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
Faculty directory
Department chair · Food Chemistry
Prof. Mira Iver
Food composition and reactions, lipids and proteins, and flavor and quality chemistry.
Professor · Food Microbiology & Safety
Prof. Leila Eldric
Foodborne pathogens, fermentation, and HACCP and food safety systems.
Professor · Food Engineering & Processing
Prof. Kwame Vex
Thermal and non-thermal processing, preservation, and packaging technology.
Professor · Nutrition & Health
Prof. Sujin Jorah
Human nutrition, functional foods, and diet and public health.
Professor · Crop & Plant Science
Prof. Rustam Jarrow
Plant breeding and genetics, agronomy, and plant stress physiology.
Professor · Animal & Livestock Science
Prof. Ren Dane
Animal nutrition, livestock genetics, and sustainable animal production.
