Niroshan Siva

Niroshan Siva is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Anderson Lab at the Pennsylvania State University's Department of Biology. His research focuses on the conversion and nutritional content of plant biomass, with a particular emphasis on prebiotic carbohydrates and their applications in food security. He is actively involved in studying lignocellulosic biomass processing, emergency food systems, and the impact of agricultural practices on crop nutrition.

• Interests: Plant biomass conversion, nutritional biochemistry, prebiotic carbohydrates, food security, gut microbiome, sustainable agriculture
• Email: nxs5610@psu.edu
• Location: 414 Huck Life Sciences Building, Pennsylvania State University

Recent publications highlight his work on lignocellulosic biomass optimization for caloric yield, prebiotic stability during food processing, and the role of legumes in metabolic health. His studies span diverse areas including post-catastrophic food systems, tropical crop analysis, and drought resilience in leafy vegetables.

Contact information is available at nxs5610@psu.edu and 864-650-7821. He is affiliated with the Anderson Lab and contributes to research in sustainable nutrition and agricultural practices.