Seshadri R., Zivanovic S.,
Weiss J. 2002. Effect of molecular weight and acid solvent on the thermo-mechanical
properties of solution-cast chitosan films. 6th
International Hydrocolloids Conference; July 15-19, 2002; Guelph, Canada.
Abstract #P-41.
86.
Zivanovic
S., Buescher R.W., Kim S.K. 2002. Mushroom texture,
cell wall composition, and ultrastructure as affected
by pH and temperature. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June
15-19, 2002; Anaheim, CA. Abstract #100C-19.
87.
Dias
P.N., Zivanovic S., Howell T.A., Meullenet J-F., Buescher R.W. 2002. Rheological characterization of pickle
relish brines. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June 15-19,
2002; Anaheim, CA. Abstract 30E-2.
88.
Russell
K., Weiss J., Zivanovic S., Morris W. 2002. Effect of glass shape and storage
temperature on the concentration of polyphenolic
compounds in Merlot. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; June
15-19, 2002; Anaheim, CA. Abstract 61B-28.
89.
Seshadri R., Zivanovic S.,
Weiss J. 2002. Effect of acid solvent on the glass transition of solution-cast chitosan films. Society of Plastic Engineers Southern
Regional Meeting. November 2002, Knoxville, TN.
90.
Zivanovic
S., Buescher R.W. 2001. Alteration of texture and
yield of processed mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus). Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting;
2001 June 24-28; New Orleans, LA. Abstract 88E-24.
91.
Zivanovic
S., Howard L.R., Buescher R.W. 2000. Effect of proteolytic enzymes on mushroom texture. 220th ACS National
Meeting; 2000 August 20-24; Washington, D.C. Abstract 68-AGFD.
92.
Buescher R.W., Hamilton C.,
Howard L.R., Zivanovic S. 2000. Treatment of pickle brines with semectite clay to remove peroxidase
and polygalacturonase activity. 220th ACS National
Meeting; 2000 August 20-24; Washington, D.C. Abstract 69-AGFD.
93.
Niksic M., Zivanovic S., Buescher R. 2000. Effect of added sucrose and starter
cultures on preservation of Agaricus bisporus by lactic acid fermentation. International Society
for Mushroom Science Congress 2000; 2000 May 15-19; Maastricht, The Netherlands; Quality Control, Session 7.
94.
Zivanovic
S., Buescher R. 1999. Textural changes in mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)
associated with changes in cell wall composition and ultrastructure.
Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; 1999 July 24-28; Chicago, Ill;
p 80. Abstract 37A-21.
95.
Zivanovic
S., Sutic M. 1995. Effect of chloramphenicol
on aflatoxin production. VII Yugoslav Congress of
Microbiology; 1995 June 12-16; Herceg Novi,
Yugoslavia, VI -15.
96.
Zivanovic
S., Sutic M. 1994. Influence of honey on Aspergillus flavus growth
and sporulation and aflatoxin
accumulation. 7th International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied
Microbiology Division, 7th International Congress of Mycology Division; 1994
July 3-8; Prague, Czech Republic; MS - 15/15.
Invited presentations without published abstract
1.
Zivanovic
S. 2009. Multifunctional biodegradable chitosan
films. Green Technology and Green Business Day. The ceremony celebrating 50
years of College of Technology at University of Novi Sad. Novi Sad, Serbia.
September 24, 2009.
2.
Zivanovic
S. 2009. Experiences in education of middle school, high school and college
students in food science and recruitment for the field. Invited presentation. UDLAP,
Puebla, Mexico. February 27, 2009.
3.
Zivanovic
S. 2009. Preparation, characterization, and functionality of chitosan films. Invited presentation. Instituto Politecnico Nacional Centro de Desarrollo de Productos Bioticos. Yautepec, Morelos,
Mexico. February 27, 2009.
4.
Zivanovic
S. 2007. Functional and biodegradable chitosan-based
films. Institute of Food Technology and Biochemistry. University of Belgrade.
Belgrade, Serbia. July 5, 2007.
5.
Zivanovic
S. 2005. Chitin: A Value-Added Product from FWP Shells U.S. Freshwater Prawn
& Shrimp Growers Association Annual meeting. Tunica, MS. December 9-10,
2005.
6.
Zivanovic
S. 2005. Functional polysaccharides. Materials Science Seminar Series.
Department of Materials Science, College of Engineering, University of
Tennessee. October 11, 2005.
7.
Zivanovic
S. 2005. Production, properties, and applications of chitosan.
College of Technology. University of Novi Sad. Novi Sad, Serbia. February 23,
2005.
8.
Zivanovic
S. 2005. Physicochemical basis of biopolymers functionality. Institute of Food
Technology and Biochemistry. University of Belgrade. Belgrade, Serbia. March 2,
2005.
9.
Zivanovic
S. Hill T. 2004. Chitin and chitosan - extractions
and uses. U.S. Freshwater Prawn and Shrimp Growers Association Annual Meeting.
Tunica, MS. January 16 – 17, 2004.
10.
Zivanovic
S. 2003. Biopolymers in active packaging. A case study: chitosan
films. R&DA Fall 2003 meeting: "Research goals and improved support to
US military forces". Biloxi, MS. November 3-5, 2003.
11.
Zivanovic
S. 2003. Chitin and chitosan – value added products
in shrimp production. Prawn production conference. The University of Tennessee.
October 16 - 17, 2003.
12.
Zivanovic
S. 2003. Functional carbohydrates from fungal sources. Penn State University.
March 6, 2003.
13.
Weiss
J., Zivanovic L. 2002.The food chemistry and biophysics laboratories at the
University of Tennessee – Insights into the physicochemical basis of food
engineering and processing. Icelandic Fisheries Laboratories. July 11, 2002.
Reykjavik, Iceland.
Presentations without published abstract
1.
Zivanovic
S. 2005 Functional carbohydrates – chitosan.
Presented to Danisco Research Group. October 10,
2005. Knoxville, TN.
2.
Zivanovic
S. 2005. Structure and functionality of food polysaccharides. Nutrition Science
Institute West High School. June 13 – 17, 2005. Knoxville, TN.
3.
Zivanovic
S. 2004. Overview of food chemistry research in the department of food science
and technology. First Advisory Council Meeting. Department of Food Science and
Technology, University of Tennessee. September 24, 2004. Knoxville, TN.
4.
Zivanovic
S. 2004. Functional carbohydrates. Large Animal Clinic Seminar, College of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee. April 14, 2004. Knoxville, TN.
5.
Zivanovic
S. 2004. Chitosan - multifunctional and reusable
polysaccharide. NASA FTSCS Meeting; April 21, 2004. Huston, TX.
6.
Zivanovic
S. Tenure Track Seminar – Overview of research and teaching plans in the area
of functional carbohydrates. Department of Food Science and Technology. February
26, 2002. Knoxville, TN.
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
Completed
1.
Quality
Improvement of Applesauce Type VI and VII. Zivanovic S., Mount J., Sams C. Defense Logistics Agency, CORANET2.
08/20/08-08/20/11. $229,702.
2.
Evaluation
of Retention, Stability, and Bioavailability of Commercially Available
Encapsulated Vitamins and Their effects on Quality of MREs. Zivanovic S.
Defense Logistics Agency, CORANET3. 12/23/08-02/04/11. $229,657.
3.
An
optimization model for packaging Meal-Ready-to-Eat, Sawhney
R., Wiley B., Zivanovic S. Defense Logistics Agency, CORANET3. 7/01/09 –
06/30/11. $198,923.
4.
Extraction
and characterization of beta-glucans from fungal
sources. Zivanovic S., Golden D. UTIA. 11/15/09-03/15/11. $25,000.
5.
Green
technology for cleaning wood barrels. Young T., Zivanovic S., Taylor A. UTIA.
11/15/09 - 03/15/11. $25,000.
6.
Chitosan as an eco-friendly
approach for the control of foodborne viruses. D'Souza D., Zivanovic S. UTIA. 11/15/09 - 03/15/11.
$25,000.
7.
Heat
stable micelles of glycated proteins for clear
beverage and nanodelivery applications. Zhong Q., Zivanovic S., Hayes D. UTIA. 11/15/09 - 03/15/11.
$25,000.
8.
Evaluation
of Processes and Additives Improve Quality and Storage Life of Wet Pack Peaches.
Mount J., Zivanovic S., Sams C. Defense Logistics
Agency, CORANET2. 08/15/08-05/14/10. $143,663.
9.
Travel
grant for an intensive course on research ethics held at University of
Belgrade. The Brain Gain Program, World University Service (WUS), Austrian
Development Cooperation. May and December 2011, Belgrade, Serbia. EUR 3,600 (~
$5,000).
10.
NATO
ATC (Advanced Training Course): Food Safety and Security- Rapid detection
methods, policy making and emergency response. Zivanovic S., Niksic M. NATO Science For Peace
And Security Programme. May 18-22, 2009. Belgrade,
Serbia. EUR 50,000 (~ $65,000).
11.
Computer-aided
Food Safety Engineering. Datta A.K., Davidson P.M., Zivanovic
S. USDA/CSREES/NIFSI. 07/01/2004 – 06/30/2007 extended to 07/14/2009. $599,823.
Zivanovic’s part 01/01/2009 – 12/31/2009, $27,533.
12.
MARS
PETCARE US. Determination of Sorption Isotherms of Selected Ingredients and
Products. Zivanovic S. 07/01/2007 – 06/30/2010. $15,000.
13.
Seed
support for Food Biopolymers and Nanotechnology Center. Harte F., Zivanovic S.,
Zhong Q. University of Tennessee Institute of
Agriculture. 07/01/07 – 06/30/09. $349,100.
14.
Improving
Switchgrass Stand Establishment through Seed
Technology. Sun Grant. Chen S., Zivanovic S., Zale J. 06/16/2007 – 01/15/2009. $60,000.
15.
Evaluation
of cycling storage temperatures on quality of cheese spread in military
rations. Zivanovic S., Mount J.R. Extension of the STP#2018 project. Defense
Logistics Agency, CORANET2. 12/12/06 – 12/31/08. $11,500.
16.
Improving
quality of cheese spread in military rations. Zivanovic S., Mount J.R. Defense
Logistics Agency, CORANET2. 03/23/05 –12/31/08. $126,686.
17.
Research
equipment funds: Calorimetry set. Harte, F.,
Zivanovic, S., and Zhong, Q. University of Tennessee
– Institute of Agriculture. 2007. $160,000.
18.
Nanostructure
membranes for filtration, disinfection, and remediation of aqueous and gaseous
system. Kit K., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M., Weiss J. US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). 08/01/05 – 07/31/08. $349,200.
19.
ISEKI_MUNDUS
Integrating Safety and Environment Knowledge In World
Food Studies. Silva C. and collaborators from 35 universities worldwide.
11/01/2007 - 09/30/2008.
20.
Travel
Grant for 2006-2008. Zivanovic S. Office of Naval Research. 01/10/2006 –
10/31/2008. $30,000.
21.
Mechanism
of calcium binding in fruit, vegetable, and mushroom tissue. Zivanovic S., Sams C.E., Beelman R. USDA /
CSREES / NRI CGP 71.1 Improving Food Quality and Value. 08/01/05 - 08/15/07.
$125,000.
22.
Ultrasonic
extraction and sonochemical modification of chitin
and chitosan. Weiss J., Zivanovic S. USDA/NRI 71.1.
Food Characterization. 01/01/05 - 12/31/07. $250,938; UT part $119,184.
23.
Efficacy
of post-processing interventions for the reduction of Listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters. Golden
D.A., Sumner S., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M. USDA/NIFSI (through subcontract
with VA Tech). 09/15/05 - 9/14/07. $599,895; UT part: $269,835.
24.
Identification
of opportunities for production of ingredients based on further processes fresh
mushrooms, off-grade mushrooms, bi-products, and waste materials. Zivanovic S.
Mushroom council. 09/01/05 – 05/31/06. $29,441.
25.
Novel
technologies for improving corn dehulling. Zivanovic
S., Harte F., Zhong Q., Mount J. Bush Brothers and
Co. 10/17/05 – 01/30/06. $8,000.
26.
Analysis
of chitin and chitosan in fungal biomass. Zivanovic
S. Contract with Vitan Inc. 09/01/05 – 09/15009.
$1,200.
27.
Multifunctional
biodegradable food packaging films and coatings. Zivanovic S. NASA FTCSC Seed
Grant. 06/01/04 – 08/31/04. $6,000.
28.
Characterization
of biodegradable antimicrobial chitosan films. Zivanovic
S., Weiss J. Oak Ridge National Laboratories, High-Temperature Materials
Laboratories. 11/01/04 – 01/31/07. User proposal – all equipment use fees
waived.
29.
Acquisition
of Spin coater. Zivanovic S. NASA FTCSC Equipment Grant. 03/08/04. $6,000.
30.
Optimization
of chitosan coatings to extend shelf life of fresh
fruits. Zivanovic S., Mount J.R., Draughon F.A., Sams C.E. Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium. 03/01/04
- 08/30/04. $5,000.
31.
Chitosan films for
accelerated wound healing in humans and animals. Zivanovic S., Draughon F.A., Oliver S.P. Food Safety Center of
Excellence, University of Tennessee. 09/05/03 – 08/81/04. $26,000.
32.
Edible
chitosan coatings in ensuring food safety of fresh
small berry fruits. Mount J.R., Zivanovic S., Draughon
F.A. Food Safety Center of Excellence, University of Tennessee. 09/01/03 –
08/31/04. $22,000.
33.
Chitosan delivery systems
for ensuring safety of drinking water and provision of nutrients. Draughon F.A., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. Food Safety Center of
Excellence, University of Tennessee. 06/01/03 – 05/31/04. $38,750.
34.
Edible
chitosan coatings as novel effective biopesticide. Zivanovic S., Mount J.R., Draughon
A.F., Sams C.E. Southern Region Small Fruit
Consortium. 03/01/03-08/30/03. $ 5,000.
35.
Improving
antimicrobial activity and quality of chitosan via
high-intensity ultrasound assisted extraction. Weiss J., Zivanovic S., Hill T.
Food Safety Center of Excellence, University of Tennessee. 01/10/03 - 09/01/04.
$9,000.
36.
Rapid
retort processing of eggs – Product development and ingredient optimization.
Weiss J., Mount J., Zivanovic S., Penfield M. Defense Logistics Agency.
01/10/03 – 09/01/04. $70,257.
37.
Developing
of growing practice for shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) in Tennessee. Zivanovic S.
Vegetable initiative, University of Tennessee. 09/01/02 – 08/31/04. $3,000.
38.
Pesticide
analyses in beans and greens. Zivanovic S. Bush Brothers and Co. 09/01/02 –
08/31/04. $29,790.
39.
Lab
supplies (glassware, solvents, standards). Zivanovic
S. Bush Brothers and Co. 09/01/02. $5,000 equivalent value.
40.
Antimicrobial
activity of essential oils incorporated in chitosan
films against Listeria monocytogenes
and Escherichia coli. Zivanovic S., Draughon F.A., Weiss J. Food Safety Center of Excellence,
University of Tennessee. 7/01/02 – 06/30/03. $41,180.
41.
Prevention
and control of food-borne pathogens in food emulsions using chitosan.
Weiss J., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M. Food Safety Center of Excellence,
University of Tennessee. 07/01/02 – 06/30/03. $12,200.
Funded, In Progress
1.
Changes
in carbohydrates and proteins of Navy beans during hydration and subsequent
thermal processing. Zivanovic S. (Co-P.I.), Harte F. (Co-P.I.). Bush Brothers
and Co. 01/15/2011 - 12/31/2012. $239,980.
2.
MRE
quality defects and TTI values. Zivanovic S. Defense Logistics Agency,
CORANET3. 9/13/10 – 09/12/11. $26,879.
3.
Production
of oak wood extracts for use in wines and whiskeys. Zivanovic S., Young T.
UTIA. 01/01/11 - 12/31/11.
$20,000.
4.
MARS
PETCARE US. Chemical analyses of selected ingredients and products. Zivanovic
S. 2010/12. $9,000.
5.
Developing
a commercial edamame industry in the eastern US. Sams C., Kopsell D., Pantalone V., Zivanovic S. USDA Specialty Crop Initiative.
10/01/2010 - 09/30/2011. $50,000.
6.
Travel
Grant for 2008-2012. Zivanovic S., Mount J., Kit K., Wiley B. Office of Naval Research.
11/01/2008 – 10/31/2012. $40,000.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Profession
§ Panel Member –
Funding Agencies
USDA T-STAR
Ad-Hoc
Referee/Reviewer – Funding Agencies
USDA/NRI Food
Quality
Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium
Center for Food and
Nutrition Policy, USDA
§ Ad-Hoc
Referee/Reviewer – Journals
ActaBioMaterialia
Biomacromolecules
Carbohydrate
Polymers
European Journal of
Medicinal Chemistry
Food and Bioprocess
Technology
Food Biophysics
Food Chemistry
Food Hydrocolloids
Food Research
International
Food Science and
Technology International
Journal of
Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Journal of Food
Protection
Journal of Food
Science
Journal of Food
Science and Technology
Journal Thermal
Analysis and Calorimetry
Lebensmittel – Wissenschaft – und – Technologie
(Food Science and Technology)
Letters in Allied
Microbiology
Mycology
Polymer
International
§ Reviewer for book
proposal. Book titled Modern Biopolymer Science. Publisher: Elsevier. 2007.
§ Technical Session
Moderator:
ú The 4th European
Workshop on Food Engineering and Technology. Faculty of Agriculture, University
of Belgrade. May 27– 28, 2010. Belgrade, Serbia.
ú IFT 2009 Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. July 6-9, 2009. Anaheim, CA. Moderator
for Symposium: Health benefits of fungal beta-glucans.
ú IFT 2008 Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. June 28 – July 1, 2008. New Orleans, LA.
Moderator for Session #167 Carbohydrate division paper competition.
ú IFT 2007 Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. July 28 – August 1, 2007. Chicago, IL.
Moderator for Session #075 Fruits and vegetables: Storage/processing/packaging.
ú IFT 2007 Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. July 28 – August 1, 2007. Chicago, IL.
Moderator for Session #137 Carbohydrates: Structure-function relationships of
non-starch polysaccharides.
ú IFT 2006 Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. June 24-28, 2006. Orlando, FL. Moderator for
Session #014 Carbohydrates: Analytical chemistry and functional properties.
ú IFT 2006 Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. June 24-28, 2006. Orlando, FL. Moderator
for Session #096 Carbohydrates: Starches and cereals – chemistry and functional
properties.
ú IFT 2005 Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. July 16-20, 2005. New Orleans, LA.
Moderator for Session #32 Food Chemistry: Component interactions and processing
effects.
ú
IFT
2004 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. July 12-16, 2004. Las
Vegas, NE. Moderator for Session #94 Food Chemistry: Chemical effects of food
processing, preservation and formulation.
§ Involvement in
professional organizations:
ú IFT – Food, Health,
& Nutrition Subpanel – member (2009/10, 2010/11)
ú Chair 2009/10, IFT
Carbohydrate Division
ú IFT Carbohydrate
Division - Outstanding Volunteer (2007)
ú Councilor, IFT
Carbohydrate Division (2006–07)
ú Member at Large, IFT
Carbohydrate Division (2005–09)
ú Member at Large, IFT
Fruit and Vegetable Produce Division (2005–09)
ú IFT Food Chemistry
Division: Nominating and Long range planning committees (2002-03)
ú USDA National
Organic Standards Board – served as an advisor on the policy process
development for heparin use (2002)
ú
Member
of Organization Committee for the II Yugoslav Symposium of Food Technologists
(1995)
University
§ Faculty Senate, UT (2007-10)
§ Faculty Senate UT
System Relations Committee (2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12)
§ Faculty Senate Appeals
committee, UT (2007-10)
§ Student Affairs
Council (2008-10; 2010-present)
§ UTIA Advisory
Council (2007-10; Chair 2008/09)
§ UTIA International
Advisory Group (2010-prsent)
§ CASNR Graduate
Education Taskforce (2008/10)
§ Metrics Committee,
member (UTIA, AgResearch, 2009-11)
§ Grantsmanship Assistance to
Faculty Taskforce (2008/09)
§ Unit Review
Taskforce [originally: CASNR Academic Program Review Process Taskforce]
(2008/09)
§ Mentoring committee
for tenure track faculty: Dr. Qixin Zhong (chair), Dr. Federico Harte (member)
§ Director of Graduate
Studies, Department of Food Science and Technology, UT (2010 – present)
§ Department of Food
Science and Technology, UT: Safety committee, Newsletter committee, Awards
committee, McLeod Hall renovation committee (2002-present)
§ Search committee of
UTIA Chancellor, UT (2011)
§ Search committee for
UTIA Research Dean, UT (2007)
§ Search committee for
Organic and Alternative Vegetable Production faculty position; Plant Sciences;
UT (2005)
§ Search committee for
Food Biopolymer Chemist faculty position, Department of Food Science and
Technology, UT (2004)
§ Search committee for
faculty position for Physicochemical properties of Food, Department of Food
Science and Technology, UT (2004)
§ Search committee for
Vegetable Physiology faculty position; Plant Sciences, UT (2004)
§ Search committee for
Department Head for Department of Food Science and Technology, UT (2003)
§ Sun Grant – Faculty
member (2007 – present).
§ UT Food Safety
Center – Faculty member (2003 – 2006).
§ Annual Southern
Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair - served as a judge. The University of
Served as a judge for “Viral replication, distribution & prevalence”
session during CEMPHRS research symposium. UTIA CVM. June 15-16, 2009.
§ Science Olympiad –
organized event and judged the Food Science event for middle and high school
competition (2006-08)
§ Organic production
workshop, UT, Knoxville, TN (2004, 2005)
§ Participated in the
first Governor’s School for Agricultural Sciences, Knoxville, TN
(2004)
§ Sigma Xi (Society of
Science and Engineering) graduate student competition, UT - served as a judge
(2002, 2003)
§ Participated in the
reception for CASNR students, varsity visit, UT (2002)
§ Grievance committee,
University of Arkansas (2001)
§ Search committee for
Dean of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas (2001)
Public
§ Wine of the South - volunteer
at the event; Knoxville, TN (2004-2009)
§ Growing shiitake
mushrooms in Tennessee - Flyer for Ag Day, UT;
Knoxville, TN (2003, 2004)
§ Shiitake Mushroom
Cultivation – small scale production on natural logs. Steak & Potatoes
Field Day. Plateau Experiment Station. Crossville,
TN (2004)
§ 51st and
52nd Annual Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair, UT.
Served as a judge (2003, 2004)
§ Member of a team for
the National Quality Control of Honey, Yugoslavia (1995, 1996).
Professional development
1.
Enriching
our Students’ Experience. Annual Teaching Workshop sponsored by CASNR. August,
10, 2011. Knoxville, TN. (Participant)
2.
2011
System Science Grantsmanship Workshop. Sponsored by
NIFA and UTIA. August 9, 2011. Knoxville, TN. (Participant)
3.
How
Can You Tell If the Light Goes On? Forth Annual Teaching Workshop sponsored by
CASNR, the Provost’s Office, and the TENN TLC. September 30, 2010.
Knoxville, TN. (Participant)
4.
The
4th European Workshop on Food Engineering and Technology. Faculty of
Agriculture, University of Belgrade. May 27– 28, 2010. Belgrade, Serbia.
(Session Moderator)
5.
NATO
Advanced Research Workshop: Advances in Food security and safety against
terrorist threats and natural disasters. April 13-15, 2010. Cairo, Egypt. (Presenter)
6.
On-line
training: “USDA/CCE planning and managing systems based trans-disciplinary
projects for USDA/NIFA programs”. December 10, 2009. (Participant)
7.
R&DA
Meeting [Research & Development Associates for Military Food &
Packaging Systems]. November 1 – 4, 2009. Atlanta, GA. (Participant)
8.
Replacing
ZZZs with Zip: A workshop on student engagement. Third Annual Teaching
Workshop. UTIA & CASNR. October 13, 2009. Knoxville, TN. (Participant)
9.
Symposium:
Health benefits of fungal beta-glucans. Institute of
Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 6-9, 2009; Anaheim, CA. (Organizer,
moderator, and presenter)
10.
Workshop:
A user-friendly food microbiological and chemical safety simulator. Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting; July 6-9, 2009; Anaheim, CA. (Presenter)
11.
IFT
short course: MicroEncapsulation. Institute of Food
Technologists Annual Meeting; July 4-5, 2009. Anaheim, CA. (Participant)
12.
NATO
Advanced Training Course: Food Safety and Food Security. Belgrade, Serbia. May
18 – 22, 2009. (Organizer and Presenter)
13.
Grantsmanship workshop. UTIA.
January 13, 2009. Knoxville, TN. (Participant)
14.
Grant
workshop. UTIA. October 29, 2008. Knoxville, TN. (Participant)
15.
A
Win/Win approach to assessment. Teaching Workshop. CASNR, Provost’s office and
TENN TLC. September 30, 2008. Knoxville, TN. (Participant)
16.
Institute
of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. June 28-July 1, 2008. New Orleans, LA. (Invited
speaker at two symposia)
17.
Leadership
program LEAD21. Three week-long workshops in Indianapolis, Kansas City, and
Washington D.C. 2007/08. (Participant)
18.
MS
Office Access levels 1, 2, and 3. November 2007. Knoxville, TN. (Participant)
19.
Reinventing
Teaching and Learning: Understanding Today’s Learners – by Dr. Mark Taylor.
Sponsors: CASNR and Dr. Robert Holub, Provost & Vice Chancellor. 2007. Knoxville, TN.
(Participant)
20.
IFT
Strategic Leadership Forum. Match 22 – 24, 2007. Chicago, IL. (Participant)
21.
UT
Leaders: Lighting the Way. Supervisory certification program: Leading at UT
(03/15/06). Ethics in the Workplace and Ethical Behavior (04/20/06). Improving
Employee Conduct (03/22/06). Building a Team (04/25/06). (Participant)
22.
Marketing
Our Achievements - Putting our best food forward! Sponsor: Tennessee
Agricultural Experiments Station. October 19, 2005. Knoxville, TN.
(Participant)
23.
Organic
Production of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables short course. February 24, 2005.
Knoxville, TN (Presenter)
24.
UT
Vegetable Initiative Workshop. February 17-19, 2004. Knoxville, TN (Presenter)
25.
IFT
Short course: Ingredient technology. Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Meeting; June 14-15, 2002. Anaheim, CA. (Participant)
26.
Southern
Regional Teaching Improvement Workshop, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, October
7-9, 2001. (Participant). n
