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Distinguished Lipid and Flavor Science Award in honor of Stephen S. Chang

Award Information

Awarded only in even numbered years

Partner: Stephen S. Chang Endowment Trust Fund supported by Taiwan Food Industries (Feeding Tomorrow Endowed)

This award honors an individual who has provided innovative contributions to the advancement of lipid or flavor science and technology.

Award: $5,000 and a crystal award from IFT

Criteria & Eligibility

Nominees must demonstrate innovative research that has advanced any aspect of lipid or flavor science, ranging from basic chemistry to applied technology. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Studies on lipid chemistry to improve product stability;
Research to improve the wholesomeness of products;
Information to improve deep-fat fried foods;
Chemical synthetic or biosynthetic processes for the production of new, or nature-alike, flavors;
Identification of key flavor chemicals that correlate with physiological flavor response; and/or
Advances in analytical methodologies.