Gopi R
About Gopi R
Gopi R is a scientist at General Mills in India with extensive experience in food science and technology, having previously worked in academia and industry.
Current Role at General Mills
Gopi R is currently serving as a Scientist at General Mills in India. In his role, he focuses on developing new products and ingredients that align with customer needs and market demands. General Mills, a globally recognized food company, benefits from his expertise in food science and food processing technologies.
Academic Career at Kalasalingam University
From 2018 to 2020, Gopi R was an Associate Professor at Kalasalingam University in Srivillupudur, Tamil Nadu, India. During his tenure, he contributed to the field of food science and engineering, sharing his knowledge and expertise with students and fellow researchers. His two-year stint at the university was marked by his involvement in various academic and research initiatives.
Postdoctoral Research at Cornell University
Gopi R served as a Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University from 2017 to 2020. Based in Ithaca, New York, he specialized in computational and in-vitro modeling of human digestion. His three-year tenure at the prestigious institution involved advanced research and significant contributions to the field of food science.
Senior Research Fellow at CFTRI
For five years, from 2011 to 2016, Gopi R was a Senior Research Fellow at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, India. Here, he worked on supercritical fluid extrusion and other advanced food processing technologies. His role significantly contributed to ongoing research projects and scientific publications.
Educational Background and Expertise
Gopi R achieved his PhD in Food Science from the Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he earned his Master's degree in Food Process Engineering from Karunya University from 2008 to 2010. He completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Food Process Engineering at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University from 2003 to 2007. Gopi R holds expertise in supercritical fluid extrusion, food formulation, and a variety of food processing techniques including dairy, baking, and cereal processing.