Dr Manjunatha M
Dr Manjunatha M
Scientist
Dairy Engineering Section, ICAR-NDRI, SRS, Adugodi, Bengaluru-30, Ph: 080-25710661(extn.400)
Email: Email:drmanjunatham9@yahoo.com;manjanphd_8963@rediffmail
Current Research Area
Design and development of cooling module for milk cooling; Extraction of natural antioxidants and their application in dairy products for quality and shelf-life enhancement; Automation of paneer press.

Qualifications;
- M.Tech.
- Ph.D.
Major Research Accomplishments
Shelf-life extension of ghee using natural antioxidants; Developed a ventilated container for transport of fruits and vegetables by train between major cities in the country (Under consultancy project between ICAR-CIPHET/NHB/CONCOR); Designed & developed a garlic peeler, Developed a process technology for cauliflower processing; Developed MAP technologies for fruits & vegetables packaging & storage
Awards:
- Ist prize for paper presentation in an International Conference; ICAR-JRF; UGC-JRF.
Training:
- Use of ICT tools for project management at MANAGE, Hyderabad; Spectroscopic techniques for food quality and safety at ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana; High pressure processing at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin; IPR at ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru; MIS and FMS, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal.
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
Publications:
- Papers in international journals-06; Papers in national journals-02; Book chapters-01; Teaching-cum-manual-01.