Dennis D'Amico

Dennis D'Amico is an Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut (UConn), specializing in dairy food safety and product development. He is affiliated with UConn's Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory and actively collaborates with small dairy producers. His academic background includes a PhD, MS, and BS in Animal, Nutrition and Food Sciences from the University of Vermont.

• Educational Background:
  • PhD in Animal, Nutrition and Food Sciences (2008)
  • MS in Nutrition and Food Sciences (2004)
  • BS in Nutrition and Food Sciences (2002)

Research Focus: Dr. D'Amico investigates microbial ecology in dairy production, prevalence of pathogens in milk, and natural interventions for food safety. He develops workshops to support dairy manufacturers in process control and compliance, while also exploring phage therapy for pathogen elimination in dairy products.

Contact & Roles: He teaches courses in dairy technology and scientific writing (ANSC 3461/5640, ANSC 3642W) and co-teaches UConn Brewing Innovation (ENGR 3195/BADM 4895). His lab website provides further details on his outreach and research initiatives.