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Associate Professor Jon Palmer PhD

Associate Professor/Team Leader - Food Manufacturing Technology Team

Doctoral Co-Supervisor
School of Food and Advanced Technology

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 3569099 ext 83224
    Location: A2.39, Riddet building
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2009)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Co-Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Food Safety and Food Microbiology - Industrial and Medical Biofilms, Mycotoxins and Food Processing methods such as HPP 

Thematics

Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Bacteriology (060501): Biological Sciences (060000): Microbial Genetics (060503): Microbiology (060500): Mycology (060505)

Keywords

Food Microbiology, mycotoxins, HPP, Thermal Processing

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 0 7
Team Member 0 1

Research Outputs

Journal

Xu, W., Shi, D., Chen, K., Palmer, J., & Popovich, DG. (2023). An improved MTT colorimetric method for rapid viable bacteria counting. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 214
[Journal article]Authored by: Palmer, J.
Wang, D., Palmer, JS., Fletcher, GC., On, SLW., Gagic, D., & Flint, SH. (2023). Efficacy of commercial peroxyacetic acid on Vibrio parahaemolyticus planktonic cells and biofilms on stainless steel and Greenshell™ mussel (Perna canaliculus) surfaces. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 405
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Gagic, D., Palmer, J.
Nguyen, T., Palmer, J., Loo, T., Shilton, A., Petcu, M., Newson, HL., . . . Flint, S. (2023). Corrigendum to “Investigation of UV light treatment (254 nm) on the reduction of aflatoxin M1 in skim milk and degradation products after treatment” [Food Chem. 390 (2022) 133165] (Food Chemistry (2022) 390, (S030881462201127X), (10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133165)). Food Chemistry. 428
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Loo, T., Palmer, J., Shilton, A.
Wang, D., Fletcher, GC., Gagic, D., On, SLW., Palmer, JS., & Flint, SH. (2023). Comparative genome identification of accessory genes associated with strong biofilm formation in Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Food Research International. 166
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Gagic, D., Palmer, J.
Pahalagedara, ASNW., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Brightwell, G., Luo, X., Li, L., . . . Gupta, TB. (2023). Non-Targeted Metabolomic Profiling Identifies Metabolites with Potential Antimicrobial Activity from an Anaerobic Bacterium Closely Related to Terrisporobacter Species.. Metabolites. 13(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Wang, D., Fletcher, GC., On, SLW., Palmer, JS., Gagic, D., & Flint, SH. (2023). Biofilm formation, sodium hypochlorite susceptibility and genetic diversity of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 385
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Gagic, D., Palmer, J.
Chalke, S., Vidovic, S., Fletcher, GC., Palmer, J., & Flint, S. (2022). Differential effects of magnesium, calcium, and sodium on Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation. Biofouling. 38(8), 786-795
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Farawahida, AH., Palmer, J., & Flint, S. (2022). Monascus spp. and citrinin: Identification, selection of Monascus spp. isolates, occurrence, detection and reduction of citrinin during the fermentation of red fermented rice. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 379
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Farawahida, AH., Palmer, J., & Flint, S. (2022). Coconut Cream Agar as a simple and rapid semiquantitative method to screen citrinin-producing Monascus spp. isolates isolated from red fermented rice. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 199
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Nguyen, T., Palmer, J., Loo, T., Shilton, A., Petcu, M., Newson, HL., . . . Flint, S. (2022). Investigation of UV light treatment (254 nm) on the reduction of aflatoxin M1 in skim milk and degradation products after treatment. Food Chemistry. 390
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Loo, T., Palmer, J., Shilton, A.
Nguyen, T., Palmer, J., Phan, N., Shi, H., Keener, K., & Flint, S. (2022). Control of aflatoxin M1 in skim milk by high voltage atmospheric cold plasma. Food Chemistry. 386
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Pahalagedara, ASNW., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Brightwell, G., & Gupta, TB. (2022). Antibacterial efficacy and possible mechanism of action of 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA). PLoS ONE. 17(4 April)
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Wang, D., Flint, SH., Palmer, JS., Gagic, D., Fletcher, GC., & On, SLW. (2022). Global expansion of Vibrio parahaemolyticus threatens the seafood industry: Perspective on controlling its biofilm formation. LWT. 158
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Gagic, D., Palmer, J.
Poddar, D., Palmer, J., Das, S., Gaare, M., Nag, A., & Singh, H. (2022). Effect of fluidized bed drying, matrix constituents and structure on the viability of probiotic lactobacillus paracasei atcc 55544 during storage at 4 °c, 25 °c, and 37 °c. Microorganisms. 10(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Nag, A., Palmer, J., Singh, H.
Huang, Y., Flint, SH., Loo, TS., & Palmer, JS. (2022). Emetic toxin production of Bacillus cereus in a biofilm. LWT. 154
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Loo, T., Palmer, J.
Wang, T., Flint, S., & Palmer, J. (2022). Inhibition of biofilm formation of Geobacillus stearothermophilus in calcium-reduced milk protein formulation is associated with calcium, sodium and bacteria growth history: A preliminary study. International Dairy Journal. 125
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Luo, L., Zhang, R., Palmer, J., Hemar, Y., & Yang, Z. (2021). Impact of High Hydrostatic Pressure on the Gelation Behavior and Microstructure of Quinoa Protein Isolate Dispersions. ACS Food Science and Technology. 1(11), 2144-2151
[Journal article]Authored by: Palmer, J., Yang, Z.
Pahalagedara, ASNW., Jauregui, R., Maclean, P., Altermann, E., Flint, S., Palmer, J., . . . Gupta, TB. (2021). Culture and genome-based analysis of four soil Clostridium isolates reveal their potential for antimicrobial production. BMC Genomics. 22(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Altermann, E., Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Huang, Y., Flint, SH., & Palmer, JS. (2021). The heat resistance of spores from biofilms of Bacillus cereus grown in tryptic soy broth and milk. International Dairy Journal. 123
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Wang, D., Flint, SH., Gagic, D., Palmer, JS., Fletcher, GC., & On, SLW. (2021). In silico analysis revealing CsrA roles in motility-sessility switching and tuning VBNC cells in Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Biofouling. 37(6), 680-688
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Gagic, D., Palmer, J.
Poddar, D., de Jonge, MD., Howard, DL., Palmer, J., Ainscough, EW., Singh, H., . . . Jameson, GB. (2021). Manganese accumulation in probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei ATCC 55544 analyzed by synchrotron X-ray fluorescence microscopy and impact of accumulation on the bacterial viability following encapsulation. Food Research International. 147
[Journal article]Authored by: Haverkamp, R., Jameson, G., Palmer, J., Singh, H.
Kyere, EO., Popovich, DG., Palmer, J., Wargent, JJ., Fletcher, GC., & Flint, S. (2021). Reduction of the attachment, survival and growth of L. monocytogenes on lettuce leaves by UV-C stress. LWT. 145
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Nowak, J., Visnovsky, SB., Pitman, AR., Cruz, CD., Palmer, J., Fletcher, GC., . . . Flint, S. (2021). Biofilm Formation by Listeria monocytogenes 15G01, a Persistent Isolate from a Seafood-Processing Plant, Is Influenced by Inactivation of Multiple Genes Belonging to Different Functional Groups. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 87(10), 1-19
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Wang, T., Flint, S., & Palmer, J. (2021). Heterogeneous response of Geobacillus stearothermophilus biofilms to calcium. International Dairy Journal. 116
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Kumar, M., Flint, S., Palmer, J., & Plieger, P. (2021). A comparison of the spore heat resistance of dairy isolates of Geobacillus stearothermophilus obtained using a CDC biofilm reactor and a sporulating medium. International Dairy Journal. 116
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Kumar, M., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Chanapha, S., & Hall, C. (2021). Influence of Incubation Temperature and Total Dissolved Solids on Biofilm and Spore Formation by Dairy Isolates of Geobacillus stearothermophilus. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 87(8), 1-10
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Huang, Y., Flint, SH., Yu, S., Ding, Y., & Palmer, JS. (2021). Phenotypic properties and genotyping analysis of Bacillus cereus group isolates from dairy and potato products. LWT. 140
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Nowak, J., Visnovsky, SB., Cruz, CD., Fletcher, GC., van Vliet, AHM., Hedderley, D., . . . Pitman, AR. (2021). Inactivation of the gene encoding the cationic antimicrobial peptide resistance factor MprF increases biofilm formation but reduces invasiveness of Listeria monocytogenes. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 130(2), 464-477
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Pahalagedara, ASNW., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Subbaraj, A., Brightwell, G., & Gupta, TB. (2020). Antimicrobial Activity of Soil Clostridium Enriched Conditioned Media Against Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus cereus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Frontiers in Microbiology. 11
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Zhang, D., Palmer, J., Teh, KH., & Flint, S. (2020). Identification and selection of heat-stable protease and lipase-producing psychrotrophic bacteria from fresh and chilled raw milk during up to five days storage. LWT. 134
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Kyere, EO., Qiu, GW., Md Zain, SN., Palmer, J., Wargent, JJ., Fletcher, GC., . . . Flint, S. (2020). A comparison of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in bagged and un-bagged lettuce in supermarkets. LWT. 134
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Md Zain, S., Palmer, J., Wargent, J.
Kyere, EO., Foong, G., Palmer, J., Wargent, JJ., Fletcher, GC., & Flint, S. (2020). Biofilm formation of Listeria monocytogenes in hydroponic and soil grown lettuce leaf extracts on stainless steel coupons. LWT. 126
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J., Wargent, J.
Huang, Y., Flint, SH., & Palmer, JS. (2020). Bacillus cereus spores and toxins – The potential role of biofilms. Food Microbiology. 90
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Zhang, D., Li, S., Palmer, J., Teh, KH., Leow, S., & Flint, S. (2020). The relationship between numbers of Pseudomonas bacteria in milk used to manufacture UHT milk and the effect on product quality. International Dairy Journal. 105
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Pahalagedara, ASNW., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Brightwell, G., & Gupta, TB. (2020). Antimicrobial production by strictly anaerobic Clostridium spp.. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 55(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Zhang, D., Palmer, J., Teh, KH., Calinisan, MMA., & Flint, S. (2020). Milk fat influences proteolytic enzyme activity of dairy Pseudomonas species. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 320
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Nguyen, T., Flint, S., & Palmer, J. (2020). Control of aflatoxin M<inf>1</inf> in milk by novel methods: A review. Food Chemistry. 311
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Flint, S., Bremer, P., Brooks, J., Palmer, J., Sadiq, FA., Seale, B., . . . Md Zain, SN. (2020). Bacterial fouling in dairy processing. International Dairy Journal. 101
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Md Zain, S., Palmer, J.
Wang, T., Flint, S., & Palmer, J. (2019). Magnesium and calcium ions: roles in bacterial cell attachment and biofilm structure maturation. Biofouling. 35(9), 959-974
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Wang, H., Palmer, J., & Flint, S. (2019). Function of pYV Plasmid on Biofilm Formation of Yersinia enterocolitica ERL032123 in the Presence of Ca<sup>2</sup>þ. Journal of Food Protection. 82(10), 1683-1687
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Kumar, M., Flint, SH., Palmer, J., Plieger, PG., & Waterland, M. (2019). The effect of phosphate on the heat resistance of spores of dairy isolates of Geobacillus stearothermophilus. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 309
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J., Waterland, M.
Zhang, D., Palmer, J., Teh, KH., Biggs, P., & Flint, S. (2019). 16S rDNA high-throughput sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS are complementary when studying psychrotrophic bacterial diversity of raw cows' milk. International Dairy Journal. 97, 86-91
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Kyere, EO., Foong, G., Palmer, J., Wargent, JJ., Fletcher, GC., & Flint, S. (2019). Rapid attachment of Listeria monocytogenes to hydroponic and soil grown lettuce leaves. Food Control. 101, 77-80
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J., Wargent, J.
Nor-Khaizura, MAR., Flint, SH., McCarthy, OJ., Palmer, JS., & Golding, M. (2019). Modelling the effect of fermentation temperature and time on starter culture growth, acidification and firmness in made-in-transit yoghurt. LWT. 106, 113-121
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Golding, M., Palmer, J.
Kyere, EO., Palmer, J., Wargent, JJ., Fletcher, GC., & Flint, S. (2019). Colonisation of lettuce by Listeria Monocytogenes. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 54(1), 14-24
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J., Wargent, J.
Nor-Khaizura, MAR., Flint, SH., Mccarthy, OJ., Palmer, JS., Golding, M., & Jaworska, A. (2018). 'Made-in-transit' Yoghurt processing: A review of basic concepts and technological implications. International Journal of Food Studies. 7(2), 117-135
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Golding, M., Palmer, J.
Dixon, MJL., Flint, SH., Palmer, JS., Love, R., Chabas, C., & Beuger, AL. (2018). The effect of calcium on biofilm formation in dairy wastewater. Water Practice and Technology. 13(2), 400-409
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Love, R., Palmer, J.
Dixon, M., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Love, R., Biggs, P., & Beuger, A. (2018). Analysis of culturable and non-culturable bacteria and their potential to form biofilms in a primary treated dairy wastewater system. Environmental Technology (United Kingdom). 39(17), 2185-2192
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Flint, S., Love, R., Palmer, J.
Nowak, J., Cruz, CD., Tempelaars, M., Abee, T., van Vliet, AHM., Fletcher, GC., . . . Flint, S. (2017). Persistent Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from mussel production facilities form more biofilm but are not linked to specific genetic markers. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 256, 45-53
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Flint, S., Gonzaga, ZJ., Good, J., & Palmer, J. (2017). Bacillus thermoamylovorans – A new threat to the dairy industry – A review. International Dairy Journal. 65, 38-43
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Wang, H., Tay, M., Palmer, J., & Flint, S. (2017). Biofilm formation of Yersinia enterocolitica and its persistence following treatment with different sanitation agents. Food Control. 73, 433-437
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Khanipour, E., Flint, SH., McCarthy, OJ., Palmer, J., Golding, M., Ratkowsky, DA., . . . Tamplin, M. (2016). Modelling the combined effect of salt, sorbic acid and nisin on the probability of growth of Clostridium sporogenes in high moisture processed cheese analogue. International Dairy Journal. 57, 62-71
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Golding, M., Palmer, J.
Hashmi, MS., East, AR., Palmer, JS., & Heyes, JA. (2016). Hypobaric treatments of strawberries: A step towards commercial application. Scientia Horticulturae. 198, 407-413
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Palmer, J.
Khanipour, E., Flint, SH., McCarthy, OJ., Golding, M., Palmer, J., Ratkowsky, DA., . . . Tamplin, M. (2016). Modelling the combined effects of salt, sorbic acid and nisin on the probability of growth of Clostridium sporogenes in a controlled environment (nutrient broth). Food Control. 62, 32-43
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Golding, M., Palmer, J.
Wang, H., Palmer, J., & Flint, S. (2016). A rapid method for the nonselective enumeration of Yersinia enterocolitica, a foodborne pathogen associated with pork. Meat Science. 113, 59-61
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Nowak, J., Cruz, CD., Palmer, J., Fletcher, GC., & Flint, S. (2015). Biofilm formation of the L. monocytogenes strain 15G01 is influenced by changes in environmental conditions. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 119, 189-195
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Somerton, B., Lindsay, D., Palmer, J., Brooks, J., & Flint, S. (2015). Changes in sodium, calcium, and magnesium ion concentrations that inhibit Geobacillus biofilms have no effect on Anoxybacillus flavithermus biofilms. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 81(15), 5115-5122
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Khanipour, E., Flint, SH., McCarthy, OJ., Golding, M., Palmer, J., & Tamplin, M. (2014). Evaluation of the effects of sodium chloride, potassium sorbate, nisin and lysozyme on the probability of growth of Clostridium sporogenes. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 49(6), 1506-1512
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Golding, M., Palmer, J.
Poddar, D., Das, S., Jones, G., Palmer, J., Jameson, GB., Haverkamp, RG., . . . Singh, H. (2014). Stability of probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei during storage as affected by the drying method. International Dairy Journal. 39(1), 1-7
[Journal article]Authored by: Haverkamp, R., Jameson, G., Palmer, J., Singh, H.
Teh, KH., Lindsay, D., Palmer, J., Andrewes, P., Bremer, P., & Flint, S. (2014). Proteolysis in ultra-heat-treated skim milk after exposure to multispecies biofilms under conditions modelling a milk tanker. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 67(2), 176-181
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Teh, KH., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Lindsay, D., Andrewes, P., & Bremer, P. (2011). Thermo-resistant enzyme-producing bacteria isolated from the internal surfaces of raw milk tankers. International Dairy Journal. 21(10), 742-747
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Teh, KH., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Andrewes, P., Bremer, P., & Lindsay, D. (2014). Biofilm- An unrecognised source of spoilage enzymes in dairy products?. International Dairy Journal. 34(1), 32-40
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Mohamed, S., Li, M., Flint, S., Palmer, J., & Fletcher, GC. (2012). Effect of water activity and temperature on the germination and growth of Aspergillus tamarii isolated from "Maldive fish". International Journal of Food Microbiology. 160(2), 119-123
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Li, M., Palmer, J.
Nor-Khaizura, MAR., Flint, SH., McCarthy, OJ., Palmer, JS., Golding, M., & Jaworska, A. (2014). Designing processing and fermentation conditions for long-life set yoghurt for made-in-transit (MIT) product. Journal of Food Process Engineering. 37(1), 19-26
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Golding, M., Palmer, J.
Gamage, GR., Wargent, J., Palmer, JS., & Heyes, JA. (2013). Effectiveness of UV-C irradiation on growth of post-inoculated listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut broccoli. Acta Horticulturae. 1012, 1031-1036
[Journal article]Authored by: Palmer, J., Wargent, J.
Hashmi, MS., East, AR., Palmer, JS., & Heyes, JA. (2013). Hypobaric treatment stimulates defence-related enzymes in strawberry. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 85, 77-82
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Palmer, J.
Mohamed, S., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Fletcher, GC., & Pitt, JI. (2013). An extension of the coconut cream agar method to screen Penicillium citrinum isolates for citrinin production. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 57(3), 214-219
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Somerton, B., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Brooks, J., & Lindsay, D. (2013). Preconditioning with cations increases the attachment of Anoxybacillus flavithermus and Geobacillus species to stainless steel. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 79(13), 4186-4190
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Teh, KH., Lindsay, D., Palmer, J., Andrewes, P., Bremer, P., & Flint, S. (2013). Lipolysis within single culture and co-culture biofilms of dairy origin. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 163(2-3), 129-135
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Hashmi, MS., East, AR., Palmer, JS., & Heyes, JA. (2013). Pre-storage hypobaric treatments delay fungal decay of strawberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 77, 75-79
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Palmer, J.
Flint, S., & Palmer, J. (2012). F-files: Food microbiology and safety research at the IFNHH, Massey University. Food New Zealand. 12(2), 9-11 Retrieved from http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=677521710124420;res=IELHSS
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Teh, KH., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Andrewes, P., Bremer, P., & Lindsay, D. (2012). Proteolysis produced within biofilms of bacterial isolates from raw milk tankers. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 157(1), 28-34
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Somerton, B., Palmer, J., Brooks, J., Smolinski, E., Lindsay, D., & Flint, S. (2012). Influence of cations on growth of thermophilic Geobacillus spp. and Anoxybacillus flavithermus in planktonic culture. Appl Environ Microbiol. 78(7), 2477-2481
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Nor-Khaizura, MAR., Flint, SH., Mccarthy, OJ., Palmer, JS., Golding, M., & Jaworska, A. (2012). Development of made-in-transit set culture yoghurt: Effect of increasing the concentration of reconstituted skim milk as the milk base. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 47(3), 579-584
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Golding, M., Palmer, J.
Palmer, JS. (2011). Biofilms: Microbial life on surfaces. NZ Science Teacher. 128, 10-11
[Journal article]Authored by: Palmer, J.
Palmer, JS., Flint, SH., Schmid, J., & Brooks, JD. (2010). The role of surface charge and hydrophobicity in the attachment of Anoxybacillus flavithermus isolated from milk powder. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 37(11), 1111-1119
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Palmer, J., & Flint, S. (2009). Factors affecting bacterial attachment to surfaces. Food and Beverage Asia. , 47-52
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Palmer, J., Flint, S., & Brooks, J. (2007). Bacterial cell attachment, the beginning of a biofilm. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 34(9), 577-588
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Parkar, SG., Flint, SH., Palmer, JS., & Brooks, JD. (2001). Factors influencing attachment of thermophilic bacilli to stainless steel. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 90(6), 901-908
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Flint, S., Palmer, J., Bloemen, K., Brooks, J., & Crawford, R. (2001). The growth of Bacillus stearothermophilus on stainless steel. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 90(2), 151-157
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.

Book

Flint, S., Bremer, P., Brooks, J., Palmer, J., Burgess, S., & Seale, B. (2021). Biofilm formation and control in the dairy industry. In Encyclopedia of Dairy Sciences: Third edition. (pp. 87 - 94).
[Chapter]Authored by: Burgess, S., Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Seale, B., Bremer, P., Flint, S., Brooks, J., & Palmer, J. (2015). Overview of the problems resulting from biofilm contamination in the dairy industry. In Biofilms in the Dairy Industry. (pp. 49 - 64).
[Chapter]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.Edited by: Flint, S.
Flint, S., Jamaludin, NM., Somerton, B., Palmer, J., & Brooks, J. (2015). The effect of milk composition on the development of biofilms. In Biofilms in the Dairy Industry. (pp. 36 - 48).
[Chapter]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.Edited by: Flint, S.
Palmer, J., Seale, B., & Flint, S. (2015). Significance of bacterial attachment: A focus on the food industry. In Biofilms in the Dairy Industry. (pp. 17 - 35).
[Chapter]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.Edited by: Flint, S.
Bremer, P., Flint, S., Brooks, J., & Palmer, J. (2015). Introduction to biofilms: Definition and basic concepts. In Biofilms in the Dairy Industry. (pp. 1 - 16).
[Chapter]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.Edited by: Flint, S.
Flint, S., Palmer, J., Bremer, P., Seale, B., Brooks, J., Lindsay, D., . . . Burgess, S. (2011). Biofilm Formation. In Encyclopedia of Dairy Sciences: Second Edition. (pp. 445 - 450).
[Chapter]Authored by: Burgess, S., Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Bremer, P., Seale, B., Flint, S., & Palmer, J. (2009). Biofilms in dairy processing. In Biofilms in the Food and Beverage Industries. (pp. 396 - 431).
[Chapter]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.

Thesis

Palmer, JS. (2008). Surface characteristics of an adhesive thermophilic spore-forming bacillus, isolated from milk powder. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Palmer, J.

Conference

Huang, Y., Gagic, D., Flint, S., & Palmer, J. (2020). The effect of biofilm on spore and toxin production for Bacillus cereus. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand Microbiological Society Conference. Online
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Flint, S., Gagic, D., Palmer, J.Contributed to by: Gagic, D.
Huang, Y., Flint, S., & Palmer, J. (2019). Biofilms, Sporulation and Toxin Genes Profiling. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand Microbiological Society Conference. Convention Centre, Palmerston North
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.Contributed to by: Gagic, D.
Gamage, GR., Heyes, JA., Palmer, JS., & Wargent, J.Antimicrobial effect of UV-C treated fresh-cut broccoli against Listeria monocytogenes. Acta Horticulturae. (pp. 187 - 192). 0567-7572.
[Conference]Authored by: Palmer, J., Wargent, J.
Palmer, J., Flint, SH., Pitman, A., Visnovsky, S., Fletcher, G., Cruz, J., . . . Nowak, J.(2015, November). Identification of Biofilm-related genes of Listeria monocytogenes isolated form seafood-processing premises. . (pp. 60 - 60).
[Conference]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Hashmi, MS., East, AR., Palmer, JS., & Heyes, JA. (2014). Strawberries inoculated after hypobaric treatment exhibit reduced fungal decay suggesting induced resistance. Acta Horticulturae. Vol. 1053 (pp. 163 - 168).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: East, A., Palmer, J.
Hashmi, MS., East, AR., Palmer, JS., & Heyes, JA. (2013, July). Hypobaric treatment is a potential physical treatment to reduce fungal decay in strawberries.. Presented at Plant Science 2013. Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: East, A., Palmer, J.
Somerton, B., Palmer, J., Brooks, J., Smolinski, E., Lindsay, D., & Flint, S.Influence of cations on growth of thermophilic Geobacillus spp. and Anoxybacillus flavithermus in planktonic culture.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Teh, K., Flint, S., Palmer, J., Lindsay, D., Andrews, P., & Bremer, P. (2010). The occurrence of thermo-resistant enzyme producing bacteria isolated from raw milk tanker surfaces. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand Microbiological Society Conference. Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Hashmi, MS., East, AR., Palmer, JS., & Heyes, JA. (2013). Hypobaric treatment reduces fungal rots in blueberries. Acta Horticulturae. Vol. 1012 (pp. 609 - 614).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: East, A., Palmer, J.
Ab Rashid, NK., Flint, SH., McCarthy, OJ., Palmer, JS., & Golding, MD. (2010). Screening of yoghurt fermentation condition towards made in transit product. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand Bio Conference 2010. Auckland, NZ
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Flint, S., Golding, M., Palmer, J.
Palmer, JS., Brooks, JD., & Flint, SH. (2007). Surface proteins of an adhesive thermophilic spore-forming bacillus from milk powder. In American Society of Microbiology Conference: Biofilms 2007(pp. 53 - 54). : American Society of Microbiology
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Palmer, JS., Brooks, JD., & Flint, SH. (2007). Surface proteins of an adhesive thermophilic spore-forming bacillus from milk powder. Poster session presented at the meeting of American Society of Microbiology Conference: Biofilms 2007. Quebec City, QC
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Flint, S., Palmer, J.
Palmer, JS., Flint, SH., & Brooks, JD. (2001, November). The proteome of Bacillus stearothermophilus growing planktonically and as a biofilm. Presented at Absolutely Positively Microbes: NZ Microbiology Society Conference. Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Palmer, J.

Other

Palmer, JS. (2009, July). ‘How bugs stick’ at IFNHH, Massey University. In IFNHH, Massey University.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Palmer, J.

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

214.215, 141.311, 284.342, 280.372, 151.231, 214.131

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 0 2
Co-supervisor 12 17

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Dilushi Polegodage - Doctor of Philosophy
    Antimicrobial efficacy of nisin and its combination with lysozyme to control Listeria monocytogenes biofilms in ready-to-eat meat industry
  • Hansani Senarath Pathirana - Doctor of Philosophy
    Effect of Temperature and Flavourzyme on Vibrio parahaemolyticus biofilm
  • Ubaid Shah - Doctor of Philosophy
    Novel and Sustainable Protein Sources: Enhancing the Nutritional Value of Lucerne (Medicago sativa) and Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Seeds Through Fermentation
  • Yining He - Doctor of Philosophy
    Effect of Cold Plasma Activated Water on Listeria monocytogenes biofilms
  • Krisha Pant - Doctor of Philosophy
    Inter-species communication in biofilms from the food industry.
  • Van Nguyen - Doctor of Philosophy
    The use of bacteriocins in control biofilms of foodborne pathogens
  • Ili Mohd Daud - Doctor of Philosophy
    Novel Malaysian plant extracts as natural antimicrobials for enhancing food safety - identification, characterisation and application
  • Srinithi Muthuraman - Doctor of Philosophy
    Breaking down the house : Understanding the composition of biofilm matrix and developing novel cleaning systems in food industries.
  • Farah Abdul Halim - Doctor of Philosophy
    Control of citrinin and pigments produced by Monascus purpureus during fermentation of red fermented rice
  • Dan Wang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Biofilm Formation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus
  • Saili Chalke - Doctor of Philosophy
    The influence of cations on biofilm formation and persistence of Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Marc Bailie - Doctor of Philosophy
    Hunting down what makes good bacteria bad company

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2022 - Yiying Huang - Doctor of Philosophy
    The spore formation and toxin production in biofilms of Bacillus cereus
  • 2021 - Tianyang Wang - Doctor of Philosophy
    The effect of calcium and milk formulations on biofilm formation of Geobacillus stearothermophilus

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2022 - Thi Thu Nguyen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Degradation of aflatoxin M1 in skim milk using UVC or Cold Plasma
  • 2021 - Amila Weligala Pahalagedara - Doctor of Philosophy
    Antimicrobial potential of Clostridium and closely related species derived from farm environmental samples
  • 2021 - Murali Kumar - Doctor of Philosophy
    A study of the abiotic factors influencing the biofilm and spore formation of dairy isolates of Geobacillus stearothermophilus and characterisation of spores based on their heat resistance
  • 2021 - David Flossdorf - Doctor of Philosophy
    Analysis of dairy cattle feed as source of heat resistant bacterial spores in milk contamination and evaluation of consequences for milk quality
  • 2021 - Emmanuel Owusu Kyere - Doctor of Philosophy
    Colonisation of lettuce by Listeria monocytogenes and its biofilm formation
  • 2020 - Dong Zhang - Doctor of Philosophy
    The effect of psychrotrophic bacteria on the quality of UHT milk
  • 2018 - Michael Dixon - Doctor of Philosophy
    Modelling Biofilm Formation in a Dairy Wastewater Irrigation System
  • 2017 - Jessika Nowak - Doctor of Philosophy
    Identification and understanding the roles of biofilm formation-related genes in Listeria monocytogenes isolated from seafood
  • 2017 - Haoran Wang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Factors contributing to biofilm formation of Yersinia enterocolitica
  • 2016 - Devastotra Poddar - Doctor of Philosophy
    Stability of the probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei CRL 431 under different environmental conditions
  • 2015 - Gayani Gamage - Doctor of Philosophy
    Effectiveness of UV-C irradiation as a postharvest treatment to control growth of L. monocytogenes on fresh cut broccoli
  • 2015 - Elham Khani Pour - Doctor of Philosophy
    Probability -of-growth modelling to optimize the use of hurdle technology to achieve microbiological stability of high moisture processed cheese
  • 2014 - Majid Hashmi - Doctor of Philosophy
    Hypobaric treatment: An innovative approach to control postharvest diseases of strawberries
  • 2014 - Benjamin Somerton - Doctor of Philosophy
    Effect of cations on biofilm formation by Geobacillus species and Anoxybacillus flavitlermus dairy isolates
  • 2013 - Nor Ab Rashid - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development and predictive modeling of set yoghurt as a made-in-transit (MIT) product
  • 2013 - Shazla Mohamed - Doctor of Philosophy
    Toxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxin Production in Maldive Fish (Smoked Dried Tuna Fish)
  • 2013 - Koon Teh - Doctor of Philosophy
    Enzymes produced by bacteria within biofilms of dairy origin and their effect on dairy products

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