Leslie Thompson

Leslie Thompson, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Animal & Food Sciences at Texas Tech University, affiliated with the Center of Excellence in Obesity and Cardiometabolic Research. Her work spans food composition, safety, sensory analysis, and consumer behavior.

• Research Focus: Food quality, bioactive components, microbiology, and safe handling practices across the food chain.
• Key Themes: Biofortification of leafy greens, nutritional analysis of meats, application of AI in food science, and community-based obesity prevention programs.
• Awards: No specific honors mentioned in the text.
• Publications: Recent articles highlight sorghum-based interventions for diabetes, vitamin C enhancement in arugula, microbial mapping in food safety, and AI integration in nutrition research.