Amandeep Sandhu

Amandeep Sandhu serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at Illinois Institute of Technology's Lewis College of Science and Letters, where she also directs the Center for Food Chemistry and Packaging.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. from the University of Florida
• M.S. from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India
• B.S. from Khalsa College, Amritsar, India

Dr. Sandhu's research centers on phytochemical identification in fruits and vegetables and their therapeutic potential for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. Using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and mass spectrometry, she investigates compound bioavailability, metabolic fate, and pharmacokinetics through human clinical studies and animal models. Her work bridges food chemistry with clinical nutrition to develop evidence-based dietary interventions.

Analysis of her 2013-2018 publications reveals dominant research themes in berry polyphenols (particularly muscadine grapes, strawberries, and blueberries), with emphasis on extraction methodologies, human bioavailability kinetics, and anti-inflammatory/anti-obesity effects. Her collaborative work frequently appears in high-impact food science journals and includes significant contributions to nutritional metabolomics.

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2015 Berry Health Benefits Symposium Poster Competition (2nd position)
• 2014 Marketing and Management Poster Competition (2nd position), Annual IFT Meeting
• Multiple graduate scholarships from University of Florida including Outstanding International Student Award (2012)
• 12 additional awards during graduate studies including IFT section scholarships and travel awards
• Undergraduate honors including Academic Roll of Honor Gold Medal from Khalsa College

No advisees are documented in the source materials. While specific grant details aren't provided, her extensive publication record indicates active research funding. As Center Director, she leads interdisciplinary initiatives in food chemistry and sustainable packaging technologies, positioning her laboratory at the forefront of nutraceutical research.