Shiv Shankar works as a Senior Scientist in the Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Shankar’s research works have been focused extensively in the area of polymer processing, biodegradable polymers, biodegradable packaging, food processing and packaging, active and modified atmosphere packaging, food preservation and safety, nanocomposite materials based food packaging, irradiation technology for food preservations, food microbiology, natural and plant extracts, and essential oils-based antimicrobial formulation for food preservation, and use of agricultural and food waste in value added products.