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John E. Hayes is a Professor of Food Science at Penn State University where he serves as the Director of the Sensory Evaluation Center. His research focuses on sensory and consumer science, with particular attention to ingestive behavior and flavor perception. Dr. Hayes leads a transdisciplinary research program that examines a broad range of topics, such as individual differences in taste biology and the influence of user-centered drug delivery optimization. He has been actively investigating the psychophysical aspects of taste and flavor perception, alongside the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on chemosensory experiences. He has received numerous awards, including the Sensory Consumer Sciences Achievement Award from the Institute of Food Technologists and the Barry Jacobs Memorial Award for Research in Psychophysics, Human Taste, and Smell. Dr. Hayes is affiliated with several graduate programs at Penn State, including Neuroscience and Nutrition. He has published extensively and his works are recognized for contributing to the understanding of the biological factors that influence food choices, drink preferences, and sensory experiences in both typical populations and those affected by various health conditions.
Penn State University • University Park, PA
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Food Science.
Sensory Evaluation Center • University Park, PA
Overseeing sensory evaluation research and applications.
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