Julie D. Tan Professor Philippine Root Crop Research & Training Center Visayas State University julie.tan@vsu.edu.ph

About the Associate Editor

Dr. Julie D. Tan is a food technologist with specialization in applied food microbiology, food safety and food processing. In particular, she is actively involved in food product development from rootcrops and microbial hazard detection in fresh vegetables and processed foods. She also assists local food processors in food safety practices and processing methods. Her special field of interest is in the study of lactic acid bacteria where she became the first and founding president of the Philippine Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria, Incorporated, A SEC-registered, non-stock scientific society..