Department · vaiu-agr-food-*
The science of crop and animal production and of transforming raw commodities into safe, nutritious, and sustainable food — from genetics to processing, safety, and nutrition.
Research areas
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Department chair
Food Chemistry
Food composition and reactions, lipids and proteins, and flavor and quality chemistry.
Professor
Food Microbiology & Safety
Foodborne pathogens, fermentation, and HACCP and food safety systems.
Professor
Food Engineering & Processing
Thermal and non-thermal processing, preservation, and packaging technology.
Professor
Nutrition & Health
Human nutrition, functional foods, and diet and public health.
Professor
Crop & Plant Science
Plant breeding and genetics, agronomy, and plant stress physiology.
Professor
Animal & Livestock Science
Animal nutrition, livestock genetics, and sustainable animal production.
