Koushik Saha

Professor

Contact Information

Email: ksaha@calpoly.edu
Phone: 805-756-1677
Office Location: 003-433

Education
- Ph.D. Packaging Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2010
- M.S. Packaging Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2005
- M.S. Food Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2001
- B.S. Agriculture science, G.B.Pant University, Pantnagar, India, 1998
Teaching Specializations
- Plastics Packaging
- Paper and Paperboard Packaging
- Packaging Machinery and Processes
- Packaging Dynamics
- Issues of Packaging
- Packaging Development
Research Interests
- Food Packaging
- Medical Packaging
- Package Material Analysis and Damage Reduction
- Product-Package Compatibility
- Package Design
- Development of New Test Methods and Packaging Technologies
- Distribution Environment Measurement and Simulation
- Dynamic Cushion Characteristics
- Dynamic Testing to Predict Performance
- Fragility Testing
Professional Development
- 20 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals
- 4 conference proceedings,
- Reviewer for Journal of Packaging Technology and Science
Professional Associations
- International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI), Member
- International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), Member
- Institute of Packaging Professionals, Member
- Institute of Food Technologist, Member
- Western India Corrugated Box Manufacturer Association, Research Advisory Board Member
Honors
- Endowed Doctoral Fellowship Award, Michigan State University, Spring 2010
- Endowed Doctoral Fellowship Award, Michigan State University, Fall, 2005
- Endowed Masters Fellowship Award, Michigan State University, Spring 2004