Austin Lowder

Austin Lowder hails from the great state of Texas, from the suburbs of Dallas.  His next door neighbors growing-up were JR Ewing and Troy Aikman.  Austin obtained his B.S. degree in 2007 in Animal Science from Texas A&M University (Aggie).  He then completed a M.S. in 2009 under the guidance of Dr. Wesley Osborne (still an Aggie).  His thesis was entitled: "Inclusion of blended lipid solutions as functional ingredients to alter the fatty acid profile of beef patties".  He initiated his doctoral studies in 2010 at Oklahoma State University (briefly a Cowboy) investigating sodium reduction in injected beef loins.  He transferred to Oregon State University (now a Beaver) in 2011 and is continuing his brined product investigations using High Pressure Processing.

Hobbies:  Being an Aggie, Processed meats, making bread, eating.