Padmini Raju
About Padmini Raju
Padmini Raju is a Food Technologist at General Mills, known for developing an industrially realizable process for soy protein manufacturing and contributing to strategic research projects.
Title and Current Role
Padmini Raju is a Food Technologist currently employed at General Mills. In this role, she is a core member of a cross-functional Think-Tank, responsible for finding innovative solutions for strategic research projects. Her work supports the protein research team through technology development, consumer research, trends and insights, competitive audits, and landscape assessments.
Education and Expertise
Padmini Raju studied at the Institute of Chemical Technology, where she earned her Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy, from 2009 to 2017. During her educational tenure, she developed significant expertise in chemical technology and food science, specializing in protein manufacturing and plant-based innovation under the mentorship of Prof. Arvind Lali at the DBT-ICT Centre for Energy Biosciences.
Background in Industrial Process Development
Padmini Raju has a notable background in industrial process development, marked by her successful creation of an industrially realizable process for soy protein manufacturing. This process was rigorously tested at pilot scales before being taken up for commercialization, showcasing her ability to bring academic research into practical, industrial applications.
Research Contributions and Project Management
Throughout her career, Padmini Raju has managed various projects for academic research, contributing significantly to the field under the guidance of Prof. Arvind Lali at DBT-ICT Centre for Energy Biosciences, ICT. Her work emphasizes plant-based innovation and protein research, aligning with current trends and consumer needs in the food industry.
Innovations and Interests
Beyond her professional achievements, Padmini Raju harbors a passion for novelty and exploration, whether that involves embarking on a road trip without GPS or delving into new areas of technological innovation. Her interests drive her continued contributions to the field of food technology and her commitment to exploring and implementing innovative solutions.