Sungeun Cho, Ph.D. - profile information
More information about Sungeun Cho, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor
- Department of Poultry Science
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Education
Doctor of PhilosophyHorticulture/University of Georgia2012
Master of ScienceFood Science and Technology/University of Georgia2008
Bachelor of ScienceFood Science and Technology/Chungbuk National University, South Korea2005
Professional Experience
- 2019-present - Assistant Professor, Poultry Science Department, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
- 2024-present - Adjunct Faculty, Department of Home Economics Education, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
- 2015-2019 - Assistant Professor, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- 2012-2015 - Post-Doctoral Associate, Food Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Research
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
The Sensory Science and Consumer Research program focuses on contributing a deeper understanding of what factors influence sensory perception, eating behavior, and purchasing behavior of consumers.
Research Interests
- Integrate sensory and consumer research to promote healthier eating behaviors;
- Understand sensory perception and eating behavior associated with internal & external factors and personal & environmental factors;
- Combine instruments (Electronic Tongue, Electronic Nose, Gas Chromatography, Texture Analyzer, Colorimeter, etc.) and sensory methods to measure food quality;
- Develop new and innovative products that promote a healthier life.
Watch this YouTube video featuring Dr. Cho's research at Auburn University here.
COURSES
- FDSC 1000 Introductory Food Science
- FDSC 7430 Flavor Chemistry
- FDSC 7730 Sensory Evaluation
SENSORY EVALUATION SERVICES
The AU Sensory Lab provides flavor analysis using an electronic tongue and electronic nose (Alpha MOS, Toulouse, France), consumer evaluation (taste test, discrimination test, etc.) and consumer research (focus group/ interviews).
Please contact Dr. Cho at sungeun.cho@auburn.edu.
