Senior Application Specialist, IFF
Dr. Nivedita Sana is a Senior Application Specialist at IFF, supporting Grain Processing business applications in India. Based in Hyderabad, she works across grain ethanol and biofuels applications, with technical focus areas that include process performance, corn oil recovery, oil extraction efficiency, and enzyme-enabled optimization.
Dr. Sana’s published research includes peer-reviewed work on methane-to-biodiesel bioconversion using Methylosarcina sp. LC-4, including studies in Sustainability and Chemosphere focused on methanotroph-based methane mitigation and biodiesel valorization. Her public professional background includes experience as a Fermentation Scientist at String Bio Private Limited and academic training at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, including an MS in Biotechnology and doctoral research.