College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Linda joined the Mayhew Food Sensory Lab in August 2025 as a Research Assistant I and Lab Manager in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. She holds a B.Eng. in Agri-Food Engineering and Business with a specialization in Food Production. During her studies, she completed her bachelor’s thesis, “Physiochemical Characterization and Sensory Evaluation of Broccoli Byproducts: Effects of Processing,” in collaboration with the German Institute for Food Technology (DIL e.V.). Prior to joining the Mayhew Lab, Linda worked at FoodSense, a sensory research center at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences in Germany, where she gained hands-on experience in consumer testing and sensory evaluation of food products.

Core Responsibilities 

- Sensory studies (participant recruitment, sample prep, online surveys, scheduling, data collection, and reporting)

- Lab management (inventory, equipment, safety compliance, cleanliness, organization)

- Train and supervise undergraduate research

- Assist with study design and literature research

- Client support (report writing and presentations)

- Ensure compliance with IRB-approved protocols