Contact Info:
Dept. of Food Science & Technology
Food Science & Technology Bldg.,
Room 402B (0418)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-6953
Email: jmarcy@vt.edu
Research Interests:
Research areas are food chemistry and interactions of foods and packaging. This research includes development of package integrity test methodologies for hermetically sealed containers. Food chemistry research includes dairy products, enology and food preservation. Other research programs in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) have led to new product introductions and significant shelf-life and economic improvements for the dairy and poultry industry including the developed of shelf-stable parmesan cheese which requires no dehydration.
Selected Funding Sources:
Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies
Dairy Management, Inc.
Virginia Dairy Processors Association
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
DSM
Nutrinova
National Food Processors Association
Joseph E. Marcy
Department Head, Food Science and Technology Department
