public health, food defense, informatics, homeland security
Expertise
Public health
Emergency preparedness and response
Homeland security
Surveillance
Modeling
Leadership
Programs
M.S in Security Technologies
M.S. in Management of Technology
Biography
Amy Kircher is the Director of the Food Protection and Defense Institute, a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence and an Assistant Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. She leads the Institute’s initiatives and coordinates a research consortium of experts dedicated to protecting the food system through research and education. Her current research includes identification and warning of food disruptions and emerging disease through data fusion and analysis; supply chains; and delivery of innovative solutions to the professionals in the field. Additionally, she conducts research efforts on global health and pandemic preparedness leveraging expertise and technology that exists in the Institute.
Alternate Job Roles Assistant Professor College of Veterinary Medicine University of Minnesota
Director National Center for Food Protection and Defense
Education
Doctorate of Public Health University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Master of Public Health University of Wisconsin - Lacrosse
Bachelor of Arts Concordia College
Teaching
Currently Teaching Courses
Critical Infrastructure Protection (ST 8330)
Information and Cyber Security (ST 8331)
Science and Technology Policy (MOT 8920)
Publications & Awards
Honors and Awards
DOD Joint Civilian Service Commendation Medal, 2009]
DOD Joint Civilian Service Achievement Medal, 2009
NORAD – US Northern Command, Civilian of the Year, 2008
NORAD – US Northern Command, Civilian of the Quarter, 2008
