Anjali H. Kurup
About Anjali H. Kurup
Anjali H. Kurup is a QA Food Scientist with extensive experience in food safety and quality assurance. She holds advanced degrees in Food Science and Technology and has worked in various roles, including Division Lead at the Institute of Food Technologists and QA Food Scientist at Rebellyous Foods.
Current Role at Rebellyous Foods
Anjali H. Kurup serves as a QA Food Scientist at Rebellyous Foods, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on ensuring food safety and quality assurance within the company's product offerings. Her responsibilities include implementing advanced analytical techniques to assess food products, contributing to the development of innovative food solutions, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Work at Institute of Food Technologists
Anjali has been working at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) as Division Lead since 2021. In this capacity, she moderates discussions and connects professionals in the food science community. Her role involves facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration among members, enhancing the overall impact of IFT initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Anjali holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Food Science and Technology from the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Food Science from Tennessee State University in 2021. Her educational background is complemented by expertise in advanced analytical techniques, including LC-MS, SDS-PAGE, and GC-MS, which she applies in food safety and quality assurance.
Previous Experience in Food Science
Prior to her current roles, Anjali gained diverse experience in the food science field. She worked as a Quality Analyst/Senior Research Fellow at the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant and Peer Mentor at Tennessee State University during 2020-2021, where she contributed to research and supported fellow students.
Internships and Early Career
Anjali's early career included internships that provided foundational experience in food technology. She interned at the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology and Nadukkara Agro Processing Factory in 2014. These roles allowed her to gain practical insights into food processing and quality management, setting the stage for her subsequent academic and professional pursuits.