Edgar Chambers named Distinguished Professor

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Edgar Chambers IV has been designated university distinguished professor.

Chambers is director of the Sensory Analysis Center and professor of sensory analysis and consumer behavior.

M. Duane Nellis, K-State provost and senior vice president, named two other 2008 distinguished professors: T.G. Nagaraja, professor in diagnostic medicine/ pathobiology, and Philine Wangemann, professor in anatomy and physiology.

All three are recognized nationally and internationally for their contributions to their fields.

Before joining the faculty in K-State’s department of human nutrition,
Chambers spent eight years in industry, including five years as manager
of sensory and statistical analyses at the world-headquarters of the
Seven-Up Company. He consults extensively with industry on product
evaluation, consumer understanding and advertising claim substantiation.

At K-State, Chambers teaches graduate classes in sensory analysis and consumer behavior and directs research projects in product evaluation and consumer understanding for national and international companies. His expertise encompasses food products such as meat and grains, packaging, personal care, fabric, paper, pharmaceutical, paint finishes, fragrance and other consumer and industrial products.

Chambers is a past chair of the Sensory Division of ASTM International
and was named a Fellow of that organization in 2006. He also is one of
several U.S. delegates to the International Standards Organization
committee on Sensory Evaluation; is the associate editor of the Journal
of Sensory Studies, is co-chair of Society of Sensory Professionals and
is active in other professional organizations.

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