Joongmin Shin
Professor
Dr. Joongmin Shin is a full professor of Industrial Technology and Packaging at the Orfalea College of Business, Cal Poly. Before joining Cal Poly, he served as an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin–Stout.
His research focuses on antimicrobial releasing systems, modified atmosphere packaging, surface modification and grafting technologies, and the use of electrospinning to impregnate active compounds for extending product shelf life and enhancing food safety.
He also served as a pilot plant manager at the AgCenter of Louisiana State University, where his work centered on industrial problem-solving and the development of new systems, particularly in cryogenic freezing combined with edible coatings and modified atmosphere packaging.
In addition, Dr. Shin has four years of industry experience in pharmaceutical and food packaging at E. Saeng (South Korea), where his work involved the development and evaluation of inorganic-based oxygen scavenger systems for food packaging applications.
Dr. Shin has taught a variety of graduate and undergraduate packaging courses (such as Food Packaging, Packaging Polymers, Packaging Dynamics, Consumer Packaging, and Medical Packaging) for the last 15 years. At Cal Poly, he teaches courses on Packaging Sustainability and Packaging Polymers and Processing.
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Education
- Ph.D. 2007 Packaging science, Michigan State University
- MS. 2003 Packaging science, Michigan State University
- BS. 1993 Food science, Woosuk University, South Korea
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Work Experience
- Professor (Sep 2023- Current), Industrial Technology and Packaging, Orfalea College of Business, Cal Poly State University
- Associate Professor (Sep 2017- Aug 2023), Industrial Technology and Packaging, Orfalea College of Business, Cal Poly State University
- Associate Professor (Aug 2015- Aug 2017), Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering, Technology & Mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Assistant Professor (Aug 2010- Jun 2015), Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering, Technology & Mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Pilot plant manager (Sep 2008- Aug 2010), Food Science, Louisiana State University
- Post-doctor research associate (July 2007- Aug 2008), School of Packaging, Michigan State University
- Associate Researcher (May. 2003-Jan. 2008), E.Saeng, Ltd., Seoul, South Korea
- Research Assistant (Aug. 2004 – Dec. 2006), School of Packaging, Michigan State University
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Publications (last 5 years)
- Lee, T.H., Lee, Y.E., Shin, J.M., Chang, Y.H., 2022, Structural, physicochemical, prebiotic, and in-vitro digestibility properties of modified waxy rice flour, Food Biotechnology (Impact 1.564)
- Kathuria, A., Lee, Y.S., Shin, J.M., Kivy, M., 2022, Crystalline γ-cyclodextrin metal organic framework nano-containers for encapsulation of benzaldehyde and their host–guest interactions, Journal of Inculusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10847-022-01158-x
- Park, J.Y, Kim, M.S, Shin, J.M., Chang, Y.H, 2022, Microencapsulation of de-glycosylated mulberry (Morus alba L.) fruit extract through double-layered multiple emulsions of pectic polysaccharide extracted from Ulmus davidiana and soy protein isolate, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16833
- Singh, A.K., Itkor, P., Lee, M. Shin, J.M., Lee, Y.S, 2022, Promoting sustainable packaging applications in the circular economy by exploring and advancing molded pulp materials for food products: a review, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2088686.
- Gaikwad, K.K, Singh, S., Shin, J.M., Lee, Y.S., 2020, Novel polyisoprene based UV-activated oxygen scavenging films and their applications in packaging of beef jerky, LWT-Food Science and Technology, 117, 108643.
- Kathuria, A., Buntinx, M., Shin, J.M., Harding, T., 2019, Inclusion of ethanol in a nano-porous, bio-based metal organic framework, Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Marcrocyclic Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10847-019-00920-y.
- Shin, J.M., Kathuria, A., Lee, Y.S., 2019, Effect of hydrophilic and hydrophobic cyclodextrins on the release of encapsulated allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) and their potential application for plastic film extrusion, Journal of Applied Polymer, 136, 48137.
- Shin, J.M., Solval, K.M., Xiang, B., 2019, Combined effects of calcium ascorbate treatment and modified atmosphere packaging to improve quality retention of fresh-cut cantaloupes, Journal of Applied Packaging Science, 11, 70-87.
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Grants (last 5 years)
- Empowering Student Learning through Seaweed-Based Sustainable Packaging for Food and Pharmaceutical Applications: A Hands-On Approach, Shin, J.M. (PI), Teacher-Scholar Mini Grant Program, $14,400.
- Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Food and Pharmaceutical Applications Using Seaweed-Based Materials, Shin, J.M. (PI), Orfalea Mini Summer Grant, 2023, $5,000.
- An Investigation of Root Cause of Quality Loss for Jolly Rancher Cheews Estimated, Singh, J (PI), Shin, J.M. (Co-PI), Kathuria, Kathuria (Co-PI), A, Patel, A. (Co-PI). 2021-2022, $39,000.
- Environmental Impact Analysis of Single-use and Multiple-use Pallet Systems for Air Shipments, Singh, J. (PI), Shin, J.M.(Co-PI), Orfalea Mini Summer Grant, 2022, $5,000.
- The Effects of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and ItsfreshTM on Shelf Life Extension and Quality of tomato, Saha, K. (PI), Kathuria, A. (Co-PI), Shin, J.M.(Co-PI), The Cooperative Research Consortium Grant, 2020-2022, $55,000.
- Digital Packaging Specs and Testing is the Future, Singh, J. (PI), Shin, J.M (Co-PI), Kathuria, A. (Co-PI), The Cooperative Research Consortium Grant, 2020-2022, $40,000.
- Immobilization of bioactive agents on packaging film for enhancing microbial safety and extending the shelf life of fresh cheese, Yeung, M. (P.I.), Shin, JM. (Co-PI), 2020 COVID-19 Research Recovery Microgrant program, CSUPERB, $1500
- Clamshell Containers: Corporate and Retail Sustainability Goals, Singh, J. (PI), Shin, J.M (Co-PI), Kathuria, A. (Co-PI), The Cooperative Research Consortium Grant, 2019-2020, $55,000.
- The Effects of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and Potassium Permanganate on Shelf Life Extension and Quality of Fresh Produce, Shin, J.M (PI), Saha, K.(Co-PI), Kathuria, A. (Co-PI), The Cooperative Research Consortium Grant, 2019-2020, $55,000.
- Novel polyisoprene based UV-activated oxygen scavenging films and their applications in packaging of beef jerky, Shin, J.M (PI), Orfalea Mini Summer Grant, 2019, $3,500
- Immobilization of bioactive agents on packaging film for enhancing microbial safety and extending the shelf life of fresh cheese, Shin, J.M (PI), Yeung, M. (Co-PI), Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) grant, 2019-2020, $23,442.
- Develop Capacity in the Application of Nanotechnology in Active and Intelligent Food Packaging to Enhance Experiential Learning in Food Safety, Lamin S. Kassama (PI), Martha Verghese, Alak Bandyopadhyay, Florence Okafor, Linshu Liu, Shin, J.M (CO-PI), USDA 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG), 2019-2023, $562,781.
