Extending shelf-life of Ready-To-Eat Meals
The role of MATS technology in extending shelf-life of Ready to Eat meals is discussed in this case study
Dr. Juhi Patel
Dr. Juhi Patel holds a doctorate degree in Food Engineering from the Washington State University, USA. Her work focused on developing and evaluating polymer-based films for Microwave-assisted thermal sterilization technology to extend the shelf life of ready to eat meals. She is skilled at leveraging food packaging and food processing (thermal & non-thermal) knowledge, regardless of the product type for extended shelf life. Dr. Patel also holds M.Tech degree in Agriculture Processing and Food Engineering from the Aligarh Muslim University, India and B.Tech degree in Biotechnology from the Banasthali University, India.
Notable Recognition:
Award: Arnie & Marta Kegel Endowed Fellowship, 2019
Award: Outstanding Graduate Student, Puget Sound- Institute of Food Technologists (PSIFT), 2019
Award: 3rd Place, Graduate Research Competition, Food Packaging division, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), 2018
