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  2. Faith Critzer

Faith Critzer


Interim Department Head and Professor

Food Science & Technology

Faith Critzer
Faith Critzer
EducationCoursesScholarly works

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Food Sci and Techno

University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN, United States (2008)

Courses

  • FDST 2050: The Impact of Food on World History and Culture (Spring 2025)
  • ALDR 2050: The Impact of Food on World History and Culture (Spring 2025)
  • FDST 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2025)
  • FDST 9000: Doctoral Research (Spring 2025)
  • FDST 9300: Doctoral Dissertation (Spring 2025)
  • FDST 8800: Special Problems in Food Science (Spring 2025)

Scholarly Works

  • Atmospheric plasma inactivation of foodborne pathogens on fresh produce surfaces, JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION, (2007).
    Critzer FJ, Kelly-Wintenberg K, South SL, Golden DA
  • Physical, mechanical, and antimicrobial properties of chitosan films with microemulsions of cinnamon bark oil and soybean oil, FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS, (2016).
    Ma Q, Zhang Y, Critzer F, Davidson PM, Zivanovic S … 1 more
  • Naturally Occurring Antimicrobials for Minimally Processed Foods, (2013).
    Davidson PM, Critzer FJ, Taylor TM
  • Microbial ecology of foodborne pathogens associated with produce, CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, (2010).
    Critzer FJ, Doyle MP
  • Inactivation of foodborne pathogens using a one atmosphere uniform glow discharge plasma, FOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND DISEASE, (2007).
    Kayes MM, Critzer FJ, Kelly-Wintenberg K, Roth JR, Montie TC … 1 more

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Contact

fcritzer@uga.edu 706-542-1088

Mailing Address

Food Science and Technology
100 Cedar Street, room 340
Athens, GA 30602

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  • Papa Mountain won the grand prize at the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls. The winner and his son are pictured on stage with CAES Dean and Director Nick T. Place.
    Food Science and Technology
    March 30, 2026

    Papa Mountain wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest grand prize

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  • A person wearing a blue checkered shirt holds a tiny golden spoon as they taste test a brown-colored jam during a judging event.
    Entrepreneurship
    March 5, 2026

    30 finalists advance in 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest

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  • Valencia Cathedral and Basilica of the Virgin in Plaza de la Virgen, Spain, with tourists exploring under a bright blue sky.
    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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  • Food Science and Technology
    April 10, 2023

    Three UGA professors appointed to serve on international food safety committee

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  • International Programs
    Dec. 21, 2022

    CAES attracts international research scholars

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