Dr. Tim Roberts provides leadership to both the Human Sciences and Hospitality & Culinary Management Programs, as well as support to the Dietetics Program. Research interests include food safety and sanitation in food service operations, food irradiation, and alternative nutrition therapies. Dr. Roberts is member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, The Institute of Food Technologists, and The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

• Ph.D. Nutrition and Food Science, Auburn University, 1998
• Dietetic Internship, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1997
• M.S. Food Technology and Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1984
• B.S. Agriculture, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1982

Courses Currently Taught by Dr. Roberts

Current Committees at JSU:

• JSU Auxiliary Services Committee
• College of Education and Professional Studies Faculty Evaluation Committee (Chair)
• College of Education and Professional Studies Curriculum Committee
• Department of Family and Consumer Sciences AAFCS Accreditation Committee (Co-Chair)

Selected Publications:

Ellenberg, A, M.S. Kovacs, M. Pope, W.T. Roberts, and T.J. Chandler. 2008. Energy Drink Consumption in High School Students and Athletes. The Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting & Abstracts, Birmingham, AL.

Davis, B.A., W.T. Roberts, and F.A. Bruce, Jr. 2001. Alternative Medicine Practices of Nutrition and Exercise Students. 92nd American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Meeting & Abstracts, Providence, RI.

Roberts, T., A.M. Lastovica, and S. Sumner. 2001. Starting a Food Processing Business in Virginia. Virginia Cooperative Extension, 348-963.

Roberts, T. and A.A. Hertzler. 2001. Outdoor Food Preparation and Safety. Virginia Cooperative Extension, 348-016.

Parrott, K., A. Wilson, and T. Roberts. 2001. Household Antimicrobial Products. Virginia Cooperative Extension, 356-650.

Papillon, C.B., W.T. Roberts, and F.A. Bruce, Jr. 2000. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training for Dietetic Interns Using Videoconferencing. American Dietetic Association 83rd Annual Meeting & Abstracts. J. Am. Diet. Assoc, Sup. 1, 100(9):A47.

Roberts, T. and P. Graham. 1999. Food Storage Guidelines for Consumers. Virginia Cooperative Extension, 348-960.

Roberts, W.T. and J.O. Weese. 1998. Shelf Life of Ground Beef Patties Treated by Gamma Radiation. J. Food Protect. 61:1387-1389.

Roberts, W.T. and J.O. Weese. 1998. Gamma Radiation Effect on Vitamin B6 Content in Ground Beef Patties. 1998 IFT Annual Meeting Book of Abstracts (46-D12), Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, IL.

Roberts, T. 1998. Cold Pasteurization of Food by Irradiation. Virginia Cooperative Extension, 458-300.

Selected Presentations:

Healthy Eyes: Reducing the Risks and Progression of Degenerative Eye Diseases Through Proper Nutrition. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Heflin (September 2010).

Food Irradiation: Principles and Applications. Alabama Association for Career and Technical Education Professional Development Workshop, Birmingham (July 2008).

Safety and Health Benefits of Foods Produced Through Biotechnology. Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Birmingham (February 2008).

Nutritional Ergogenic Aids. Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Fall Conference, Birmingham (November 2006).

Health and Performance Implications of Low-Carbohydrate Diets. Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Fall Conference, Birmingham (November 2004).