Jose Brandao Delgado

Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences

Assistant Professor | Food Safety Specialist | Extension


Jose Brandao Delgado

Contact Information

Email: jose.brandao@usu.edu

Educational Background

PhD, Food Science, Louisiana State University, 2019
BS, Food Technology, Escuela Agrícola Panamericana Zamorano, 2012

Biography

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist delivering targeted food safety programs, industry collaboration, and regulatory compliance support. Focused on mentoring, education, and securing funding to advance food safety in Utah.

Teaching Interests

Food Toxicology and Food Safety Practices.

Research Interests

Development of innovative food safety programs tailored for Utah’s food industry. Evaluating and implementing pathogen control strategies in food processing and agriculture.

Teaching

NDFS 6175 - Food Safety and Quality: Acidified Foods, Fall 2025
NDFS 6160 - Principles of Food Toxicology, Fall 2025

Extension

Consumer Food Safety Education, 2024 - Ongoing
Food Safety of Manufacturing Industry, 2024 - Ongoing

Graduate Students Mentored

Ashley Angus, Carolina Becker, Fatima Avaroma, Louis Vejar, Mariame Fofana, Mohamed Diallo, Therese Ukwishaka, Nutrition, Dietetics &Food Sci, August 2025