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.