- Jeff Savell
- University Distinguished Professor, Meat Science & E. M. “Manny” Rosenthal Chair in Animal Science
- Office:
- Room 348 Kleberg
- Email:
- j-savell@tamu.edu
- Phone:
- 979-845-3992
- Undergraduate Education
- B.S. in Animal Science, Texas A&M University
- Graduate Education
- M.S. in Animal Science, Texas A&M University
- Ph.D. in Animal Science, Texas A&M University
- Awards
- Harry L. Rudnick Educator’s Award from the North American Meat Processors Association
- Vice Chancellor for Agriculture’s Distinguished Performance Awards for Team Research and Undergraduate Teaching (three times)
- Southern Section American Society of Animal Science Outstanding Young Scientist Award
- California Beef Council’s George Strathearn Memorial Research Award
- Association of Former Students’ Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching
- Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Beef Merchandising Award
- 1996 Texas Agricultural Extension Service Superior Team Award
- 1997 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence – Research on Campus
- 1997 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Partnerships
- 1997 American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Teaching Award
- 1998 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence Team Award (Gene Mapping)
- 1998 Honor Professor Award at the 42nd Annual Agriculture and Life Sciences Convocation
- 1998 T-Camp Namesake at Texas A&M University
- 2003 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for his contributions as part of the Extension Beef 101 Team
Jeff Savell is professor and leader of the meat science section in the Department of Animal Science, and holds the E. M. “Manny” Rosenthal Chair in Animal Science. He also holds appointments on the Faculty of Food Science and Technology. He received his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in animal science from Texas A&M University.
Dr. Savell teaches the introductory course in meat science where he has taught over 8,000 Aggies since 1982, as well as a course in carcass composition and quality, and team teaches a graduate and undergraduate course in HACCP. In addition, he conducts research on the quality, quantity, safety and usefulness of meat and meat products through his appointment with Texas A&M AgriLife Research.
Professional memberships include the American Meat Science Association (President 2001-2002); the American Society of Animal Science; the Institute of Food Technologists; and the International Association of Food Protein.