[Employment-wanted] JOB INQUIRY

[michaelantwi from netscape.net]

To Whom It May Concern



I am writing to request information about potential job opportunities. I am seeking

a food microbiology-related position in a R&D setting or academia, where my knowledge, 

skills and experience in the research field of Food Microbiology and Predictive Modeling

can make a direct and immediate contribution.  I am currently domicile in Canada as a 

permanent resident and I am considering opportunities in North America.



Briefly, my qualifications include:

•    Ph.D. degree in Engineering, majoring in Predictive Food Microbiology, M.Sc. degree

        in Post harvest and  Food Preservation Engineering graduating cum laude (distinction). 

•    More than 5 years as a Research Assistant in Predictive Food Microbiology Laboratory, 

        Biochemical Process Technology and Control Section, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium 

•    Successfully developed and validated a predictive growth model to predict the growth of Listeria

        innocua and Lactoccocus lactis in structured food system.

•    Several publications in peer reviewed International Journal and Conference Proceedings related to

        Food Microbiology



Additional qualifications can be found in the resume below. Should you wish to contact me, please use my contact

information below. Thank you for your attention.

 

Sincerely,



Michael Antwi 

email: michaelantwi from netscape.net







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MICHAEL ANTWI
Surrey, Canada

Tel: 604-374-0266        
Email: michaelantwi from netscape.net



 



 



Qualifications



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Researcher with substantial experience in Microbiological
Food Safety and Predictive Food Microbiology and knowledge in HACCP principles.
Recently developed and validated a mathematical model to predict



microbial growth in a structured food system. Proven ability
to work independently and as a team member, and to manage concurrent projects
and deadlines. Seeking a position in a related field where my experience,
education and accomplishments will contribute to the success of your
organization.



 



 



Education



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Ph.D. in Predictive Food Microbiology, 2007,  Katholieke Universiteit
  Leuven, Belgium



Thesis: Predictive microbiology for intra- and interspecies
lactic acid induced interaction in structured media



 



M.Sc. in Postharvest and Food Preservation Engineering,
2001, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium



Thesis: Thermal and high pressure inactivation of tomato
pectinmethylesterase



 



 Postgraduate diploma
in Postharvest and Food Preservation, 2000, Katholieke Universiteit
  Leuven, Belgium



 



B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering, 1998, University of Science
and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana



 



 



Work Experience



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•           Research
Assistant, September 2001-March 2007



Biochemical Process Technology and Control Section,
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven,



Belgium



 



- Developed experimental protocol for microbial growth in
structured food system



- Conducted series of microbial growth experiments in both
pure and mixed cultures



- Used the experimental data as input to develop a
predictive growth model



- Organized laboratory sessions for students



- Organized library orientation for first year
 University students



- Provided organization of new library materials such as
journals, books and



conference proceedings



 



Accomplishments:



- Successfully developed and validated a mathematical model
to predict the growth of microorganisms (in both pure and mixed culture) in
structured food system



- Published research findings in several International
Journals and Conference Proceedings



 



 



•           Quality
Control Assistant, October 2001-December 2006



  ALMA, KULeuven,
 Belgium



 



- Oversaw food safety and quality directives, including food
preparation and sanitation protocols to ensure that regulatory requirements are
followed.



- Investigated and analyzed microbiological quality control
problems in the laboratory, and suggested effective solutions.



 



 



 



 •          Research Coordinator, 1998-1999



Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Kumasi
  District, Ghana



 



- Coordinated research on the viability of new food crops at
Ejura farms, Ghana



- Prepared reports on research findings for database and
distribution



 



 



 •          Administrative Assistant (Vacation Job),
1994-1998



National Electoral Commission-Ashanti Region,
 Ghana



 



- Provided payroll information by collecting time and
attendance records



- Maintained employee information by entering and updating
employment and status-change data



- Received and forwarded telephone and electronic inquiries



- Prepared reports from manual and electronic files, mailing
lists and databases



- Ordered supplies and maintained inventory



 



 



Computer literacy



------------------------



 



- Microsoft Office products (e.g.,  Powerpoint, Word, Excel)



- MatLab (Mathematical computing software with
high-performance language for technical computing)



-  LaTeX (a document
preparation system for high-quality typesetting)



 



 



 



 



Publications



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•           International
Journal



 



-  M. Antwi, K.
Bernaerts, J. F. Van Impe and A. H. Geeraerd (2007).  Predictive model for growth of Lactococcus
lactis and  Listeria innocua in a
structured gel system: effect of monopotassium phosphate. International Journal
of Food Microbiology (revised version submitted)



 



- M. Antwi, K. Bernaerts, J. F. Van Impe and A. H. Geeraerd
(2007). Modelling the combined effect of food model system and lactic acid on
Listeria innocua and Lactococcus  lactis
growth in mono- and coculture. International Journal of Food Microbiology 120,
71-84



 



- M. Antwi, A. H. Geeraerd, K. M. Vereecken, R. Jenn\'e, K.
Bernaerts and J. F. Van Impe (2006). Influence of a gel  microstructure as modified by gelatin
concentration on  Listeria innocua
growth. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies 7, 124-131



 



 



•           International
Conference Proceedings



 



- M. Antwi, K. Bernaerts, J.F. Van Impe and A.H. Geeraerd
(2007). Validation of a model for lactic acid induced interaction in structured
media: effect of monopotassium phosphate. In: Nychas, G.-J.E., Taoukis, P.,
Koutsoumanis, K., Van Impe, J. and Geeraerd, A. (Eds.), 5th International
Conference Predictive Modelling in Foods - Conference Proceedings, 363-365,
Agricultural University of Athens, Athens(Greece), 16-19 September, 2007



 



- M. Antwi, K. Bernaerts, J. F. Van Impe and A. H. Geeraerd
(2006). Predictive modelling of the combined effect of structured gelatin
system and lactic acid on Listeria innocua and Lactococcus lactis growth in
mono- and coculture. In: E. Parente, L. Cocolin, D. Ercolini and L. Vannini
(Eds.), Proceedings & Abstracts of the 20th Symposium of the International
Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH), p. 522, Bologna (Italy),
August 29-September 02, 2006



 



- M. Antwi,
A. H. Geeraerd, K. Bernaerts, R. Jenn`e and J. F. Van Impe (2006). Modeling
the effect of food model gel structure on the microbial growth pattern.  In: Proceedings of the 4th International
Symposium on Food Rheology and Structure, 535-539, Zurich
(Switzerland), February 19-23, 2006



 



- M. Antwi,
K.M. Vereecken, A.H. Geeraerd and J.F.M. Van Impe (2004). Effects of a
gel microstructure on Listeria innocua growth. In: Proceedings of the 9th
International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF9), 1-5, Montpellier
(France), March 7-11, 2004



 



- M. Antwi,
K.M. Vereecken and J.F. Van Impe (2003). Effects of gelatine
concentration on the growth parameters of Listeria innocua in a model gel
system.  In: Proceedings of the 17th
Forum for Applied Biotechnology, Part II, Communications in Agricultural and
Applied Biological Sciences, 68/2(b), 415-420,



Ghent
(Belgium), September 18-19, 2003



 



-  K. Vereecken, M. Janssen, M. Antwi and J. Van
Impe (2003). Influence of food structure on microbial proliferation
characteristics. In: P. Fischer, I. Marti and E.J.
Windhab (Eds.), Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Food Rheology
and Structure (EURORHEO 2003-01), p. 499-500, Zurich
(Switzerland), February 9-13, 2003



 



-  K.M. Vereecken, M. Antwi, M. Janssen, A.
Holvoet, F. Devlieghere, J. Debevere and J.F. Van Impe (2002). Biocontrol
of microbial pathogens with lactic acid bacteria: evaluation through predictive
modelling. In: L. Axelsson, E.S. Tronrud and K.J. Merok (Eds.), Proceedings
& Abstracts of the 18th Symposium of the International Committee on Food
Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH), 163-166, Lillehammer (Norway), August 18-23,
2002



 



-  K.M. Vereecken, A. Holvoet, M. Antwi, M.
Janssen and J.F.Van Impe (2002). Impact of medium solidness on the
growth characteristics of Listeria innocua. In: L. Axelsson, E.S. Tronrud and
K.J. Merok (Eds.), Proceedings & Abstracts of the 18th Symposium of the
International Committee on Food Microbiology and



Hygiene (ICFMH), p. 339, Lillehammer
(Norway), August 18-23, 2002



 



 



 



Presentation in Scientific Meetings



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•            Predictive
modelling of the combined effect of structured gelatin system and lactic acid
on Listeria innocua and Lactococcus lactis growth in mono- and coculture.



 [Food Micro 2006,
Twentieth International Symposium of the International Committee on Food
Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH), Bologna (Italy), August 29-September 02,
2006]



 



•           Entrapped?
Modelling the combined effects of gelatin gel matrix and lactic acid on
micro-organisms.



[Youngster Seminar of the Department of Chemical
Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, (Belgium),
May 17, 2006]



 



•            Modelling
the effect of food model gel structure on the microbial growth pattern. 



[International Symposium on Food Rheology and Structure, Zurich
(Switzerland),



February 19-23,
 2006]



 



•            Effects of
a gel microstructure on Listeria innocua growth. 



[Ninth International Congress on Engineering and Food, Montpellier
(France), March 7-11, 2004]



 



•            Effects of
gelatine concentration on the growth parameters of Listeria innocua in a model
gel system.



[17th Forum for Applied Biotechnology (FAB), Ghent
(Belgium), September 18-19, 2003]



 



•            Effects of
gelatin concentration on Listeria innocua growth. 



[Seminar at BioTeC-Bioprocess Technology  and Control, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
(Belgium). May
9,



2003]



 



•             Modelling the competitive growth of Listeria
innocua and Lactococcus lactis. 



[Study day of the Inter­University Attraction Pool network
IAP V/22 on Dynamical Systems and Control: Identification and Modelling, Hotel
Mercure, Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium).
November 26, 2002]



 



•             Growth experiments of Lactococcus lactis and
Listeria innocua in mono- and coculture.



[Seminar at BioTeC-Bioprocess Technology and Control,
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium).
February 8, 2002]



 



 



 



Memberships, Awards & University Service



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- Recipient, Research Council Scholarship award for the
continuation and completion of Ph.D. research, January 2006-March 2007



 



- Recipient, Flemish Inter­University Council scholarship
(VLIR) award for postgraduate studies in



Postharvest and Food Preservation Engineering at the
KULeuven, Belgium.



 



- Recipient, Outstanding Service Award,
 Ghana Agricultural
Engineering Students Association, 1998.



 



- Student representative at the Academic Board, Agricultural
Engineering Department, University of
 Science and Technology, Kumasi,
Ghana, 1997-1998



 



- Member, Ghana
Agricultural Engineering Students Association, 1993-1998



 



References



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Available upon request





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