Yuto Koga

Experience

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  Stony Brook University

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Summer Research Assistant

  -Researched anti-fouling polymer nanocoating on silicon wafers-Tested antifouling characteristics using BSA, Fibrinogen and E.coli-Collaborated with Brookhaven National Laboratory to utilize AFM Microscope and Fluorometer to record absorption readings-Co-author "Generalized Protein-Repellent Properties of Ultrathin Homopolymer Films", Macromolecules, 2020

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  Cornell University

  Sept 2019 - May 2022

  -First Place, IFT 31st Annual Product Development Competition, Tofumisu-Second Place, IFT 32nd Annual Product Development Competition, Charcute-V-Analyzed critical control points, hazards, and preventative controls to develop and propose process flow diagram for both years -Researched alternative sustainable packaging options for product through communication with Cornell Food Science Advisory Council and industry partners-Evaluated fermentation process for manufacture of plant-based products used in competition Show less Anti-Biofilm Assay-Investigated non-fouling and anti-microbial coatings to eliminate food-borne illness prevalence-Synthesized polyurethane-co-perfluoropolyether coatings and designed anti-biofilm assay to demonstrate superior non-fouling efficacy analysis to ensure successful formation of urethane linkages / determine hydrophobicity of sample-Successfully cultured Pseudomonas putida biofilm and analyzed PFPE coatings under static conditionsACS Review Publication-Read and analyzed over 200 publications for polyurethane based antimicrobial and antifouling materials and their potential integration to the food industry-Examined the impact of foulant type on its antimicrobial and non-fouling efficacy, and provided analysis and recommended protocols for commonly used foulants for food industry-Co-Author, "Advances in Nonfouling and Antimicrobial Coatings: Perspectives for the Food Industry". ACS Food Science & Technology. doi:10.1021/acsfoodscitech.2c00148 Show less

  • IFTSA MARS Product Development Team

    Sept 2020 - May 2022

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Sept 2019 - May 2022
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  Unilever

  May 2020 - Aug 2021

  Classic Novelties Team-Investigated novel technologies and processes to be implemented as non-dairy alternatives for multiple brand teams -Researched alternative formulations to create recipes for lowering sugar and identify alternate protein sources in food products-Produced decision tree for future non-dairy innovation and navigate next generation of formulationsUnilever Food Solutions Team May 2020 - Aug 2020 · 4 mosMay 2020 to Aug 2020 · 4 mos-Conducted complexity reduction across 5 different ingredient categories to reduce the total portfolio of actively used ingredients-Utilized SAP PLM systems for 7 "Hero SKUs" to develop e-commerce portfolio Show less

  • Research & Development Intern

    May 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Research & Development Intern

    May 2020 - Aug 2020
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  Unilever

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

  Associate Scientist

  Dressings Team | Deploy Technical Project Lead-Led the technical delivery and execution of all business continuity and resilience projects across Hellmanns/Best Foods Dressings Portfolio (ie. formulation development, analytical testing, risk management, etc.)-Organized cross functional meetings to ensure delivery of product claims in addition to regulatory and legal compliances-Led reformulation work for Hellmann’s/Best Foods Olive Oil and Vegan SKUs-Led complexity reduction project to ensure ingredient harmonization across Retail, UFS and Global team Show less

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  University of Washington

  Sept 2023 - now

  Graduate Student Researcher

  3-D Printed Porous Scaffolds-Investigated 3-D printed biomaterials to reduce the foreign body response post implantation-Utilized CAD and Blender to fabricate and synthesize porous scaffolding

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  Philips

  Jun 2024 - now

  Systems Test Engineering Intern

  Emergency Care - Home and Public Division- Researched and documented biological safety requirements for next generation AED system- Investigated the safety and efficacy of AED accessories by executing testing protocols for cytocompatibility and electrical functionality - Modified four standardized testing procedures in compliance with updated regulations - Utilized Minitab and MATLAB to perform statistical analysis for data reliability and reproducibility- Documented test reports and plans in compliance with FDA requirements and guidelines Show less