Reza Ovissipour

Ph.D., Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University, 2017

Ph.D., Seafood Science and Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, 2010

M.Sc., Aquaculture-Seafood Science and Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, 2006

B.Sc., Aquaculture, Gorgan University, 2004

Future Foods Lab — advancing research and extension in sustainable food production systems

Cellular agriculture (Cultivated meat)
Process optimization using AI and machine learning
Alternative Proteins including Insects, Plant and Algae as food and feed
Bioprocessing and Biomaterials from agri-food waste
Food Safety Engineering

My main goal is developing an extension program for identifying the science gaps in the industry, conducting the applied research, and translating the research into a simple language making it possible to transfer it easily to industry end users by face to face meetings, workshops, social media, factsheets, outreach articles etc. This will make a trusted bridge with industry and society by providing useful accurate information. I believe in order to have a successful program, collaboration with people in different area of expertise is crucial. I have been working with several startup companies, by conducting research, outreach, fund raising and marketing for novel products, and new technologies application in food safety.

August 2018-Present: Assistant Professor, Seafood AREC/Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech University
2017-2018: Research Associate, Department of Food Science and Technology, UC Davis, Davis, CA. (Dr. Nitin’s Lab)
2015-2016: Processing and R&D Manager, Sterling Caviar (Stolt Sea Farm), Sacramento, CA
2011-2015: Research Associate, Department of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. (Dr. Rasco’s Lab)
2009-2011: Caspian Biotech Co. CEO and Co-Founder
2007-2011: Assistant Professor, Department of Seafood Science and Technology, Gorgan Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University