Brendan Niemira, Ph.D.
Chief Science and Technology Officer
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Dr. Brendan A. Niemira is the Chief Science and Technology Officer of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in Chicago, IL. He leads a team of science communicators, educators, and subject matter experts devoted to elevating the role of science in feeding the world. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters, and critical reviews in the fields of food processing technology and food safety. Dr. Niemira is a Fellow of IFT and a past member of the IFT Board of Directors. He is a 25+ year member of IFT, IAFP and ASM.