Ohio State Food Science

Congratulations to Dr. Manpreet Kaur on her successful dissertation defense. Manpreet was advised by Dr. Sheryl Barringer.

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Do on his successful dissertation defense. Daniel was advised by Dr. Jessica Cooperstone.

Congratulations to Isha Patil on her successful master’s defense. Isha was advised by Dr. Rafael Jimenez-Flores

Congratulations to Dr. Gabriella Gephart on her successful dissertation defense. Gabriella was advised by Dr. Ahmed Yousef.

Congratulations to Dr. Liz Astorga Oquendo, pictured with Dr. Ahmed Yousef, on her successful dissertation defense. Liz was co-advised by Dr. Yousef and Dr. VM ‘Bala’ Balasubramaniam.

Congratulations to Alberto Tuy on his successful master’s defense. Alberto was advised by Dr. Valente B. Alvarez.

We are pleased to share that Ahmed Yousef has been reappointed as the Virginia Hutchinson Bazler & Frank E. Bazler Chair in Food Science for a new five-year term, effective July 1. His leadership and impact in food safety continue to set a high standard and advance our field.

Congratulations to Veeramani Karuppuchamy as the 2025-26 recipient of the Pamela Parker Gartin and Tom Parker Graduate Scholarship. Each year, the award is given to a student with a high caliber of leadership experience in addition to significant research experience and activity.

Congratulations to Eric Armstrong on his successful master’s defense. Eric was advised by Dr. Luis Rodriguez-Saona.

Congratulations to Berenice Montano on her successful master’s defense. Berenice was advised by Dr. Christopher Simons.

Yesterday marked the 6th year of the Phi Tau Sigma Buckeye Chapter’s annual “Phive”-K fun run/walk. Faculty, staff, and students came together to participate in the event, which wound through many beautiful outdoor spaces across campus.

We loved celebrating our graduates at our Spring Semester Graduation Party earlier this month! From honoring their hard work to reflecting on all we accomplished together this semester - it was a fantastic way to close out the year.

Congratulations to the Department of Food Science and Technology students who were named to the 2026 Spring Semester Dean’s List. To qualify for this recognition, these students completed a minimum of 12 graded credit hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the semester.

Congratulations to Abby Nukuto was awarded the 2026 Virginia Dare scholarship. This scholarship goes to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated a strong interest in a future career in food science and has shown exceptional scholarship and leadership as a student.

Congratulations to Alyssa Sutanto, recipient of the 2025–26 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award! Alyssa graduated this spring with her MS in Food Science and was advised by Dr. Christopher Simons.

Join fellow Buckeyes in Chicago for our Food Science Alumni & Friends Social! Whether you’re attending IFT or just in the Chicago area - alumni, students, and friends of the program are encouraged to stop by for a fun evening. ✅ Free (please register): bit.ly/42yeVav

Congrats to Dr. Srilatha Kolluri on earning the 2026 @NACTAteachers Educator Award! This honor recognizes excellence in agricultural higher education and teaching. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition and her dedication to student success!

The Department of Food Science and Technology is proud to celebrate Dr. Valente Alvarez on being named a 2026 @IFT Fellow - the highest honor bestowed by the Institute of Food Technologists. Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement.

What a day!!! Spring 2026 grads: you did it. On to what’s next, go make it amazing.

Congratulations to Dr. Yalan Wu on her successful dissertation defense. Yalan was advised by Dr. Luis Rodriguez-Saona.