Alexander Stelzleni
Professor/Graduate Coordinator/Associate Department Head
Areas of expertise
About
Research focus is in the area of meat science and muscle biology. Currently our lab has a major focus on 1) whole muscle and non-intact red meat product safety, quality, and shelf life extension through the use of novel aids and ingredients; and 2) production and management effects on red meat quality and yield.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Animal Sciences, General
University of Florida, FL, United States (2006)
Master of Science, Animal Sciences, General
University of Arkansas, AR, United States (2001)
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, General
Southwest Minnesota State University, MN, United States (1999)
Awards and Honors
- Student Career Success Influencer Award 2024 (2025)
- UGA Career Center (2019)
- Larry Benyshek Excellence in Teacing Award, UGA Animal and Dairy Sciences (2016)
- UGA Career Center Award (2016)
- ADSC 3650L Meat Science named in top 5 CAES courses (2016)
- ADSC 3650 Named as top 5 college courses (2016)
- UGA Career Center Award (2015)
- UGA Career Center Award (2014)
- UGA Career Center Award (2012)
- Jack L Fry Nomination for Award in Ecellence in Teaching (2005)
- Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society (2001)
- Sigma Award for Scholarship (1998)
- Sigma Award for Scholarship (1997)
- Delta Tau Alpha Agricultural Honor Society (1997)
- Order of Omega Honor Society (1997)
Courses
- ADSC 3700: Special Problems in Animal and Dairy Science (Fall 2025)
- ADSC 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2025)
- ADSC 3180: Meats Judging I (Fall 2025)
- ADSC 3180L: Meats Judging I (Fall 2025)
- GRSC 7001: GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar (Fall 2025)
- FYOS 1001: First-Year Odyssey Seminar (Fall 2025)
- ADSC 9000: Doctoral Research (Spring 2026)
- ADSC 3911: International Agribusiness and Environmental Management (Spring 2026)
- SABD 1018: SA Sust Beef & Grain Uruguay (Spring 2026)
- AESC 8220: Advanced Topics in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Spring 2026)
- AAEC 3911: International Agribusiness and Environmental Management (Spring 2026)
- ADSC 3190L: Meats Judging II (Spring 2026)
- ADSC 3190: Meats Judging II (Spring 2026)
- ADSC 9000: Doctoral Research (Summer 2026)
- ADSC 3180: Meats Judging I (Fall 2026)
- ADSC 3180L: Meats Judging I (Fall 2026)
- GRSC 7001: GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar (Fall 2026)
- ADSC 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2026)
- ADSC 3700: Special Problems in Animal and Dairy Science (Fall 2026)
- ADSC 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2026)
- ADSC 9300: Doctoral Dissertation (Fall 2026)
- FYOS 1001: First-Year Odyssey Seminar (Fall 2026)
- ADSC 4960R: Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (Fall 2026)
Scholarly Works
- Preparing globally engaged students: Evaluation of a Uruguay study abroad pre-departure curriculum, (2026).
- Preparing globally engaged students: Evaluation of a Uruguay study abroad pre-departure curriculum, (2026).
- Evaluation of the Hindgut Microbiota and Volatile Fatty Acid Profile of Steers Fed Finishing Feedlot Ration Supplemented with or Without Calcium Gluconate, MICROORGANISMS, (2026).
- Preparing globally engaged students: Evaluation of a Uruguay study abroad pre-departure curriculum, (2026).
- Preparing globally engaged students: Evaluation of a Uruguay study abroad pre-departure curriculum, (2026).
Contact
Mailing Address
E.L. Rhodes Center for Animal and Dairy Science
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602
Shipping Address
E.L. Rhodes Center
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602
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