Person

Kelly Vierck

Assistant Professor | Animal Science
Research Focus

We use a combination of basic and applied approaches to examine red meat quality, enhance the consumer eating experience, and reduce food waste through extending the shelf life of meat products.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FDSC 442 - Special Topics In Food Science
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics of current concern to the food industry.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.

Other Instructors: Wu, Tao | Dia, Vermont Punongba

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Brehm Animal Science Bldg
2506 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Animal Science, Texas Tech University, 2020
  • MS, Animal Science, Kansas State University, 2017
  • BS, Food Science, Oklahoma State University, 2015

Kelly Vierck

Assistant Professor | Animal Science
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Brehm Animal Science Bldg
2506 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Animal Science, Texas Tech University, 2020
  • MS, Animal Science, Kansas State University, 2017
  • BS, Food Science, Oklahoma State University, 2015
Research Focus

We use a combination of basic and applied approaches to examine red meat quality, enhance the consumer eating experience, and reduce food waste through extending the shelf life of meat products.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FDSC 442 - Special Topics In Food Science
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics of current concern to the food industry.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.

Other Instructors: Wu, Tao | Dia, Vermont Punongba