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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