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We welcome collaborations, inquiries, and prospective students passionate about food science, engineering, and nutrition security.

📍 Contact Information
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Principal Investigator
Dr. Kiruba Krishnaswamy
Associate Professor
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Department
Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
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Department
Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (Joint Appointment)
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Address
244 Agricultural Engineering Building
Columbia, MO 65211
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University
University of Missouri, Columbia

Join the FEAST Family!

Currently accepting applications from highly passionate and self-motivated individuals to join FEAST Lab at the University of Missouri.

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Post-Doctoral Fellows
Advanced research positions in food engineering, nanotechnology, and food systems innovation.
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PhD Students
Doctoral research in sustainable food processing, micronutrient delivery, and circular food systems.
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Undergraduate Students
Hands-on research experience in the FEAST Lab for motivated undergraduates.
Application Requirements
  • Full CV with education history and cumulative GPA/percentages
  • Awards, funding, skills & technologies
  • Publications, conference presentations/posters, patents
  • References
  • Shortlisted students will be invited for a Zoom interview
  • Note: >85% of MS/PhD shortlisted applicants have 1–2 peer-reviewed publications
  • Students are highly encouraged to apply for awards and fellowships
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About University of Missouri

Dr. Krishnaswamy has joint appointment in the Dept of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (COE) & the Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (CAFNR) at University of Missouri, Columbia. Interested students can apply to either COE or CAFNR.

Mizzou is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri system, established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River — a top-tier Research 1 (R1) University and member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).

R1 Research University AAU Member Est. 1839 COE · CAFNR

Affiliated Departments

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College of Engineering (COE)
engineering.missouri.edu
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CAFNR — College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
cafnr.missouri.edu
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Dept of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Department page
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Google Scholar Profile
1,633 citations · h-index 21
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FEAST Lab YouTube Channel
@feastlab831

Research Partners

NSF USDA–NIFA VentureWell MU Coulter Accelerator IFT McGill University University of Toronto AAAS Black & Veatch Missouri Soybean Council
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