Gavin Sacks

Associate Chair and Professor, Food Science

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Our lab is interested in developing and applying new tools for analysis of flavor compounds, especially in wine and other alcoholic beverages.

Education

Doctorate - Cornell University, Chemistry and Chemical Biology - 2005
Masters of Science - Cornell University, Chemistry and Chemical Biology - 2001
Bachelor of Science - University of Virginia, Chemistry - 1999

Courses Taught

VIEN 2400 (co-meet with FDSC2400, VIEN5400, FDSC5400): Wine & Grapes: Composition and Analysis
VIEN 4400 (co-meet with FDSC4400, VIEN6400, FDSC6400): Wine and Grape Flavor Chemistry
VIEN 4970: Individual Study in Viticulture and Enology
VIEN 4990: Undergraduate Research in Viticulture and Enology
FDSC 9900: Doctoral-Level Thesis Research

Contact Information

251 Stocking Hall

Ithaca, NY 14853

(607) 255-2335

gls9 [at] cornell.edu

- Lab Website
- Publications

Gavin in the news

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Spotlight

November 22, 2021

Your Cornell CALS Holiday Handbook

Science is at the heart of the many foods and beverages enjoyed during the holidays. From food safety to ingredients and best practices, CALS experts play a vital role in keeping people healthy and informed during this treasured time of year...

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News

May 28, 2020

Going remote: Food science students find new ways to support industry partners

With the help of Bruno Xavier, senior extension associate at the Cornell Food Venture Center, students in Food Science 4000 were able to translate virtual education challenges into an opportunity to think outside of the box. Thanks to student ingenuity, members of the food industry were able to find solutions for a variety of production challenges.

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