Food Science Newsletter Volume 33, 2024

Department Head's Note

My name is Lili He and I’m thrilled to be the 9th Department Head in the 105 year history of the Department. This is a tremendous honor for me, and I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to lead and collaborate with such a talented and dedicated team.

I am committed to building upon the solid foundation that has been laid and to continuing our mission of enhancing food quality, safety, health, and sustainability through the research focused on molecular properties of foods, the safety of food, foods for health and wellbeing, and sustainable food material processing.

My vision for the department is to maintain us as a global leader in food science. I believe that by focusing on the areas of research excellence, industrial collaboration, alumni engagement, student success and achievements, national and international awards and recognition, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive climate for faculty, staff, and students, we can drive our department's success even further.

I want to express my gratitude to Prof. Lynne McLandsborough's leadership and contributions to the department.

t is a learning process for me, and I welcome any thoughts, ideas, and inputs as we chart our course forward. Thank you all for your support. I am eagerly looking forward to this exciting journey together.

Lili He
Department Head and Professor