Professor
Education:
Ph.D. – North Carolina State University –1962
MS – University of Kentucky
BS – University of Kentucky
Discipline(s):
Products, Food Safety, and Quality
Websites of interest:
Dr. Ockerman's webpage is: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~profock/
His international webpage is: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ockint/
Courses Taught:
Global Food and Agriculture (AS 360)
Advanced Meat Technology (AS 555.01)
Laboratory Analysis of Meat Products (AS 655)
Quality Control Interpretation (AS 660)
Food in International Agriculture (AS 850)
Meat Science Seminars (AS 890.05)
Dr. Ockerman's research programs include biochemistry, microbiology, processing, quality, food safety, shelf life, and economics of muscle tissue from slaughter to consumption in all species. Extension duties include short courses, consulting, legal evaluation, and trouble shooting industry concerns.