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Sadhana Ravishankar
Principal Investigator
PhytoCentric Solutions LLC
I'm working on
a month ago
1) Plant based antimicrobials and their applications (food safety and quality - extended shelf-life, minimally processed, nutrient-dense) in ready-to-eat food products 2) Real-time optical biosensor generating distinct light-response fingerprints for bacterial and fungal cells
About
Dr. Sadhana Ravishankar is a Professor at the University of Arizona, a food scientist and process authority specializing in the microbiological safety, sensory quality, and refrigerated shelf-life of minimally processed, ready-to-eat foods. Her research uses plant-derived antimicrobial technologies to strengthen postharvest sanitation, control biofilms, and extend food safety and product quality across diverse food systems. She holds issued patents, leads USDA/industry collaborations, and serves as Chief Scientific Officer of PhytoCentric Solutions LLC, a University of Arizona startup established to license and commercialize these patented technologies in food products.
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Sadhana Ravishankar
Principal Investigator
PhytoCentric Solutions LLC
Work experience
PhytoCentric Solutions LLC
Chief Scientific Officer
2020 - Present
Principal Investigator
2001 - Present
PhD, Food Science & Technology
1993 - 1998
Top industry applications
Antimicrobial packagingFood preservation methodsFood safety and quality control
Expertise
BiofilmsBiosensorsFood MicrobiologyFood SafetyFood Science
Last updated Aug 2026
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