Kalpana is the Head of the Centre for Applied Nutrition Services and the Glycemic Index Research Unit at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. She led the development of Singapore’s first accredited Glycemic Index Research Unit (GIRU) and has tested over 1,000 foods for their glycemic index, conducting numerous clinical trials. She oversees research in Applied Nutrition, Food Technology, and the Bistro Lab, a test bed for healthier meals. Dr Kalpana is also the cluster co-chair for the Nutrition and Health-Tech Cluster, driving applied research. She has received numerous accolades, including the National Day Commendation Award in 2014, the Inaugural Teaching Excellence Award in 2009, and the Exemplary Overcomer Award in 2022. Dr Kalpana serves as an expert advisor to the Ministry of Health on sugar reduction, chairs Diabetes Singapore, and is the President of the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association.