James Bartsch, Ph. D.   Associate Professor   Profile and CV	314 Riley Robb   jab35@cornell.edu   Web site

Biography

Bartsch joined the Cornell faculty after receiving his doctorate. Previously, he worked with Sperry-New Holland, Stokely-Van Camp, and Ames Laboratory. He served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps in this country and in Vietnam. He also worked on his family's farm in Wisconsin. Bartsch spent a sabbatical leave in 1988-89 at the University of Limerick, in Ireland. He is graduate faculty representative for the Field of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Teaching

ABEN 200, Undergraduate Seminar (Course Coordinator)
ABEN 365, Properties of Biological Materials

Research Interests

Our work involves applied research on postharvest systems and the storage of agricultural products. We are interested in developing safe, energy-efficient technology for refrigerated and controlled-atmosphere storage of fruits and vegetables. Our work in developing countries involves appropriate technology transfer and adult education for food loss prevention.

In a related effort, we study product properties to learn how the postharvest unit operations affect product quality. Most of our projects are in collaboration with other Cornell engineers and scientists.

Current Research Projects

Postharvest Storage of Horticultural Crops (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Professional CV

Education:

• B.S. 1970 (Wisconsin)
• M.S. 1973 (Wisconsin)
• Ph.D. 1979 (Purdue)
• Registered Professional Engineer

Current Position:

• Associate Professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-5701

Selected Publications:

• Bartsch, J. A. 1989. Optimal use of air separation equipment for establishing a low oxygen controlled atmosphere. In Preservation processes and related techniques, ed. W. E. L. Spiess and H. Schubert, pp. 372-80. Engineering and Food, vol. 2. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier.
  
  
• Bartsch, J. A., and G. D. Blanpied. 1989. Refrigeration and controlled atmosphere storage for horticultural crops. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Bulletin. Ithaca, NY: NRAES, Cornell University.
  
  
• Brusewitz, G. H., and J. A. Bartsch. 1989. Impact parameters related to post harvest bruising of apples. Transactions of the ASAE 32(3):953-57.
  
  
• Gebremedhin, K. G., J. A. Bartsch, and M. C. Jorgensen. 1992. Predicting roof diaphragm and endwall stiffness from full-scale test results of a metal-clad, post-frame building. Transactions of the ASAE 35(3):977-85.
  
  
• Bartsch, J. A. 1993. Refrigeration without CFC's. In Proceedings, Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Fruit Growers' Association, vol. 99, pp.62-66. North Amherst: MFGA.
  
  
• Diefes, H. A., S. S. H. Rizvi, and J. A. Bartsch 1993. Rheological behavior of frozen and thawed low-moisture, part-skim Mozzarella cheese. Journal of Food Science 58(4):764-69.
  
  
• Maki, K. S., J. A. Bartsch, R. E. Pitt, A. C. Leopold. 1994. Viscoelastic properties and the glassy state in soybeans. Seed Science Research 4(1):27-31.
  
  
• Brent, J. L., Jr, Mulvaney, S. J., Cohen, C. and J. A. Bartsch. 1997. Thermomechanical glass transitions of extruded cereal melts. J. Cereal Science. 26(3):301-312.
  
  
• Brent, J. L., Jr, Mulvaney, S. J., Cohen, C. and J. A. Bartsch. 1997. Viscoelastic properties of extruded cereal melts. . J. Cereal Science. 26(3):313-328.
  
  
• Watkins, C. B., and J. A. Bartsch. 1998. Temperature management of packed apple fruit for maintenance of quality for local and export markets. NY Fruit Quarterly 6(3):4-7.