Gavin Sacks
Associate Chair and Professor, Food Science

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
gls9 [at] cornell.edu
Gavin in the news

Spotlight
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...
- Cornell AgriTech
- Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
- Food Science

News
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.
- Cornell AgriTech
- Food Science
- Food