Krishnamoorthy (Krish) Pitchai Ph.D.
About Krishnamoorthy (Krish) Pitchai Ph.D.
Krishnamoorthy (Krish) Pitchai, Ph.D., is a Senior Manager at Chobani, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, an M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology.
Work at Chobani
Krishnamoorthy (Krish) Pitchai currently holds the position of Senior Manager at Chobani, a role he has occupied since 2021. His tenure at Chobani is based in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Scientist at Chobani for a brief period of two months in 2021. His experience at Chobani contributes to the company's focus on innovation and quality in food production.
Education and Expertise
Krish Pitchai has an extensive educational background in agricultural and food sciences. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Agricultural Engineering from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering from 2008 to 2011, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food Science and Technology from 2011 to 2015.
Background
Before joining Chobani, Krish Pitchai accumulated significant experience in research and development. He worked at NuTek Natural Ingredients in various capacities, including as R&D Scientist from 2016 to 2020 and as Senior Scientist & Project Manager from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 2008 to 2015, where he contributed to various research projects in the field of agricultural and food sciences.
Professional Experience at NuTek Natural Ingredients
Krish Pitchai's professional journey includes a substantial period at NuTek Natural Ingredients. He began as a Postdoctoral Fellow for one year in 2015, followed by a four-year tenure as R&D Scientist from 2016 to 2020. He later advanced to the role of Senior Scientist & Project Manager, where he worked for seven months in 2021. His roles at NuTek involved significant contributions to product development and research initiatives.