Background

Gunnar Sigge is currently Associate-Professor and Head of the Department of Food Science, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. His research interests include food processing, food processing wastewater treatment, sustainable water-use in the food industry, food safety of irrigated fresh produce, and novel disinfection systems for food and irrigation water.

He has been an active leader in the South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) since 1997, including three terms as Cape Branch Chair, on the SAAFoST Council since 1999 and was SAAFoST President from 2010–2013, during which time they established the SAAFoST Foundation and launched the magazine South African Food Science and Technology (FST). Gunnar has also been involved with several other scientific organizations including the International Water Association (IWA), the Water Institute of South Africa (WISA), and the South African Society for Dairy Technology (SASDT).

IFT Highlights

Gunnar most recently served on the IFT Board of Directors from 2021-2024, and has also served on the Divisions Champions Team, the Inclusive Systems Review Task Team, the International Division leadership team, and the IFT Strategic Retreat.

Education

BS in food science from Stellenbosch University 

MS in food science from Stellenbosch University

PhD in food science from Stellenbosch University