Dr. G. Nagamaniammai

Dr. G. Nagamaniammai

Associate Professor

E-mail: nagamang@srmist.edu.in
Specialization: Food Safety and Quality Management, Food Processing Technology, Food Engineering, Bakery and Confectionary Technology, Fruits and Vegetable Processing
Affiliation: Department of Food Process Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Kattankulathur Campus, SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Education

PhD	Biotechnology/Food Process Engineering	SRM University, Chennai,2014
M. Tech	Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering	Jadavpur University, Kolkata,2004
B.E	Food Processing and Preservation Technology	Avinasilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore,2001

Other Details:

Courses

Food Engineering, Food Processing and Preservation Techniques, Advanced Food Preservation Techniques, Meat Poultry and Fish Processing Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management, Food Safety and Quality Auditing

Research Interests

Designer Food Product Development for Specific target group or individual, Technology Development for Tradition Food, Meat and Dairy Analogs, Food Process optimization and automation, Food Quality and Safety Monitoring using AI, ML and IoT

Selected Publications:

With Shashwati Sarma and Shiny Derose Fortification methods of Coenzyme Q10 in yogurt and its health functionality- A review, Frontiers in Biosciences -Scholar. Accepted for publication. IF:2.35
With Dwivedi Rishabh, Ajith Athira and Radhakrishnan Preetha, Freeze dried probiotic carrot juice powder for better storage stability of probiotic. Journal of Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-021-05259-2. IF: 2.703
With R. E. Kalpa, V. Sreejit and R. Preetha, Synbiotic microencapsulation of Lactobacillus brevis and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis using oats/oats bransas prebiotic for enhanced storage stability. Journal of Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-021-05240-z. IF:2.703
With Shiny Derose and Shaswati Sarma . Impact of the Drying techniques on the Functional properties of Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) fruit -A Review. International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology and Neurological Diseases 11(3).Pp181-188. SNIP: 0.314
With Musthafa Mohamed Essa, Muhammed Bishir, Abid Bhat, Saravana Babu Chidambaram, Buthaina Al-Balushil, Hamdan Hamdan, Robert P. Freidland8 and M. Walid Qoronfle. Functional foods and their impact on health. Journal of Food Science and Technology. doi.org/10.1007/s13197-021-05193-3. IF:2.703
With Snehal and V. Karthikeyan S, Evaluation of Functional Quality of Indian Dosa batter prepared using different processed rice and horse gram. International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology and Neurological Diseases.10(4) 2020: Pp 210-217. SNIP: 0.314
With M. Udhayaganga, S. Swetha, and K. Ramasamy, Optimization of Osmotic Dehydration Process for Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) Pieces with Salt Solution and Spices by Response Surface Methodology. IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 736: 022072. SNIP: 0.484.
With Rashi M Khatri, Samreen Siddiqui and K.A.Atmaselvi, Development of Muffin using Palmyra (Borassus flabellifer) Sprout Flour. International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology and Neurological Diseases. 10(1) 2020:Pp 14-20. SNIP: 0.314.
With M.Chithra and M. Udhaya Ganga, Study on the effect of prawn (Machrobrachuim rosenbergii) chitosan coating on peeled Shallot (Allium ascalonicum). Current Research in Food and Nutritional Science. 7(3) 2019: Pp 927-935. SNIP:0.397, NAAS: 5.05.
With Udhayaganga. M, Bakiyaraj, and J. Suresh kumar, Evaluation of pollution parameters in poultry wastewater from local chicken shops. American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. 24 (1) 2019: Pp 102-105.
With Suresh kumar. J and H. S. Shwetha, Sensory and textural properties of gluten-based chewing gum. American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. 24 (1) 2019: Pp 366-369.
With Hisham Mammu. Effect of honey on functional compounds and sensory attributes of natural amla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) milk shake. American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. 24 (1) 2019: Pp 370-373.
With Abishek Abraham and K. Ramasamy. Effect of dried ginger powder, fennel powder, cumin powder and fresh ginger extract addition on Aonla (Emblica officinalis) supari in African Journal of Food Science: 4(12) 2010: Pp 744-747.
With Arumughan.C, Venugopal. V.V and Hiranmoy Gangopadhyay. Quality Optimization for membrane Concentrated tender Coconut Water in International Journal of Plantation Crops. Vol. 38(2) 2010: Pp 111-117. NAAS: 5.54.
With Ashwin Kumar.G, Mathangi Veena T.P, Raghuveer.B, Jhon Don Bosco.S. Development of Osmotic Dehydration Process for Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana) in Journal of Beverages and Food World: 37(10) 2010: Pp 55-57.

Book and Chapters:

With Samreen Siddiqui and Rashi Khatri. Food labelling as marketing and quality assurance tool. Innovative Research in Food Processing, Apple Academic Press, USA (Accepted).
With Nithya Priya S, Nutraceuticals from Algae. Algal Farming: Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals from Algae, Apple Academic Press, USA (Accepted).
With R. Preetha and G. Nagamaniammai. Proceedings of International Conference on recent trends in Food Process Engineering Sector. December 2020. ISBN: 978-93-84136-21-5.
With Suresh Kumar. J and John Wyson. W. International Conference on Whole Grain Technology Abstract Proceeding, August 2019, ISBN 978-93-85434-73.
With K. A. Athmasevli Preparation of ready mix, A Guide to Start Food Processing Industries, II Edition, Chapter I, Pg 1-11, February 2011.
As G. Nagamaniammai, Preparation of Ready Mixes, A Guide to start Food Process Industries, Chapter 3, Pg. 27-34, February 2010.
As Nagamaniammai, G. Review: Natural RTS Drink from Tender Coconut Water, Bioexpress, SRM Publications. Issue No.3, Pp 10, August 2008.

Patents:

Development of the process for Amla salt candy from Amla (Emblica officinalis Greath) C. B. R. No: 12332, Application No: 4362/CHE/2011 on 14th Dec 2011. Published in the Official Journal of Patent Office on 13th July 2012 Pp 10303.
Development of the process for Amla Residue incorporated bread from Amla (Emblica officinalis Greath) C. B. R. No: 5, Application No: 1/CHE/2012 on 1st Jan 2012. Published in Official Journal of Patent Office on 13th July 2012 Pp 10246.
Ready to eat infant food formulation and method of its preparation thereof, Application No.202141000948 A on 8th January 2021. Published in Official Journal of Patent Office on 15th January 2021.

Papers Presented:

Kishan Gopiyani and Nagamaniammai Govindarajan Organic farming: Emerging techniques and recent advancement 6th International Conference on Advanced Research in Arts, Science, Engineering & Technology, Organized By DK International Research Foundation, Perambalur, Tamilnadu ICARASET - 2021 Proceedings / ISBN Number: 978-93-90956-53-, Pg No 122-139.
Kishan Gopiyani, Nagamaniammai Govindarajan and Smruthi Ramesh. Changes in functional compounds of traditional rice during processes. 6th International Conference on Advanced Research in Arts, Science, Engineering & Technology, Organized By DK International Research Foundation, Perambalur, Tamilnadu ICARASET - 2021 Proceedings / ISBN Number: 978-93-90956-53-, Pg No 140-149.
Aswathy Arunkumar, Nagamaniammai Govindarajan and Jayapriya Sivasankaran. Effects of sprouting on functional compounds of grains. 6th International Conference on Advanced Research in Arts, Science, Engineering & Technology, Organized By DK International Research Foundation, Perambalur, Tamilnadu ICARASET - 2021 Proceedings / ISBN Number: 978-93-90956-53-, Pg No 150-15.
B. Kumaravel, T. P.Milintha Mary and G. Nagamaniammai, Chemical and biological sensors for food safety and smart packaging, International Conference on recent trends in Food Process Engineering Sector on 10th and 11th Dec 2020, SRM Istitute of Science and Tecnology. ISBN: 978-93-84136-21-5. (Pp 55).
Safreena Kabeer and G. Nagamaniammai . Effect of Drying Techniques on the Functional Properties of Musa Paradisiaca (Nendran Variety of Banana) . International Conference on recent trends in Food Process Engineering Sector on 10th and 11th Dec 2020, SRM Istitute of Science and Tecnology.ISBN: 978-93-84136-21-5. (Pp 64).
Ratnadeep Roy and Nagamaniammai Govindarajan, Encapsulation Techniques of Nutraceuticals extracts and factors influencing the processes – A review, International Conference on recent trends in Food Process Engineering Sector on 10th and 11th Dec 2020, SRM Istitute of Science and Tecnology.ISBN: 978-93-84136-21-5. (Pp 153-159).
K. Krishna Kumar and G. Nagamaniammai. Effect of drying temperature and maltodextrin concentration on Functional Properties of amla ( Emblica officinalis) powder. National Conference on Innovation in Biochemical and Food Technology 14th March 2020 at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. ISBN: 9-7-893-88-413282. (Pp 108)
Rashi Khatri and G. Nagamaniammai. Evaluation of quality of fish fillets at different storage temperatures by use of FTIR spectroscopy and sensory quality. International Conference on Recent trends in Biotechnology, Energy and environment. Cresent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 18th and 19th Feb 2020. (ICBEE/10).
Safreena Kabeer and G, Nagamaniammai. Effect of Drying Techniques on the Functional Properties of Eleusine coracana (finger millet) powder” in the International Conference on Emerging Health Trends in the Finger millet technology organized by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil nadu on 9th and 10th January 2020. (Pp 24).
V. Snehal, G. Nagamaniammai and Karthikeyan.S. Enhancement of nutrient availability in functionally developed dosa batter with the optimal formulation studies on raw rice, cooked rice, overnight soaked rice and horse gram. International conference on Whole grain Technology, AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai on 21st and 22nd August 2019. ISBN: 978-93-85434-73. (Pp 6).
Al Ameer, N.Manimehalai, and G. Nagamaniammai. Effect of fat replacers on peroxide value of low-calorie malted pearl millet cookies. International conference on Whole grain Technology, AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai on 21st and 22nd August 2019. ISBN: 978-93-85434-73. (Pp 65-71).
Ajeet KR Anand, N.Manimehalai, and G. Nagamaniammai. Comparative study on drying characteristics and Quality evaluation of selected vegetables. International conference on Whole grain Technology, AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai on 21st and 22nd August 2019. ISBN: 978-93-85434-73. (Pp 34).
Avinash Kumar Behera1 , N.Manimehalai and G. Nagamaniammai. Studies on process development of calcium rich cookies. International conference on Whole grain Technology, AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai on 21st and 22nd August 2019. ISBN: 978-93-85434-73. (Pp 35).
Rhea Shetty, N.Manimehalai, and G. Nagamaniammai. Accelerated Shelf-Life Studies on Ready to Eat Foods- “Gulab Jamun Mix”. International conference on Whole grain Technology, AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai on 21st and 22nd August 2019. ISBN: 978-93-85434-73. (Pp 36).
Sudeep Kumar, N.Manimehalai, and G. Nagamaniammai. Effect of natural sweeteners in extending the shelf life of chhana. ”. International conference on Whole grain Technology, AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai on 21st and 22nd August 2019. ISBN: 978-93-85434-73. (Pp 37).
Uma Subramanian, Manimehalai, and G. Nagamaniammai. Development Of Zinc And Selenium Rich Food Formulations From Herbal Sources. ”. International conference on Whole grain Technology, AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai on 21st and 22nd August 2019. ISBN: 978-93-85434-73. (Pp 38).
G. Nagamaniammai, M. Udhayaganga, S. Swetha and K. Ramasamy. Optimization of Osmotic Dehydration process for Aonla (Embilica officinalis Gaertn) pieces with salt solution and spices by response surface methodology. International Conference on Energy Security and Chemical Engineering Organized by Universiti Malaysia, Pahang, Penang, Malaysia. (Pp 368)
Hisham Mammu and Nagamaniammai.G. Effect of honey on functional compounds and sensory attributes of natural amla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) milk shake. National Conference on Innovation in Biochemical and Food Technology 2nd Feb 2019 at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. ISBN: 9-7-893-88-413282. (Pp 118)
Suresh kumar. J, Nagamaniammai.G, and Shwetha. H. S. Sensory and textural properties of gluten-based chewing gum. National Conference on Innovation in Biochemical and Food Technology 2nd Feb 2019 at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. ISBN: 9-7-893-88-413282. (Pp 116)
Udhaya Ganga.M, Bakyaraj, Nagamaniammai. G, and Suresh Kumar. J. Evaluation of pollution parameters in poultry wastewater from local chicken shops. National Conference on Innovation in Biochemical and Food Technology 2nd Feb 2019 at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. ISBN: 9-7-893-88-413282. (Pp 81)
G. Nagamaniammai. Approach to Achieve Zero Hunger in 2030. National Conference cum Workshop on Zero Hunger Challenge: Strategies For Food Security 20th & 21st December, 2018, TANUVAS, Koduveli. (Pp 35-37).
G. Nagamaniammai and J. Jayapratap. Regression models development for freeze dried and tray dried Osmotic dehydrated Amla pieces (Embilica officinalis) with spices on storage stability studies at 35°C±3°C temperature. International Conference on Advances in Food Processing Technology organized by Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Tanjavur on 17th to 19th August 2018, ISBN: 8-9-978-81-926250-0-3. (Pp-61)
Mary George Poozhikanadakel and G. Nagamaniammai. Enhancing the use of under-utilised crop in dietary supplement. National conference on emerging avenues in Food Technology for better Health and Safety organized by TKM Institute of Technology, Musaliar Hills, Karuvelil, Ezhukone, Kollam on 8th and 9th March 2013.
Steffin Chekot and G. Nagamaniammai. Studies on the effect of Dietary fiber and the Quality, antioxidant activity and functional properties of bread using the selected fruit peels and residues. National conference on emerging avenues in Food Technology for better Health and Safety organized by TKM Institute of Technology, Musaliar Hills, Karuvelil, Ezhukone, Kollam on 8th and 9th March 2013.
Shwetha H.S. and G. Nagamaniammai. Partial isotonic dehydration of wet wheat gluten. National conference on emerging avenues in Food Technology for better Health and Safety organized by TKM Institute of Technology, Musaliar Hills, Karuvelil, Ezhukone, Kollam on 8th and 9th March 2013.
Nagamaniammai Govindarajan, Pratap Rudra Mandal, Ramasamy. K and Palaniswamy P.T. Studies on process development of Aonla (Emblica officinalis) residue incorporated bread- Journal of Food Processing Technology, 2012, doi.No.10.4172/2157-7110.S1.008. (Pp 87)
V. Snehal and G. Nagamaniammai. Studies on some of the nutritional and sensory quality parameters of dosa batter prepared by using horse gram, cooked rice and overnight soaked rice. National Workshop on Food Safety and Quality Management organized by Department of Food Process Engineering SRM University, Kattankulathur on 30th and 31st August 2012. ISBN: 978-93-80624-70-9.(Pp 79-86.
Chithra.M and Nagamaniammai. G Study on the effect of prawn chitosan (Marchrobrachium rosenbergii) coating on peeled small onion (Allium ascalonicum) and garlic (Allium sativum) cloves –National Conference on Appropriate Technologies for Indian Food Processing Industries held on 5thand 6th March 2012 organized by Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur and University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. ISBN: 978-93-81450-37-6, NCOFTECH Edition II. (Pp 113).
Siva Sakthi. G and Nagamaniammai. G Optimization of Amla Honey preserve preparation National Conference on Appropriate Technologies for Indian Food Processing Industries held on 5thand 6th March 2012 organized by Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur and University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. ISBN: 978-93-81450-37-6, NCOFTECH Edition II. (Pp 126).
Soberly Mohantry, Nagamaniammai. G and Sathya Narayanan. Quality analysis of functional ice cream prepared using honey. National Conference on Appropriate Technologies for Indian Food Processing Industries held on 5thand 6th March 2012 organized by Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur and University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. ISBN: 978-93-81450-37-6, NCOFTECH Edition II. (Pp 149).
Snehal. V and Nagamaniammai.G. Studies on effect of ingredients and process parameters on dosa batter. National Conference on Appropriate Technologies for Indian Food Processing Industries held on 5thand 6th March 2012 organized by Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur and University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. ISBN: 978-93-81450-37-6, NCOFTECH Edition II. (Pp 191 and 192).
Pratap Rudra Mandal and Nagamaniammai.G. Nutritional aspects and medicinal properties of Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis): A review. World Congress on Biotechnology held on 21st to 23rd March 2011 at Hyderabad. doi:10.4172/2155-9538.10000S2 (Pp 478).
Nagamaniammai..G, K. Ramasamy and P. Abishek Abraham. Effect of dried ginger powder, fennel powder, cumin powder and fresh ginger extract addition on Aonla (Emblica officinalis) supari - National Conference on Nutraceuticals – Current Scenario 25th and 26th March 2010 organized by Bharath University, Chennai (Pp 10-13) (Best Paper Presentation – First prize and Cash Award).
Nagamaniammai.G, Ashwin Kumar.G, Mathangi Veena. T.P, Raghuveer. B and John Don Bosco.S. Design and Fabrication of De-Stoner and Slicer for the Processing of Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana), INCOFTECH 2009 organized by Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur on 28th and 29th August 2009.
Nagamaniammai.G, Abishek Abraham.P, Prakash.S, Pugazzh Mani.M. Effect of Value Addition on Nutraceuticals in Aonla (Emblica officinalis) - Grain Tech 2008 at Vijayawada organized by IICPT, Thanjavur on 19th and 20th September 2008.
Ashwin Kumar.G, Raghuveer. B, Mathangi Veena. T.P, Nagamaniammai.G and John Don Bosco.S. Design and Fabrication of De-Stoner and Slicer for the Processing of Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana), NCPCFP 2008 Recent Advances in Bioengineering organized by SRM University, Chennai on 7th to 9th Feb 2008.
Nagamaniammai.G, Ashwin Kumar.G, Mathangi Veena T.P, Raghuveer.B, Jhon Don Bosco.S. Development of Osmotic Dehydration Process for Ber (Indian Jujube) - NCPCFP 2008 Recent Advances in Bioengineering organized by SRM University, Chennai on 7th to 9th Feb 2008.
Nagamaniammai.G, Ashwin Kumar.G, Mathangi Veena T.P, Raghuveer.B, Jhon Don Bosco.S. Development of process for the production of Value-Added Product from Ber (Indian Jujube) - Grain Tech 2008 organized by PPRC, Thanjavur at Chennai on 25th and 26th Jan 2008.
Nagamaniammai.G, Hiranmoy Gangopadhyay and Uma Goush. Effect of Chemical Preservatives in Tender Coconut Water. ICFOST Jan 2005 organized by CFTRI, Mysore at Bangalore on 24th to 26th Dec 2005.

Working Papers:

With Safreena Kabeer and Musthafa Mohamed Essa Process and product development of Fortified instant weaning food from grains
With Shiny Derose and Mohammad Shafiur Rahman Physilogical and Functional Properties of Spray-Dried Chitrus Juices.
With Karun and Preetha Radhakrishnan Process Optimization for protein rich extruded products.

Work in Progress:

Working on Consultancy project on salt alternate as Principal Investigator funded by Eldroga Life Science Pvt. Ltd, Chennai worth Rs. 1,00,000/ at SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
Working on Consultancy Projects with Food Industries for Product Development and Food Quality Testing at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur.
Working on Technology Development for Immune Booster, Traditional Protein Food, etc…

Guideship

Ph.D Scholar: 1 doing
Projects: Completed : 35 Guided (12 B. Tech and 23 M. Tech) and on going: 9 M. Tech

Academic Experience:

Professor and Head in the Department of Food Processing Technology, AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai from July 2018 to Sep 2019.
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) in the Department of Food and Process Engineering, SRM University, Chennai from May 2006 to Nov 2012 and Assistant Professor (OG) from July 2009 to Oct 2012 and Lecturer from May 2006 to June 2009.
Lecturer (Food Processing & Preservation Technology) in Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore from July 2005 to April 2006.
Lecturer (Biotechnology) in Sathyabama Deemed University, Chennai, from November 2004 to April 2005.

Other Professional Experience:

Assistant General Manager and Head (Quality Assurance – Research and Development) in Sri Varadaraja Food Exports Pvt. Ltd, Chennai from October 2016 to June 2018.
Technical consultant in Food consultancy firm, Chennai from June 2015 to September 2016
Senior Manager and Head, Research and Development in Aachi Masala Foods (P) Ltd, Chennai from May 2013 to Dec 2014.
Assistant Production Executive / Quality Controller in IQF Foods Private Limited, Vemgal Post, Kolar District, Karnataka from July 2004 to 1November 2004.
Assistant Production Manager / Quality Controller in Thenamuthu Foods Private Limited, Dharmapuri District, Tamilnadu from May 2001 to May 2002.

Workshops /Seminars/Conferences:

Attended online Faculty Development Programme on Universal Human Value organized by All India Council for Technical Education, GoI from 27th September 2021 to 1st October 2021.
Completed online Short-Term Training Program on Modelling, Simulation of Industrial Processes conducted by Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Chidambaram from 20th to 25th September 2021.
Completed online Entrepreneurship Development Program on Food Processing Sector organized by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, GOI during 14th to 18th June 2021.
Completed 6 hrs online training on FSSC 22000 VERSION 5.1 with HACCP and ISO 22000:2018 organized by Foodiesys Consultancy on 27th June 202.
Participated in virtual workshop on “Internet of Things" organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani held during 6th to 10th October 2020
Participated in online Faculty Development Program on Designing of Food Processing Equipment and Fabrication organized by Department of Food Technology, School of Agriculture and Processing Sciences, Kalasalingam Academy of Research And Education during 23rd to 29th May 2020.
Completed online course on Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy offered by Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich in Coursera during May 2020.
Completed Lead Auditor Course for FSSC 22000:2005 from SGS, Chennai on May 2017.

Achievements:

Coordinator for the MoU between Department of Food Process Engineering, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur and Sanviha Foodtech Solution, Chennai signed for Joint Institute- Industry activities on 20th October 2020.
Organized Eat Right India online quiz for School students on 16th October 2020 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
Acted as Coordinator for Alumni -Virtual Conclave on Opportunities for Food Technologiess and Life Science Graduates in Food Processing Industries: A Global Prospective on 17th July 2021 at SRM IST, Kattankulathur.
Organized virtual International Conference on Recent Trends in Food Process Engineering Sector on 10st and 11th December 2020 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
Organized virtual World Food Day on 20th October 2020 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
Coordinator for the MoU between Department of Food Process Engineering, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur and Collage of Food and Dairy Technology, TANUVAS, Koluvali signed for Joint Institutes activities on 28th February 2020.
Signed MoU with Scientific Food Testing Services Pvt. Ltd, Chennai for Joint Training and Research activity on 4th July 2019 at AMET Deemed to be University.
Organized Open Day meet on 28th and 29th February 2020 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
Organized International Conference on Whole Grain Technology on 21st and 22nd August 2019 at AMET Deemed to be University, Chennai.
Signed MoU with Scientific Food Testing Services Pvt. Ltd, Chennai for Joint Training and Research activity on 4th July 2019 at AMET Deemed to be University.
Organized Entrepreneurship Development Programme on Processed Food Product Development to empower self-help group women of coastal districts in Tamil Nadu on 23rd and 24th May 2019 at AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai.
Organized Extension Activity – Consumer Awareness Programme on Impact of Health on Junk Food Consumption on 12th April 2019 at Mannivakkam, Chennai.
Signed MoU with Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithha Fisheries University, Nagapattinum for Joint Academic and Research activity on 13th Feb 2019 at AMET Deemed to be University.
Organized Entrepreneurship Development Programme on Processed Food Product Development to empower self-help group women of coastal districts in Tamil Nadu on 23rd and 24th May 2019 at AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai.
Organized Student Symposium on World Food Day on 16th October 2018 at AMET Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai.
Commercialized more than 60 products such as rice, Millet and value-added products in Sri Varadaraja Food Exports Pvt. Ltd, Chennai.
Established Quality system from Raw material receiving to Finished Goods till Grains and value-added products reaches consumer by effective implementation of ISO 22000:2005, HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, NPOP, NOP, COS and AGMARK in Sri Varadaraja Food Exports Pvt. Ltd, Chennai.
Commercialized 110 new products to market in the brand names of Aachi, Twinbrids, Sabash, Tanjuce and Twinkle as Head of the Department, Research and Development at Aachi Masala Foods (P) Ltd, Chennai from May 2013 to December 2014.
Worked as coordinator for FIST-DST supported Research and Development project in the School of Bioengineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur for purchasing spray dryer, Freeze dryer and Super Critical Fluid Extraction System for Department of Food Process Engineering, SRM IST, Kattankulathur. Prepared and Submitted Utilization certificate to DST for 99,49,183.00.
Headed 7 committees and organized 3 events in varies Association activities in the Department of Food Process Engineering, SRM University, Chennai from 2006 to 2013.

Awards:

Won first prize for Best Paper Presentation in National Conference on Nutraceuticals – Current Scenario on 25th and 26th March 2010 organized by Bharath University, Chennai.
Won First Prize for Best Poster Presentation in Grain Tech 2008 organized by Paddy Processing Research Centre, Thanjavur.
Received Merit Certificate for 100% results from SRM University, Kattankulathur during Teachers’ Day celebration on 5th September 2007.

Memberships:

Guest Editor in the Journal of Food Science and Technology
Guest Editor in the International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology and Neurological Diseases
Life Member in Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India)
Peer Reviewer in Journal of Food Science and Technology
Peer Reviewer in the Journal of Food Measurement and Characteristics
Peer Reviewer in Journal of Food Processing and Preservation Technology
Peer Reviewer in the International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology and Neurological Diseases