Ph.D. Food Chemistry; Organic Chemistry, and Food & Beverage Management Minors
Cornell University January 2001

M.S. Food Chemistry; Chemistry Minor
Cornell University, September 1997

B.S. Food Science; Chemistry Minor
Clemson University, May 1995
Cum Laude, Senior Departmental Honors
 

Cornell University, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY. 
        Post-Doctorate Associate in Professor Terry Acree’s laboratory
Managed and designed flavor-release and flavor-identification programs. Researched multifunctional effects of ingredients on flavor release from beverages. Studied flavor-release from several food systems including chips, fish oil, and milk. Developed communication skills through successful grant writing, publishing of research, and international research presentations.

September 1995-January 2001

University of Nottingham, UK. 
        Visiting Researcher in Andy Taylor's Flavour Lab
Initiated, designed, and conducted integration of the retronasal aroma simulator (RAS) and real-time volatile monitoring with the MSNose(tm) technology to verify RAS representation of humans. Studied ingredient interaction effects on flavor-release from chocolates and cheese.

February 2000-May 2000

University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UK.
        Visiting Researcher in Dr. Andrew Taylor's flavour research laboratory
Initiated and conducted integration of the retronasal aroma simulator (RAS) and real-time volatile monitoring with the MSNose™ technology to verify RAS representation of humans.  Investigated mouth parameter effects on flavor release using statistical experiment design and analysis.  research was supported by the prestigious Mario Einaudi International Research Grant for individuals.

January 1998- May 1999

Pepsi-Cola Company, Valhalla, NY.   

        Flavor Research
Team member of the Sweetener Technology and Citrus Technology Development groups.  Helped produce a top-note formulation for a new product through cooperative implementation of technology with creative flavorists.  Conducted basic research on citrus flavors. Enhanced quality assurance protocols for flavor ingredients. Integrated statistics, sensory science and chemistry via project planning.

 Spring 1998

Cornell University, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY.   
        Consultant
With a team of four flavor chemists, formulated several flavoring systems for commercial use on a consulting basis.  Analyzed GC/O and GC/MS information and assisted with sensory validation.

Fall 1997

Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY.   
        Teaching Assistant for Dr. Owen Priest in organic chemistry laboratory
Taught several labs independently.  Assisted students one on one with understanding the concepts of the lab exercises.

September 1995-1996

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.   
        Product Development Team, Flavor Development Chairman
Led formulation of flavor for grand award winning product, “Stir-Ins” for the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) national competition.  Gave oral presentation for the team.  Managed public relations with “Dateline NBC” and other media.

January 1994- May 1995

Clemson University, Clemson, SC.   
        Senior Honors Independent Research in Professor Ronald Thomas’ laboratory
Assisted in the design and verification of an enzymatic extraction technique of natural pigments in a stable form to be applied as a natural colorant to foods.  “Extraction of Pigment from Plant Material.”  R.L. Thomas, K. D. Deibler, and C. R. Barmore, US Patent # 5,830,738.

Cornell University Graduate School Marshal, represented entire Cornell Graduate Class 2001
American Chemical Society George Charalambous Graduate Fellowship in Food Chemistry 1999
American Chemical Society Graduate Student Symposium Finalist 2001
The Ruth Herzog and Albert Flegenheimer Graduate Award in Food Science 1999
The Henry and Ruth Herzog Graduate Award in Food Science 2000
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) National Fellowship 1999-2000, 1994-1995
Mario Einaudi International Research Grant 1999
Cornell Food Science Department Teaching Excellence Award, 1st runner up 1997
Central New York IFT Section Scholarship 1995-96
IFT Undergraduate Research Paper Competition, First Place 1995
IFT Quality Assurance (Abe Mettler Memorial) Scholarship 1994-95
National Coca-Cola Leadership and Service Scholarship 1991-95
Clemson Alumni Presidential Scholarship 1991-95
Stouffer’s Food Corporation Scholarship 1994
Clemson Food Science Departmental Scholarship 1994-95
National Collegiate Natural Science Award 1994
Blue Key Leadership and Academic Award 1994

Co-organizer, ACS Continuing Education Short Course, Flavor Research Workshop, 2003, 2005, 2007
Available at: http://membership.acs.org/a/agfd/flavorworkshop/
Co-organizer, ACS Symposium, National Fall Meeting, August 2002
Available at: www.nysaes.cornell.edu/agfd/deibler02.html
Executive Committee, ACS Agricultural and Food Chemistry Division 2002-2008
President 1996-97 & Chapter of the Year Chairman 1995-96, Cornell Food Science Club
Product Development Team (first place), Cornell University 1995-1996
Executive Committee, Student Representative, IFT Chemistry Division 1998-1999
Executive Committee, Student Representative, IFT Quality Assurance 1994-1996
Chairman, IFT Student Association Undergraduate Paper Competition 1996-1997
Certified Emergency Medical Technician, White Springs Volunteer Fire Department 2002-
Volunteer, Cornell Medical School Westchester Division 1998-1999
Volunteer, Geneva Head Start 1999
Adult Leader, Young Life teen outreach 1995-1997
Volunteer, Food from the Hood - New York 1996-1998
Alumnae Chairman, Junior & Senior Scholarship Chairman, Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity 1992-94
Vice-Treasurer, Student Government, Clemson University 1994
University Tour Guide, Clemson University 1992-1995

Sigma Xi 2000-
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) 1993-
American Chemical Society 1993-
Women in Flavor and Fragrances 2000-
Mortar Board Honor Society 1993-
Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society) 1992-
Golden Key Honor Society 1992-
Calhoun College (Honors College) 1991-1995
Gamma Sigma Delta (The Honor Society of Agriculture) 1994-
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society 1991-

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