Welcome to the Department of Food Science at Cornell University

We offer comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for leadership positions in the food industry, academia, and government.  Our research programs are designed to expand understanding of the biological/microbiological, chemical, physical, sensor, nutritional, and engineering properties of foods and beverages.  Our extension and outreach programs transfer research-based information and technology to consumers, food and beverage companies, and government agencies with the goal of enhancing the availability, quality, and safety of our food supply. 

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Faculty Spotlight

Gavin Lavi Sacks
Assistant Professor

Gavin Lavi Sacks

My research and teaching interests are centered on defining the enological and viticultural parameters that shape wine flavor from vine to bottle. I am also actively involved in the development of the new undergraduate major in Enology and Viticulture (VIEN) at Cornell.... Read Gavin Lavi Sacks's full profile

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