Sevcan Erşan, PhD

I am a Los Angeles-based food engineer and interdisciplinary researcher focused on sustainable food systems. My work integrates food engineering, biotechnology, and analytical chemistry to understand how plant-derived food components, particularly polyphenols, carotenoids, and other bioactives, are transformed during processing and bioconversion. I study the impact of these transformations on the functionality, nutritional value, and health relevance of food.

Motivated by a commitment to building resilient, equitable, and health-promoting food systems, I combine biochemical insights with a systems-level perspective to advance solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

I am currently developing an independent research program focused on metabolomics-enabled strategies to advance sustainable food and nutrition systems. My ultimate goal is to assume leadership roles that empower me to drive impactful innovations in food resilience, nutritional quality, and sustainability.