Joe Regenstein

Joe M. Regenstein is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science at Cornell University.12 He has had a long and distinguished career at Cornell, where he received his B.A. in chemistry and M.S. in dairy chemistry before obtaining his Ph.D. in biophysics from Brandeis University.1

Academic Career and Expertise

Professor Regenstein joined the Cornell faculty in 1974.1 His areas of expertise include:

• Animal welfare
• Food science and technology
• Kosher and halal food regulations
• Fish processing and by-products
• Environmental stewardship
• Ethnic foods

He is particularly known for his work on the Cornell Kosher and Halal Food Initiative (CKHFI), which aims to help the food industry provide kosher and halal foods to consumers worldwide.1

Positions and Affiliations

In addition to his primary role at Cornell, Professor Regenstein holds several other positions:

• Adjunct Professor in Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at Cornell's Veterinary School
• Member of the Governing Board of the Science of Natural and Environmental Systems (SNES) program
• Member of the Program of Jewish Studies at Cornell
• Adjunct Professor in the Food Industry Program at Kansas State University1

Awards and Recognition

Professor Regenstein has received numerous awards throughout his career, including:

• Bor S. Luh International Award from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in 2015
• Outstanding Accomplishments in Science and Public Policy from CALS in 2014
• Distinguished Foreign Expert and Visiting Professor at Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China in 201413

His LinkedIn profile confirms his role as an Adjunct Professor and his receipt of the Bor Luh International Award.3