CHICAGO — The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) announced Christopher Daubert, PhD, as its 85th president. Dr. Daubert previously served as the vice chancellor and dean of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
Prior to joining the University of Missouri in 2017, Dr. Daubert spent over 20 years at North Carolina State University where he served as head of the Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences department and director of the Food Rheology Laboratory. He earned his PhD in agricultural engineering and food science from Michigan State University.
“IFT brings together all of my professional interests: educating excellent students; creating healthy, safe and sustainable food products; and advocating for the importance and impact of the field of food science,” Dr. Daubert said. “I am humbled and grateful to take over as president of such an outstanding organization, and I look forward to leading with energy, integrity, and excitement for IFT’s future.”