Zata Vickers

Zata Vickers
PhD., Professor
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Food Science
[email protected]
+1 612 624 2257
140 FSCN

1354 Eckles Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
United States

Education

BS Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University; Ph.D. Food Science General, Cornell University

External Affiliations
  • Director of the Sensory Center
  • University of Minnesota Conflict Review Committee, Vice Chair
  • Editorial Boards (Food Quality and Preference, Journal of Sensory Studies, Journal of Texture Studies)
  • Institute of Food Technologists (Sensory and consumer sciences Division; Education Division) 

Areas of Interest

  • Food acceptability

Teaching

FSCN 3102 - Introduction to Food Science (Fall)
FSCN 4481/5481 - Sensory Evaluation of Food Quality (Spring)
FSCN 8318 - Current Issues in Food Science (Spring)

Research

Sensory Science

Select Publications

Experts@Minnesota Research Profile

Honors and Awards

  • Institute of Food Technologists Fellow
  • Sensory and Consumer Sciences Division outstanding service award
  • CHE Excellence in Advising Award
  • Gamma Sigma Delta Award of Merit
  • Institute of Food Technologists Sensory and Consumer Sciences Achievement Award