About Us

Zachary Cartwright is a lead food scientist and isotherm application specialist with AQUALAB. He helps partners in the food and pharma industries to better understand the water in their products so they can speed up R&D processes, verify quality and safety, and hit specs during production. Zachary received his PhD in food science from Washingt... Read More

Zachary Cartwright is a lead food scientist and isotherm application specialist with AQUALAB. He helps partners in the food and pharma industries to better understand the water in their products so they can speed up R&D processes, verify quality and safety, and hit specs during production. Zachary received his PhD in food science from Washington State University and has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from New Mexico State University. To highlight AQUALAB solutions, he also hosts the Water in Food podcast where he talks with scientists, industry members and university professors about how their partnership has led to success stories.

Sandra is certified by The Texas Department of State Health services as a Registered Sanitarian and is a member of Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA). Sandra worked for the City of Houston for 15 years conducting Health Inspections and teaching the Food Manager Certification Classes. She is the owner and operator of Food Safety Intern... Read More

Sandra is certified by The Texas Department of State Health services as a Registered Sanitarian and is a member of Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA). Sandra worked for the City of Houston for 15 years conducting Health Inspections and teaching the Food Manager Certification Classes. She is the owner and operator of Food Safety International, which specializes in Third Party Inspections, Manager Certification Classes, Food Handler Training courses and TABC certifications.

As a business owner, chef, and dietitian, Amy has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. Amy is an expert resource for helping individuals create solutions based around science, real life, and delicious food. As a new mom, she fully understands the unique needs and challenges that a growing family may need between home cooked foods, ... Read More

As a business owner, chef, and dietitian, Amy has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. Amy is an expert resource for helping individuals create solutions based around science, real life, and delicious food. As a new mom, she fully understands the unique needs and challenges that a growing family may need between home cooked foods, dining out, or incorporating convenience foods to help get everyone fed and survive the transition to motherhood.

Dr. Engevik is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her laboratory focuses on the crosstalk between bacteria and the gastrointestinal epithelium, with a focus on microbe-mucus interactions. Dr. Engevik has authored over 100 publications in top-tier research journals and is an expert in the field of host-microbe int... Read More

Dr. Engevik is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her laboratory focuses on the crosstalk between bacteria and the gastrointestinal epithelium, with a focus on microbe-mucus interactions. Dr. Engevik has authored over 100 publications in top-tier research journals and is an expert in the field of host-microbe interactions and probiotic mechanisms of action.