Chandrashekhar Sonar
Food Product Development & Commercialization Leader | Seafood and Alternate Protein | Process & Packaging Innovation | PhD Food Engineer
- Role
- Associate Director of Product Development at Bluenalu
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chandrashekhar Sonar
I’m a Food Product Development and Commercialization Scientist with 13+ years of global experience driving innovation across cell-cultured seafood, surimi-based ready-to-eat foods, and advanced food processing technologies.My work focuses on turning science into scalable products — bridging ingredient functionality, sensory design, and process optimization to deliver commercial success. At BlueNalu, I led the end-to-end development of cell-cultured Bluefin Tuna through cross-functional collaboration. I’ve collaborated with flavor houses, ingredient startups, and co-manufacturers to co-develop tailored formulations, author patents, and accelerate innovation timelines. My career combines academic rigor (Ph.D. in Food Engineering) with strong business acumen, enabling data-driven, sustainable product solutions.I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, mentoring scientists, and advancing the future of sustainable food systems.Core Expertise:Food Product Development | Scale-Up & Commercialization | Cell-Cultured Seafood | Food Packaging | Sensory & Ingredients Science | Process Optimization | Regulatory Compliance | Stage-Gate Innovation | Strategic Leadership
Experience
Associate Director of Product Development
Jan 2024 — Present
Education
Oregon State University
Postdoctoral Scholar, Food Science and Technology
Washington State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Food Engineering
2016 — 2020
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management
2010 — 2012
Institute Of Chemical Technology
Bachelor's degree, Food Engineering and Technology
2004 — 2008
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