Karin Cho

Karin Cho is a Food Chemistry Scientist 2 at Land O'Lakes, Inc. since May 2023, specializing in the development of dairy products through food chemistry expertise. Prior experience includes serving as an ITQ Product Developer and Food Scientist at General Mills, conducting experiments for cheese analogues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality. Karin has also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University, focusing on novel fat replacers, and contributed as a teaching assistant and consultant in food science research projects. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Food Science and Technology from Iowa State University and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Grinnell College. Additional experiences encompass roles such as an intern at Jiaxing Shengyuan Flavor and Fragrance and various mentoring and coordination positions at Grinnell College.