Background

Viral Shukla is a PhD student in food science and technology at Cornell University, where he works to valorize food waste streams into value-added food products. In his 6 years as an IFT member, Viral has served numerous volunteer positions across the student association. Viral hopes to prepare students with new opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers, and celebrate the vast and diverse science of food student community. He enjoys his 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine with (non-dairy) cream and sugar.