Dr. Venkatesh Meda

Professor

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Biography

Venkatesh Meda is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. He has a strong research focus on post-harvest value-added processing of food and biomaterials utilizing novel technologies. Meda has established the 'Electro-magnetic Energy Applications' laboratory for sensing and processing. His expertise encompasses post-harvest technologies and value-added food process engineering. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications and 6 book chapters. A recognized leader in sustainable food security, Meda has supervised numerous post-graduate students and has been an invited keynote speaker at international conferences across various countries including New Zealand, Turkey, and Brazil. He has received several accolades including the CSBE-SCGAB JOHN CLARK National Award in 2013 and the CSBE-SCGAB Glenn Downing Award in 2018. Meda's ongoing projects include developing microwave-assisted processing systems and advanced separation technologies for agricultural products.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-12-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Research and teaching in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, focusing on post-harvest technologies and food process engineering.

Awards

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CSBE-SCGAB JOHN CLARK National Award

2013-01-01
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CSBE-SCGAB Glenn Downing Award

2018-01-01
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CSBE-SCGAB FELLOW Award

2019-01-01
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SES Educator of the Year

2022-01-01
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EIC-FELLOW

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.