Members

Julien Delarue, Ph.D.

  • Associate Professor in Sensory & Consumer Science
Dr. Delarue’s research focuses on methods to measure sensory perception and preferences and on their effective use in food design. He seeks to develop high validity consumer-oriented methods. In particular, his research explores the role of context in hedonic measures using immersive environments and digital technologies.

Rebecca N. Bleibaum

  • Dragonfly - President/Chief, Sensory Intelligence
  • Dragonfly SCI, Inc.
Over the past 30 years, Bleibaum has helped pioneer applications of sensory science to marketing and helped turn abstract academic research into practical reality across multiple industries.

Gaëlle Chanlot, Ph.D.

  • Sensory Scientist/Lab Manager
After her PhD in Food sensory science in France, she worked in Food Industry, in a Market Research institute and a Fragrance house during more than 15 years. Lately, she joined several management teams in institutional and educational context. Since 2021, She is Sensory Scientist and Lab Manager at UC Davis.