Dr. Naga Venkata Rajareddy Goluguri is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Silchar. His research focuses on computer vision, artificial intelligence, and edge-enabled intelligent systems for agricultural and food-processing applications.
Dr. Jade Lockie is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. She holds a PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences from The University of British Columbia, Okanagan. Her research focuses on understanding how sediments were distributed across the ancient Canadian Shield around 2 billion years ago. Jade is also a Head Coach of the University of Saskatchewan Ringette team and enjoys camping, cooking, and golfing.
Dr. Parmveer Singh is a postdoctoral scholar in the School of Environment and Sustainability. He is interested in transdisciplinary research, program development and evaluation, and community-based participatory research.
Andrea Escalante Herrera, DDS, MSc, PhD, is a dentist and periodontist with expertise in the interconnections between oral and systemic health. She completed her PhD at the University of Saskatchewan, and her postdoctoral research advanced work at the intersection of oral health, environmental exposures, and community-driven wellness, particularly in Indigenous contexts. She has received multiple recognitions for research and teaching excellence, including the Provost’s Graduate Student Teacher Award and Best Oral Presentation at the One Health Symposium. As Director of Member Relations for the SPS Executive Team, she is committed to strengthening member engagement, fostering strategic collaboration, and cultivating an inclusive and connected professional community.
Dr. Tumpa Rani Sarker is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, where she also earned her PhD in Biological Engineering. Her research focuses on advancing sustainable energy systems, with particular expertise in biomass valorization processes, including torrefaction, densification, and gasification. Her work integrates techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment to evaluate the feasibility and environmental performance of bioenergy technologies.
