Engineering & Processing Division

General Information

This organization within AACC International was formed in 1990 for members who have an interest in Engineering and Processing.

Mission of the Engineering and Processing Division

• Represent AACC International members who have an interest in the application of engineering and processing principles in cereal science.
• Provide educational opportunities to enhance cereal science via engineering and processing principles.
• Provide avenues of communication between AACC International and engineering societies.
• Encourage closer cooperation and communication.

What does the Engineering and Processing Division Do?

• The division presents a symposium at the AACC International Annual Meeting where invited engineers speak on pertinent topics and current issues relating to engineering. The division sponsored its first symposium in 1991.
• Various awards are sponsored to recognize scientists and students working in the area of engineering and processing.

Awards offered by the Engineering and Processing Division

The Stanley Watson Award, established in 2001, is named in honor of an early corn wet-milling pioneer who started his research at the USDA during the early 1940s. Watson made substantial contributions in the improvement of the wet-milling process. The award recognizes outstanding AACC International members who, through the application of engineering principles, have made significant contributions in the area of cereal/grain processing. The award is presented biennially..

Nominations for the 2010 award are due June 1, 2010 for the AACC Intl. Engineering and Processing Division Stanley Watson Award

Nominations must include (1) Name of Nominee, (2) Position, (3) Complete Address and Contact Info, (4) Area of Research, and (5) a Nominating Statement detailing the nominee's significant contributions in the area of cereal/grain processing via application of engineering principles.

Past Award Recipients:

• 2001: Stanley Watson
• 2003: Do Sup Chung
• 2008: Rolando Flores

When does the Engineering and Processing Division meet?

Meetings are held at the AACC International Annual Meeting

Who are the Members of the Engineering and Processing Division?

Any dues-paying member of AACC International is eligible for membership in the Division. AACC International professional, student, and life members are all welcome as division members.

How do I become a Member?

Division dues are $15 for regular members and $5 for students per calendar year. They are collected along with the AACC International membership dues.

DIVISION OFFICERS

Chair
Sajid Alavi
Kansas State Univ
Dept of Grain Science & Industry
201 Shellenberger Hall
Manhattan, KS   66506-2200
Phone: (785) 532-2403
Fax: (785) 532-4017
Email: salavi@ksu.edu

Chair-Elect
Rohit Jalali
Rich Products Corp
1 Robert Rich Way
Buffalo, NY   14213-1701
Phone: (716) 878-8175
Email: rohitjalali@hotmail.com

Past Chair
Hulya Dogan
Kansas State Univ
Grain Science and Industry
104 Shellenberger Hall
Manhattan, KS   66506
Phone: (785) 532-2628
Fax: (785) 532-7010
Email: dogan@ksu.edu

Secretary-Treasurer
Buddhi P. Lamsal
Iowa State Univ
Food Science & Human Nutrition Dept
2312 Food Science Bldg
Ames, IA   50010
Phone: (515) 294-8681
Fax: (515) 294-8181
Email: lamsal@iastate.edu

Student Representative
Tom O. Jondiko
Texas A&M Univ
Apt 1602
430 South West Pkwy
College Station, TX   77840
Phone: (979) 587-6467
Email: jondiko@yahoo.com