Texas Tech University

Animal & Food Science
Faculty Directory

Teaching Philosophy

Our teaching, research, and mentorship philosophy combines innovative ideas with hands-on experiences in an atmosphere that fosters collaboration and support for students in food science, food safety, and animal well-being. This approach reflects our dedication to excellence while also preparing students for the dynamic challenges in their respective fields.

Animal & Food Sciences

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Edgar Aviles-Rosa, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

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Brittany Backus

Research Assistant Professor

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Moriah Beyers, M.S.

Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Retention and Instructor

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Heidi Brady, Ph.D.

Professor

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Mindy Brashears, Ph.D.

Director of International Center for Food Industry Excellence & Horn Professor

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Chance Brooks, Ph.D.

Department Chair & Professor

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Janghan Choi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

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Whitney Crossland, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

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Alejandro Echeverry, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Practice

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Blake Foraker, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Meat Judging Coach

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Hannah Gauthier

Instructor

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Kristin Hales, Ph.D.

Thorton Distinguished Chair & Professor

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Hope Hall, Ph.D.

Research Associate & Faculty Instructor

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Nathan Hall, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

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Tangi Irwin

TTEC Coordinator and Faculty Instructor

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Sam Jackson, Ph.D.

Professor: Coach, Wool Judging

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Brad Johnson, Ph.D.

Gordon W. Davis Regent's Chair in Meat and Muscle Biology

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Mark Miller, Ph.D.

Professor and SALE Chair

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Tyler Niblett, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Practice, Swine Unit

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Kristina O'Hanley, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Practice

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John Pipkin, Ph.D.

Executive Director of the Equestrian Center

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Samuel Prien, Ph.D.

Professor of Reproductive Physiology

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Kayla Rathmann, M.S.

Assistant Director of Student Development and Recognition and Faculty Instructor

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Ryan Rathmann, Ph.D.

John W. and Doris Jones Professorship

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Marcos Sanchez Plata, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

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Jhones Sarturi, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

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Wendy Scott, M.S.

Academic Advisor and Faculty Instructor

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Melissa Sillivent, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Practice

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Anastasia Stellato, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

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Tabatha Taylor

Instructor and Equestrian Team Coach

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Jessica Thomas, D.V.M.

Assistant Professor of Practice

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Dale Woerner, Ph.D.

Professor, Cargill Endowed Professorship in Meat Science

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Animal & Food Sciences

  • Address

    Texas Tech University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Box 42141, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • Phone

    806.742.2805
  • Email

    afs@ttu.edu