Darren R. Korber

Darren R. Korber is a Professor and Department Head of Food and Bioproduct Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on microbial biofilms, antimicrobial resistance in agricultural systems, and food bioprocessing. He holds a Ph.D. and B.Sc. in Microbiology and Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Microbiology), University of Saskatchewan
• B.Sc. (Agriculture), University of Saskatchewan

Research Interests:

• Microbial biofilms in aquatic and engineered systems
• Antimicrobial resistance in animal agriculture
• Fermentation-based food processing and bioprocessing
• Microbial response to environmental stressors

Recent Research Trends: His work spans environmental biofilm dynamics, antibiotic resistance mitigation in hog barns, and valorization of legume proteins via fermentation. Key themes include microbial community resilience and biotechnological applications.

Teaching: Teaches courses in food microbiology, quality assurance, and food security at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Labs/Teams: Active in microbial systems research within the Food and Bioproduct Sciences Department, focusing on applied microbiology and food innovation.