Purnendu C. Vasavada, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Food Science
University of Wisconsin-River Falls

As a Professor Emeritus of Food Science, University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Food Safety and Microbiology Extension Specialist, Dr. Vasavada is recognized internationally for his teaching, applied research, innovative training programs and active consultations in Food Science and Technology, especially, Food Safety and Microbiology, Rapid methods and Automation in Food Microbiology and Food Quality Assurance. Following his retirement from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Dr. Vasavada served as FDA-ORISE Fellow (2012-2014), helped founding of the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and served as the inaugural coordinator of the FSPCA. A frequent speaker at international conferences, Dr. Vasavada provides customized educational seminars, workshops and presentations on a wide variety of contemporary food industry topics for a wide variety of audiences.