Dr. Macku holds a doctorate in agricultural and environmental chemistry from the University of California at Davis, as well as a Master of Science in food science and technology. Before joining CSU in 2006, Dr. Macku held research positions at some of the top food manufacturers in the nation, including Nabisco, Inc., A.M. Todd Co., and Symrise, Inc., the third largest flavor and fragrance company in the world. Dr. Macku has co-authored 20 different scientific papers, and presented 14 technical lectures at scientific national meetings. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Macku is bi-lingual with English and Spanish with some German and Czech and is an active member of The American Chemical Society and The Institute of Food Technologists. |