Faculty of Life Sciences
Department of Food Science and Technology
Dr. Sanju Bala
Chairperson of the Department
The Department of Food Science & Technology was established in 2004 and the first batch of the students was enrolled in August, 2004. The Department is running M.Sc. and Ph.D. (Food Science & Technology) programme. The Department having well equipped laboratory facilities for research and development is located at first floor of CV Raman Bhawan. The main emphasis of the department is on quality education, research and training activities to meet growing demand of food processing industries. In order to make course curriculum research-oriented, research project is added in the 3rd and 4th semesters. The students are required to undertake compulsory six–weeks training (preferably during semester break) in a reputed food industry/organization after completion of major courses.
Faculty
Dr. Manju Nehra
Associate Professor
Nutrition and dietetics, Industrial microbiology, Beverage Technology, Fruits and Vegetable Processing
Academic Programmes
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M.Sc. Food Science & Technology
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Ph.D Food Science & Technology
Scheme/Syllabi
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Pattern | Action |
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| 1 | M.Sc. (Food Science & Technology) 2022-23 | 2022-23 | View |
| 2 | Syll. of FST 107 M.Sc. 1st sem. and OEC-FST-700 (Ph.D) | View | |
| 3 | Scheme of FST-308 | View | |
| 4 | OEC-FST-001, OEC-FST-002 | View | |
| 5 | M.Sc. (FST) | View | |
| 6 | Ph. D. Course Work (FST) | View | |
| 7 | M.Sc. (Food Science & Technology) | View |
Research Thurst Area
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New product development
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Biotechnological and fermentation aspects of foods
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Quality analysis and characterization of functional food components
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Characterization of bio-molecules such as starch, gums, protein & lipids
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Microbial assessment of foods
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Starch nano-particle development and characterization
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Characterization and modification of starches
Facilities/Infrastructure
1. Modular Compact Rheometer
2. Double Beam UV Spectrophotometer
3. Refrigerated Centrifuge
4. Microscope
5. High Precision Water Bath
6. Circulatory Water Bath
7. Instant Moisture Meter
8. Rotary Shaker
9. pH meter
10. Baking oven
11. Flour mill
12. Hot air oven
13. Drier
14. Humidity Cabinet
15. Laminar flow cabinet
16. Weighing balances
17. Autoclaves
18. Muffle furnace
19. Deep freezers and Refrigerators
20. Kjeldahl Assembly
21. Soxhlet Assembly
22. Fiber estimation Assembly
23. Distillation unit
E-Contents
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Achievements/Placements
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Projects/Grants
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Seminars/Conferences
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Staff Council
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Notifications
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Minutes of Meetings
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| 1 | Minutes meeting of the Staff Council held on 28.09.22 | View |
Under Graduate Board Of Studies (UGBOS)
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Notifications
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| 1 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Food Science & Technology | View |
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Post Graduate Board Of Studies (PGBOS)
Committee Members
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Notifications
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| 1 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Food Science & Technology | View |
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DRAC
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