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Professor Dr. Ramaswamy Anantheswaran

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Biography

Ramaswamy C. Anantheswaran is a Professor in the Department of Food Science at Penn State University. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University and has extensive experience in food engineering, focusing on areas such as microwaveable food product development, chocolate processing, and high-pressure processing. Anantheswaran has held appointments as an adjunct professor at several institutions in India and China. He has contributed significantly to academic research and has been a member of various editorial boards and advisory committees. His research interests include microwave processing of foods, heat transfer in food systems, and the development of novel food packaging technologies. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to food science, including the Gamma Sigma Delta Faculty Excellence Research Award. He teaches courses that cover introductory food science and food engineering elements. Anantheswaran is also actively involved in securing funding for various research projects aimed at improving food safety and technology advancements in the field of food science.

Research Interests

Microwave Processing Food Engineering Food Safety

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in food science, focusing on food engineering and safety.

Adjunct Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Institute of Chemical Technology • Bombay, India

Teaching and mentoring students in food engineering.

Visiting Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Sichuan University • Chengdu, China

Conducting research and engaging with students in food engineering.

Awards

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Gamma Sigma Delta Faculty Excellence Research Award

2010-01-01
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Silvio & Edith Crespo Faculty Award

2005-01-01
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Outstanding Service Award

1997-01-01

Patents

Rapid Method to Experimentally Measure Gas Permeability of Micro-perforated Films

U.S. Patent 6,422,063 2002-07-23

Method developed for measuring gas permeability.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General

Prerequisites

Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution

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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.