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  2. Laurel Dunn

Laurel Dunn


Associate Professor and Extension Coordinator

Food Science & Technology

Laurel Dunn
Laurel Dunn
Areas of expertiseEducationScholarly works

Areas of expertise

Food SciencesMicrobiologyChemical EngineeringEnvironmental Science and ManagementSoil SciencesIndustrial Biotechnology

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Food Science

University of Tennessee, TN, United States (2017)

Master of Science, Food Science

University of Tennessee, TN, United States (2013)

Bachelor of Science, Food Science

University of Tennessee, TN, United States (2009)

Scholarly Works

  • A Systematic Review of Listeria Species and Listeria monocytogenes Prevalence, Persistence, and Diversity throughout the Fresh Produce Supply Chain, FOODS, (2021).
    Townsend A, Strawn LK, Chapman BJ, Dunn LL
  • Biocides and Novel Antimicrobial Agents for the Mitigation of Coronaviruses, Frontiers in Microbiology, (2020).
    Dev Kumar G, Mishra A, Dunn L, Townsend A, Oguadinma IC … 2 more
  • Factors Impacting the Prevalence of Foodborne Pathogens in Agricultural Water Sources in the Southeastern United States, WATER, (2020).
    Rodrigues C, da Silva ALBR, Dunn LL
  • Reduction of Escherichia coli, as a surrogate for Salmonella spp., on the surface of grapefruit during various packingline processes, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY, (2019).
    Danyluk MD, Friedrich LM, Dunn LL, Zhang J, Ritenour MA
  • Antimicrobial Efficacy of an Array of Essential Oils Against Lactic Acid Bacteria, JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, (2016).
    Dunn LL, Davidson PM, Critzer FJ

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Contact

laurel.dunn@uga.edu 706-542-0993

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100 Cedar St.
Rm 211
Athens, GA 30602

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100 Cedar St.
Rm 240B
Athens, GA 30602

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    March 5, 2026

    30 finalists advance in 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest

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    International Programs
    Sept. 11, 2025

    Pack your bags! CAES expands study abroad with new food and agriculture programs in 2026

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  • Food Science and Technology
    Jan. 10, 2025

    CAES food scientists study essential oil coatings to improve shelf life of organic produce

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  • Flavor of Georgia 2011 - 2
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    Feb. 13, 2024

    Sip, savor, succeed: Inside the Flavor of Georgia food contest

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  • Nov. 30, 2022

    UGA Extension specialist, agents honored with industry 40 under 40 awards

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  • Jan. 24, 2022

    Register now for the 2022 Flavor of Georgia food product contest

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Expert Resources

  • Improving the Condition of Your Drinking Water Well

    April 30, 2026

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  • Vidalia Onion Production Guide

    Jan. 23, 2026

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  • Water Use and Irrigation Management for Vegetables in Georgia: Brassica Crops

    Water Use and Irrigation Management for Vegetables in Georgia: Brassica Crops

    Jan. 5, 2026

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  • Microfiltration Techniques and Devices

    Aug. 11, 2025

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  • Water Use and Irrigation Management for Vegetables in Georgia: Watermelon (Citrullis lanatus)

    March 13, 2025

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  • Oxidizing Filters

    Aug. 29, 2024

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