Govindaraj Dev Kumar
Associate Professor
Areas of expertise
Food SciencesMicrobiologyIndustrial BiotechnologyChemical EngineeringAnimal ProductionBiomedical Engineering
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Food Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – Blacksburg, VA, United States (2011)
Master of Science, Food Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – Blacksburg, VA, United States (2008)
Master of Science, Microbiology, General
University of Madras, India (2004)
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, General
University of Madras, India (2002)
Awards and Honors
- Research Impact Award (2025)
- Affiliate Education Award (2022)
- Harvest 20 Research Grant (2019)
Scholarly Works
- Impact of surface color on the efficacy of antimicrobial blue light against Listeria monocytogenes, FOOD CONTROL, (2026).
- Eating and Drinking in India: A Cultural Perspective, (2026).
- Temporal and Environmental Drivers for Survival of Escherichia coli in Florida Soils Amended with Heat-Treated Poultry Pellets and Composted Poultry Litter, JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION, (2025).
- Attachment and Biofilm Formation by Autochthonous Packing Facility Isolates of L. monocytogenes and P. aeruginosa, (2025).
- . Risks Associated with The Use of Untreated Manure Application in Organic Production of Fresh Produce: A Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment., (2025).
Contact
Mailing Address
1109 Experiment Street
Melton Building 185
Griffin, GA 30223
Shipping Address
1109 Experiment Street
Melton Building 185
Griffin, GA 30223
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