Edgar Chambers

Dr. Chambers is a University Distinguished Professor of Sensory Analysis and Consumer Behavior at Kansas State a university. Before K-State, Dr. Chambers spent 8 years in industry, including 5 years as Manager of Sensory and Statistical Analyses at the world-headquarters of the Seven-Up Company. He consults extensively with industry on product evaluation and consumer understanding, . At K-State, Dr. Chambers built one of the University's greatest strengths, sensory analysis and consumer behavior related to product research and development. That program was ranked #1 in the world for that topic by Wiley-Blackwell Publishers. He teaches graduate classes in sensory analysis and consumer behavior and directs research projects in product evaluation and consumer understanding for national and international companies. His expertise encompasses food products such as meat and grain products, packaging, personal care, fabric, paper, pharmaceutical, paint finishes, fragrance, and other consumer and industrial products. As a result of his leadership, students obtain the most competitive positions upon graduation and remain at the cutting edge of their fields. He was named a University Distinguished Professor in 2008. Dr. Chambers is past Chair of both the Society of Sensory Professionals and the Sensory Division of ASTM International and was named a "Fellow" of ASTM in 2006. He received the David R. Peryam Award, the highest award in his field, in 2006. Dr. Chambers was one of several U.S. delegates to the ISO (International Standards Organization) committee on Sensory Evaluation for more than 20 years. He is the Editor-in-Chief emeritus of the Journal of Sensory Studies, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Beverages, is and is on the Editorial Board of the journals Foods, the Kasetsart (Thailand) Journal of Natural Sciences and other academic journals. He also serves on the Science Advisory Board for projects of the Spanish Ministry of Science and the has been an international advisor to the dictionary committee of the Royal Thai Institute for many years.