Ms. Haona Bao, The Ohio State Univerisity, United States
Ms. Haona Bao is a dynamic Ph.D. candidate in Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University π. With academic roots at UC Davis and Tennessee State University, her research spans vibrational spectroscopy, food quality, and fibromyalgia diagnostics π§ͺ. She has published impactful studies on encapsulation, essential oils, and Raman-based detection in top journals π. As a teaching assistant, lab safety manager, and award-winning presenter π, she excels in scientific communication and leadership. Haona combines analytical skills, regulatory expertise, and creativity to shape the future of food safety and health innovation πΎπ¬.
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Education
Ms. Haona Bao is an accomplished scholar with a strong academic foundation in food science. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University (expected August 2025) π§ͺ. She earned her Master of Science in Food and Animal Science from Tennessee State University between 2019 and 2021 ππ₯Ό. Her academic journey began at the University of California, Davis, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology in 2019 ππ¬. Her diverse educational background reflects a deep commitment to advancing innovation in food systems and safety π±π.
Experience
Ms. Haona Bao has extensive research experience in food science and technology. At The Ohio State University (2022βpresent), she serves as a Doctoral Research Assistant, applying vibrational spectroscopy and multivariate analysis for food quality, adulteration detection, and beer evaluation πΊπ. She also explores metabolomics for fibromyalgia diagnosis π§ π§¬. As a Teaching Assistant, she supports lab-based courses and student learning π©βπ«π. In her role as Lab Safety Manager, she ensures chemical safety and compliance π§―βοΈ. At Tennessee State University (2019β2021), she developed polymer-based encapsulation, led poultry trials, and contributed to novel packaging innovations.
Awards
Ms. Haona Bao has obtained key certifications that strengthen her expertise in food safety and regulatory compliance. In July 2020, she completed Advanced HACCP and Preventive Controls Training from the Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) π§Όπ§ͺ, equipping her with in-depth knowledge of hazard analysis and critical control points. Earlier, in October 2019, she earned certification in Preventive Controls for Human Food from the Food Safety Preventive Control Alliance (FSPCA) π₯«π. These credentials highlight her commitment to ensuring safe food production processes and maintaining high industry standards in quality assurance and public health π
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Research Focus
Ms. Haona Bao specializes in Food Science and Analytical Chemistry, with a strong research focus on vibrational spectroscopy, metabolomics, and encapsulation technologies π§ͺπΏ. Her work bridges food quality control, functional ingredient delivery, and health diagnostics. She applies advanced spectroscopic tools like FT-IR, FT-MIR, and SERS for rapid, non-invasive diagnosis of conditions like fibromyalgia and long COVID π§ β‘. Additionally, she explores natural polymers and essential oils in encapsulation for food and health applications π°π§΄. Her cross-disciplinary efforts connect food safety, health monitoring, and chemical fingerprinting, making impactful contributions to nutraceuticals, rheumatology, and food authentication ππ·.
Publication Top Notes
Application of yellow mustard mucilage in encapsulation of essential oils and polyphenols using spray drying
Rapid biomarker-based diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome and related rheumatologic disorders by portable FT-IR spectroscopic techniques
Metabolic fingerprinting for the diagnosis of clinically similar long COVID and Fibromyalgia using a portable FT-MIR spectroscopic combined with chemometrics
Early diagnosis of fibromyalgia using surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy combined with chemometrics
Portable mid-infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometrics to diagnose fibromyalgia and other rheumatologic syndromes using rapid volumetric absorptive microsampling
Authentication and Quality Control of Distilled Spirits by Vibrational Spectroscopy