Expertise

Area of Specialization:

  • Fresh Meat Quality and Palatability

Dr. O’Quinn’s research interests center on beef palatability and the factors affecting the traits of tenderness, juiciness and flavor.

He has worked extensively to evaluate the factors affecting beef flavor and to identify the production and management practices that can modify the flavor profile of beef. He has also worked to develop a technique to quantify and predict beef juiciness.


Subject Area:

  • Meat Science
Communities
Food Science and Technology, Animal Science
Degrees
PhD, Colorado State University, Meat Science, 2012
MS, Texas Tech University, 2010
BS, Texas Tech University, 2008