John Floros

John D. Floros is a distinguished professor of Food Science, Packaging & Process Engineering at New Mexico State University.13 He is a Greek-American food scientist and academic administrator with extensive experience in his field.4

Education and Background

Dr. Floros holds a Ph.D. in Food Science & Technology from the University of Georgia, as well as a B.S./M.S. in Food Science & Technology from the Agricultural University of Athens.1

Research and Expertise

His research interests focus on:

• Food Packaging
• Food Processing
• Food Engineering

Dr. Floros applies chemical engineering, applied mathematics, and industrial statistics to food process engineering and packaging.1 His work aims to develop innovative and efficient food processing and packaging systems, improve food product quality and safety, and advance optimization methodologies for better processes and packaging systems.1

Academic Positions

At New Mexico State University, Dr. Floros holds the following positions:

• Professor in the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences12
• Specializes in Food Science and Technology2

Professional Impact

Dr. Floros is a highly cited researcher in his field, with over 6,000 citations to his work according to Google Scholar.5 This demonstrates his significant contributions to food science and related areas.

Administrative Experience

In addition to his academic work, Dr. Floros has held administrative positions. He previously served as the president of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico4, and as the dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research at Kansas State University.6