Yemmireddy LabFood Safety & Food Microbiology
Teaching

Learning Science by Applying It

I design courses that help students move from understanding foundational concepts to applying them to meaningful problems in microbiology, food safety, and food systems. My teaching emphasizes active participation, evidence-based reasoning, collaborative problem-solving, and clear scientific communication.

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My Teaching Approach

Connect

Relate scientific concepts to current cases, practical applications, and career-relevant challenges.

Engage

Involve students through discussion, inquiry, laboratory experiences, and collaborative problem-solving.

Apply

Prepare students to analyze evidence, make informed decisions, and communicate scientific conclusions effectively.

Courses

Courses Taught Regularly

  • BIOL 3401

    General Microbiology

    Undergraduate

  • BIOL 6321

    Applied Microbiology

    Graduate

  • EEMS 4360/6360

    Food Science

    Undergraduate and graduate

  • EEMS 4366/6365

    Nanotechnologies for Food and Agriculture

    Undergraduate and graduate

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Mentoring

Mentoring Beyond the Classroom

I mentor undergraduate and graduate students through laboratory research, collaborative projects, scientific presentations, and manuscript development. These experiences help students strengthen their technical abilities, scientific judgment, communication skills, and professional confidence.

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Mentor and student working inside a biosafety cabinet
Researchers collecting leafy green samples in the field
Two researchers running water-quality tests at an outdoor station