Many of Auburn University's faculty have contributed to the research and success of AUDFS. Below are a few of our investigators from the past. 

• James Barbaree, Associate Center Director Professor, Department of Biological Sciences 
• Omar Oyarzabal, Associate Professor, Food Sample Preparation, Food Microbiology
• Manpreet Singh, Assistant Professor Food Science, Microbiology
• Jean Weese, Assoc. Professor/Ext. Food Specialist Industrial Practices, Needs
• Jin Wang, Assistant Professor Statistical Probability
• William F. Gale, Professor Education, Metal Surfaces/Bacteria Interaction
• Jeff Smith, Professor Food/Plant Security
• Yonhua Tzeng, Professor Microelectronics, Thin films
• Mark Byrne, Associate Professor Kinetics, Polymer Membranes, Drug Delivery
• Hae-jung An, Assistant Professor Food Science, Sampling
• Peggy Hsieh, Professor Test Kits, Food Species Determination
• Cheng-I Wei, Professor Food Science, Food Microbiology
• Laura Suh, Assistant Professor Spores, Food Safety
• An-Ban Chen, Professor Modeling
• Arnold Vainrub, Associate Professor Bio-molecular Recognition, DNA