Amrita Ray, Ph.D.
Milling Specialist
amrita.ray@ndsu.edu | (701) 231-4313
Responsibilities:
As Milling Specialist, Amrita’s responsibilities include:
Providing expertise in the field of stone milling for the promotion of grains from NCI’s four-state region. Coordinate and conduct stone milling projects for public and private organizations; provide technical consulting both in the U.S. and abroad.
Creating and conducting short course program on stone milling of the grains from the region. Performing demonstrations in conjunction with NCI’s educational programs.
Assisting in food product development projects that utilize stone-ground flours.
Education:
Doctorate in Food Science & Technology, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Central Food Technological Research Institute, India
Masters in Food Science & Nutrition, University of Calcutta, India
Experience:
A food scientist by profession with special emphasis on grain processing, milling and fractionation. She has also worked in areas like flour quality, rheology, shelf-life extension, wellness food, micronutrient food fortification, product development with special reference to bakery, pasta and traditional food. She has developed industry-oriented technologies and publications in peer reviewed journals to her credit.