(a) Rheology and processing, especially response to extensional flows and highly nonlinear deformation modes. (b) Foamability and foam stability (c) Emulsion stability and emulsion rheology (d) Spinnability and sprayability.

Vivek Sharma

- Host institution: University of Illinois at Chicago
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Chemical engineering, Food engineering, Food science, Material science, Mechanical engineering
- Alternative protein type: Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Providing guest lectures, Sharing equipment or facilities, Technical consultation
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Research staff, Undergraduate students
- Lab equipment: Other, Sensory and food science analysis equipment
- Region: North America
- Technology focus: End product formulation and manufacturing, Ingredient optimization, Other
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States