Grain & Particle Processing & Safety Laboratory (GPL)
About
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| Kaliramesh Siliveru | |||||
| Assistant Professor |
The Grain & Particle Processing & Safety Laboratory (GPPSL) is a dynamic research facility within the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University. Our lab is dedicated to pioneering advancements in microbial safety, particle characterization, disinfestation, and sustainable processing of grains. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as nonthermal techniques, AI-based modeling, and image processing through interdisciplinary research and sustainable approach, we integrate engineering principles and applied machine learning to contribute significantly to the field of grain science and ensure the development of safe, nutritious, and high-quality grain-based products.
Vision Mission & Goal Statement
- Vision: Be a leading authority in advancing the safety and sustainable processing of grains and particles through cutting-edge research and innovative education.
- Mission: Deliver excellence in research, education, and technical service in microbial safety, particle characterization & modeling, and sustainable grain processing, as well as AI-based chemometric tools, utilizing advanced technologies and interdisciplinary approaches.
- Goals: Develop innovative techniques for microbial safety, particle characterization, and sustainable processing of grains through interdisciplinary research, education, and stakeholder collaborations.
Research Interests
- Microbial Safety in Grains
- Nonthermal Techniques in Grain Processing
- Particle Characterization & Modeling
- Sustainable Protein Fractionation
- AI-Based Chemometric Tools
- Hyperspectral Imaging & Computational Fluid Dynamics
Graduate Students
- Manoj Kumar Pulivarthi Ph.D
- Shivaprasad Doddabematti Prakash Ph.D
- Jared Lou D. Rivera Ph.D
- Rania Marie Buenavista Ph.D
- Suhan Bheemaiah Balyatanda Ph.D
- Hemanth Bommina MS
- Bindusri Naraharasetti MS
- Alexus Markley MS
