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About Dr. Brett Taubman

Dr. Brett Taubman joined the chemistry faculty at Appalachian State University in 2007 and teaches analytical and brewing chemistry as well as introductory chemistry courses. His current research interests include investigating terpene profiles of hop varietals as well as terpenes and cannabinoids in hemp varietals. He has successfully developed a pilot instructional brewing facility on the Appalachian campus and currently serves as president of Ivory Tower Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with the mission of supporting research and education within fermentation sciences. Dr. Taubman helped to develop Appalachian's four-year degree, interdisciplinary program in fermentation sciences, for which he is currently the director. He shares time between the two programs in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences.   

Areas of Expertise
·         Analytical Chemistry
·         Fermentation/Beer Chemistry
·         Hop Aroma Chemistry
·         Cannabinoid and Terpene Analysis
·         Gluten Free Brewing
·         Koji Fermentations

Positions

Present Faculty Member, Appalachian State University ‐ College of Arts and Sciences
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Present Professor of Analytical and Brewing Chemistry, Director of Fermentation Sciences, Appalachian State University ‐ Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Honors and Awards

  • Nominated for William C. Strickland Outstanding Young Faculty Award 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Transforming North Carolina Research Award, Appalachian State University, 2011
  • Wachovia Environmental Award, Appalachian State University, 2010
  • Group Achievement Award, Intercontinental Chemical Transport Experiment, NASA, 2008

Courses

  • FER 4240 Principles of Brewing Sciences
  • FER 1000 Social Implications of Fermented Beverages
  • FER 1000 Principles of Fermentation Sciences

Education

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Ph.D., University of Maryland ‐ Chemistry
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B.S., The Pennsylvania State University ‐ Finance
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B.S., Montana State University ‐ Chemistry
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Links

Contact Information

taubmanbf@appstate.edu
828-262-7847

Research Works (34)