Edgar IV Chambers received his B.S. in Food Science from the University of Tennessee in 1977, his M.S. in Foods and Nutrition from Kansas State University in 1979, and his Ph.D. in Sensory Analysis from Kansas State University in 1980. He is currently a Professor and Sensory Analysis Center Director at Kansas State University. Before this, Dr. Chambers spent 8 years in the industry, including 5 years as the Manager of Sensory and Statistical Analyses at the world headquarters of the Seven-Up Company. He consults extensively with the industry on product evaluation, consumer understanding, and advertising claim substantiation. At K-State, Dr. Chambers builds on one of the University's greatest strengths, sensory analysis related to product research and development. He teaches graduate classes in sensory analysis and consumer behavior and directs research projects in product evaluation and consumer understanding for national and international companies. His expertise encompasses food products such as meat and grains, packaging, personal care, fabric, paper, pharmaceutical, paint finishes, fragrance, and other consumer and industrial products. He was named a University Distinguished Professor in 2008.