The Department of Dairy Technology is committed to educating engineers who possess the knowledge and practical skills required by the dairy industry, effectively utilize modern technologies, and demonstrate strong analytical, innovative, and problem-solving abilities. Through our comprehensive curriculum, students acquire both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in milk production and processing technologies, quality assurance and food safety, dairy product development, planning and management of dairy processing enterprises, and the sustainable utilization of dairy by-products. Supported by a highly qualified academic staff, modern laboratory and pilot-scale production facilities, and strong collaborations with industry, our graduates are well prepared for successful careers in the dairy and food industries, research and development centers, academic institutions, and public organizations.

Adnan Menderes University Agriculture Faculty was established in 27.06.1987 as a part of Dokuz Eylul University and became a part of Adnan Menderes University in 11.07.1992. Dairy Technology Department was combined with Food Science and Technology Department in 28.12.2011 and was named as Food Engineering Department. As Food Engineering Department became a part of Engineering Faculty, it stayed within the body of Agriculture Faculty.

To educate highly qualified agricultural engineers in the field of dairy technology through an engineering-based, practice-oriented education that is compatible with digital transformation and equips graduates to effectively utilize artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing technologies. The program aims to foster professionals who uphold ethical values, embrace lifelong learning, and contribute to the advancement of the dairy industry through research, innovation, and strong university–industry collaboration.

To become one of Türkiye’s leading and internationally recognized departments in the field of Dairy Technology through an accredited education system, a strong research infrastructure, a pilot-scale production facility, and international collaborations, while leading the transformation and sustainable development of the dairy industry.

1. To raise technical staff having sufficient knowledge and technical equipment required by milk industry 2. To transfer the importance of milk for human health and development to students 3. To teach the processing of commercially produced raw milk with modern technologies 4. To transfer recent developments in milk industry to teachers 5. To speed up the configuration of milk technology department and strengthen the academic staff 6. To provide opportunity for post graduate education program in order to raise professionals for the department and sector 7. To keep continuous relationship with other institutes and having an extroversive structure in order to be recognized in national and international activities 8. To become an influencing department by scientific studies

The Bachelor's Degree Program in Dairy Technology has been designed to provide extensive practical training in addition to a strong theoretical foundation. The curriculum includes laboratory practices, production applications, and technical analyses aimed at developing students' professional knowledge, technical competencies, and practical skills. Practical courses will be conducted in the Dairy Technology Laboratory and the Dairy Processing Plant within the Faculty of Agriculture at Aydın Adnan Menderes University. Through these facilities, students will receive hands-on training in the production of milk and dairy products, quality control, microbiological and chemical analyses, hygiene practices, process control, and product development. This practice-oriented education will enable graduates to gain the technical expertise and professional competencies required by the modern dairy industry.Development of physical and technical infrastructure is underway.

Development of physical and technical infrastructure is underway.