Dmitri Volkov
Food Scientist
Ph.D. Food Science, Cornell • Certified Food Scientist
About
Dr. Dmitri Volkov is a certified food scientist with a Ph.D. from Cornell University. His expertise lies in food safety protocols, microbial contamination prevention, and ice quality assessment for food service applications.
Dmitri has published research on bacterial growth in ice-making equipment and developed testing protocols for evaluating self-cleaning systems. He ensures that all reviewed ice makers meet food safety standards and hygiene best practices.
Expertise
- •Food safety and hygiene protocol development
- •Ice quality assessment and contamination testing
- •Self-cleaning system effectiveness evaluation
- •Microbial growth prevention in ice-making equipment
Testing Approach
Dmitri conducts microbiological testing of ice samples and evaluates the effectiveness of self-cleaning cycles. His protocols include ATP swab testing, bacterial culture analysis, and long-term hygiene monitoring to ensure food-safe ice production.