Gnana Prasuna Reddy Desam
Materials Scientist @ADM
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WORK HISTORY
Materials Scientist @ADM
Decatur, IL, US
R&D Project LeadershipLed cross-functional research and development initiatives to deliver novel ingredient solutions for food, pet, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications. Analytical Capability DevelopmentCollaborated with academic and internal teams to establish and optimize in-house capabilities for raw material and product quality analysis. Advanced Delivery SystemsDirected formulation projects focused on the development of self-emulsifying and encapsulation technologies to enhance ingredient functionality across various industries. Sustainable Materials InnovationCo-developed bio-based adhesive systems and ingredient applications utilizing plant-derived and side-stream raw materials to support circular economy and sustainability goals. Biodegradable Functional IngredientsPartnered with industry collaborators to create biodegradable rheology modifiers and performance enhancers for use in consumer goods and personal care formulations. Clean Label Ingredient SubstitutesContributed to the development of plant-based functional ingredients as alternatives to synthetic or regulated additives in food and nutrition products. Materials CharacterizationExperienced in a broad range of materials characterization techniques for lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, emulsifiers, and hydrocolloids. Specialized in colloid and interfacial science, with a focus on emulsions and liposome systems. Botanical Functionality & Predictive ModelingUtilized modeling and experimental approaches to understand and enhance the functional performance of natural extracts, identifying synergistic combinations for improved product stability. Computational Modeling & SimulationApplied computational tools, including molecular dynamics simulations, to predict ingredient interactions, support formulation design, and accelerate innovation workflows.
EDUCATION
Purdue University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Food Process Engineering
Fiitjee junior college
IPE, Maths, physics, chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Agricultural and Food Engineering
Purdue University
Master's degree, Food Process Engineering
ABOUT GNANA PRASUNA REDDY DESAM
Ph.D. candidate trained in food process engineering with expertise on Experimental…
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