Gavin Sacks

Professor, Food Science

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My research and teaching interests are in understanding the enological and viticultural parameters that shape wine flavor from vine to bottle. I am actively involved in the development of the Research and Teaching components of the new Enology and Viticulture program at Cornell.

Courses Taught

FDSC 9900: Doctoral-Level Thesis Research
FDSC 4970: Individual Study in Food Science
VIEN 4970: Individual Study in Viticulture and Enology

Contact Information

343 Stocking Hall

(607) 255-2335

gls9 [at] cornell.edu

Gavin in the news

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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