Dr. P. Gurumoorthi

Dr. P. Gurumoorthi

Associate Professor and Head (i/c)

E-mail: gurumoop@srmist.edu.in / hod.food@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
Specialization: Food Safety and Quality Management, Biochemistry of Processing and Preservation, Food Processing and Preservation Techniques
Affiliation: Department of Food Process Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Kattankulathur Campus, SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Education

PhD	Specialization in Food Chemistry awarded degree under Plant Sciences	Rockefeller Foundation Funded Project, USA
M.Sc.,		Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.2005

Other Details:

Courses:

Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, Biochemistry of Processing and Preservation Food Science and Nutrition, Food Processing and Preservation Techniques.

Research Interests:

Implementation of modern food processing systems, Scientific validation of Functional Foods; Process Optimization with Modeling Techniques and Food Safety and Quality Survey.

Selected Publications:

With Sanika, B., Poojitha, P., and Athmaselvi, K.A, “Drying kinetics and quality of tray dried peanut milk residue” Food research, 5 (2): 106 – 112, 2021.
With JP Maran, S Manikandan, B Priya, “Box-Behnken design based multi-response analysis and optimization of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of bioactive flavonoid compounds from tea (Camellia sinensis L.) leaves” Journal of Food Science and Technology 52 (1), 92-104, 2015.
With M Marimuthu, U Sundaram, “Comparative phytochemical evaluation and antibacterial activity of two different germplasm of mucuna” Int J Pharm Pharm Sci 5 (2), 46-51, 2013.
With S Uma, “Dietary Antioxidant Activities in Different Germplasms of Mucuna” Journal of medicinal food 16 (7), 618-624, 2013.
With U Sundaram, V Anupama, “Optimization of pH and sucrose in the callus culture for the micro propagation of Mucuna pruriens using response surface methodology”, Int J Pharm Pharmaceut Sci 5, 420-426, 2013.
With K Janardhanan, G Kalavathy. “Improving nutritional value of velvet bean, Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var. utilis (Wall.ex.Wight) L. H. Bailey, an under-utilized pulse, using microwave technology” Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, CSIR Publications, 12(4): 677-681, 2013.
With H Dwarakanath, Sutariya, K Jayaraj Rao, CN Pagote,” Effect of freezing on the textural attributes of paneer during storage”, Indian J Dairy Sci 66 (6), 487-495, 2013.
With Uma, S, “Studies on physical and chemical properties of velvet bean, an underutilized wild food legume”, International refereed Journal of Engineering and Technology in India. 3(1): 42-47, 2012.
With S. Uma,” Heat-stable and heat-labile antinutritional profile in Mucuna pruriens var utilis: Effected by germination”, International Food Research Journal 18 (4), 1421, 2011.
With Sasanka Sekhar Dash, “Studies on Effects of Processing on Oxalate Content in Agricultural Produce (Colocasia esculenta, Prunus dulcis, Glycine max)” Int. Journal of Food Safety, (13) 270-274, 2011.
With K Janardhanan, RV Myhrman,” Effect of differential processing methods on L-Dopa and protein quality in velvet bean, an underutilized pulse” LWT-Food Science and Technology 41 (4), 588-596, 2008.
With Janardhanan, K, “ Physico-chemical properties and cooking quality of velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens var utilis) germplasm” Indian J. Ag. Biochem. 21(1&2) 15-21, 2008.
With M Senthilkumar, K Janardhanan. 2006. Some medicinal plants used by Irular, the tribal people of Marudhamalai hills, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu” Natural Product Radiance, 5(5), 382-388, 2006.
With M Senthilkumar, K Janardhanan. “Antibacterial Potential of some plants used by tribals in Maruthamalai hills, Tamil Nadu”. Journal of Natural Product Radiance. 4(1): 27–34, 2005.
With M Pugalenthi, V Vadivel, K Janardhanan, “Comparative nutritional evaluation of little-known legumes, Tamarindus indica, Erythrina indica and Sesbania bispinosa” Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 4 (3), 107-123, 2004.
With Pugalenthi, M., Vadivel, V., and Janardhanan, K. Comparative nutritional evaluation of little known pulses Tamarindus indica, Erythrina indica and Sesbania bispinosa, “J. Trop. Subtrop Agro-ecosystems 4: 107 - 124 , 2004.
With Senthil kumar S, Vadivel V, Janardhanan K, “Studies on agrobotanical characters of different accessions of velvet bean collected from Western Ghats, South India” Tropical Subtropical Agroecosystems 2, 105-115, 2003.
With M Pugalenthi, V Vadivel, K Janardhanan, “Nutritional potential of an under-exploited legume, Mucuna monosperma DC ex Wight”, Indian Journal of Agriculture and Biochemistry 16, 73-78, 2003.
With Pugalenthi. M., Vadivel, V., Siddhuraju, and Janardhanan, K, “Nutritional potential of an under- exploited legume, Mucuna monosperma DC ex Wight. Indian J. Agric. Biochem. 16 (2): 73- 78” 2003.
With Janardhanan, K., and Pugalenthi. M. “Nutritional potential of five accessions of a South Indian tribal pulse, Mucuna pruriens var.utilis Part.I The effect of processing methods on the contents of L- Dopa, phytic acid, and oligosaccharides”. J. Trop. Subtrop. Agro- ecosystems. 1: 141 – 152. 2003.
With Pugalenthi, M. and Janardhanan, K.” Nutritional potential of five accessions of a South Indian tribal pulse, Mucuna pruriens var.utilis Part II. Investigations on total free phenolics, tannins, trypsin and chymotrypsin inhibitors, phytohaemagglutinins, and in vitro protein digestibility” J. Trop. Subtrop Agro-ecosystems.1: 153 – 158, 2003.
With Senthil Kumar, S., Vadivel, V. and Janardhanan, K. “Studies on agrobotanical characters of different accessions of velvet bean collected from Western Ghats, South India.” J. Trop. Subtrop Agro-ecosystems 2: 105-115, 2003.

Papers Presented:

Participated the National Seminar on Functional Foods and Health organized by Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, 2012.
Participated in continuing medical education programme and workshop on “ Microbiological quality and safety of food” organized by King Institute of Preventive Medicine, Guindy in association with SRM University, 2010.
Participated in “Tea antioxidants and cardiovascular disease” at National level on conference on “Recent advances in Bioengineering In: Prospects and challenges in Food processing” at SRM University on 7-9th February, 2008.
Participated in Symposium and presented “Effect of non-starch polysaccharides of velvet bean on Lactobacillus species” at National Symposium on “Current scenario in Microbial Technology” sponsored by UGC, CSIR organized by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 3-5th January, 2008.
Participated in National Conference and presented a paper on “Studies on phytochemical screening of traditional medicinal plants of Marudhamalai Hills, Coimbatore” at National Conference on Status and prospectus of medicinal plant resources and herbal technology sponsored by UGC and organized by P.G. and Research Department in Botany, Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai on 26-28th July 2007.
Attended and presented a paper at “National Exhibition & Seminar on Medicinal Plants & Herbal products” organized by AYUSH at Hyderabad, 2006.
Participated and presented a paper on Biological activity of certain South Indian pulses on probiotic Lactobacillus species” at National Conference on Food Biotechnology organized by Karpagam Charity trust, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 28-29th September, 2006.
Presented a lead lecture on “ Nutraceuticals- an over view” and chaired a session in the student level national symposium “Genofest’06, held at Prathyusha Engineering College, Tiruvallur, Chennai, on March, 24 – 25th 2006.
Participated in a National conference on Forest Biodiversity Resources: Exploitation, Conservation & Management and presented a paper on “ Survey of Ethnomedicianl and Aromatic plants in Marudhamalai forest” at M.K. University, Madurai organized by Center for Biodiversity and Forest Studies, School of Energy, M. .K. University on March, 21-22, 2006.
Participated in Colloquium on Plant Proteins and National and Nutritional Security and presented research paper on ‘Under –exploited / tribal pulses: a novel source of protein’ at CFTRI (Center Food Technological Research Institute), Mysore organized by CFTRI in collaboration with The Solae Company, India on 30th March, 2004.
Participated in a national seminar and presented on Studies on the profiles of oligosaccharides and the effects of processing on their levels in different accessions of Canavalia, a tribal pulse” at National seminar on advancement in Biosciences organized by Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore- 21 on 3rd –4th October, 2003
Participated in the Workshop on National Bio – diversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)” conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Forest Department and Botanical Survey of India, held at Botanical Survey of India, Southern Circle, Coimbatore on 28th and 29th January, 2003, and presented a document on “ Wild edible plants of Tamil Nadu.”
Participated in a national seminar and presented “Studies on certain antinutrients and in vitro protein digestibility in five accessions of velvet bean from Western Ghats, South India. Ibid.
Participated in a national seminar and presented Studies on certain antinutritional factors in Mucuna beans” held at 24th All India Botanical Conference & National Symposium in New Millennium (Sponsored by UGC-SAP –II & CSIR) Osmania University, Hyderabad (A.P.). November 19-21, 2001.

Working Papers:

With Aryasree and Athmaselvli, “Optimization of Process Parameters for the Development of Gluten Free Extruded Breakfast Cereal based on Quinoa, Finger Millet and Red Rice Using RSM” submitted for publication in the journal of Food Science and Technology, 2021.
With Aryasree and Athamaselvi, “Effect of Ultrasonication on Nanoemulsion Formulation, Encapsulation Efficiency and Oxidative Stability of Spray Dried Chia Seed Oil” submitted for publication in the journal of Food Science and Technology, 2021.

Work in Progress:

With Poojtha and K.A. Athamselvi research progress on “Novel Applications of Pulsed Electric Field Technology in Food Processing Industries, 2021
With Poojitha and K.A. Athamselvi research progress on “Optimization Studies on Ohmic-Assisted Extraction of Diallyl Disulphide from Garlic” 2021
With Rijo Johny working on research project to “Mitigate the mycotoxin infestation in certain spices and spiced products” 2021.

Academic Experience:

Asst. Professor, Food Process Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur, 2006 – 2013.
Guest Lecturer, Department of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, 2005 – 2006.

Other Professional Experience:

General Manager, Quality Assurance, Scientific Food Testing Services (P) Ltd, (Aachi Masala Foods (P) Ltd. 2014 – 2019
Quality Head, Instrumentation Division, Aachi Masla Food Pvt, Ltd. 2013 – 2014

Achievements and Awards:

Received Young Scientist Travel Fellowship to attend the 14th World Congress on Food Science and Technology organized by IuFOST & CIFST, China October 2008. (Funded by Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi under Young Scientist travel fellowship and SRM University, Kattankulathur.
University Research Fellowship (URF), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2003)
Attended and International workshop on Mucuna at Mombasa, Kenya, South Africa in the year 2002 under the international scholar Recognition Scheme and presented accepted research paper.
Best outgoing Science Student in Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai (1994).
Dhurwas Silver Medal for securing First Rank in UG degree examination in S.N. College, Madurai. (1994).
University Fourth Rank in UG degree examinations among the affiliated colleges of M.K. University, Madurai (1994)
Best Post-Graduate Student in Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai (1994).
University First Rank in PG degree examinations among the affiliated colleges of M.K. University, Madurai- 625 021, with a citation and Gold Medal (1996).

Memberships:

Empaneled Member in National Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), Quality Council of India, New Delhi as Lead Assessor (Chemical discipline) as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Since 2017.
Life Member in Indian Botanical Society, Hyderabad Chapter, India.
Life member in Indian Society for Agricultural Biochemists, Kanpur, India.
Member in Indian Science Congress, Kolkatta