Harshika Arora
About Harshika Arora
Harshika Arora is a Research Associate at Beyond Meat, specializing in the development of plant-based food products. She has a strong academic background in Food Science, holding a Bachelor of Science from G.B. Pant University and a Master of Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Current Role at Beyond Meat
Harshika Arora currently serves as a Research Associate at Beyond Meat, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the development of plant-based food products, emphasizing nutritional balance and innovation. She utilizes her strong technical knowledge to effectively communicate scientific data within a collaborative environment, contributing to the company's mission of advancing sustainable food solutions.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Before joining Beyond Meat, Harshika Arora gained valuable experience in research and development through various internships. She worked as a Research and Development Intern at the National Dairy Research Institute in 2018 for two months. Additionally, she held a Quality Assurance Intern position at BHARTI MILK FOODS PVT LTD in 2016 for one month, and she interned at Goodrich Carbohydrates Ltd in 2017 for eleven months. These roles provided her with foundational skills in food science and technology.
Education and Academic Background
Harshika Arora completed her Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Science in Food Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Her academic background has equipped her with essential knowledge and skills applicable to her work in the food industry.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
In addition to her research roles, Harshika Arora has experience in academia as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2021 for four months. This position allowed her to engage with students and contribute to their learning experience while further developing her communication and instructional skills.
Internship Experience at Nestlé
In 2019, Harshika Arora completed a two-month internship as a Science and Technology Intern at Nestlé in Bakersfield, California. This experience provided her with insights into the food industry and enhanced her understanding of food science applications in a corporate setting.