Varsha Ravindranath Email & Phone Number

New Jersey, United States

• Carried out in-person surveys/screeners for sensory evaluation of food products for clients
• Communicated with clients to discuss project needs and progress
• Coordinated with kitchen and procurement teams for obtaining food samples, and recruit department for getting participants for sensory evaluation tests
• Used Red Jade to set up surveys and XLSTAT for compiling test data
• Participated in presenting the results of the evaluation tests with clients

United States

• Part of USDA funded Melon project at Texas A&M AgriLife Research under the guidance of Dr. Bhimanagouda S. Patil at the Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Centre, Texas A&M University
• Developed techniques to measure bioactive compounds in food and beverage samples
• Measured changes in physicochemical properties and concentration of bioactive compounds in melons during post-harvest storage: Optimized HPLC methods to measure phytonutrients such as carotenoids, amino acids, sugars.
• Designed spectrophotometric assays to measure radical scavenging capacity and antioxidant activity in melon samples
• Developed a microplate reader based method for measuring phenolic content in food and beverage samples: Overcame issues with traditional methods such as interference from sugars and low throughput

College Station-Bryan Area

• Participated in and organized seminars, presentations and conferences as part of the food science club at Texas A&M University

Bengaluru Area, India

• Designed a low protein cookie for patients with IME (Inborn Metabolic Error) who have deficiencies in amino acid metabolism using a PKU (Phenylketonuria) supplement
• Studied the impact of ingredient combinations on physical properties of the cookies
• Performed sensory evaluation tests to measure consumer acceptance of the cookies
• Literature review on nutritional supplements, dietary modifications and medical care for IME management

Master Of Science - Ms, Food Science And Technology

Activities and Societies: Research student at the Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center Member of the Food Science Club Graduate Research.

Master Of Science - M.Sc, Food Science, Nutrition And Related Services

Activities and Societies: Nutritium - Active member of Nutrition counselling club established on campus in the year 2015

Bachelor'S Degree, Nutrition Sciences

Activities and Societies: Nutrition Club