Professional Summary:
Sumit Singh Sheoran is a driven researcher and graduate research assistant at the University of Missouri, Columbia, specializing in biological engineering. With a strong background in food process engineering and agricultural engineering, Sumit is dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for various industries. His ongoing projects focus on enzyme-assisted oil extraction, bio-degradable films, and the encapsulation of natural extracts, aiming to enhance product quality and sustainability.
Research Projects:
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) | University of Missouri Columbia, MO
Enzyme-Assisted Oil Extraction Process (Ongoing)
🛢️ Developing a novel oil extraction process using enzymes to produce high-quality coproducts.
📈 Utilizing SuperPro Designer for techno-economic analysis.
Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Bio-degradable Films (Ongoing)
🎬 Integrating phytochemicals into protein-based biofilms from plants and dairy.
💪 Enhancing mechanical strength with cross-linkers and plasticizers.
Encapsulation of Color Corn Cob Extract (Ongoing)
🌽 Applying thermoprotectants to create a dietary supplement from color corn cob extract.
Biodegradable Containers for Food Service (Completed)
🍽️ Creating biodegradable containers from soybean flour-based glue and switchgrass.
📊 Conducting a technical and economic examination of the biodegradable containers industry.
Quantification of Color Corn Cobs (Completed)
📊 Analyzing phytochemicals from corn cobs to identify high anthocyanin varieties.
Lab-Scale Cold Press Protocol (Completed)
🥇 Developing a protocol for oil extraction from soybean cultivars with industrial-quality byproducts.
Dry Milling of Color Corn (Completed)
🌽 Evaluating phytochemicals from corn pericarp for antioxidant properties.
Professional Experience:
Incubation Centre Trainee | ABIC HAU, Hisar, Haryana, India
🚜 Trained in resource utilization and agricultural product marketing strategies.
Executive Officer | Guidesk Pvt Ltd, Hisar, Haryana, India
💡 Founded an Edutech platform connecting mentors with students, overseeing strategic planning.
Master’s Graduate Research Assistant | Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
☀️ Designed and tested a hybrid solar dryer for betel leaves.
Trainee | National Seed Corporation Limited, Hisar, Haryana, India
🌾 Acquired seed handling and packaging skills.
Trainee | Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute, Bhudni, India
🚜 Learned farm equipment operation and tractor testing procedures.
Education:
Ph.D., Biological Engineering | University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
🎓 CGPA: 3.81/4
M.S., Food Process Engineering | Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
🎓 CGPA: 3.1/4
B.S., Agricultural Engineering | Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, India
🎓 CGPA: 2.9/4
Honors & Awards:
🏅 3rd Place Presentation Award, Show Me Research Week 2024, University of Missouri
🎓 MHRD Scholarship for Graduate Research Assistantship
🥇 Gold Medal in Discus Throw, Annual Athletic Meet
🥉 Bronze Medal in Inter-University Hockey Tournament, IIT Kanpur
Extracurriculars:
Secretary, CIPSO, University of Missouri – Columbia
Secretary of Student Welfare, MMM Hall, IIT Kharagpur
Session Organizer, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)
Team Captain, Institute and Hostel Hockey Team
Head, College Organizing Committee for Republic Day Parade
Skills:
Expertise: Solid phase extraction, dry milling, oil extraction, spray drying, freeze drying, extruder operations
Instrumental Techniques: ATR-FTIR, SEM, HPLC, proximate analysis, DCA, optical profilometer, texture analyzer, mass spectroscopy
Software: SuperPro Designer, Ansys Workbench, Microsoft Office, Origin, Minitab, Mendeley
Programming Languages: C, R