Columbus State University News
Professor of Chemistry Leads International Study of “Honey Economy”
November 15, 2016
Samuel Abegaz, associate professor of chemistry at Columbus State University, directed an international research collaboration involving seven scientists from four countries across three continents, which led to the publication of “Rheology and Botanical Origin of Ethiopian Monofloral Honeys” in LWT-Food Science and Technology, an international peer-reviewed publication.His study investigates the plant origins and flow behavior of Ethiopian monofloral honeys, which demand a premium market price. Flow behavior of monofloral honeys can significantly impact the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the honey industry, subsequently shaping the Ethiopian economy, the environment and the global food industry.
