Dennis Ferris, Ph.D

Professor
Department Chair
Coordinator, Graduate Program
Manager, Food Processing Laboratory

Office: FFS 119
Phone: 559-278-2164
Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00-10:00am

Education: Ph.D - Kansas State University; M.S.- California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; B.S. - California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

Courses: Introduction to Food Systems Management; Cost Analysis in Food Systems Management; Introduction to Food Science & Nutrition; Sensory Evaluation; Quality Assurance in the Food Industry; Introduction to Food Processing; Fruit and Vegetable Processing & Waste Management; Food Product Development; Food Laws & Regulations

Research Areas: Sensory Evaluation, Waste Management; Food Processing; Quality Assurance; Product Development

Affiliations: Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Research Chefs Association (RCA)

Statement: Good food does not just happen, it’s created.