Aljosa is interested in general microbiology of milk and dairy products. His past research experience involved studies on bacteriocins and the protective function of lactic acid bacteria. Al is a former Postdoctoral Associate in the Milk Quality Improvement Program and currently works as an Extension Associate in the Dairy Foods Extension Program. As part of his support to the dairy industry, he is involved in research on several aspects of controlling dairy associated spoilage microorganisms and pathogens, including development of novel predictive modeling tools.