Faculty Profile

Dr. K. Thangavel M.Tech, Ph.D
Director, Centre for Food Science and Technology
Head, Department of Food Processing Technology
Date of Joining:16/12/2019
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. T.V. Ranganathan M.Tech, Ph.D
Professor
Date of Joining:10/06/2005
Nature of Association : Regular
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Mr. Dayanand Peter M.Tech
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:22/06/2007
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. S. Gobikrishnan M.Tech, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:06/03/2008
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. R. Emilin Renitta M.Sc, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Date of Joining:04/12/2006
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. M. M. Pragalyaashree M.Tech, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:14/07/2016
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. R. Freeda Blessie M.Tech, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:30/06/2018
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. Rituja Upadhyay M.Tech, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Date of Joining:15/04/2021
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. Arunkumar, H. S. M.Tech, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:16/08/2021
Nature of Association : Regular
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Er. Wasiya F M.Tech.
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:1/09/2021
Nature of Association : Regular
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Er. Leonard Shruthi M.Tech.
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:01/09/2021
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. Ivan Wilson M.Tech,Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:27/09/2021
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Kovuru M.Sc,Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:21/09/2021
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. Sumit Sudhir Pathak M.Tech,Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:06/09/2021
Nature of Association : Regular
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Dr. Manoj D M. Tech., PhD.
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:02/06/2022
Nature of Association : Regular [email protected]
Supporting Staff

Mr. Charles Benny A
Executive Assistant Gr-II [email protected]

Mr. Sathia Boobesh
Mechanic Gr. II
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Mr. Isaac S.K. Bruver Kumar
Mechanic (SG) [email protected]

Mr. D. Selwin
Lab Technician Gr-I
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Dr. K. Thangavel's Profile

Director, Centre for Food Science and Technology
Head, Department of Food Processing Technology
[email protected], [email protected]
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | 1997 |
M.Tech. | Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur | 1983 |
B.Tech. | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | 1981 |
Courses Taught
- Dairy and Food Engineering
- Emerging trends in Food process engineering
Research Interests
- Micro and nano-encapsulation of functional food ingredients
- Ohmic heating of liquid egg white
- Milk and milk products processing
- Post-harvest engineering and technology
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)
- Member International Society of Food Engineers (ISFE)
- Member, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists of India (AFST(I))
- Member, Indian Dairy Association (IDA)
Most Recent Publications
- Aniesrani Delfiya, D.S., K. Thangavel, and D.Amirtham. (2016). Preparation of curcumin loaded egg albumin nanoparticles using acetone and optimization of desolvation process. The protein journal 35 (1) 1-12.
- Aniesrani Delfiya, D.S, and K. Thangavel. (2016) . Effect of Ohmic heating on Polyphenol oxidase activity, electrical and physicochemical properties of fresh tender coconut water. International Journal of Food Engineering 12 (7), 691-700.
- V.Eyarkai Nambi, A Manickavasagan, K Thangavel, DS Aniesrani, V Chandrasekar, and GSV Raghavan. (2017). Effect of carrier material on flow characteristics of date pulp feedstock. Drying Technology. 35. (1), 116-124.
- Eyarkai Nambi,V., K.Thangavel, A.Manickavasagan and S Shahir .(2017. ) Comprehensive ripeness-index for prediction of ripening level in mangoes by multivariate modelling of ripening behaviour. International Agro physics 31 (1) 35-44.
- Dhivya, K., and K.Thangavel. (2019). Determination of curcumin, starch and moisture content in turmeric by Fourier transform near infrared spectroscopy (FT-NIR). Engineering in Agriculture, Environment and Food. (12). 264-269
Dr. T.V. Ranganathan's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Mumbai University | 2000 |
M.Tech. | Mumbai University | 1994 |
B.Tech. | Bombay University | 1992 |
Courses Taught
- Food Chemistry
- Process Economics and Plant layout Design
- Bakery, Beverages and Confectionery Technology
- Technology of Flavorants and Colourants
Research Interests
- Nutraceuticals
- Traditional Product Technology
- Stabilization of Natural Colorants
- Wealth from Waste
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTI)
Most Recent Publications
- Anisur Rahman Mazumder, and Ranganathan TV (2020). Encapsulation of isoflavone with milk, maltodextrin and gum acacia improves its stability. Current Research in Food Science, 2, 77-83.
- Anisur Rahman Mazumder, Parichat Hongsprabhas and Ranganathan TV (2019). In vitro and in vivo inhibition of maillard reaction products using amino acids, modified proteins, vitamins, and genistein: A review. J Food Biochem. 43(1), 1-17. DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13089.
- Hemaprabha P. and Ranganathan T.V. (2018). Process optimization for evaluation of barrier properties of tapioca starch based biodegradable polymer film. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 120, 361–370.
- Premkumar J and Ranganathan T.V. (2018). Bioingredients: functional properties and health impacts. Current Opinion in Food Science, 19, 120-128.
- Baby KC and Ranganathan T.V. (2016). Effect of enzyme pre-treatment on extraction yield and quality ofcardamom (Elettaria cardamomum maton.) volatile oil. Industrial Crops and Products 89, 200–206
Dr. D. Tiroutchelvame 's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Anna University, Chennai | 2017 |
M.Tech. | Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, Chattisgarh | 2000 |
B.Tech. | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | 1992 |
Courses Taught
- Fluid Mechanics for Food Engineers.
- Unit Operations in Food Process Engineering.
- Engineering Properties of Food Materials.
- Mass Transfer and Separation Processes in Food Engineering.
Research Interests
- Drying and dehydration of fruits and vegetables.
- Osmotic dehydration.
- Food Process Equipment design.
Most Recent Publications
- Tiroutchelvame, M.M. Pragalyaashree & Dayanand Peter, 2019, “Process Development for the Value Addition of Banana Central Core (Pseudo Stem)”, International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8(4), 1055-60.
- Tiroutchelvame, J. Prakash Maran & M.M. Pragalyaashree, 2019, “Response Surface Analysis and Optimization of Osmotic Dehydration of Musa Acuminata slices”, Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 8(4), 1016-20.
- M. Pragalyaashree, D.Tiroutchelvame & Siddhant Sashi Kumar, 2018, “Degradation Kinetics of Anthocyanin extracted from roselle calyces (Hibiscus sabdariffa)”, Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences, DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2018.8801.
- Tiroutchelvame, D, Sivakumar, V & Prakash Maran, J 2015, “Mass transfer kinetics during osmotic dehydration of amla (Emblica officinalis L) cubes in sugar solution”, Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly, DOI: 10.2298/CICEQ1407102011T. Impact factor: 0.659.
Mr. Dayanand Peter's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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M.Tech. | Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University | 2005 |
B.Tech. | Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University | 2003 |
Courses Taught
- Food Safety Regulations
- Plantation Products & Spices Technology
- Technology of Meat, Poultry & Fish
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Indian Dairy Association
Research Interests
- Food Packaging Technology
- Food Regulations & Safety
- Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals
Most Recent Publications
- Tiroutchelvame, D., Pragalyaashree, M.M., Peter, D. Process development for the value addition of banana central core (Pseudo stem), International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering 8(4), pp. 1055-1060, 2019.
- Bazil Wilfred, C., Elizabeth Amudhini Stephen, S., Peter, D., Sai Sree, N Response surface methodology optimization of production of cellulase by trichoderma reesei using mango peel, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology 9(1), pp. 4279-4281, 2019.
- Anantha Christu Raj, P., Ramesh Kumar, P., Peter, D. Generalized predictive controller design for compressed air distribution . International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering 8(9), pp. 18-22, 2019.
- Anantha Christu Raj, P., Ramesh Kumar, P., Peter, D. Three-axis force measurement using capacitive sensor for object detection. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering 8(8), pp. 561-567, 2019.
- Peter, D., Xavier, P., Philip, R.S. Consumer attitude towards snacking among adolescence. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology 8(4), pp. 909-913, 2019
Dr. S. Gobikrishnan's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea | 2013 |
M.Tech. | Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore | 2003 |
B.Tech. | Institution of Engineers, India - Kolkatta | 2001 |
Courses Taught
- Thermodynamics
- Instrumentation
- Food Process Equipment Design
- Refrigeration and Cold storage construction
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Institution of Engineers India
Research Interests
- Internet of things (IoT)
- Bioenergy and biomaterial
- Non thermal process of food processing
- Food process equipment design
Most Recent Publications
- Sriramulu Gobikrishnan, Jae-Hee Park,Seok-Hwan Park,Natarianto Indrawan, Siti Fauziyah Rahman, and Don-Hee Park . “Sonication-Assisted Production of Biodiesel Using Soybean Oil and Supercritical Methanol”. Bioprocess and Biosystem Engineering 36: (2013) 705-712.
- Rahman Siti Fauziyah, Sriramulu Gobikrishnan, Natarianto Indrawan, Seok-Hwan Park, Jae-Hee Park, Kyoungseon Min, Young Je Yoo, and Don-Hee Park. “A Study on the Electrochemical Synthesis of L-DOPA Using Oxidoreductase Enzymes: Optimization of an Electrochemical Process”. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 22(10), (2012) 1446–1451.
- Thirumurugan.A, Ramachandran.S and Gobikrishnan.S “Optimization of medium components for maximizing the bacteriocin production by Lactobacillus plantorum ATM11 using statistical design” – International Food Research Journal 22(3): 1272-1279.
- Allwyn Sundarrajan Thottiyam Ranganathan Sriramulu Gobikriahnan “Optimized Extraction and Characterization of Pectin from Jackfruit (Artocarpus integer) wastes using Response Surface Methodology”. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 106 (2018) 698-703
Dr. R. EMILIN RENITTA 's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | 2006 |
M.Sc. | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | 2001 |
B.Sc. | Madras University | 1999 |
Courses Taught
- Food Microbiology
- Food Processing and Biotechnology
- Fruit and Vegetable Processing Technology
- Technology of Meat, Poultry and Fish
Research Interests
- Food Microbiology
- Nutraceuticals
- Application of Bacteriophage in Agriculture
- Food Product Development
Most Recent Publications
- Jawahar Ganapathy and Emilin Renitta (2018) Evaluation of Dietary Supplementation of Pleurotus ostreatus and Calocybe indica in Swiss Albino mice. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Vol (11), Issue 10, 1-5.
- John Wesley and R. Emilin Renitta (2018) Incorporation of Chicken eggshell Powder into biscuits. Drug Invention Today Vol (10) Special Issue 4, 3644-3648.
- R. Emilin Renitta and S. Elizabeth Amudhini Stephen (2019) Optimization of freeze drying of oyster mushroom and composition of extruded snack incorporated with oyster mushroom flour using response surface methodology International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology Volume 8, Issue 3, p 251-256
- Sandra K. Raju, Philomena Joy Lindsey, R. Emilin Renitta 2019. Shelflife assessment of Banana pseudostem cutlet. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology Vol (8) Aug Issue 6, 210-214.
- Jonathan George, Akshara kannan, R. Emilin Renitta 2019. Development of Traditional Snack Product- Moong Dhal laddu using underutilized Pomegranate Peel Powder. International Journal of engineering and Advanced technology Vol (9) Oct Issue 1, 2458-2460.
- A. Philomena Joy Lindsey,S. Murugan, R. Emilin Renitta 2020. Microbial Disease management in Agriculture: Current Status and future Prospects. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology Vol 23, Jan,101468
Dr. Arjoo 's Profile

Assistant Professor
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi | 2019 |
M.Tech. | CCSHAU, Haryana | 2012 |
B.Tech. | CCSHAU, Haryana | 2010 |
Courses Taught
- Fluid Mechanics for Food Engineers
- Engeering Properties of Food Materials
- Food process equipment design
Research Interests
- Grain storage and Quality management
- Fruits and vegetables supply chain management
- Fumigation methods
- Solar energy
Most Recent Publications
- Arjoo, Santosh Satya, K.K.Pant and S.N. Naik (2018)“Effect of moisture content and variety on engineering properties of wheat for post-harvest processing/designing grain storage bins.” International Journal of Chemical Studies 2018; 6(5): 485-491
- Satya S, Kadian N, Arjoo, Kaushik G, Sharma U (2016) Impact of chemical pesticides for stored grain protection on environment and human health. In: Navarro S, Jayas DS, Alagusundaram K, (Eds.) Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation in Stored Products (CAF2016) Pp. 92–97.
- Arjoo, Yadvika & Yadav, Y. K. "Performance Evaluation of Solar Tunnel Dryer for Drying of Garlic." Current Agriculture Research Journal 5.2 (2017): 220-226.
- Arjoo, Yadvika & Yadav, Y. K. “Performance Evaluation of a Solar Tunnel Dryer for Around the Year Use.” Current Agriculture Research Journal 5.3 (2017).
- Technology Manual: “Bamboo Shoot and Leafy Biomass- Food and Fodder Potential”, Poonam, Vikas Kardam, Deepa, Arjoo, Santosh Satya, S.N.Naik (2015).
Dr. M. M. Pragalyaashree 's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 2014 |
M.Tech. | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 2011 |
B.Tech. | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 1997 |
Courses Taught
- Unit operations in Food Process Engineering
- Cereals and Pulses Technology
- Emerging Trends in Food Process Engineering
- Advances in Food Process Engineering
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers
- Association of Food Scientists & Technologist (India)
- Uzhavarin Valarum Velanmai
- Velan Arivial Tamizh Kazhagam
Research Interests
- Non thermal methods of food processing
- Processing equipment design
- Extraction of bio actives from plants
- Biodegradable packaging
Most Recent Publications
- M.M. Pragalyaashree and R. Kailappan. 2014. Moisture dependent Engineering properties of onion umbels. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2014, 84(9):1138-43.
- M.M. Pragalyaashree, D.Tiroutchelvame and Siddhant Sashi Kumar. 2017. Degradation Kinetics of Anthocyanin extracted from roselle calyces (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences, 8(11): 057-063.
- Gokula Raman, Stalin Cruz, MM. Pragalyaashree and A. Nishadh. 2017. Nano technology application in food packaging – review. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences and research. 910):1743-49.
- T.U. Anjali Krishna, M.M.Pragalyaashree and P. Balamurugan. 2017. Extraction and quantification of lutein from sweet potato (Ipomea batatas). Drug Invention Today, 10(1), 2018.
- D.Tiroutchelvame, J. Prakash Maran and M.M. Pragalyaashree. Response Surface Analysis and Optimization of Osmotic Dehydration of Musa Acuminata slices. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences. 8 (4), pp. 1016-1020. DOI: 10.15414/jmbfs.2019.8.4.1016-1020.
Dr. Chandrakala R's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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PhD (Food Science and Technology) | National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Haryana | 2020 |
M.Tech (Food Technology) | Amity University, Noida | 2015 |
B. Tech (Food Technology) | Tamil Nadu veterinary and Animal sciences university | 2013 |
Courses Taught
- Non- Thermal Techniques of Food Preservation
- Technology of Meat, Poultry and Fish
- Processing of Food Commodities
Research Interests
- Flavor Chemistry
- Flavor Characterization
- Food Product development
- Fruits and Vegetable Processing
- Non thermal Food processing
Most Recent Publications
- Chandrakala Ravichandran, Soumya Ranjan Purohit and Pavuluri Srinivasa Rao (2018). High pressure induced water absorption and gelatinization kinetics of paddy, Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 47, 146-152.
- Chandrakala Ravichandran, Badgujar, P. C., Gundev, P., & Upadhyay, A. (2018). Review of toxicological assessment of d-limonene, a food and cosmetics additive. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 120, 668-680.
- Pratap, Devendra, Rakhi Singh, Chandrakala Ravichandran, Ankur Ojha, Ashutosh Upadhyay, Barjinder Pal Kaur, and Thangalakshmi Senthilkumar. "Evaluation of physicochemical, antioxidant, and sensory characteristics of khoa prepared from blends of soy and standardized milk." Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 43, no. 11 (2019): e14215.
- Ravichandran, Chandrakala, P. Srinivasa Rao, and Ashutosh Upadhyay. "Effect of High-Pressure Processing on Starch Modification: A Review." Emerging Technologies in Food Science. Springer, Singapore, 2020. 201-216.
- Kailash, M., L. Kavitha, S. V. Madan, and Chandrakala Ravichandran. "3D Food Printing: A Technology for Fabricating Customized Artistic Food." In Emerging Technologies in Food Science, pp. 273-287. Springer Publishers.
Ms. Angel Abraham's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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M.Tech. | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | 2015 |
B.Tech. | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | 2013 |
Courses Taught
- Bakery Beverages and Confectionery Technology
- Supply Chain Management
- Food safety and regulations
- Technology of Meat Poultry and fish
- Plantation Products and spices Technology
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Research Interests
- Innovative foods
- Vacuum Processing Technology
- Convenience Foods
- New product development
Most Recent Publications
- Pinaki Dey, Vani C., Angel Abraham, Manisha Tripathy, Jobin Mathew and GreeshmaC.V. Development of an advanced enzyme reusable saccharification process of waste paper pulp sludge materiel through membrane bioreactor system: a concept towards green solid waste management practices for PPS material. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment. Vol. 24 (Special Issue I), 118-124: 2020.
Dr. Ritesh Balaso Watharkar's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Tezpur University (A Central University), Nappam, Assam | 2019 |
M.Tech. | Karunya University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu | 2011 |
B.Tech. | Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Agricultural University, Dapoli, Maharashtra | 2009 |
Courses Taught
- Principal of Food Process Engineering
- Engineering Properties of Food Material
- Fruit and Vegetable Processing Technology
Research Interests
- Drying and Dehydration of Fruit and Vegetables
- Waste Utilization of Food
- Emerging Extraction Technology
Research Interests
- Life member of Association of Food Scientist and Technology, CFTRI Campus Mysore, India.
Most Recent Publications
- Watharkar, R.B., Pu, Y., Ismail, B.B. et al. (2020) Change in physicochemical characteristics and volatile compounds during different stage of banana (Musa nana Lour vs. Dwarf Cavendish) ripening. Food Measurement and characterization, 14 (4), 2040–2050.
- Dinesh Pardhi ., Didem Sen Karamn., Juri Timonen .,Wei Wu ., Qi Zhang ., Jessica Rosenholm ….Ritesh B Watharkar (2020). Anti-bacterial activity of inorganic nanomaterials and their antimicrobial peptide conjugates against resistant and non-resistant pathogens. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 586, 119-531.
Dr. R. Freeda Blessie's Profile

Assistant Professor
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 2020 |
M.Tech. | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 2014 |
B.Tech. | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 2012 |
Courses Taught
- Principles of Food Process Engineering
- Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Cold Storage
Research Interests
- Emerging Non-Thermal Technologies for Food Preservation
- Design of Process Equipment and Plant layout
- Dairy Engineering and Rheology of Food Materials
- Utilization of food processing waste
Most Recent Publications
- Freeda Blessie, R., Varadharaju, N., John Kennedy, Z., Ganapathy, S. & Shridar, B. (2019). Effect of low-pressure non-thermal plasma on the inactivation of Escherichia coli inoculated on fresh produce. Green Farming. 10(2): 182-186.
- Freeda Blessie, R., Varadharaju, N., John Kennedy, Z., Ganapathy, S. & Shridar, B. (2019). Effect of non-thermal plasma treatment on orange segments. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 11(11): 8614-8617.
- Freeda Blessie, R., Varadharaju, N., John Kennedy, Z., Ganapathy, S. & Shridar, B. (2019). Effect of non-thermal plasma treatment on carrot slices. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 8(4): 80-83.
Dr. Rituja Upadhyay's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | IIT, Mumbai | 2014 |
M.Tech. | LIT,Nagpur | 2006 |
B.Tech. | UDCT, Amravati | 2003 |
Courses Taught
- Process Calculations
- Unit Operations
- Introduction to Food Engineering
- Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
- Meat Fish and Poultry Processing
- Materials in Chemical Engineering
- Alcohol Technology
- Learning Strategies
- Food Physical Chemistry
- Food hydrocolloids
- Recent Innovations in Food Product Development and Packaging Technology
- Powder Technology
Research Interests
- Food texture and sensory
- 3D printed foods
- Alternative proteins
- Biomaterials and Biomechanics
- Waste utilization
- Food Product Development
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTI)
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Chicago, United States.
- BUILD Dairy, The Western Dairy Center, Professional member, Utah State University.
Most Recent Publications
- Rituja Upadhyay & Jianshe Chen (2020). Rheology and tribology assessment of foods: a food oral processing perspective. (Ed. Preetam Sarkar), Biopolymer-Based Formulations: Biomedical and Food Applications. pp 697-715.
- Rituja Upadhyay, Tugba Aktar & Jianshe Chen (2020). Perception of Creaminess in Foods, Journal of Texture Studies, 51 (3), 375-388.
- Tugba Aktar, Rituja Upadhyay & Jianshe Chen (2019). Sensory and Oral Processing of Semisolid Foods. In: Joyner H. (eds) Rheology of Semisolid Foods. Food Engineering Series. Springer, Cham
- Pik Han Chong, Jianshe Chen, Danting Yin, Rituja Upadhyay, Linyi Mo, Lei Han (2019). “Oral” tribology study on saliva-tea compound mixtures: Correlation between sweet aftertaste (Huigan) perception and friction coefficient, Food Research International, 125, 108642
- 5. Xingqun Wang, Rituja Upadhyay, Xinmiao Wang, Jianshe Chen (2019). Topographic study of human tongue in relation to oral lubrication. Food Hydrocolloids, 95, 116-121.
Dr. Shrikrishna Shrinivas Nishani's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi | 2021 |
M.Tech. | Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi | 2014 |
B.Tech. | College of Agricultural Engineering, UAS, Raichur. | 2012 |
Courses Taught
- Technology of Food Flavourants and Colourants
- Technology of Bakery and Confectionery Technology
- Unit Operations in Food Processing Engineering-II
Research Interests
- Encapsulation Of bioactive compounds
- Extrusion processing
- Edible Packaging
- Internet of Things
- Active and Intelligent packaging
- Sensors development
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers, New Delhi.
Most Recent Publications
- Rudra, S. G., Nishani, S., & Singh, B. P. (2018). On‐line rheology of pearl millet flours during extrusion: Effect of native amylose. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 41(8), e12924.
Dr. Arunkumar, H. S. 's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Indian Agricultural Research Institute,New Delhi | 2019 |
M.Tech. | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore | 2012 |
B.Tech. | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore | 2009 |
Courses Taught
- Principles of Food Processing and preservation
- Fluid Mechanics for Food Engineers
Research Interests
- Food processing
- Product development
- Millet processing and design of cold storage
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Indian Society of Agricultural Engineering (ISAE)
- Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
Most Recent Publications
- Arunkumar, H.S., Sharma, P.K., Mani, I. (2019) Development of moveable cold storage structure for fruits and vegetables International Journal of Chemical Studies 7(1): 1084-1091.
- Sharma, P.K., & Arunkumar, H.S. (2018). Solar powered movable cold storage structure for perishable. Current Science, 114 (10): 2020 -2022.
- Sharma, P.K., & Arunkumar, H.S. (2017). Solar powered moveable refrigerated storage structure for fruits and vegetables, Agricultural Engineering Today, 41(3): 1-7.
- Shilpa, K., Raju, H., Arunkumar, H.S. Ramya, H.N., Lakshmi. R. (2016). Storage studies on knolkhol bulbs using diffusion channel technology, International Journal of Science and Nature 7(2): 352 – 356.
Dr. Appasmandri 's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. | 2021 |
M.Sc | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. India. | 2016 |
B.Sc | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,Coimbatore. India | 2014 |
Courses Taught
- Basics of Industrial Economics
- Research Methodology and Intellectual Property Right
Research Interests
- Food and Nutritional Security
- Natural Recourse Management
Most Recent Publications
- Appasmandri, S., Anjugam, M., Muthuraja, B., Sathaiah, M. (2017). Are water conflicts necessary? Analyses of system and non-system command area in Tamil Nadu, Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, Issue 2, 55-57.
- Appasmandri, S., Anjugam, M., Sathaiah, M, Muthuraja, B. (2017). Production and Profitability Analysis of Grapevine Orchard in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science. 6(7): 2172-2180.
- Appasmandri, S., Chandra Sen. (2017). Women empowerment through entrepreneurship in self-help group of Dindigul district. Trends in Biosciences, Vol.10, No.40. 8427-8430.
- Appasmandri, S., Sen, C., Kushwaha, S. (2018). Towards Classic to Towards Healthy: A Normative Study, Trends in Biosciences Vol. No. 11(9), 1925-1927.
- Kumar, R. and Appasmandri, S. (2018). Determinant and Quantifying Producer Surplus of Paddy in Varanasi District, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci. 6(5): 97-101
- Appasmandri S., Sen, C., Kushwaha, S., Malaiarasan, U., & Kamalvanshi, V. (2021). Analysis of Nutrient Security Prospects in Rural Tamil Nadu: Nutrient Availability, Nutrient Consumption Status and Way to Attain Nutrient Securit, Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. 9(3), 10-22.
Dr. Rituja Upadhyay's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | IIT, Mumbai | 2014 |
M.Tech. | LIT,Nagpur | 2006 |
B.Tech. | UDCT, Amravati | 2003 |
Courses Taught
- Process Calculations
- Unit Operations
- Introduction to Food Engineering
- Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
- Meat Fish and Poultry Processing
- Materials in Chemical Engineering
- Alcohol Technology
- Learning Strategies
- Food Physical Chemistry
- Food hydrocolloids
- Recent Innovations in Food Product Development and Packaging Technology
- Powder Technology
Research Interests
- Food texture and sensory
- 3D printed foods
- Alternative proteins
- Biomaterials and Biomechanics
- Waste utilization
- Food Product Development
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTI)
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Chicago, United States.
- BUILD Dairy, The Western Dairy Center, Professional member, Utah State University.
Most Recent Publications
- Rituja Upadhyay & Jianshe Chen (2020). Rheology and tribology assessment of foods: a food oral processing perspective. (Ed. Preetam Sarkar), Biopolymer-Based Formulations: Biomedical and Food Applications. pp 697-715.
- Rituja Upadhyay, Tugba Aktar & Jianshe Chen (2020). Perception of Creaminess in Foods, Journal of Texture Studies, 51 (3), 375-388.
- Tugba Aktar, Rituja Upadhyay & Jianshe Chen (2019). Sensory and Oral Processing of Semisolid Foods. In: Joyner H. (eds) Rheology of Semisolid Foods. Food Engineering Series. Springer, Cham
- Pik Han Chong, Jianshe Chen, Danting Yin, Rituja Upadhyay, Linyi Mo, Lei Han (2019). “Oral” tribology study on saliva-tea compound mixtures: Correlation between sweet aftertaste (Huigan) perception and friction coefficient, Food Research International, 125, 108642
- 5. Xingqun Wang, Rituja Upadhyay, Xinmiao Wang, Jianshe Chen (2019). Topographic study of human tongue in relation to oral lubrication. Food Hydrocolloids, 95, 116-121.
Er. Wasiya F's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (Raipur) | Pursuing |
M.Tech. | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (Coimbatore) | 2016 |
B.Tech. | University of Agricultural Sciences (Bangalore) | 2014 |
Courses Taught
- Plantation and Spices Product Technology
- Technology of cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds
Research Interests
- Puffing of millets
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (LM 11284)
Most Recent Publications
- Farzana, W., Pandiarajan, T., & Ganapathy, S. (2018). Development of Improved Mobile Boiling System for Turmeric (Curcuma longa). Elsevier: Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 47:428-438
- Farzana, W., Dahare, R., Sahu, B., Patel, S., & Chandel, G. (2018). Geometric and Morphometric Properties of Bio-fortified Paddy for Puffing. The Andhra Agric. Journal.,65(spl.): 511-516
- Farzana, W., Ashitha ,G. N., & Kuruba, E. K. (2018). Effect of Time and Steam Pressure on Gelatinization of Starch and Antioxidant Properties of Curcumin of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Rhizomes. International Journal of Economic Plants. 5(1):027-031
Dr. M. Nagaraju's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | College of Agricultural Engineering, JNKVV, Jabalpur | 2021 |
M.Tech. | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru | 2017 |
B.Tech. | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru | 2015 |
Courses Taught
- Food Additives and Ingredients
- Food Process Calculations
- Food Microbiology
Research Interests
- Extrusion Processing
- Cereal Processing
- Advanced Food Packaging
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Institute of Engineers, India
- Agricultural technology Development Society
Most Recent Publications
- Nagaraju, M., V. K. Tiwari., Ankita Sharma (2021). Techno-economic feasibility study for production of finger millet-lentil extrudate. The Pharma Innovation Journal. SP 10(8): 566-569.
- Nagaraju, M., V. K. Tiwari., Ankita Sharma (2021). Effect of extrusion on physical and functional properties of millet based extrudate: A Review. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 9(6): 1850-1854.
- Naveena, B. and Nagaraju, M. (2020). Microencapsulation techniques and its application in food industry. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 8(1): 2560-2563.
- Ankita Sharma, V. K. Tiwari, Surbhi Suman., Nagaraju, M. (2020). Nutritional and Nutraceuticals Importance of Minor Millets: A Review. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences.Special Issue (11): 3003-3010.
Er. Leonard shruthi's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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M.Tech. | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Coimbatore) | 2021 |
B.Tech. | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai) | 2019 |
Courses Taught
- Plantation and Spices Products Technology
Research Interests
- Utilization of whey
Dr. Ivan Wilson's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture and sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh | 2017 |
M.Tech. | Karunya University. Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu | 2012 |
B.Tech. | Karunya University. Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu | 2010 |
Courses Taught
- Mass Transfer and Separation Techniques in Food Processing
- Advances in Dairy, Meat and Fish Processing
- Dairy Process Engineering
- Fruits and Vegetable Technology
Research Interests
- Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP)
- Functional foods
- Food Emulations
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Scientific Planet Society (SPS)
Most Recent Publications
- Kumar, S., Krishali, V., Purohit, P., Saini, I., Kumar, V., Singh, S., Upadhyay, S., Joshi, H. C., Wilson, I., & Singh Tomar, M. (2022). Physicochemical properties, nutritional and sensory quality of low-fat Ashwagandha and Giloy-fortified sponge cakes during storage. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 1-14.
- Wilson, I., Kour, A., Tyagi, H., Gupta. S. (2020). Impact Of Storage Period On Physicochemical Parameters Of Oats And Sago Based Cookies, An International Bilingual Peer Reviewed Refereed Research Journal, 7(28), 47-55.
- Singh, Y.D., Wilson I. (2020). Nation Building through Education: An Overview of Existing Impediments and Innovative Solutions, Journal of Critical Reviews, 7(16), 3367-3375.
- Kumar, S, Saini, H., Kumar, V, Wilson I. (2019). Response Surface Optimization Of Fermenting Parameters For The Production Of Beer From Finger Millet And Apple Juice By Using Box-Behnken Design, Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology,11(3):140-151.
- Mani A , Paul P and Wilson I. (2017).Effect of Sodium Substitution on Lactic Acid Bacteria and Total Bacterial Population in Mango Pickle, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(11) , 2199-2205.
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Kovuru's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupathi | 2017 |
M.Sc. | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi | 2005 |
B.Sc. | Dodla Kousalyamma Government college for women, Nellore | 2003 |
Courses Taught
- Food Chemistry
- Metabolism and Nutrition
- Bakery and Confectionary Technology
Research Interests
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Prebiotics and Probiotics
- Human Nutrition
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Indian Dietetic Association.
- Nutrition Society of India.
Most Recent Publications
- Vijayalakshmi, K., Narayana Swamy, G., Lalitha Siva Jyothi, G. (2020). A study on nutritional security and economic empowerment of women through homestead nutrigardens in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. The Pharma Innovation; SP-9(4): 207-212.
- Vijayalakshmi, K., Pradeep, M., Lalitha Siva Jyothi, G. (2020). Evaluation of Triple Layer Hermetic storage bags against storage pests of Rice and paddy in Household environment. 10(4), 97-102.
- VijayaLakshmi, K., Aruna, M., Narayana Rao, S. V. L., Mohan, P.R. (2019). Dietary Counselling by Renal Dietician Improves the Nutritional Status of Hemodialysis Patients, Indian Journal of Nephrology, 29. 179-185.
- Vijayalakshmi, K., Aruna, M., Narayana Rao, S.V.L. (2015). Influence of Basic Education and Income on Nutritional Status of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A 6 Month’s follow-up study, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 6(2), 249-253.
- K. Vijayalakshmi & M.Aruna. (2014). Relationship between Anthropometric indicators and percent body fat in adult overweight women aged 20-50 years. International journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences; 3 (4), 153-161.
Mr. Sumit Sudhir Pathak's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | Department of Food Process Engineering, NIT, Rourkela, Odisha | 2021 |
M.Tech. | University Institute of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra | 2016 |
B.Tech. | University Institute of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra | 2014 |
Courses Taught
- Processing of Food Commodities
- Technology of fruits and vegetable processing
- Food Microbiology Lab
Research Interests
- Post-harvest processing and value addition
- Fruit and vegetable processing,
- Valorisation of food industry waste,
- Downstream processing and purification of bioactive compounds,
- Food quality control and management.
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- AFST(I) - Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) – Life membership
Most Recent Publications
- Pathak, S. S., Pradhan, R. C., & Mishra, S. (2019). Physical Characterization and Mass Modeling of Dried Terminalia Chebula Fruit. Journal of food process engineering, 42(3), e12992
- Pathak, S. S., Pradhan, R. C., & Mishra, S. (2019). Mass modeling of Belleric Myrobalan and its physical characterization in relation to post-harvest processing and machine designing. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 57(4), 1290-1300
- Pathak, S.S., Sonawane, A., Pradhan, R.C. & Mishra, S. (2020). Effect of Moisture and Axes Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of the Myrobalan Fruits and its Seed Under Compressive Loading. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. A. doi.org/10.1007/s40030-020-00476-y
Dr. G. Mohan Naik's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, (NIFTEM-T), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu | 2021 |
PGDM | National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh | 2020 |
M.Tech. | Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat | 2016 |
B.Tech. | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka | 2014 |
Courses Taught
- Dairy Process Engineering
- Engineering Properties of Food Materials
- Bakery, Beverages and Confectionery Technology
- Food Analysis
Research Interests
- Emerging Thermal and Non-thermal technologies
- Bio-valorisation
- Food Bio-molecules
- Process Modelling and Optimization
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- Association of Food Science and Technologist, India
- Indian Science Congress
- Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers
- International Association of Engineers
Most Recent Publications
- Naik, M., Natarajan, V., Thangaraju, S., Modupalli, N., & Rawson, A. (2022). Assessment of Storage Stability and Quality Characteristics of Thermo‐sonication Assisted Blended Bitter Gourd Seed Oil and Sunflower Oil. Journal of Food Process Engineering, e14070.
- Naik, M., Natarajan, V., Modupalli, N., Thangaraj, S., & Rawson, A. (2022). Pulsed Ultrasound Assisted Extraction of Protein from Defatted Bitter Melon Seeds (Momardica Charantia L.) Meal: Kinetics and Quality Measurements. LWT-Food Science & Technology, 155, 112997.
- Naik, M., Natarajan, V., Rawson, A., Rangarajan, J., & Manickam, L. (2021). Extraction Kinetics and Quality Evaluation of Oil Extracted from Bitter Gourd (Momardica Charantia L.) Seeds using Emergent Technologies. LWT- Food Science & Technology, 140, 110714.
- Modupalli, N., Naik, M., Sunil, C. K., & Natarajan, V. (2021). Emerging Non-Destructive Methods for Quality and Safety Monitoring of Spices. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 108, 133-147.
- Naik, M., C. K, Sunil, & Rawson, A. (2020). Tender Coconut Water: A Review on Recent Advances in Processing and Preservation. Food Reviews International, 1-22.
Dr. Manoj D's Profile
Academic Background
Degree | University | Year |
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Ph.D | National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, (NIFTEM-T), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu | 2021 |
M.Tech. | National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, (NIFTEM-T), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu | 2016 |
B.Tech. | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka | 2013 |
Research Interests
- Sensors for Quality Evaluation of Foods
- Thermal and Non thermal Processing of Foods
- Non-destructive Quality Evaluation of Foods
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- • International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong
Most Recent Publications
- Manoj D., Shanmugasundaram S. and Anandharamakrishnan C. (2021). Nanosensing and nanobiosensing: Concepts, methods, and applications for quality evaluation of liquid foods. Food Control, 108017.
- Manoj D., Auddy I., Nimbkar S., Chittibabu S. and Shanmugasundaram S. (2020). Development of co-immobilised enzymes amperometric biosensor for the determination of triglycerides in coconut milk. International Food Research Journal, 27(5), 875-882.
- Manoj D., Auddy I., Nimbkar S., Chittibabu S. and Shanmugasundaram S. (2020). Development of Screen-Printed Electrode Biosensor for Rapid Determination of Triglyceride Content in Coconut Milk. International Journal of Food Science, 2020.
- Nimbkar S., Manoj D., Auddy I. and Shanmugasundaram S. Novel Techniques for Quality Evaluation of Fish: A Review. Food Review International, 1-24.
- Mrinmoy Roy, Manoj D, B K Yadav, R Jaganmohan, V R Sinija, Loganathan D, S Shanmugasundaram. Detection of soybean oil adulteration in cow ghee (clarified milk fat): An ultrafast study using flash gas chromatography electronic nose coupled with multivariate chemometrics. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.