Luke R. Howard (Food Science, PhD Arkansas) does research in the area of functional foods, currently focusing on the nutraceutical value of Southern fruits and vegetables.

Michael G. Johnson (Food Science, PhD California, Davis) conducts research on detection, identification and control of microbe impacting the quality and safety of vegetables, fruits, cereals, meat and poultry products.

Preston E. LaFerney (Agricultural Economics, PhD Oklahoma State) Director, Global Marketing Support Services; specializes in marketing, trade and policy analysis and international development.

Yanbin Li (Bio & Ag Engineering, PhD Pennsylvania State) conducts research related to the safety and quality of processed foods, currently focusing on poultry.

John A. Marcy (Poultry Science, PhD Iowa State) interfaces with industry, government agencies and consumers. Major interest is food safety education.

Jean-Francois Meullenet (Food Science, PhD Georgia) conducts research on sensory profiling, psychophysics and mathematical modeling of food perception.

Wayne P. Miller (Agricultural Economics, PhD Wisconsin) specializes in rural economic and community development.

Rubén O. Morawicki (Food Science, PhD Penn State) conducts research in food processing and packaging with concentration in the utilization of by-products of the food industry and minimization of environmental impact of food processing plants.

Teddy E. Morelock (Horticulture, PhD Wisconsin) conducts research on the breeding of vegetables for processing.

Justin R. Morris (Food Science, PhD Rutgers) conducts research on harvesting, post-harvest variables and handling of grapes.  Develops new processes and products with emphasis on juice and wine.