Devon Gholam, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Solon, Ohio, United States

--Evaluate new ingredients and technology for use in food and nutraceutical applications--Oversee applications analyses for ingredients--Develop new ingredient blends, including product selection, scientific validation, and building brand --Train inside sales team on ingredients and technologies--Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations to provide comprehensive services to clients--Work with Chief Science and Regulatory Officer to validate product/ingredient claims and regulatory approvals for use in food and supplements

Solon, Ohio, United States

--Same responsibilities as Innovation Scientist plus...--Application support and troubleshooting--Brand creation and development

Solon, Ohio, United States

--Research and identify emerging ingredients for use in functional foods and supplements--Author white papers and sales/marketing tools on ingredient platforms that tell the science and story of ingredients and finished goods--Assist in ideation and formulation of products for customers and partners

--Researched and authored several articles on select ingredient topics and trends, ranging from proteins and fibers to baked goods and plant-based formulations--Regularly contributed articles on new ingredients and trends in digestive health formulations

--Provided technical support for Roquette ingredients within culinary market segment--Developed and executed new strategies for targeting sales of specialty ingredients in culinary applications that have the best market fit and potential--Researched current trends in culinary segment and developed solutions for customers with ingredients such as pea protein, soluble fiber, and polyols--Presented at Roquette University and local IFT meetings on healthy ingredient solutions, including sugar reduction and meatless options

--Generated revenue through the development of novel probiotic solutions, including the incorporation of probiotics into food and supplements--Provided technical support for Ganeden staff and clients regarding the use of probiotics in food and animal feed products--Provided recommendations to clients on probiotic applications for research and development of various food products--Wrote two white papers on use of probiotics in nutraceuticals, supplements, and food products

--Identified companies and individuals with expertise to provide solutions to requests for proposals addressing technical challenges in the food, engineering, automotive, science, and medical industries--Updated internal procedures and organized documents on intranet--Provided assistance and answered questions for potential solution providers regarding the company and proposal submission process

--Mantained laboratory equipment and supplies and supervised undergraduate student workers--Mentored M.S. and Ph.D. students in protein chemistry laboratory--Prepared research-related publication submissions --Assisted in teaching of introductory food science course

--Received internship at W.K. Kellogg Institute for Food and Nutrition Research in cooperation with Western Michigan University--Assisted in the creation of Kellogg’s® Disney Hunny B’s™, Buzz Blasts™, Mickey Magix™, and Mud & Bugs™ cereals through concept development, sensory evaluation, and plant production

Ph.D., M.S., Food Science

Activities and Societies: --Vice President, Purdue Graduate Student Government, Purdue University, 2005 - 2006 --Information Systems Chair.

B.S., Chemistry

Activities and Societies: --Vice President, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, 1999-2002--3.50 cumulative grade point.