Aayushi Kadam is a Research Associate with a Ph.D. in Food Biotechnology from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. She brings expertise in analytical chemistry, food processing, and development of functional foods. Previously, Aayushi worked as a Senior Executive-Application at JASCO, India, and served as an Assistant Professor in Food Science and Technology at D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, India. Her current research focuses on the development and characterization of plant-based meat alternatives derived from oilseed meals. This project aims to valorize oilseed meals as functional food ingredients, contributing to the sustainable feeding of the growing global population.