Food Microbiology

69 researchers across 5 institutions

69 Researchers
5 Institutions
2 Grant PIs
14 High Impact

Food microbiology research investigates the microorganisms associated with food, including beneficial microbes used in fermentation and spoilage organisms, as well as pathogens that cause foodborne illness. Studies employ molecular techniques, culturing methods, and bioinformatics to identify and characterize microbes, understand their growth dynamics, and assess their impact on food safety and quality. This area encompasses research on microbial ecology in food production systems, the development of methods to detect and control microbial contamination, and the study of microbial interactions within food matrices.

This work is particularly relevant to Arkansas, a state with significant agricultural and food processing industries. Research in food microbiology supports the safety and economic viability of these sectors by addressing challenges related to microbial contamination in crops, livestock, and manufactured food products. Understanding the microbial landscape of food production and distribution systems contributes to public health by reducing the incidence of foodborne diseases and enhances consumer confidence in the state's food supply.

This field draws on expertise from various disciplines, including microbial genetics, biotechnology, epidemiology, and host-pathogen interactions. Research is conducted across multiple Arkansas institutions, fostering a broad base of knowledge and collaborative opportunities in food safety and microbial science.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Yanbin Li University of Arkansas 79 21,813 High Impact
Navam Hettiarachchy University of Arkansas 57 10,426 High Impact
Steven L. Foley NCTR 41 5,827
Steve L. Foley NCTR 41 5,827
Jeyamkondan Subbiah University of Arkansas 41 5,403 High Impact
Ronald L. Johnson Arkansas State University 38 10,087 High Impact
Eric S. McLamore University of Arkansas 37 4,562
Ashraf A. Khan NCTR 36 3,847 High Impact
Andy Mauromoustakos University of Arkansas 35 3,741 High Impact
Corliss A. O’Bryan University of Arkansas 32 4,896 High Impact
Sangeeta Khare NCTR 28 8,634 High Impact
Fei Jia University of Arkansas 28 2,658 High Impact
Mary Alice Smith NCTR 27 2,558 High Impact
Abhinav Upadhyay University of Arkansas 26 2,130 High Impact
Palmy Jesudhasan University of Arkansas 22 2,378 High Impact
Kidon Sung NCTR 21 1,439 High Impact
J.A. Marcy University of Arkansas 21 1,285 High Impact
Peter M. Rubinelli University of Arkansas 17 994
Youngbeom Ahn NCTR 17 672
Dan A. Buzatu NCTR 16 571
Microbial Infections And Disease Research 41 Bacterial Genetics And Biotechnology 33 Livestock And Poultry Management 20 Genomics And Phylogenetic Studies 19 Antimicrobial Resistance In Bacteria 17 Host-Pathogen Interactions 17 Salmonella And Campylobacter Epidemiology 13 Plant Physiology And Cultivation Studies 12 Nanoparticles: Synthesis And Applications 10 Meat And Animal Product Quality 10 Public Health Research 9 Microbial Community Ecology And Physiology 8 Probiotics And Fermented Foods 8 Molecular Biology Techniques And Applications 8 Gut Microbiota And Health 6

Connected Research Areas

Topics that share active collaborators with Food Microbiology in Arkansas. Pairs are ranked by collaboration density relative to expected co-authorship under a random null. This describes existing connections, not investment recommendations.

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
1 works in 2028
-56.6% CAGR 2018–2028
Leadership concentration
4.9% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 15
Arkansas position
#42 globally
University of Arkansas

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Agricultural Research Service 2,059
  2. 2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1,368
  3. 3 United States Department of Agriculture 1,245
  4. 4 United States Food and Drug Administration 1,151
  5. 5 University of Georgia 947

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Food Microbiology.

Suad Algarni University of Arkansas
61%
Sameer Hasan NCTR
C. Dayton Steelman University of Arkansas
58%
Anna Williams NCTR
Suad Algarni University of Arkansas
58%
Seong‐Jae Kim NCTR
Steve L. Foley NCTR
57%
J. Woodworth UA Div. of Agriculture
J. Woodworth UA Div. of Agriculture
56%
Zachary G. Lawless University of Arkansas
J. Woodworth UA Div. of Agriculture
56%
C. Dayton Steelman University of Arkansas
Suad Algarni University of Arkansas
56%
Youngbeom Ahn NCTR
Hannah Victoria Zima University of Arkansas
56%
M Divya UA Div. of Agriculture
Peter M. Rubinelli University of Arkansas
54%
Kellen Habib UA Div. of Agriculture
Corliss A. O’Bryan University of Arkansas
53%
Tanmaie Kalapala UA Div. of Agriculture

Researchers with Federal Grants

S.A. Kim University of Arkansas 1 grant Jaime M. Murphy Harding University Main Campus 1 grant
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