Kaliramesh (Kali)

Siliveru

Kali Headshot

University Outstanding Scholar
Western Star 3004B
Shellenberger 209
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-4071
kaliramesh@ksu.edu

Area(s) of Specialization

  • Grain Processing and Milling.
  • Food Safety.
  • Process Modeling and Simulation.
  • Particle Technology.
  • Materials Handling.
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Biography

Dr. Kaliramesh (Kali) Siliveru is an Associate Professor and University Outstanding Scholar in the Department of Grain and Food Science at Kansas State University. He leads the Grain and Particle Processing and Safety (GPS) Research Program, where his team develops science-based technologies that improve the safety, quality, functionality, and sustainability of grain and animal-based foods. His interdisciplinary research integrates grain processing, food safety, particle technology, non-thermal technologies, and postharvest systems to address challenges across the food and agricultural value chain while translating research into practical solutions for industry.

Dr. Siliveru's research program collaborates extensively with industry, government agencies, commodity organizations, and academic partners to advance grain quality, ingredient functionality, food safety, and sustainable processing technologies. He has secured more than $5.3 million in competitive external research funding, authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, delivered more than 175 scientific presentations, and is the inventor on two U.S. provisional patents.

Committed to Kansas State University's land-grant mission, Dr. Siliveru teaches undergraduate, graduate, and professional education courses while mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scientists. Through extension and workforce development programs, he has trained more than 1,250 food and grain industry professionals worldwide.

Dr. Siliveru serves as Chair of the ASABE Processing Systems Steering Committee (PRS-01), Director for Academic Stakeholders for the Cereals & Grains Association, and Associate Editor of Cereal Chemistry. His contributions to research, education, and professional leadership have been recognized with the ASABE Early Career Engineer of the Year Award, Gamma Sigma Delta Early Career Award, NC-213 Andersons Early-in-Career Award of Excellence, and Kansas State University's University Outstanding Scholar Award.

Classes Currently Taught:

    • GRSC 310 – Materials Handling.
    • GRSC 810 – Particle Technology for Solids Handling and Processing, in spring odd years.
    • GRSC 840 – Advanced Grain Processing Technology, in spring even years.