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Faculty

Prof. (Dr.) Neela Satheesh

Prof. (Dr.) Neela Satheesh

Designation

Head of School & Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Food Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Areas of Expertise

Food product development and formulation, Value added food products, Preservation of the perishables and durables, Post harvest loss assement and reduction, Oils and fats processing  

Publications

80+, Patents:3, Bookchapters:6, Books:3

Experience

15+

Awards & Honors

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Oil Technologists Association of Indian

Dr. Amardeep Singh Virdi

Dr. Amardeep Singh Virdi

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Plant Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Areas of Expertise

Plant Biotechnology, Plant Molecular Biology, Grain processing technology and value addition, Functional and Nutraceutical Foods, Food safety and food quality under global warming.

Publications

40+, Patents: 2+

Experience

12+

Awards & Honors

CSIR SRF (2012); DTS Travel Grant (2012); ASRB NET (2015)

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Punjab Academy of Sciences (PAS)  (Life Time)

Dr. Arti Nile

Dr. Arti Nile

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Food Biotechnology, Bioresources and Food Science – Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea and Postdoctoral Research in Cancer Research – Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea

Areas of Expertise

Biological studies focusing on antioxidant and anticancer activities, exploration of protein–protein interactions using TurboID-based proximity labeling, development of anticancer drugs and phytomedicines, extraction and characterization of natural bioactive compounds, development of functional foods from natural resources.

Publications

Over 40 publications in Q1 journals

Experience

8+

Awards & Honors

Recipient of the NRF Fellowship and Postdoctoral Fellowship at Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea.

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Ms. Akriti Thakur

Ms. Akriti Thakur

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Food Science & Technology, Lovely Professional University; Post Graduation Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management, IGNOU, MSc. in Food and Nutrition, Punjab University, BSc. in Dietetics, Punjab University 

Areas of Expertise

Diet Planning, Nutritional counseling, Therapeutic nutrition, Product Development and Probiotics

Publications

8+, Patents- 7(Accepted), 1 Copyright

Experience

5 years of experience in Wellness Industry, 1 year in Academics 

Awards & Honors

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Full time member of The Nutrition Society

Dr. Bharat Bhushan

Dr. Bharat Bhushan

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

Postdoctoral Research (University of North Dakota-USA, NIFTEM-India, Stellenbosch University-South Africa); PhD Dairy Microbiology (National Dairy Research Institute, India); M.Sc. Microbiology (H. N. B. Garhwal University, India); B. Sc. Pathology (H. N. B. Garhwal University, India)

Areas of Expertise

Probiotics for Human Health; Dairy Microbiology; B-vitamins Food Bio-Fortification; Food Safety; Fermented Functional Foods; Host-Microbiota Interactions

Publications

30, NCBI Gene Sequences:42

Experience

10+

Awards & Honors

1. National Postdoctoral Fellowship (Fellowship with Research Grant) Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB-DST), Govt. of India. Financial sanction of INR 22.5 lacs for 2.5 years.
2. Research Associateship (Award letter with Fellowship), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India, Financial sanction of INR 13.56 lacs for 3 years.
3. PhD Fellowship, Indian Council of Agricultural Research-NDRI fellowship (INR 4,72,500/3.5 years).
4. ICAR NET qualified (2014, 2021).
5. FSSAI-certified Food Analyst (Jr.).
6. Media Recognition of My Research:
Private Media Platform [https://biovoicenews.com/indian-scientists-isolate-vitamin-b12-friendly-bacteria/]; Rajya Sabha TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2iKfBl-s2g]. 

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

American Society for Microbiology (ASM, USA); Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI, India); Probiotic Association of India (PAI, India)

Dr. Kamini Prabhakar

Dr. Kamini Prabhakar

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Food and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University

Areas of Expertise

Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health

Publications

6

Experience

12+ (8 years in research)

Awards & Honors

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Dr. Mahipal Singh Tomar

Dr. Mahipal Singh Tomar

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Food Process Enginerering from NIT Rourkela, M.Tech in Process and Food Engineering from GBPUAT Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering from JNKVV Jabalpur

Areas of Expertise

Engineering properties of food, Drying, Storage, Thermal and non-thermal processing of Food

Publications

20+ Publication in International & National Journal and book chapters, Patents: 3

Experience

2+

Awards & Honors

65 AIR in GATE 2016
ASRB NET qualified
MHRD GATE fellowship for M.Tech Programme

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Associate member of The Institution of Engineers (India),
Life member of Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (INDIA) (AFSTI)

Dr. Pratiksha

Dr. Pratiksha

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

Ph.D. Dairy Technology from ICAR-NDRI, M.Sc. Food Technology from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, B.Sc.(H) Food Technology, BCAS, University of Delhi 

Areas of Expertise

Functional foods, Traditional Indian Dairy Products, Waste Valorisation, Underutilised crops

Publications

15+ publications in national, international journals, invited articles and conference proceedings; 8+ book chapters in international edited books.

Experience

3+

Awards & Honors

Best oral presentation in International Conference, Prize in Poster Presentation in National Conference.

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Lifetime membership of Indian Dairy Association

Dr. Priyana Garg

Dr. Priyana Garg

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Food Engineering & Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2025).
Master of Engineering (Food technology), Panjab University, Chandigarh (2017).
Bachelor of Technology (Hons.), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2015).

Areas of Expertise

Pseudocereals, Rheological studies and Starch modifications

Publications

3 first author research publications in SCI indexed International journals and 1 book chapter (International publisher)

Experience

More than 3 years of experience (Industry+Academia)

Awards & Honors

Received the prestigious ANRF ITS Grant from DST, Govt. of India to present Ph.D. research work at a scientific event held in Singapore (14- 20 June 2025).
Awarded as best oral presentation in International Conference (IOCSRT-2020) sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India (24-25 September,2020).
ICAR- JRF qualified (2018) and scored all India 48th rank. 

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Dr. S.S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology,
Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Dr. Ravneet Kaur

Dr. Ravneet Kaur

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Food and Nutrition from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

Areas of Expertise

Food Inovations, Functional food Development and Metabolic Nutrition

Publications

10+ (8 papers in SCI/Scopus/ABDC indexed journals; 1 International Conference review paper; 1 National conference/seminar paper; 2 Books published)

Experience

6 Months

Awards & Honors

Young Researcher Award – ISASTR Society

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development

Dr. Seema Rana

Dr. Seema Rana

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Dairy Chemistry, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal; M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar,  B.Sc University College, Kurukshetra University

Areas of Expertise

Bioactive Proteins & Peptides, Vitamin Fortification, Biodegradable packaging, Neutraceuticals

Publications

Research Papers 9+ in National and International Journals, Book Chapters: 6, Training Manuals Chapters: 7, Conference Proceedings: 15, 

Experience

7 years

Awards & Honors

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

NDRI Alumni, 

Dr. Sweezee Thakur

Dr. Sweezee Thakur

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Food Science and Technology from Lovely Professional University; M.Sc in Food Technology from Shoolini University; B.Sc. in Food science and Microbiology from Kanya Maha Vidyalaya.

Areas of Expertise

Food nanotechnology, Food safety and contaminant detection, nanohydrogel based food packaging

Publications

Publications:10, Patents:1

Experience

2+ year

Awards & Honors

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations:

Dr. Tamanna Awasthi

Dr. Tamanna Awasthi

Designation

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

PhD in Food Technology, Guru Nanak Dev University, MSc Food Science and Technology,  BSc Microbial and Food Technology, Panjab University

Areas of Expertise

Plant Protein Characterization and Functional Properties, Development of Functional and Value-added Food Products, Processing Effects on Nutritional and Bioactive Components of Foods

Publications

8+

Experience

2+years

Awards & Honors

Affiliations and Memberships of National
and International Organizations: