Academics
Bachelor of Technology (Food Processing and Engineering)
The undergraduate degree is a full time, residential four years program that comprises of academic subjects, industrial internship and a research project work. Students of the undergraduate degree program will be studying subjects in the following areas of food engineering: mathematics and statistics, basic engineering, post-harvest technology, food processing and engineering, food science, food quality and safety, and food supply chain. The students are also provided with industrial exposure through summer internships, in plant trainings, and industry sponsored research projects. The department also offer on campus certificate courses through external agencies on HACCP, ISO, Halal standards, etc. Our students are recruited for master’s degree programs in top institutions in the world and are employed in reputed food industries in India and abroad.
Eligibility :
Full time 4 years program: A pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination with 60% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or) A pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination with 60% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Zoology / Botany / Mathematics
Lateral entry 3 years program: Diploma in Food Processing and Preservation / Chemical Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / B.Sc. in Food Sciences / Food Sciences and Quality Control / Food Nutrition and Dietetics / Food Technology
Master of Technology (Food Processing and Engineering)
Master of Technology in Food Processing and Engineering is a two years full time, residential programme. This programme aims to provide an advanced education in the areas of Instrumentation & controls, Food quality and safety, Food analysis, Emerging techniques in food processing, Unit operations, Food supply chain & logistics, Dairy, Meat and Poultry, Data analysis and optimization. We provide excellent opportunities and facilities for research in food engineering, new product and process development, packaging, dehydration and process equipment fabrication.
Eligibility :
B.E / B Tech in Food Processing Technology, Food processing, Food technology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or Equivalent.
Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)
M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology is a two years full time, residential programme. Our students will be trained to become food scientist who develop new products in any leading food Industry, to set a career as a lead auditor and to become entrepreneurs to start up food industries. The students get educated in the following fields: food science, food safety, food technology of different products, statistics, computational design, internet of things, energy auditing and managerial skills. As a part of curriculum, the students will get trained in food industries to get real time experience and gain problem solving skills.
Eligibility :
Bachelor Degree in Life sciences (Bio-Technology / Microbiology / Bio-Chemistry), Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, Home Science related subjects, B.Sc. Agriculture, Other science (Any Science degree holder who completed PG Diploma in Food Processing / Food Science & Technology related discipline).
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D (Food Processing and Engineering)
We offer research possibilities in numerous areas in food science and technology with an emphasis on food processing, food product development, food engineering and food safety. Our faculty have good experience and expertise in guiding scholar in the past decade. The faculty expertise and guide-ship details are given below.
Eligibility :
Bachelor Degree in Life sciences (Bio-Technology / Microbiology / Bio-Chemistry), Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, Home Science related subjects, B.Sc. Agriculture, Other science (Any Science degree holder who completed PG Diploma in Food Processing / Food Science & Technology related discipline).
Faculty Mentor / Guide | Areas of Research | Student Graduated | Current Students |
Dr. T.V. Ranganathan | Nutraceuticals, Traditional Products, Natural Colorants, Convenience Food | Dr. K.C. Baby (2016) Dr. Rubila (2017) Dr. Rahul Patil (2019) Dr. Allwyn Sundarraj (2019) | Mr. J. Premkumar (2011) Ms. Hemaprabha (2011) Mr. Dayanand Peter (2014) Ms. Neethu C.S. (2020) |
Dr. S. Gobikrishnan | Bioenergy, Food Product Development and Food Processing / Engineering | Mrs. Reni Mrs. S. Aruna | |
Dr. R. Emilin Renitta | Food Microbiology | G. Jawahar (2015) | A. Philomena Joy Lindsey (2018) |