C.W. Brabender (CWB) Instruments has hired Ryan Kowalski as food extrusion specialist for its food division. Kowalski will be primarily focusing on driving the application development of single-screw and twin-screw extrusion and interacting with customers to assist in the formulation process of their products. Kowalski will also be a hands-on contributor to discussions on product development in CWB’s milling and baking products.
Kowalski has his BS in chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and his PhD in food science from Washington State University. He has previously worked within the food industry for two years as both an applications and processing scientist with extruded food products and has spent time developing textured protein ingredients as well as protein crisps and rice crisps. Kowalski is a member of the Institute of Food Technologists.
