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GEORGE J. FLICK, JR.

University Distinguished Professor

25-C Food Science and Technology Building (0418)
Blacksburg, VA 24061

P: (540) 231-6965
F: (540) 231-9293
E-mail: flickg@vt.edu

Education:
	Ph.D., Food Science and Technology, Louisiana State University, 1969 M.S., Food Science and Technology, Louisiana State University, 1966 B.S., Chemistry, Louisiana State University, 1963
Research Interests:
	Research programs have focused on improving the efficiency of unit processing operations in fish and shellfish firms. Also, projects have been implemented on the biological and chemical safety of fresh and processing products. Program activities have also addressed improved product quality, product development, and resource conservation. An interdisciplinary research program, CFAST, has been established with faculty in the Colleges of Engineering, Natural Resources, and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Recent Publications:
	Martin, R.E., E.P. Carter, G.J. Flick, Jr., and L.M. Davis. 2002. Marine and Freshwater Products Handbook. Technomic Publishing Company, Lancaster, PA; 964 pp. Lorca, T. A., M. D. Pierson, G. J. Flick, and C.R. Hackney. 2001. Levels of Vibrio vulnificus and organoleptic quality of raw shellstock oysters (Crassostrea virginica) maintained at different storage temperatures. J. Food Protection. 64(11):1716-1721. Brenton, C. E., G. J. Flick, Jr., M. D. Pierson, R. E. Croonenberghs, and M. Peirson. 2001. Microbiological Quality and Safety of Quahog Clams, Mercenaria mercenaria, during Refrigeration and at Elevated Storage Temperatures. J. Food Protection. 64(3):343-347. Gingerich, T. M., T. Lorca, G. J. Flick, Jr., H. M. McNair, and M. D. Pierson. 2001. Isolation of Histamine-Producing Bacteria from Fish-Processing Facilities and Fishing Vessels. J. Aquatic Food Product Technology. J. Aquatic Food Product Technology. 10(3):61-66. Flick, G. J., M. P. Oria, and L. Douglas. 2001. Potential Hazards in Cold-Smoked Fish: Biogenic Amines. J. Food Science. 66(7):S-1088-S-1099. Lorca, T. A., M. D. Pierson, G. J. Flick, and C. R. Hackney. 2001. Levels of Vibrio vulnificus and Organoleptic Quality of Raw Shellstock Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) Maintained at Different Storage Temperatures. J. Food Protection. 64(11):1716-1721. Pullela, S. V., C. F. Fernandes, G. J. Flick, G. S. Libey, S. A. Smith, and C. W. Coale. 2000. Quality Comparison of Aquacultured Pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) Fillets with Other Aquacultured Fish Fillets Using Subjective and Sensorial Traits. J. Aquatic Food Product Technology. 9(1):65-76. Flick, Jr., G. J. and R. E. Martin. 2000. Gelatin and Isinglass Production, pp. 605-612. In: Marine and Freshwater Products Handbook. R. E. Martin, E. P. Carter, G. J. Flick, Jr., and L. M. Davis (Eds.); Technomic Publishing Co., Lancaster, PA. Flick Jr., G. J. and R. E. Martin. 2000. Insulin, pp. 6-3-618. In: Marine and Freshwater Products Handbook. R. E. Martin, E. P. Carter, G. J. Flick, Jr., and L. M. Davis (Eds.); Technomic Publishing Co., Lancaster, PA. Flick Jr., G. J. and R. E. Martin. 2000. Hydrolysates, pp. 619-626. In: Marine and Freshwater Products Handbook. R. E. Martin, E. P. Carter, G. J. Flick, Jr., and L. M. Davis (Eds.); Technomic Publishing Co., Lancaster, PA. Flick Jr., G. J. and R. E. Martin. 2000. Chitin and Chitosan, pp. 627-634. In: Marine and Freshwater Products Handbook. R. E. Martin, E. P. Carter, G. J. Flick, Jr., and L. M. Davis (Eds.); Technomic Publishing Co., Lancaster, PA. Flick, Jr., G. J. and R. E. Martin. 2000. Leather Production from Fish Skins, pp. 599-604. In: Marine and Freshwater Products Handbook. R. E. Martin, E. P. Carter, G. J. Flick, Jr., and L. M. Davis (Eds.); Technomic Publishing Co., Lancaster, PA. Gingerich, T. M., T. Lorca, G. J. Flick, H. M. McNair, and M. D. Pierson. 1999. Biogenic Amine Survey and Organoleptic Changes in Fresh, Stored, and Temperature-Abused Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix). J. Food Protection. 62(9):1033-1037. Pullela, S., C. F. Fernandes, G. J. Flick, G. S. Libey, S. A. Smith, and C. W. Coale. 1998. Indicative and Pathogenic Microbiological Quality of Aquacultured Finfish Grown in Different Production Systems. J. Food Protection. 61(2):205-210. Fernanades, C.F., G. J. Flick, J. Cohen, and T. B. Thomas. 1998. Role of Organic Acids during Processing to Improve Quality of Channel Catfish. J. Food Protection. 61(4):495-498. Fernanades, C.F., G. J. Flick, and T. B. Thomas. 1998. Growth and Inoculated Psychrotrophic Pathogens on Refrigerated Fillets of Aquacultured Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish. J. Food Protection. 61(3):313-317. Fernandes, C. and G. J. Flick. 1998. Capillary Zone Electrophoresis, pp. 575-612. In: Instrumental Analysis of Food and Beverages. D. L. Wetzel and G. Charalambous (Eds.); Elsevier, Amsterdam. Fernandes, C. F., G. J. Flick, Jr., J. L. Silva, and T. A. McCaskey. 1997. Influence of Processing Schemes on Indicative Bacteria and Quality of Fresh Aquacultured Catfish Fillets. J. Food Protection. 60(1):54-58. Fernandes, C. F., G. J. Flick, Jr., J. L. Silva, and T. A. McCaskey. 1997. Comparison of Quality in Aquacultured Fresh Catfish Fillets II. Pathogens E. coli O157:H7, Campylobacter, Vibrio, Plesiomonas, and Klebsiella. J. Food Protection. 60(10):1182-1188. Ayangbile, G. A., J. P. Fontenot, D. J. Kirk, V. G. Allen, and G. J. Flick. 1997. Effects of Chemicals on Preservation of Crab-Processing Waste and Fermentation Characteristics of the Waste-Straw Mixture. J. Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 45(9):3622-3626. Rawles, D. D., C. F. Fernandes, G. J. Flick, and G. R. Ammerman. 1997. Processing and Food Safety, pp. 329-356. In: Striped Bass Culture. R. Herald, Ed.; Elsevier, Amsterdam. Flick, Jr., G. J. 1997. HACCP Training by Satellite, pp. 746-748. In: Fish inspection, Quality Control, and HACCP. R. E. Martin, R. L. Collette, and J. W. Slavin, Eds.; Technomic Publishing Co., Lancaster, PA.
Selected Funding Sources:
	General Foods Gulf and South Atlantic Fisheries Development Foundation Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Development Foundation National Fisheries Institute, Inc Southern Region Aquaculture Center Title I of the Higher Education Act U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service National Sea Grant College Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Virginia Seafood Council
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