Grihalakshmi Kakani

Associate Professor at Centurion University of Technology and Management
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Paralakhemundi (Gosani), Odisha, India, IN
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Credentials

  • HACCP
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Experience

  • Centurion University of Technology and Management
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate Professor
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Job Responsibilities: Courses Offered: Principles of Food Science and Nutrition (Bsc Ag Hons) Economic Environment of Agriculture (MBA ABM) Agri-Food Markets and Value Chain Analysis (MBA) Processing Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, Spices, and Condiments (MSC, B Tech Ag) Food Safety Regulations and HACCP Systems (MSC, B Tech Ag, BSC Ag) Courses Developed Food Safety Regulations and HACCP Systems Sensory Evaluation and Nutritional Labelling of Foods Product Development and Packaging Technologies Other Responsibilities Coordinator of the Domain - Food Processing Mentoring MBA Students Show less

  • Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Agriculture Sciences
    • India
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Professor
      • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

      Course Taught - Principles of Food Science and Nutrition Program - Bsc Ag Course Taught - Principles of Food Science and Nutrition Program - Bsc Ag

  • Prof Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
    • Guest Faculty
      • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

      Course Taught - Microbial Genetics Program - MSC Ag Course Taught - Microbial Genetics Program - MSC Ag

  • Vimta Labs Ltd
    • India
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Scientist
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

      Head - Department of Molecular Biology Job Responsibilities: • Preparation and Review of Standard Operating Procedures (Pathogen testing, ELISA, and Allergen) • Review, Authorize and Release analytical reports • Maintain laboratory budget • Preparation of protocols for research studies Head - Department of Molecular Biology Job Responsibilities: • Preparation and Review of Standard Operating Procedures (Pathogen testing, ELISA, and Allergen) • Review, Authorize and Release analytical reports • Maintain laboratory budget • Preparation of protocols for research studies

  • Texas A&M University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Post-Doctoral Research Associate
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

      • Worked on a project involving fresh produce – “Role of surface factors on contamination and survival of pathogens in fresh produce grown in Texas and Mexico” • Lead role in lab activities: lab set up - BSL2, certification, and developing processes and procedures for conducting microbiological experiments • Write technical reports depicting the results, interpreting the statistical analysis of the data obtained, and giving inferences based on the results achieved • Instruct graduate and undergraduate students about laws related to food - basic concepts related to the legal system in USA, food policy, and regulation in USA Show less

    • Research Assistant
      • Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

      o Research project – “Fate of Salmonella Saintpaul and other strains of Salmonella on hot and sweet peppers as a function of storage temperature, and comparison of strategies for Salmonella on peppers”. Project completed.o Assist in planning, organizing, conducting and writing reports on projects related to food safety.

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Jan 2004 - May 2011

      Selected Research Projects:• E-Beam Irradiation of Bagged, Ready-to-Eat Spinach Leaves (Spinacea oleracea): AnEngineering Approach• Efficacy of e-Polylysine, Lauric Arginate, or Acidic Calcium Sulfate Applied Sequentially for Salmonella Reduction on Membrane Filters and Chicken Carcasses. • Dietary Modulation of de novo Lipogenesis and Inflammation in the Broiler Chicken: Providing Functional Chicken Meat to Consumer• Validation of chemical and non-chemical antimicrobial interventions applied pre- and post-chilling to reduce microbial populations in broiler carcasses.• Surrogates for validation of electron beam irradiation of foods - an engineering approach• Developing better Indicators for pathogen presence in sewage sludge Show less

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2006 - May 2010

      Was involved in assisting the instructor for the following courses:- Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (class of 300+)- Introduction to Food Science (class of 300+)-Special Topics in Phytochemicals of Fruits and Vegetables (class of 60)Activities Include:- Assist undergraduate students on diet analysis projects.- Occasional instruction of classes on special topics in food safety.- Prepare quizzes, conduct review sessions, and grade the exams.

Education

  • Texas A&M University
    Doctorate, Food Science and Technology
    2007 - 2011
  • Texas A&M University
    MS, Food Science and Technology
    2004 - 2006
  • Texas A&M University
    MAB, Master of Agribusiness
    2002 - 2003
  • Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University
    B.Sc, Agriculture

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