Srinivas Janaswamy
Associate Professor
Biography
Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy’s research program on functional carbohydrates is about designing and developing biodegradable packaging materials, novel carriers of bioactive compounds, improved water purification and better plant nutrition.
Education
- B.S. in physics, mathematics and electronics | Nagarjuna University, India | 1989
- M.S. in physics and education | Regional College of Education, NCERT, Mysore University, India | 1991
- Ph.D. in crystallography | Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India | 1997
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Responsibilities
- FS 101 – Introduction to Food Science
- FS 341-341L – Advanced Food Science and Lab
- FS 351-351L – Principles of Food Science and Lab
- FS 360 – Food Chemistry
Committees and Professional Memberships
- Food Science Club Adviser
Research and Scholarly Work
Areas of Research
Research program includes work on functional biopolymers with an emphasis on the design and development of novel carriers of bioactive compounds. The program also focuses on the use of agricultural residues toward package materials and water purification.
