Kaushik Luthra

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Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas primary UA Div. of Agriculture UA Little Rock

Also affiliated: University of Arkansas System (2020–2026)

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

9 h-index 60 pubs 321 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

Links

ORCID Lab Website

OverviewAI-generated summary

Kaushik Luthra's research focuses on the development and characterization of novel materials, particularly edible films derived from soy protein. His work investigates how factors such as the incorporation of plant extracts, like grape seed and green tea polyphenols, influence the physicochemical properties, including tensile strength and permeability, of these films. He also explores the application of advanced manufacturing techniques, such as three-dimensional (3D) printing, to create functional edible protein films. Luthra's research extends to agricultural engineering, with studies examining the sustainability of on-farm grain drying systems, assessing their energy and carbon footprints, and proposing reform measures. He has also investigated quality characteristics of processed rice, including methods like microwave-assisted hot air drying, and explored safe storage conditions to mitigate aflatoxin contamination. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 9, with 63 total publications and 295 citations. Luthra collaborates extensively with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station.

Metrics

h-index: 9
Publications: 60
Citations: 321

Positions

Assistant Professor publications 2016–2026

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Institution web page

Selected Publications

Inactivation of Weedy Rice Using 915 MHz Microwaves with Soil Physicochemical Property and Microbiome Retention (2026)

AgriEngineering DOI OpenAlex
Performance Assessment of Fluidized Bed Drying System for Enhancing Drying Efficiency and Quality of Parboiled Rice (2026)

AgriEngineering 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
Identifying Arkansas Rice Cultivars With Similar Physicochemical Attributes and Milling Performance (2026)

Cereal Chemistry DOI OpenAlex
Effects of Nitrogen Application Rates on the Physicochemical Properties of Modern Rice Cultivars: A Comprehensive Study (2025)

Cereal Chemistry 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
Potential of microwave heating as an alternative approach to tempering rice in high temperature crossflow column dryers (2025)

Drying Technology 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Unveiling Cultivar and Agricultural Factors Influencing Extract Yield from Milled Rice (2025)

Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Optimizing lab methods for consistent rice milling analysis (2024)

Cereal Chemistry 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Cultivars (2024)

Beverages 11 citations DOI OpenAlex
Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Cultivars (2023)

SSRN Electronic Journal 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Effects of polyphenol-rich grape seed and green tea extracts on the physicochemical properties of 3D-printed edible soy protein films (2023)

Food Packaging and Shelf Life 50 citations DOI OpenAlex
Cooked rice safety: A review of status and potential of radiative pasteurization (2023)

Journal of Food Safety 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Effects of Polyphenol-Rich Grape Seed and Green Tea Extracts on the Physicochemical Properties of 3d-Printed Edible Soy Protein Films (2023)

SSRN Electronic Journal 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Physical and textural properties of functional edible protein films from soybean using an innovative 3D printing technology (2022)

Journal of Food Science 32 citations DOI OpenAlex
Should Panelists Refrain from Wearing a Personal Fragrance Prior to Sensory Evaluation? The Effect of Using Perfume on Olfactory Performance (2022)

Foods DOI OpenAlex
Challenges and Opportunities Associated with Drying Rough Rice in Fluidized Bed Dryers: A Review (2020)

Transactions of the ASABE 18 citations DOI OpenAlex