Dr. Dipti Pitta

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dipti Pitta holds a Bachelor in Veterinary Science from ANGRAU, India, a Master in Veterinary Science specializing in Animal Nutrition from TANUVAS, India, and a PhD in Animal Science from Massey University, New Zealand. Her research expertise focuses primarily on Ruminant Nutrition, including the nutrient uptake and utilization in sheep, goats, beef, and dairy cattle. She has worked on feed additives and supplements, total mixed rations, and modeling rumen fermentation which supports advancements in ruminant microbiology. Dr. Pitta has also engaged in cultivating rumen microbes and applying molecular techniques to enhance nutrient utilization. Her recent work involves metagenomics, exploring microbial diversity and the response of ruminants to dietary shifts, as well as identifying gene markers for economically important traits that can enhance ruminant production.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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