William K. Hallman

William K. Hallman is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at Rutgers University. His research focuses on food safety, risk communication, consumer perceptions of new technologies, environmental health, and public policy. He holds affiliations with the Department of Nutritional Sciences and the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.

Education: Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina (1989); B.S. from Juniata College (1983).

Research Interests: Dr. Hallman studies foodborne illness, food labeling, environmental contaminants, and the communication of scientific risks. He investigates consumer acceptance of emerging technologies like genetic modification, nanotechnology, and cell-based meats. His work bridges psychology, public health, and policy.

Awards:

• Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• Fellow of the Society for Risk Analysis
• Distinguished Research Fellow at the Annenberg Public Policy Center

Grants & Advising: Principal Investigator on 35 grants from agencies like CDC, EPA, NSF, USDA, and private funders. Advised on FDA committees, ATSDR, and international bodies like the FAO and WHO. Trained numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

Labs & Initiatives: Directed the Rutgers Food Policy Institute and co-founded Rutgers Against Hunger (RAH) to address food insecurity. Established the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market, providing fresh produce to underserved communities.