My research philosophy is driven by informed inquiry to search for answers to questions that can enrich understanding and benefit society. I believe in integrating fundamentals from science with engineering principles in searching for practical answers. This theoretical and empirical approach guides my own research. My current research at Purdue University is focused on the handling issues faced by the corn ethanol industry and specifically on studying the caking behavior of corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS). I am using basic and applied research principles to investigate the conditions at which this granular bulk product cakes. Results from this study will be used to develop a quality control management system for DDGS during production and transportation. A model that I developed, to predict the moisture sorption of behavior from the DDGS chemical composition[ ], can be coupled with a near infra-red (NIR) instrument, that is commonly used by the corn ethanol industry for quantifying the chemical composition. My active involvement with a team of researchers who studied the effect of process variables during drying on the physical and chemical variability in DDGS at a commercial corn ethanol plant, gave me valuable insights on validating a hypothesis at an industrial scale.
Before coming to Purdue, I worked as a Scientist (specialization: Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering) at the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Abohar, Punjab, a premier national research laboratory of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, for six years. I was actively involved in research, teaching and extension activities related to nondestructive quality evaluation methods (visual spec...
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...king research collaborations with other K-State Departments and scientists from the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research (USDA). I will actively pursue coalitions that lead to research support and technology transfer with industries like Buhler Inc., Bunge Milling, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM); Associations like the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM), North American Millers Association (NAMA), Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), American Feed Industry Association (AFIA); Kansas State Commissions for Wheat, Soybean, Sorghum and Corn; and Kansas Bioscience Authority. The National Science Foundation (NSF), USDA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and International Fine Particle Research Institute (IFPRI) are some of the other potential funding agencies which, I believe, can be sources of support for my research program.
...ulted in great profits during times of high demand for agricultural products. Phillips states that more research is required in this area.
Sheshadri, T. (2001, December 26). Student recognized for agricultural acumen. The San Diego Union Tribune, N1-4. Retrieved on March 20, 2002 from Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe (Newspapers) on the World Wide Web: http://www.lexisnexis.com/universe.htm.
Kellems, Richard O., and D. C. Church. Livestock Feeds and Feeding. 6th ed. Boston: Prentice Hall, 2010. Print.
The maize, or corn, experiment was conducted to observe the results of a monohybrid or a dihybrid cross between two different types of corn. This particular experiment required samples of various types of dried corn, preferably corn the sustain features between color and texture. These different colors and textures include purple, yellow, sugary (smooth), or starchy (wrinkled), respectively. The experiment is started by taking an individual stalk of corn from each type available, in this case three different types. Each stalk of corn was then observed carefully and their kernels were being observed, and counted
The question that was proposed for investigation was: Can the theoretical, actual, and percent yields be determined accurately (Lab Guide pg. 83)?
Deal, Walter F., and Stephen L. Baird. “Genetically Modified Foods: A Growing Need.” Technology Teacher 62.7 (2003): 18. Academic Search Premier. Web. 2 Nov. 2011.
“It is well accepted that customer satisfaction is one of the most important factors for business success”(O. Ferrell, Thorne, & L. Ferrell, 2016). For consumer stakeholders, Monsanto made a commitment to broaden the selection of innovative solutions to help consumers and growers to meet the challenges of the agricultural market (Monsanto, 2018). Producers can improve their protection of yield, on-farm efficiency, and on-farm costs (Monsanto, 2018). With the demand for food continuing to rise, farmers are challenged with the ability to grow faster and better. The Monsanto Company continues to invest in data generated research investing $1.5 billion in 2017 for tools to help farmers (Monsanto,
I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, and academically. It is my desire as a future educator to help students meet their fullest potential by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas. There are two elements that I believe are essential to establishing such an environment, (1) allowing the child’s natural curiosity to direct his/her learning, and (2) promoting respect for all things and all people.
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My Educational philosophy is defined in becoming a teacher as a set of ideas and beliefs about education that guide the professional behavior of educators. Also included in educational philosophy are one’s beliefs about teaching and learning, students, knowledge and what is worth knowing. My five general purposes for philosophy of education are: to set goals of plan, to teach useful and relevant information, be aware of students learning styles, modeling positive cooperative behavior, to look for solutions and to make sure those solutions are working.
Bhat, Z.f., and Hina Bhat. "Animal-free Meat Biofabrication." American Journal of Food Technology 6.6 (2011): 441-59. Print.
Being an effective teacher is very important to me. I have had many teachers that I will never choose to model, but I also have those who were so wonderful that I will always hope to become like them. Every educator I have had has affected my life in some way and helped me to develop my ever changing philosophy of education. As I begin my journey into the world of art education, I will take all of my experiences with me as learning tools for the future to help me become an effective teacher. I will achieve my goal of becoming an effective teacher and positive role model by developing my views on the nature of students, the nature of knowledge, the purpose of a public education, curriculum and plans for my professional development.
Before taking my philosophy self-assessment, I was sure my highest score would fall somewhere in humanistic or social change. I was surprised when I saw that all of my scores fell within six points of each other in all five of the philosophies. After thinking about this, I have determined that I have come to see the benefits of each of the philosophies of education and have drawn pieces from each one in order to shape my own philosophy of education and teaching. Behavioral, progressive and humanistic are the three philosophies that I scored highest in and I will attempt to show how my philosophy relates to ethical teaching of each in today’s classroom. In Nodding’s Philosophy of Education he says, “Thoughtful people continue to examine the old responses, to generate new ones induced by changing conditions and to reflect on current responses in the interest of making education as good as it can be.”
I have proactively engaged in research activity throughout my undergraduate program. I had my first research experience in Dr. B Anand’s lab, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, during my second year. The aim of the project was to study the non-fluorescent beta-barrel structured proteins and engineer its amino acid sequence to make them into fluorescent ones. Our approach was mainly based upon the studies of Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) from a jellyfish Aequorea victoria. Tools like Python programming language, Gromacs, Ribosome, PROSS, and Pymol were used to study the structural components of non-fluorescent proteins. I gained invaluable knowledge about protein engineering and developed deeper fascination for life sciences. Later in the fall break, I interned at Globion India Pvt.Ltd–Hyderabad, India where I worked on ‘Growth-curve studies of chick embryo-propagated Infectious Bronchitis Virus’ under the mentorship of Dr. Sophia. My work included cultivating primary cell culture usi...
Education has always been a huge part of my life. I decided I wanted to become a teacher when I was in kindergarten. My kindergarten teacher was an amazing person and even at the age of six, she inspired me. Throughout the following years, I maintained excellent grades and dedicated myself to school.