Matthew D. Moore to Serve as President of Phi Tau Sigma

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A group shot from a recent Phi Tau Sigma event: Arad Tuhanioglu, Toshifumi Udo, Ali Ubeyitogullari, Matthew D. Moore (back row, blue blazer), Kriza Calumba, Changmou Xu, Fanbin Kong, Jennifer McIntire, Veeramani Karuppuchamy, and Teja Boyapati.

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Matthew D. Moore of the Department of Food Science

Matthew D. Moore, associate professor in the College of Natural Sciences's Department of Food Science, was recently elected President-Elect of Phi Tau Sigma, to be followed by a term as President. 

Phi Tau Sigma is the preeminent honor society for food scientists. It hosts various professional development and networking activities for members, including seminars and other programs. In addition, the society offers a number of scholarships and awards for the senior undergraduate students and later-stage professionals that make up its membership. 

A group shot from a recent Phi Tau Sigma networking dinner in Chicago.

“Phi Tau Sigma is an exclusive honor society for food scientists and membership in it is a sign of academic and scientific excellence,” explained Moore. “It is a great honor to be elected to serve as President-Elect.” 

In addition to being elected President-Elect, Moore has been recognized as a Lifetime Member of Phi Tau Sigma. “I was fortunate to be admitted into Phi Tau Sigma as an undergraduate food science student in 2009, and I take pride in having been a member ever since,” Moore expressed. “In addition to the honor and prestige of being a member of Phi Tau Sigma, it has offered and continues to offer many opportunities for professional development that I have found quite valuable.” 

Phi Tau Sigma Honorary Society, Inc. was established at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1953, and Moore recognizes the significance of a current member of UMass's Food Science department leading the society for the coming year. 

Learn more about Phi Tau Sigma.