Faculty
Aug. 9, 2017
Harvey S. James, Jr.
Harvey S. James, Jr., Ph.D., is Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the Division of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Missouri. James’s research focuses on applied ethics and the economic foundations of trust, happiness, and ethical behavior. He is currently conducting research on how the structure of agricultural networks affects perceptions of fairness and how cognitive biases contribute to problems of foodborne illness outbreaks. His edited book, Handbook on the Human Impact of Agriculture, which explores the effects of agriculture and the agrifood system on farmers and non-farmers, was published in 2021. His previous edited books include…
Aug. 9, 2017
Michael Sykuta
Sykuta’s research interests span the fields of organizational economics and law and economics, with a focus on political economy and the role of formal and informal institutions in shaping economic behavior. This includes such topics as contract design, organizational governance, and value chain coordination; as well as market structure and performance, antitrust regulation, and energy market regulation and policy. Educational background Ph.D., Economics, Washington University, 1994 M.A., Economics, Washington University, 1990 B.S., Economics, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1989 Courses taught AG_EC 4971: Agribusiness Management Strategy AG_EC 4990: Economic Analysis of Policy and Regulation AG_EC 8520: Economics of Transactions & Contracting…
Aug. 9, 2017
Jere Gilles
Educational background BA, Political Science and French, University of Montana, 1970 MSc, Rural Sociology, Cornell University, 1974 PhD, Development Sociology, Cornell University, 1978…
July 21, 2017
Mauro Palmero
Educational background Ph.D. Higher Education-Sport Management, Ohio University, 2010 Courses taught HSP_MGMT 3100: Guest Service Management HSP_MGMT 3500: Sport Venue Operation Management HSP_MGMT 4180: Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry HSP_MGMT 4500: Management and Promotion of Live Entertainment HSP_MGMT 4600: Hospitality Facilities Management HSP_MGMT 4993: Internship in Hospitality…
July 21, 2017
Pei Liu
Liu has extensive experience in applied research, ranging from consumer consumption behaviors to food handlers’ food safety practices, in various food system settings, such as restaurants, schools, faith-based organizations, and private homes. Her research has been funded by federal and state grant agencies, and she has led three USDA NIFA Grants with a total of over $1 million. Her research contributions are evidenced by over 20 publications in prestigious journals, and she has been an active presenter of her research findings at numerous national and international conferences. Educational background Ph.D., Kansas State University Courses taught Hsp_Mgmt 1000: Food Safety…
July 21, 2017
Dae-Young Kim
Dae-Young Kim is a professor of Hospitality Management (HM) at the University of Missouri. He joined the HM faculty at the University of Missouri in 2006 after completing his Ph.D. (2006) and M.S. degree (2002) in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Purdue University. He is the recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Senior Scholarship (2024) and the Rotarian Ambassadorial Scholarship (2000). He serves as the membership secretary of the Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) and as the review chair for the Thesis-in-Progress session at the APTA annual conference. His research specialties include tourist destination management, sustainable tourism, traveler…
July 21, 2017
Seonghee Cho
As a behavioral scientist, Dr. Cho’s research expertise is in developing interventions to change employees’ attitudes and behaviors which lead to positive financial impacts. She is currently conducting the financial impacts of hospitality employees on hotel guests’ delightful experience using user-generated contents. Educational background Ph.D., Hospitality Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas M.S., Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University M.B.A., Kyung-Hee University, Korea Courses taught HSP_MGMT 2400, Fundamentals of Lodging Management HSP_MGMT 4100, Human Resources Management HSP_MGMT 4400, Hospitality Finance Management FS 8100, Topics — Strategic Human Resource Management…
July 21, 2017
Amanda Alexander
Volunteering Importance of this segment to the success of special events, festivals, and mega events Motivation Intention Generational differences Advertising and Consumer Behavior Effects of social media on service related “products” Evolution of channel choice preferences Generational differences Interactions between business and client Meetings and Conventions Marketing Influencing decision makers Effects of word of mouth Retention of annual events How services are marketed differently from products, how to overcome the idea of intangibility Educational background Ph.D., Hospitality Management, University of Missouri M.S., Hospitality Management, University of Missouri B.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Missouri Courses taught HSP_MGMT 1100, Introduction…
July 20, 2017
Bongkosh (Jeab) Vardhanabhuti
Food ingredient technology The research focuses on the application of colloid and material sciences in revolutionizing food ingredient development for enhanced food quality. This interdisciplinary approach aims to explore the intricate interactions between different materials at a molecular level, thereby enabling the creation of ingredients that contribute to improved taste, texture, stability, and health benefits in various food formulations. Sustainable processing of food ingredients The research focuses on advancing sustainable methods in the processing of food ingredients to address environmental concerns while maintaining their functionality and sensory quality. By prioritizing sustainability, the study aims to develop and optimize processing techniques…
July 20, 2017
Azlin Mustapha
Azlin Mustapha’s research focusses on development of molecular, biological and analytical methods for food pathogen detection, and studying novel materials as antimicrobial agents. Specific examples include rapid PCR-based detection methods, applications of nanomaterials as antimicrobial agents and detection tools, and green syntheses of nanoparticles. In addition, her research also investigates the toxicity of nanomaterials and their application in food packaging and food contact surfaces. Educational background Ph.D., Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Courses taught F_S 1020, World Food and You F_S 2172 Elements of Food Microbiology F_S 4370/7370, Food Microbiology F_S 4375/7375 Food Microbiology Laboratory F_S 8404/8405 Advanced…