Profile TabsProfileDr. Byung-Kee BaikProfessor (Affiliate)byungkee.baik@usda.govProfessional InformationDegrees & Credentials: PhD Food Science - Washington State University (1994)MS Crop Physiology - Korea University (1990)BS Agronomy - Korea University (1988)Interests & Expertise: Grain Science/Food Science; Wheat Chemistry & ProcessingBiography: You can learn a bit more about me by clicking on the questions below: What got you interested in this field? Was interested in agriculture and production of staple foods. I guess that my graduate education and advisor steered me to become a scientist in the field of grain/food science. Exciting current research Milling and baking quality improvement of soft wheat and their extended uses; and development of germplasms carrying improved functional and agronomic characteristics. Rough career path that brought you to OSU Worked for Washington State University as an assistant/associate professor for 13 years before joining the USDA-ARS Soft Wheat Quality Laboratory in 2013 as the Director/Lead Scientist, and later the Research Leader of the USDA-ARS Corn, Soybean & Wheat Quality Research Unit. Have been an Adjunct Associate Professor with the HCS-OSU since 2014. Industry international involvement Currently involved in an International Cooperative Research Project with the Rural Development Administration-Korea as the PI. Favorite industry conference Cereals & Grains Association Annual Meeting; Institute of Food Science Meeting What are you most excited about seeing happen in HCS this year Increased social activities and personal interactions. What do you do in your free time Playing tennis and golf, and gardening. Want to know more? Check out the the USDA-ARS Corn, Soybean & Wheat Quality Research Unit Website! Works - Any -Journal articleBook/book chapterReportWorking paperPolicy briefPresentationData
