Kasuen Mauldin

Kasuen Mauldin, PhD, RD is a Professor and Director of the Dietetic Internship Program in the Department of Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging at San José State University. She holds a PhD in Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition from UC Berkeley, a B.A. in Chemistry and B.S. in Anthropology from Southern Methodist University, and is a registered dietitian with clinical training from UCSF Medical Center. Dr. Mauldin’s research focuses on applied clinical nutrition and dietetics, integrating molecular biology knowledge with clinical expertise to improve healthcare practices and education. She collaborates with Stanford Health Care as a Clinical Dietitian, emphasizing evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary education.

Her research interests include nutrition assessment tools (body composition, indirect calorimetry), weight-inclusive care, telehealth, and medical nutrition therapy. Dr. Mauldin advises numerous graduate students on projects involving wearable health technologies, clinical nutrition outcomes, and dietary interventions. She has secured grants and awards for student research, including the Circle of Friends Graduate Student Research Award and the Doris A. Howell Foundation CSUBIOTECH Award.

Dr. Mauldin teaches courses such as Nutrition and Metabolism, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and Professionalism in Nutrition. She actively promotes interprofessional education and has developed curriculum innovations like simulation-based training for dietetic education. Her work extends to community nutrition initiatives, including multicultural cooking classes and wellness programs for diverse populations.

Key contributions include advancing telehealth practices in nutrition care, validating body composition assessment methods, and advocating for non-dieting approaches to health. She maintains active collaborations across academic and clinical settings, contributing to peer-reviewed journals and professional conferences.