Unit: Ozturk Lab
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Ayushi Kapoor
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Ayushi is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Ozturk Lab, where her research focuses on membrane processing and the characterization of WPPC. Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she developed membrane-based processes for lactic acid purification from dairy industry co-products…
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Yu Hasegawa
Researcher II
Yu is a Researcher II in the Ozturk Lab whose work focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the health‑promoting properties of bioactive compounds from whey protein phospholipid concentrate. Yu completed postdoctoral training at the UW-Madison (Bolling Lab) and later worked as a Senior Scientist at the Icahn School of Medicine…
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Kelly Kim
Undergraduate Researcher, Global Health and Pharmacology-Toxicology
Kelly is a sophomore majoring in Global Health and Pharmacology-Toxicology. She’s an undergraduate researcher with a passion for improving health through research, especially in the area of dairy products and their benefits. She joined the Ozturk Lab in spring 2025. In her free time, Kelly loves watching movies and listening…
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Shelby Benker
Undergraduate Researcher, Chemical Engineering
Shelby is an undergraduate researcher studying Chemical Engineering with a certificate of Biology in Engineering. She aspires to work in the food sciences sector of chemical engineering post graduation. She wants to help create and develop healthy, sustainable food products and beverages. She joined the Ozturk Lab in the Spring…
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Tina Zhou
Undergraduate Researcher
Tina is an undergraduate student majoring in Food Science with a certificate in Fermented Food and Beverages. She is interested in food product development promoting human health. She intends to enter a graduate program after graduation with focus on dairy product or microbiology. Tina joined Ozturk Lab in Fall 2024.…
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Luis McDougall
MS Student, Biological Systems Engineering
Luis is a master’s students in the Biological Systems Engineering department, with a dual bachelor’s in biology and Economics with Mathematical Emphasis. He intends to pursue a career in medicine. Luis joined the Ozturk lab in Spring 2024 when he was an undergraduate student. In his free time, Luis enjoys…
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Becca Goodman
MS Alum, Ozturk Lab
Becca earned her Bachelor in Food Science and a certificate in Art Studios at UW Madison. In undergrad, she focused on product development and organic chemistry, and co-taught the first-year chemistry laboratory. In her free time, Becca enjoys cooking, powerlifting, Ultimate frisbee, and astronomy.
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Mitchell Armstrong
PhD Student, Ozturk Lab
Mitchell is currently pursuing his Ph.D. and serves as a lieutenant in the Army National Guard. His prior research includes working for Dr. Briana M. Burton at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an undergraduate and post-baccalaureate through the UW-PREP program. His research focuses on dairy stream processing, utilizing membrane filtration…
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Gulustan Ozturk
Assistant Professor of Food Science
Our lab centers on bioactive compounds in milk and dairy streams. Specifically, our main goal is to develop advanced separation processes of extracting these bioactive compounds with a special emphasis on personalized nutrition and precision treatments aimed at enhancing human health.
