Ken Buckle Chosen as Institute of Food Technologists Fellow

Newswise — Ken Buckle, Emeritus Professor, University of New South Wales, was elected Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Fellow for more than 30 years of service to the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (an IFT affiliate organization) and for his commitment to teaching and promoting food safety.

Fellow is a unique professional distinction conferred on individuals with outstanding and extraordinary qualifications and experience for their contributions to the food science and technology field. The nominee must have been an IFT Member for 15 years and a Professional Member at the time of nomination. The 15-year member requirement may be waived by the Fellows Jury for those nominees who have spent all or a portion of their careers outside the United States.

During Buckle's presidency of AIFST, a national office for the organization was established that contributed to the financial viability and stability of the Institute and allowed it to more effectively manage its Annual Convention and publications.

Buckle has contributed his expertise in the area of food safety and food technology as a teacher and mentor for over 40 years. Over the course of his career, Buckle served as Head of the Department of Food Science and Technology at UNSW, Associate Dean (International Development) for the science faculties, and was UNSW's first Director, China Relations. He was awarded a Centenary Medal by the Australian Government for 'service to Australian society in food science and technology'. His international contributions include President of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (2001-03).

IFT has conferred the Fellow designation on a select number of Professional Members every year since 1970. A complete list of Fellows can be found on the IFT Web site at: http://www.ift.org/cms/?pid=1000287.

About IFT

Founded in 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit scientific society with more than 20,000 individual members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government. IFT serves as a conduit for multidisciplinary science thought leadership, championing the use of sound science through knowledge sharing, education, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.IFT.org.