June 13, 2025
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Dr. Brendan Niemira is leading innovative research at the USDA to make our food safer using cutting-edge nonthermal technologies like cold plasma and high-intensity light. With over 180 publications and a team of 30+ experts, he’s shaping the future of food safety—one breakthrough at a time.
About Brendan Niemira, PhD
Brendan Niemira, PhD is a Lead Scientist with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. He leads a team of 30+ scientists, engineers, technicians, postdocs, and students in Wyndmoor, PA., developing tools to kill human pathogens on produce, meats, poultry, shellfish, and other foods. However, his focus and passion are developing and validating cold plasma, high-intensity monochromatic light, irradiation, and other nonthermal food safety treatments for fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
Dr. Niemira has published over 180 peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters, and critical reviews. He is the co-editor and author of a well-regarded reference text and holds two patents.
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