Professional Profile

My research explores how advanced food processing technologies can make our food safer, more sustainable, and more nutritious. I am particularly interested in the use of artificial intelligence and sensor technologies to improve food quality and reduce waste. My research integrates engineering, computational modeling, and biological sciences to solve complex problems in food systems. I am particularly interested in how AI-driven analytics and emerging sensor platforms can be used across agriculture, nutrition, and public health domains. The other aspect of my research explores novel methods that add value to underutilized grains and food processing byproducts. 

Future work in my lab is moving toward developing real-time, AI-assisted monitoring systems for food safety and quality. And sustainable conversion of food waste to high value products. This includes scalable, low-cost technologies that can be applied both in advanced industrial settings and in resource-limited regions worldwide.

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Rheological, Baking, and Microstructural Properties of Proso Millet-Hydrocolloid-Based Gluten-Free Bread

Singh, M., Adedeji, A. A., Ampofo, J. & Woomer, J., Sep 2025, In: Journal of Food Science. 90, 9, p. e70531

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Development and performance evaluation of two-row tyned weeder for weed management in maize crop

Gatkal, N. R., Nalawade, S. M., Shelke, M. S., Sahni, R. K., Adedeji, A. A., Najser, T. & Beňová, K., 2025, In: International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. 18, 4, p. 170-180 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

A molecular dynamic modeling and in silico analysis approach to three-dimensional structure of glutelin type-B 5-like proteins from proso millet: effects of temperature and electric field

Akharume, F., Singh, A., Korotkov, K. V. & Adedeji, A., 2025, In: Exploration of Foods and Foodomics. 3, 101088.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

DRYING OF DISTILLERS SPENT GRAIN FROM BOURBON PRODUCTION: KINETICS, MOISTURE DIFFUSIVITY, AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES ANALYSIS

Olanrewaju, T. O., Schendel, R. & Adedeji, A. A., 2025, In: Journal of the ASABE. 68, 4, p. 633-643 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

A Review of IoT Applications in Food Processing and Related Fields

Alimadani, R., Adedeji, A. A. & Narimani, M., 2025, In: Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 2025, 1, 3064441.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Characterization of Extruded Sorghum-Soy Blends to Develop Pre-Cooked and Nutritionally Dense Fortified Blended Foods

Joseph, M., Guo, Q., Lindshield, B., Adedeji, A. A. & Alavi, S., Mar 2025, In: Foods. 14, 5, 779.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Characterization of extruded sorghum soy blends to develop pre-cooked and nutritionally dense fortified blended foods

Joseph, M., Guo, Q., Lindshield, B., Adedeji, A. & Alavi, S., Feb 21 2025, In: Foods. 14, 5, p. 1 22 p., 779.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

The Magnitude and Impact of Food Allergens and the Potential of AI-Based Non-Destructive Testing Methods in Their Detection and Quantification

Adedeji, A. A., Priyesh, P. V. & Odugbemi, A. A., Apr 2024, In: Foods. 13, 7, 994.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Evaluation of the Gelation Characteristics and Printability of Edible Filamentous Fungi Flours and Protein Extracts

Doyle, L., Talukdar, S., Xiong, Y., Adedeji, A. & Barzee, T., Mar 8 2025, In: Foods. 16, 6, p. 923

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Adaptation of Conventional Wheat Flour Mill to Refine Sorghum, Corn, and Cowpea

Joseph, M., Alavi, S., Adedeji, A. A., Zhu, L., Gwirtz, J. & Thiele, S., Sep 2024, In: AgriEngineering. 6, 3, p. 1959-1971 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning as a Nondestructive Method for Proso Millet Seed Detection and Classification

Ekramirad, N., Doyle, L., Loeb, J., Santra, D. & Adedeji, A. A., May 2024, In: Foods. 13, 9, 1330.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

IMPACT OF STORAGE ON NONDESTRUCTIVE DETECTABILITY OF CODLING MOTH INFESTATION IN APPLES

Adedeji, A. A., Ekramirad, N., Villanueva, R. & Khaled, A. Y., 2024, In: Journal of the ASABE. 67, 2, p. 401-408 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Effects of Extrusion Variables on Some Chemical and Functional Properties of Thermo-extrudates from Selected Varieties of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L)

Ayinde, F. A., Bankole, Y. O., Henshaw, F. O., Eromosele, C. O., Alavi, S. & Adedeji, A. A., 2023, In: International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation. X, IX, p. 161-176 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Value-Added Application of Bourbon Spent Grain and Proso Millet for High-Fiber Extruded Product

Woomer, J., Schendel, R., Lovely, J., Vijayakumar, P. P. & Adedeji, A. A., 2023, In: Journal of the ASABE. 66, 5, p. 1019-1032 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

QUALITY EVALUATION OF TIGERNUT (Cyperus esculentus L.) OIL - EFFECT OF PROCESSING PRETREATMENTS

Omale, P. A., Aremu, A. K., Mobolaji, O. O., Olanrewaju, T. O. & Adedeji, A. A., 2023, 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting. (2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Effects of High-power Ultrasound on the in vitro digestibility, Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Proso Millet Prolamin and Glutelin Proteins

Akharume, F. & Adedeji, A., Feb 2023, In: Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 17, 1, p. 178-186 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Trends in millet and pseudomillet proteins - Characterization, processing and food applications

Sharma, N., Sahu, J. K., Bansal, V., Esua, O. J., Rana, S., Bhardwaj, A., Punia Bangar, S. & Adedeji, A. A., Feb 2023, In: Food Research International. 164, 112310.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Augmented reality for food quality assessment: Bridging the physical and digital worlds

Tizhe Liberty, J., Sun, S., Kucha, C., Adedeji, A. A., Agidi, G. & Ngadi, M. O., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Food Engineering. 367, 111893.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

AGRI-FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND UTILIZATION: A SUSTAINABILITY PERSPECTIVE

Adedeji, A. A., 2022, In: Journal of the ASABE. 6, 2, p. 471-479 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Acoustic Emission and Near-Infra Red Imaging Methods for Nondestructive Apple Quality Detection and Classification

Adedeji, A. A., Ekramirad, N., khalecl, A. Y. & Parrish, C., Jan 1 2022, Nondestructive Quality Assessment Techniques for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. p. 301-329 29 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Participant Support - Developing Future Leaders in Agriculture: Bridging the Gap Between AI and AgriFood Science Education in United States URM

A. Adedeji, A. (PI), Adedokun, O. (CoI), Priyesh, P. (CoI) & Silvestri, S. (CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

2/15/25 → 2/14/30

Project: Research project

Developing Future Leaders in Agriculture: Bridging the Gap Between AI and AgriFood Science Education in United States URM

A. Adedeji, A. (PI), Adedokun, O. (CoI), Priyesh, P. (CoI) & Silvestri, S. (CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

2/15/25 → 2/14/30

Project: Research project

Development of Novel and Sustainable Cell-Cultivated Foods Through Additive Biomanufacturing

Barzee, T. (PI), A. Adedeji, A. (CoI) & Schendel, R. (CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

8/1/23 → 7/31/26

Project: Research project

Prediction of Key Food Industry Functional Traits of Formulated Ingredients Using Underutilized Dryland Cereals and Pulses Based on Nutritional, Compositional and Functional Data Analysis/Modelling

A. Adedeji, A. (PI)

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

3/1/23 → 7/31/24

Project: Research project

Transforming Distillers' Spent Grains into Novel Food Ingredients with Prebiotic and Antioxidant Characteristics.

Schendel, R. (PI), A. Adedeji, A. (CoI) & Barzee, T. (CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

8/1/22 → 1/31/26

Project: Research project

Harnessing Wind Energy to Improve Grain Safety From Aflatoxin

A. Adedeji, A. (PI)

Environmental Protection Agency

11/1/17 → 10/31/18

Project: Research project

Extrusion Processing for Value-Added Production of Food and Feed

A. Adedeji, A. (PI) & Adedokun, S. (CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

1/15/16 → 1/14/17

Project: Research project

Application of Hyperspectral Imaging System for Detection of Adulterants in Foods

A. Adedeji, A. (PI)

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

5/20/15 → 2/25/16

Project: Research project

Use of LED Lights to Optimize Barley Malt Diastatic (Fermentation) Power and Bioactive Compounds for Food Production

A. Adedeji, A. (PI)

Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association

11/1/19 → 6/30/21

Project: Research project

Machine Learning and Sensor Data Fusion Approach for Nondestructive Multivariate Classification of Codling Moth Infested Apples

A. Adedeji, A. (PI), Donohue, K. (CoI) & Villanueva, R. (CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

6/1/19 → 5/31/23

Project: Research project

Enhancing Learning Outcomes in Food Engineering and Processing Courses for Non-Engineers Using Student-Centered Approaches

A. Adedeji, A. (PI)

University of Maine

7/1/19 → 6/30/23

Project: Research project

Education

  • McGill University Canada, Ph.D. Bioresource (Food) Engineering, 2010
  • University of Kentucky, Master of Business Administration, 2022
  • University of Ibadan, Master of Science in Food Technology, 2000
  • Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria, Bachelor of Technology in Food Engineering, 1995
Curriculum Vitae
Food Engineering Lab

Associated Departments

Biosystems & Agr Engineering