Felix Akharume
R&D Scientist and Innovation Leader| Extrusion and Process Technology Expert | Quality Control & Assurance Professional
- Role
- Associate, Global Innovation Group at Ingredion Incorporated
- Location
- Baltimore, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Felix Akharume
Experienced R&D scientist and innovation leader with over 10 years of experience in food process and product technology development and commercialization. Experience working cross-functionally to bring new products to the market. Vast R&D and commercial experience with: 1. Plant-based protein, hydrocolloids, and starch ingredients 2. Beverage, dairy, alternative dairy, and snacks categories 3. Food process technology development including Extrusion 4. Quality control and assurance including AuditingA great people manager, stakeholder manager, and cross-functional collaborator.
Experience
Associate, Global Innovation Group
Aug 2020 — Present · NJ, US
Lead and support process technology development and commercial scale-up for food products.2. Lead and support product innovation and renovation in Beverages, Dairy & Alt dairy, and Snacks3. Plant-based protein SME and Thought Leader4. Quality control and assurance - certified lead auditor and SQF professional
Education
University of Kentucky
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Food and Bioprocess Engineering
2017 — 2020
West Virginia University
MS, Food Technology and Processing
2015 — 2017
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor’s Degree, Biosystem Engineering
2007 — 2011
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