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Dr. Rajan Sharma

Joint Director (Research)

Address :

Dairy Chemistry Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001, Haryana, INDIA.

Phone : +91-184-2259006 / 2252637(O)

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  • 10. On-going Projects:

    S.

    No.

    Title of Project

    Duration

    Total Cost (Rs. in lakhs)

    Funding Agency

    From

    To

    1.

    Development of Nano-Micro Matrices for the delivery of Bioactives, Micro-nutrients and therapeutics – as Co-PI 

    2022

    2025

    412.00

    National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF) of ICAR

    2.

    Development of Aptamer Lateral Flow Assay for Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk - as Co-PI

    2026

    2028

    48.49

    Corpus funds of ICAR

    3.

    Development of Paper-Based Microfluidic Device for the

    Simultaneous Detection of Selected Milk Adulterants– as Co-PI

    2025

    2027

    8.50

    In-house (under Project Based Budgeting)

    4.

    Designing and characterization of molecularly imprinted polymers for selective extraction of vitamin B12 from food

    matrix– as Co-PI

    2025

    2027

    6.00

    In-house (under Project Based Budgeting)

    5.

    Profiling of bovine and non-bovine milk constituents and

    determining their therapeutic potential to enhance

    market profitability – Project Coordinator

    2024

    2027

    50.00

    In-house (under Project Based Budgeting)

     

Degree

Name of University

Passing Year

Topic of thesis

Division

B.Sc.

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India

1989

Botany, Zoology, Chemistry

First

M.Sc

National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India

1992

Dairy ChemistryFirst

Ph.D

National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India

1996

Dairy ChemistryFirst

Post-Graduate Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture (PGD-TMA)

Center for Distance Education, University of Hyderabad and National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad

2012

Post-Graduate Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture (PGD-TMA)

Distinction 

  1.  PG courses: Intellectual property & Its Management in Agriculture
  2.  Ph.D courses: Advances in Chemistry of Milk Lipids; Advances in Analytical Techniques in Dairy Chemistry 

  • A Rapid Test for Detection of ‘Synthetic milk’ developed
  • Tests for Detection of Adulteration of Milk with Soymilk developed
  • A Rapid Test for Detection of Adulteration of Ghee with Vegetable Oils developed
  • A Method for the Estimation of Urea using Ammonia Electrode Developed
  • An enzymatic method for Estimation of Maltodextrin in Milk developed
  • Two simple colour based methods for ascertaining the heat treatment of milk around 80°C have been developed.
  • Interest in Research: Aptamer, Lateral Flow assay, Analytical Dairy Chemistry, Regulations

On-going Projects:

S. No.

Title of Project

Duration

Total Cost (Rs. in lakhs)

Funding Agency

From

To

1.

Development of Nano-Micro Matrices for the delivery of Bioactives, Micro-nutrients and therapeutics – as Co-PI 

2022

2025

412.00

National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF) of ICAR

2.

Development of Aptamer Lateral Flow Assay for Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk - as Co-PI

2026

2028

48.49

Corpus funds of ICAR

3.

Development of Paper-Based Microfluidic Device for the Simultaneous Detection of Selected Milk Adulterants– as Co-PI

2025

2027

8.50

In-house (under Project Based Budgeting)

4.

Designing and characterization of molecularly imprinted polymers for selective extraction of vitamin B12 from food

matrix– as Co-PI

2025

2027

6.00

In-house (under Project Based Budgeting)

5.

Profiling of bovine and non-bovine milk constituents and determining their therapeutic potential to enhance market profitability – Project Coordinator

2024

2027

50.00

In-house (under Project Based Budgeting)

 

  1. Complete list of Publications in APA style:

  1. Pahsyntiew, J., Gandhi, K., Sharma, R., Shivanna, S. K., Dhanda, P., & Deshmukh, S. V. (2026). Paper-based assay for the rapid detection of boric acid in milk. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-14.

  1. Pahsyntiew, J., Gandhi, K., Sharma, R., Shivanna, S. K., & Swetha, J. (2026). A novel and rapid qualitative method for detecting anionic detergent in milk. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 1-15.

  1. Deshmukh, S. V., Gandhi, K., Sharma, R., Shivanna, S. K., Dhanda, P., & Pahsyntiew, J. (2026). Development of a paper strip assay for the simultaneous detection of nitrites and nitrates in milk. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 1-17.

  1. Kumar, R., Hussain, S. A., Sharma, P., Sharma, R., & Singh, R. R. B. (2026). Combination of tween 80 with milk protein fractions as novel emulsifiers for stabilizing nanoemulsions formed by low-energy method: effect on particle properties and microstructure. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 129485.

  1. Pawar, N.; Singh, R.; Arora, S.; Sharma, R.; Sharma, V & Singh, A.K. (2026). Solubility of lactose-free milk powders: Influence of protein content, incorporation of UF permeate and maltodextrin. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 79: e70097.

  1. Kumari, K., Minz, P. S., Chopde, S., Chitranayak, & Sharma, R. (2025). Electrical characterisation of fermentation process from milk to yogurt: a monitoring approach. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-9.

  1. Bothara, R.; Singh, R.; Sharma, R. & Arora, S. (2025). Development of a sequential extraction strategy for native B vitamins from milk using protein precipitation, solid-phase extraction, and magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers for RP-HPLC analysis. International Journal of Dairy Technology. doi: 10.1111/1471-0307.70069

  1. Saji, R., Gandhi, K., Sharma, R., Rajput, Y.S. & Bajaj, R. (2025). Development of gold nanoparticles based competitive lateral flow immunoassay for the detection of 5-hydroxyflunixin in milk. Microchemical Journal 208: 1-10.

  1. Saha, S., Singh, M., Prajapathi, M., Mallappa, R. H., Kumar, N., Sharma, R., & Vishweswaraiah, R. H. (2025). Development and Evaluation of PANI-PecPaper Strip Sensor for Detection of Total Plate Count in Milk and Milk Products. Food Control, 111397

  1. Hooda, A., Mann, B., Sharma, R., Tripathi, A. D., & Agarwal, A. (2025). Effect of pH variation on physicochemical and morphological properties of Micellar Casein Concentrate and its utilisation for nanoencapsulation of curcumin. International Journal of Dairy Technology, 78(1), e13162.

  1. Hooda, A., Mann, B., Sharma, R., Tripathi, A. D., Rai, H. K., Singh, S., & Khosravi-Darani, K. (2025). Designing of nanocapsules of curcumin using native casein micelles and their physicochemical, structural, stability and bioavailability analysis. Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 22(4), 819-835.

  1. Singh, D., Sharma, R., Shivanna, S. K., Gandhi, K., Singh, R., & Sharda, T. (2025). Detection of adulteration in ghee using Raman Spectroscopy in combination with Chemometrics. Food Control, 111481.

  1. Singh, S., Thuanthong, A., Mann, B., Hooda, A., Sharma, R., Bajaj, R., Agarwal, A., Tripathi, A.D., Rai, H.K., Koirala, P. & Nirmal, N. (2025). Effect of Thermal Processing on the Release of Beta Casomorphins-7 during simulated in-vitro Digestion of A1 and A2 Milk. International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences. https://doi.org/10.47278/journal.ijab/2025.144

  1. Singh, S., Mann, B., Hooda, A., Sharma, R., Tripathi, A. D., & Rai, H. K. (2025). Effect of ripening on the release of BCM-7 like peptides in Cheddar cheese and in their simulated in-vitro digestive extracts prepared from cow milk containing β-casein A1 and β-casein A2 variant. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-10.

  1. Sonvanshi, V., Gandhi, K., Ramani, A., Sharma, R., & Seth, R. (2025). Detection of palmolein oil adulteration in milk fat using ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 78(2).

  1. Sandhu, R., Mann, B., Sharma, R., & Bajaj, R. K. (2024). Identification and molecular docking of ACE inhibitory peptides derived from sodium substituted Cheddar cheese. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 30(6), 59.

  1. Harshitha, C. G., Singh, R., Sharma, R., & Gandhi, K. (2024). Fate of aflatoxin M1 in milk during various processing treatments. International Journal of Dairy Technology, 77(4), 1250-1255.

  1. Kumar, N.; Talwar, N.; Sharma, R.; Raghu, H.V.; Goel, P & Singh, N.A. (2024) Comparative study of QuEChERS methods for monitoring pesticides in milk using GC-MS/MS. Current Science. 127 (5): 598 – 604.

  1. Ramani, A., Seth, R., Gandhi, K., Sharma, R., & Saji, R. (2024). Development and validation of a HPLC-UV method for the quantification of major phospholipids in milk. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 106552.

  1. Saji, R., Gandhi, K., Sharma, R., Bajaj, R. Mann, B. & Ramani, A. (2024). Detection of flunixin residues in milk using ATR- FTIR spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-024-02686-5.

  1. Sayyad, F., Gandhi, K., Sharma, R., Amrutha, T. M., Gautam, P. B., & Harshitha, C. G. (2024). Development and validation of paper-based strip method for the detection of formalin in milk. Journal of Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-024-06003-2

  1. Gautam, P. B., Sharma, R., Atbhaiya, Y., Gandhi, K., & Mann, B. (2024). Thermosonication: A technique to inactivate the plasmin system in milk. International Dairy Journal, 157: 105997.

  1. Saji, R., Gandhi, K., Sharma, R., & Raghu, H. V. (2024). Detection of meloxicam residues in milk using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics. Food Control, 110491.

  1. Uma, K., Panjagari, N. R., Raman, R. K., Singh, A. K., Sharma, L. C., Ganguly, S., Sharma, R. & Sharma, V. (2024). Headspace volatile markers of Sandesh, a chhana-based delicacy stored at elevated temperatures. Indian J Dairy Sci, 77(2), 97-109.

  1. Naskar, B., John, H., Barnwal, P., Puniya, A. K., Sharma, R., & Juneja, A. K. (2024). Influence of Magnetic Induction Power on Physico-Chemical and Microbial Quality of Milk: magnetic induction heating of milk. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research (JSIR), 83(4), 343-349.

  1. Nikam, P., Seth, R., & Sharma, R. (2024) Silver nanoparticles as colorimetric probe for selective determination of Hg2+ from milk samples with ultrasound‐assisted extraction protocol. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 77(2), 338-347

  1. Taherabbas,S.;  Ramani, A.; Seth, R.; Gandhi, K.; Sharma, R. and Mann, B. (2024) Physico-chemical characteristics of butter prepared from the milk of selected indigenous and crossbred cows. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 77(6), 498-505       

  1. Sonvanshi, V., Gandhi, K., Ramani, A., Sharma, R., & Seth, R. (2024). ATR-FTIR coupled with chemometric techniques to detect vanaspati ghee (hydrogenated vegetable oil) adulteration in milk fat. Results in Chemistry, 7, 101343. 

  1. Mishra, A., Datt, C., Dudi, K., Singh, D., Kaul, G., & Sharma, R. (2024) Influence of nano zinc supplementation on digestibility and rumen fermentation parameters under in vitro conditions. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 77(2), 189-193.

  1. Bhardwaj, D., Mann, B., Sharma, R., Kumar, R., Rashmi, H. M., Gandhi, K., Sukhthija, M.P.  & Sharma, M. (2024) Studies of Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory characteristics of Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) to check the efficacy of clove-oil nanoemulsion in enhancing its shelf-life. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 77(4): 318-328.

  1. Atbhaiya, Y., Sharma, R., Gandhi, K., Mann, B., & Gautam, P. B. (2023). Detection of cotton seed oil in cow ghee using triglyceride profiling. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 76(6), 515-521.

  1. Gandhi, K., Sharma, R., Seth, R., Ramani, A., & Mann, B. (2023). Mineral oil detection in ghee using attenuated total reflectance-fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) in conjunction with chemometrics. Food and Humanity, 1, 1523-1530.

  1. Dhale, M., Singh, R., Sharma, R., & Arora, S. (2023). Quantification of all B vitamins in a single run using ion-pair modified liquid chromatography with UV detection. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 123, 105602.

  1. Gautam, P.B.; Sharma, R.; Atbhaiya, Y.; Gandhi, K. and Mann, B. (2023) Activities of indigenous proteases in cow, buffalo and goat milk of Indian subcontinent and their correlation with somatic cell count. International Dairy Journal. 139: 105567.

  1. Parashar, A.; Bhushan, V.; Mahanandia, N.C.; Mohanty, A.K.; Kumar, S.; Sharma, R. and Rajput, Y.S.  (2023) Evaluation of sensing ability aptamers towards β-casomorphin-7 peptide (BCM-7) in different assay formats. Applied Nanomedicine. 23(1), 554

  1. Ravali, P. Singh, R.; Sharma, R. (2023) Comparison of different derivatizing reagents in identification of milk metabolites using GC-MS. International Dairy Journal. 138, 105535.

  1. Panjagari, N. R., Singh, A. K., Ganguly, S., Sharma, R., & Sharma, V. (2023). Smart packaging tools for selected Indian traditional buffalo milk products: a case for on-package freshness indicators. Revista Cientifica de la Facultade de Veterinaria, 33.

  1. Chapke, K., Gandhi, K., Lata, K., Sharma, R., Mann, B., & Singh, N. (2022). Migration study of chemical additives from low density polyethylene (LDPE) into dahi. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59(8), 3283-3295.

  1. Singh, N.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.; Verma, A.; Raju, P.N. & Gandhi, K. (2022) Identification of polymer additives from multilayer milk packaging materials by liquid-solid extraction coupled with GC-MS. Food Packaging and Shelf Life. 34: 100975.

  1. Harshitha, C.G.; Sharma, N.; Singh, R.; Sharma, R. Gandhi, K. and Mann, B. (2022). Interaction study of aflatoxin M1 with milk proteins using ATR-FTIR. Journal of Food Science and Technology. doi.org/10.1007/s13197-022-05587-x

  1. Atbhaiya, Y.; Sharma, R.; Gandhi, K.; Mann, B. and Gautam, P.B. (2022) Methods to differentiate between cotton tract area ghee and cotton seed oil adulterated ghee. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 59(12), 4782-4793.

  1. Patil, O.S.; Bajaj, R.; Mann, B. and Sharma, R. (2021) Preparation and characterization of Sodium caseinate-maltodextrin conjugate by dry heating method. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 9(4): 31-38

  1. Sharma, M.; Mann, B.; Pothuraju, R.; Sharma, R. and Kumar, R. (2022) Physico-chemical characterization of ultrasound assisted clove oil-loaded nanoemulsion: As enhanced antimicrobial potential. Biotechnology Reports, 34: e00720. 

  1. Gandhi, K.; Sharma, R.; Seth, R. and Mann, B. (2022) Detection of coconut oil in ghee using ATR-FTIR and chemometrics. Applied Food Research, 2(1): 100035. 

  1. Saha, P.; Bajaj, R.; Sharma, R. and Mandal, S. (2022) Isolation and characterization of micellar casein from buffalo milk using microfiltration technique with modified buffer composition. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 75(2), 308-320.

  1. Khongsit A., Rajput, Y.S., Meena, S and Sharma, R. (2022) Opportunities for Mercuric Ion Spectrophotometric Determination based on Reduction of Gold Nanoparticles Aggregation by N-containing Cyclic Molecules. Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 77(3):295-300.

  1. Gandhi, K.; Gautam, P.B.; Kumar, K.; Sharma, R. and Mann, B. (2022) Physico-chemical characteristics of biscuits fortified with whey protein concentrate–iron sulphate (WPC–FeSO4) complex Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 15, 2831-2841.

  1. Rajneesh; Misra, A.K.; Sharma, R. and Chauhan, P. (2021) Effect of bypass fatty acid and Tinospora cordifolia supplementation on production performance and milk fatty acid profiling in Murrah buffaloes. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 53(3): 383. 

  1. Sharma, R.; Verma, A.; Shinde, N.; Mann, B.; Gandhi, K.; Wicher, J.H. and Amerongen, van, A. (2021) Adulteration of cow's milk with buffalo's milk detected by an on-site carbon nanoparticles-based lateral flow immunoassay. Food Chemistry. 351, 129311.

  1. Gandhi, K.; Gautam, P.B.; Sharma, R.; Mann, B. and Kumar, K. (2021) Effect of incorporation of iron–whey protein concentrate (Fe–WPC) conjugate on physicochemical characteristics of dahi. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 25: 1-10. 

  1. Athira, S.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.; Pothuraju, R & Bajaj, R.K. (2021) Preparation and characterization of iron-chelating peptides from whey protein: An alternative approach for chemical iron fortification. Food Research International. 141: 110133.

  1. Sharma, N.; Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S.; Mann, B. and Gandhi, K. (2021) Distinction between glycomacropeptide and β-lactoglobulin with ‘stains all’ dye on Tricine SDS-PAGE gels. Food Chemistry. 340: 127923.

  1. Suvartan R.; Sharma, R.; Gandhi, K.; Nikam, P. and Mann, B. (2021). Physico-chemical changes during processing and storage of UHT milk. Indian Journal of Dairy Science.  74(1). 39-47.

  1. Meena, S.; Rajput, Y.S.; Sharma, R. and Singh, R. (2020) Milk improves cholesterol homoeostasis by protecting liver against oxidative damage in hypercholesterolemic rats. South Asian Journal of Food Technology and Environment, 6(1): 885-893.

  1. Dhankhar, J.; Sharma, R. and Indumathi, K.P. (2020) A comparative study of sterols in milk fat of different Indian dairy animals based on chemometric analysis. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 14: 2538–2548.

  1. Sonu, K.S..; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.; Kumar, R. and Singh, R. (2020) Formulation of peppermint oil nanoemulsion using conjugates of whey proteins with maltodextrin and its characterization. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge 19(2): 394-400.

  1. Suvartan, R.; Sharma, R.; Gandhi, K. and Mann, B. (2020). Assessment of physico-chemical changes in UHT milk during storage at different temperatures. Journal of Dairy Research.  87: 243–247.

  1. Hooda, A.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.  and Bajaj, R. (2020) Physicochemical characterization of native micellar casein concentrates from buffalo and cow skim milk harvested using microfiltration.  International Journal of Dairy Technology.  73:781-789.

  1. Suvartan, R.; Sharma, R.; Gandhi, K.; Upadhyay, N. and Mann, B. (2020). Assessment of proteolysis in UHT milk using Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (ATR–FTIR). International Journal of Dairy Technology. 73(2): 366-375.

  1. Sabhyata M.; Singh, M.; Aggarwal, A.; and Sharma, R. (2020). Effect of seasons on physiological responses, milk production and composition in Indigenous cows. Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine. 5(1):11-20.

  1. Singh, M.; Sharma, R.; Ranvir, S.; Gandhi, K. and Mann, B. (2019) Assessment of contamination of milk and milk products with heavy metals. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 72(6): 608-615.

  1. Singh, M.; Sharma, R.; Ranvir, S.; Gandhi, K. and Mann, B. (2019) Profiling and distribution of minerals content in cow, buffalo and goat milk. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 72(5): 480-488.

  1. Aggarwal, S.; Rajput, Y.S. Nanda, D.K.; Sharma, R. and Singh, G. (2019) Synthesis and characterization of magnetic imprinted polymer for selective extraction of cephalexin from food matrices. Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 26:431-436. 

  1. Banjare, I.S.; Gandhi, K.; Sao, K. and  Sharma, R. (2019) Optimization of spray-drying conditions for the preparation of whey protein concentrate–iron complex using response surface methodology. International Journal of Food Properties, 22 (1): 1411-1424 .

  1. Banjare, I.S.; Gandhi, K.; Sao, K. and  Sharma, R. (2019) Physicochemical Characterization and Stability of Spray-Dried Whey Protein Concentrate–Iron Complex. Food Technology and Biotechnology 57 (3) 331-340.

  1. Chilbule, A.; Singh, R.; Mann, B.; Arora, S.; Sharma, R. and Rao, P.S. (2019) Development and validation of an analytical method for determination of bronopol and kathon preservative in milk. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 56 (6): 3170-3176. 

  1. Gandhi, K.; Devi, S.; Gautam, P.B.; Sharma, R.; Mann, B.; Ranvir, S.; Sao, K. and Pandey, V. (2019) Enhanced bioavailability of iron from spray dried whey protein concentrate-iron (WPC-Fe) complex in anemic and weaning conditions. Journal of Functional Foods, 58:275-281. 

  1. Meena, S.; Rajput, Y.S.; Sharma, R. and Singh, R. (2019) Effect of goat and camel milk vis a vis cow milk on cholesterol homeostasis in hypercholesterolemic rats. Small Ruminant Research. 171: 8-12

  1. Manoj Kumar, C.T.; Sabikhi, L.; Singh, A.K.; Raju, P.N.; Kumar, R.; Sharma, R. (2019) Effect of incorporation of sodium caseinate, whey protein concentrate and transglutaminase on the properties of depigmented pearl millet based gluten free pasta. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 103:19-26.

  1. Mohan, J., Ali, S.A., Suvartan, R., Kapila, S., Sharma, R., Tomar, S.K., Behare, P. and Yadav, H. (2018). Bioavailability of biotransformed zinc enriched dahi in wistar rats. International Journal of Probiotics & Prebiotics, 13: 45-54. 

  1. Fayaz, S.; Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S.; Mann, B. and Lata, K. (2018) Estimation of steviol glycosides in food matrices by high performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 55 (8): 3325-3334. 

  1. Sonu, K.S.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.; Kumar, R. and Singh R. (2018) Physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of d-limonene oil nanoemulsion stabilized by whey protein–maltodextrin conjugates. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 55 (7): 2749-2757. 

  2. Hooda, A.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.; Bajaj, R.; Sen, M.; Singh, S. and Ranvir, S. (2018) Characterization of micellar casein concentrate prepared from goat milk. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 6: 100-114.  

  1. Padghan P.V.; Mann, B. and Sharma, R. (2018) In-vivo studies of antioxidant activity of fermented milk (Lassi) by Lactobacillus acidophilus and standard dahi culture. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(2): 25-30. 

  1. Hooda, A.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.; Bajaj, R.; Singh, S. and Ranvir, S. (2018) Effect of ethanol on physico-chemical properties of micellar casein concentrate. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 7: 1635-1644. 

  1. Kumar, M.; Panjagari, N.R.; Kanade, P.K.; Singh, A.K.; Badola, R.; Ganguli, S.; Behare, P.V.; Sharma, R. and Alam, T. (2018) Sodium caseinate-starch-modified montmorillonite based biodegradable film: Laboratory food extruder assisted exfoliation and characterization. Food Packaging and Shelf Life. 15: 17-27. 

  1. Pandey, A.K.; Rajput, Y.S.; Sharma R. and Singh, D. (2017) Immobilized aptamer on gold electrode senses trace amount of aflatoxin M1. Applied Nanoscience. 7 (8): 893-903. 

  1. Gahlaut, J.; Rajput, Y.S.; Meena, S.; Nanda, D.K. and Sharma, R. (2017). Spectrophotometric label-free determination of lead using thiol functionalized gold nanoparticles. Analytical Letters.  51 (8): 1208-1218. 

  1. Gautam, P.B., Sharma, R., Lata, K., Rajput, Y.S. and Mann, B. (2017) Construction of a lateral flow strip for detection of soymilk in milk. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 4(13), 4213-4219. 

  1. Dhankhar, J.; Sharma, R. and Mann, B. (2017) Optimization of various steps for RP-HPLC determination of carotene in milk fat. International Food Research Journal. 24(4): 1393-1398.

  1. Pandey, A.K.; Rajput, Y.S. Singh, D. and Sharma, R. (2018) Prediction of shorter oligonucleotide sequences recognizing aflatoxin M1. Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry. 65 (3): 397-406. 

  1. Narwal, V.; Sharma, N.; Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S.; Mann, B. (2017) Applicability of protein estimation methods for assaying glycomacropeptide. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 71(2):539-543. 

  1. Sharma, M.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.; Bajaj, R.; Athira, S.; Sarkar, P. and Pothurahu, R. (2017) Sodium caseinate stabilized clove oil nanoemulsion: Physicochemical properties. Journal of Food Engineering. 212, 38-46. 

  1. Patel, B.; Kumar, N.; Jain, V.; Dang, A.K.; Sharma, R.; Lathwal, S.S.; and Singh, S.V. (2017) Effect of zinc supplementation on production performance and udder health of per-parturient Karan Fries cows during heat stress. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 70(4): 447-452.

  1. Aggarwal, S.; Rajput, Y.S.; Sharma, R. and Pandey, A.K. (2016) Extraction of Cefquinome from Food by Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymer. Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta. 7(12): 2-6. 

  1. Meena, G.S.; Singh, A.K.; Arora, S. Borad, S.; Sharma, R. and Gupta, V.K. (2017) Physico-chemical, functional and rheological properties of milk protein concentrate 60 as affected by disodium phosphate addition, diafiltration and homogenization. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 54(6):1678-1688. 

  1. Lata, K.; Naik, L.; Sharma, R.; Jaiswal, A.; Mann, B. and Rajput, Y.S. (2017) Development of competitive indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of cephalexin in milk. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 70(1): 72-80.

  1. Naik, L., Sharma, R., Mann, B., Lata, K., Rajput, Y.S. and Nath, B.S. (2017). Rapid screening test for detection of oxytetracycline residues in milk using lateral flow assay. Food Chemistry, 219: 85-92. 

  1. Padghan, P.V., Mann, B., Sharma, R., Bajaj, R. and Saini, P. (2017) Production of Angiotensin-I-Converting-Enzyme-Inhibitory Peptides in Fermented Milks (Lassi) Fermented by Lactobacillus acidophillus with Consideration of Incubation Period and Simmering Treatment. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 23(1): 69-79. 

  1. Rawat, P.; Rajput, Y.S.; Bharti, M.K. and Sharma, R. (2016) A method for synthesis of gold nanoparticles using 1-amino-2-naphthol-4-sulphonic acid as reducing agent. Current Science. 110 (12): 2297- 2300. 

  1. Kumar, D.D., Mann, B., Pothuraju, R., Sharma, R. and Bajaj, R., (2016). Formulation and characterization of nanoencapsulated curcumin using sodium caseinate and its incorporation in ice cream. Food & Function, 7: 417-424. 

  1. Singh, S.; Rajput, Y.S.; Barui, A.K.; Sharma, R. and Datta, T.K. (2016) Fat accumulation in differentiated brown adipocytes is linked with expression of Hox genes. Gene Expression Patterns. 20 (2): 99-105. 

  1. Meena, S.; Rajput, Y.S.; Pandey, A.K.; Sharma, R. and Singh, R. (2016) Camel milk ameliorates hyperglycaemia and oxidative damage in type-1 diabetic experimental rats. Journal of Dairy Research. 83 (3) 412-419.   

  1. Kumar, B.; Sharma, R.; Thakur, R.; Barui, A.K.; Rajput, Y.S. and Mann, B. (2016) Rapid enzymatic assay for lactate content in milk – an indirect method to ascertain the presence of neutralizers in microbial deteriorated milk. [published erratum appears in International Journal of Dairy Technology, 2017, 70(3): 457] International Journal of Dairy Technology, 69(3): 460-467. 

  1. Lata, K.; Sharma, R.; Naik, L.; Rajput, Y.S. and Mann, B. (2016) Lateral flow assay based rapid detection of cephalexin in milk. Journal of Food Quality. 39 (1): 64-73. 

  1. Singh, S.; Rajput, Y.S.; Barui, A.K.; Sharma, R. and Grover, S. (2015) Expression of developmental genes in brown fat cells grown in vitro is linked with lipid accumulation. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Animal. 51(10), 1003-1011. 

  1. Prashar, A.; Rajput, Y.S. and Sharma, R. (2015) Aptamer based sensing of betacasomorphin-7. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 63: 2647-2653. 

  1. Lata, K.; Sharma, R.; Naik, L. Rajput, Y.S. Mann, B. (2015) Synthesis and application of cephalexin imprinted polymer for solid phase extraction in milk. Food Chemistry. 184: 176-182.

  1. Aggarwal, S.; Rajput, Y.S.; Singh, G and Sharma, R. (2015) Synthesis and characterization of oxytetracycline imprinted magnetic polymer for application in food. Applied Nanoscience. 6: 209–214.

  1. Athira, S.; Mann, B.; Saini, P.; Sharma, R. Kumar, R. and Singh, A.K. (2015) Production and characterization of whey protein hydrolysate having antioxidant activity from cheese whey. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 95 (14): 2908–2915. 

  1. Divya, M.P.; Rajput, Y.S.; Sharma, R. and Singh, G. (2015) Molecular imprinted polymer for separation of lactate. Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 70(10), 1213-1217. 

  1. Malhotra, S., Pandey, A.K., Rajput, Y.S., Sharma, R. (2014) Selection of aptamers for aflatoxin M1 and their characterization. Journal of Molecular Recognition. 27 (8): 493-500.

  1. Mann, B..; Kumari, A.; Kumar, R.; Sharma, R.; Prajapati, K.; Mahboob, S. and Athira, S. (2014) Antioxidant activity of whey protein hydrolysates in milk beverage system. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 52 (6): 3235-3241. 

  1. Athira, S.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.; and Bajaj, R. (2014) Process optimization for production of whey protein hydrolysate from cheese whey having antioxidant property. Journal of Animal Science. Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl. 1. 

  1. Sari, T.P.; Mann, B.; Kumar, R.; Singh, R.R.B.; Sharma, R.; Bhardwaj, M.; Athira, S. (2015) Preparation and characterization of nanoemulsion encapsulating curcumin. Food Hydrocolloids. 43 (1): 540–546. 

  1. Padghan P.V.; Mann, B.; Kumar, R.; Sharma, R. and Kumar, A. (2014) Studies on bio-functional activity of traditional Lassi. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge.14 (1) 124-131.

  2. Lata, K.; Jaiswal, A.K.; Naik, L and Sharma, R. (2014) Gold nanoparticles: preparation, characterization and its stability in buffer. Nano Trends: A Journal of Nanotechnology & its Applications. 17: (1): 1-10. 

  1. Naik, L. Lata, K.; Sharma, R.; Mann, B. and Rajput, Y.S. (2014) Production of Polyclonal Antibody for Oxytetracycline and their use in Lateral Flow Assay. Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Biotechnology. 1 (2): 8-17. 

  1. Meena, S.; Rajput, Y.S. and Sharma, R. (2014) Comparative fat digestibility of goat, camel, cow and buffalo milk. International Dairy Journal. 35: 153-156.

  1. Saini, P.; Mann, B.; Kumar, R.; Sharma, R.; Singh, R.R.B. and Chatterjee, A. (2013). Process optimization for preparation of caseinophosphopeptides from bufalo milk casein and their characterization. Journal of Dairy Research. 81: 364-371.

  1. Barui, A.K.; Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S. and Singh, S. (2013) A rapid paper chromatographic method for detection of anionic detergent in milk. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 50: (4): 826-829. 

  1. Athira, S.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R. and Kumar, R. (2013) Ameliorative potential of whey protein hydrolysate against paracetamol-induced oxidative stress. Journal of Dairy Science. 96 (3), 1431-1437. 

  1. Kumari, A.; Mann, B.; Saini, B.; Singh, R.R.B.; Kumar, R. and Sharma, R. (2013) Assessment of antioxidant and physico-chemical Characterization of ice cream added with whey protein hydrolysates. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 66 (5): 382-387.

  1. Mann, B.; Kumari, A.; Prajapati, K.; Kumar, R. and Sharma, R. (2013) In vitro and in vivo assessment of the antioxidant activity of whey protein hydrolysates prepared using commercial enzymes. Journal of Animal Science. Vol. 91, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 96, E-Suppl. 1:396. 

  1. Naik, L.; Mann, B.; Bajaj, R.; Sangwan, R.S. and Sharma, R. (2013) Process Optimization for the Production of Bio-functional Whey Protein Hydrolysates: Adopting Response Surface Methodology. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics. 19: 231-237. 

  1. Sari, T.P.; Mann, B.; Sharma, R.; Kumar, R.; Vikrant and Minaxi. (2013) Process Optimization for the production of nanoencapsulated curcumin and analysis for physicochemical characteristics and antioxidant mechanism. International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Research. 4 (6): 581-586. 

  1. Neelima, Rao, P.S.; Sharma R. and Rajput, Y.S. (2012) Direct estimation of sialic acid in milk and milk products by fluorimetry and its application in detection of sweet whey adulteration in milk. Journal of Dairy Research.79 (4): 495-501. 

  1. Barui, A.K.; Sharma, R. and Rajput, Y.S. (2012) Determination of anionic detergent in milk using Azure A dye. International Dairy Journal.24 (1):  44-47. 

  1. Sharma, R. and Rajput, Y.S. (2014) Rapid methods for assessing efficiency of heat treatment of milk.  Journal of Food Science and Technology. 47 (1): 3-7. 51, 1416–1420.

  1. Naik, L.; Mann, B.; Bajaj, R.; Sangwan, R.S.; Sharma, R. and Manju, G. (2012) Techno functional properties of whey protein hydroysates prepared using trypsin. Indian J. Dairy Sci. 65: 141 – 145.

  1. Rao, P.S.; Kundu, M.; Sharma, N.; Sharma, R. and Rajput, Y.S. (2012). A spectrophotometric method for the detection of cheese whey in milk. Indian J. Dairy Sci. 65(4): 300-304. 

  1. Divya, M.P., Rajput, Y.S and Sharma, R. (2010) Synthesis and application of tetracycline imprinted polymer.  Analytical Letters, 43(6): 919 - 928. 

  1. Mangaldas, K.M.; Rajput, Y.S; Sharma, R. (2010) Urease immobilization on arylamine glass beads and its characterization. Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology 19(1), 73-77

  1. Sharma, R.; Poonam; Rajput, Y.S. (2010) Methods for detection of soymilk adulteration in milk. Milchwissenschaft 65(2): 157-160.

  1. Balkishan, N.P.; Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S, and Tomar, S.K. (2010) Activities and thermal stability of indigenous enzymes in cream and ice-cream mix. Milchwissenschaft 65 (2) 190-192.

  1. Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S.; Poonam; Dogra, G. and Tomar, S.K. (2009) Estimation of sugars in milk by HPLC and its application in detection of adulteration of milk with soymilk. International Journal of Dairy Technology 62 (4) 514-519. 

  1. Sharma, R.; Kaur, S.; Rajput, Y.S. and Kumar, R. (2009) Activity and thermal stability of indigenous enzymes in cow, buffalo and goat milk Milchwissenschaft 64 (2): 173-175.

  1. Charles, S.J.A.; Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S. and Singh, R.R.B. (2009) Estimation of starch in ice-cream and gulabjamun by polarimetric method. Journal of Food Science and Technology 46 (3): 207-211. 

  1. Iyer, R.; Tomar, S.K.; Singh, R. and Sharma, R. (2009) Estimation of folate in milk by microbiological assay using Trienzyme extraction method. Milchwissenschaft 64 (2): 125-127.

  1. Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S.; Poonam (2010) A method for maltodextrin estimation in milk. Milchwissenschaft, 65 (4): 362-364. 

  1. Sharma, R.; Lal, D.; Seth, R.; Wadhwa, B.K. and Rajput, Y.S. (2009) Lactic acid and titratable acidity measurement in formalin preserved milk.  Indian J. Dairy Sci. 62: 96 – 100.

  1. Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S.; Kaur, S. and Tomar, S.K. (2008) A method for estimation of urea using ammonia electrode and its applicability to milk samples. Journal of Dairy Research, 75  (4), 466-470. 

  1. Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S.; Dogra, G. and Tomar, S.K. (2007) Estimation of vitamin B12 by ELISA and its status in milk. Milchwissenschaft, 62 (2): 127-130.

  1. Sharma, R.; Lal, D.; Seth, R.; Wadhwa, B.K. and Rajput, Y.S. (2007) Applicability of lactic acid estimation methods in milk in presence of additives. Indian J. Dairy Sci.,  60 (6): 399-404. 

  1. Sharma, V., Lal, D.; Sharma, R. (2007) Colour based platform test for the detection of vegetable oils/fats in ghee. Indian J. Dairy Sci., 60 (1): 16-18.

  1. Charles, S.J.A.; Sharma, R.; Rajput, Y.S. and Singh, R.R.B. (2006) A polarimetric method for the quantitative estimation of added starch in milk. Indian J. Dairy Sci. 59 (5): 287-290.

  1. Sharma, R. and Lal, D. (2005) Fortification of milk with microencapsulated vitamin C and its thermal stability. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 42 (2): 167-173. 

  1. Sharma, R. and Lal, D. (2003) Stability of some water-soluble vitamins in LP-activated milk. Indian J. Dairy Sci., 56 (3): 148-153.

  1. Sharma, R. and Lal, D. (2002) Influence of ascorbic acid fortification and removal of oxygen on the stability of water-soluble vitamins in buffalo milk. Indian J Dairy Biosci., 13 (1): 53-58.

  1. Sharma, R. and Lal, D. (2002) Stability of different water-soluble vitamins during preparation and subsequent storage of spray dried buffalo skim milk powder. Journal of Food Science and Technology., 39 (4): 439-441. 

  1. Sharma, R. and Sarwar (2000) Determination of fat in formalin preserved milk samples. Indian J. Dairy and Biosci., 11: 138-141. 

  1. Sharma, R. and Lal, D. (1999) Effect of various heat processing treatments on vitamin C content in buffalo milk and cow milk. Indian J. Dairy and Biosci., 10:  113-116.

  1. Sharma, R. and Lal, D. (1999) Changes in some water-soluble vitamins during preparation and storage of khoa. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 36(4): 349 – 351. 

  2. Sharma, R. and Lal, D. (1998) Influence of various heat processing treatments on some B-vitamins in buffalo and cow’s milks. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 35(6): 524 – 526. 

  1. Sharma, R. and Lal, D. (1997) Effect of dahi (curd) preparation on some water-soluble vitamins. Indian J. Dairy Sci., 50(4): 318-320.

  1. Sharma, R. and Singhal, O.P. (1996). Fatty acid composition, Bömer value and opacity   profile of Ghee prepared from milk adulterated with foreign fats. Indian J. Dairy Sci., 49(1): 62-67. 

  1. Sharma, R. and Singhal, O.P. (1995). Physico - Chemical constants of Ghee prepared from milk adulterated from foreign fats. Indian J. Dairy and Biosci., 6:  51-53. 

  • Microfiltration and high pressure processing of milk to produce shelf-stable milk at Department of Food Science at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA from March 14 to April 26, 2008
  • High pressure processing of milk at Department of Food Science, Ohio State University. Columbus, USA from April 15-18, 2008.
  • National Workshop on Immobilized Enzyme Technology for Sensor (NWIETS)-2007) August 24-Sept. 2, 2007 Maharishi Dayanand University Rohtak
  • National Training Programme on “Recent Advances in “Expression Genomic Techniques” February 20 to March 10, 2007 Animal Biotechnology Center, NDRI, Karnal
  • Statistical and Graphical Analysis using MS-Excel July 12 -13, 2005 Computer Center, NDRI, Karnal
  • Training course for GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) Inspectors September 19-23, 2005 National GLP Compliance Monitoring Authority, DST, New Delhi
  • Laboratory Assessor Training Course 24-28 March 2003 Indian Institute of Quality Management (IIQM), Jaipur
  • Advances in fat rich dairy products 5th February to 6th March 2002 Centre of Advance Studies, Dairy Technology Department, NDRI, Karnal.
  • Summer School on Application of Enzymes in Dairy Products 29/07/01 to 18/08/01 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

  1. Major Awards Received:

  1. Patronship Award from Indian Dairy Association during the organization of 52nd Dairy Industry Conference at New Delhi on February 12, 2025

  1. Recognition Award for the Biennium 2021-2022 for contribution in Animal Sciences from National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi in 2022 during 16th Agricultural Science Congress held at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi on October 10, 2023

  1. Sukumar Basu Memorial Award for the biennium 2019-20 for outstanding contributions in the field of Dairy Science from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi on February 11, 2022.

  1. Prof. Jiwan Singh Sidhu Award (2020) to recognize the teacher-par-excellence by the Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India).

  1. Biotech product and process development and Commercialization Award 2020 from Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India on 26.02.2021

  1. Bharat Ratna Dr. C Subramaniam Award for Outstanding Teachers Award-2019 from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on 16th July 2020.

  1. Best paper award from Indian Dairy Association in 2009 and 2017.

  1. Best Teacher award - 2016-17 from Academic Council, NDRI in recognition of contribution in teaching on 10th March, 2018. 

  1. Fellowship of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) by National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi on 01st January 2018. 

  1. Low Cost Technology Development Award –2016 from Association of Food Scientists & Technologies (India), Mysore for Paper strip based tests for detection of adulteration in milk in November 2017.

  1. NRDC Meritorious Invention Award – 2013 for the innovation/invention “test for detection of detergent in milk” by National Research Development Corporation on December 17, 2014. 

  1. Awarded Indo-US Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science & Technology Fellows Program (2007-08) of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, USA under Indo-US Agricultural Knowledge Initiative.

  1. Fellowship of the National Academy of Dairy Science by National Academy of Dairy Science, Karnal on 26th May 2014. 

  1. Awarded Erasmus Mundus Visiting Professor scholarship for one Month (2012) from Sefotechnut, Belgium/for Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland 

  1. Selected for training programme for “Khorana Program –Technology Transfer Course” sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India, conducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW), USA in partnership with the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) during July 20, 2013 to August 3, 2013

 

Technologies Developed: 

     S. No.

Name of Technology

1.

Technology for the preparation of encapsulated curcumin for its applications in dairy foods

2.

Technology for the preparation of caseinophosphopeptides enriched milk protein product

3.

Technology for preparation of milk based spray dried nanoencapsulated curcumin formulation

4.

Functional butter with hypocholesterolemic attributes

5.

A process for the separation of glycomacropeptide and other protein fractions from cheese whey

6.

A new rapid test for detection of detergent in milk

7.

A new strip based test for detection of neutralizers in milk

8.

A new strip based test for detection of urea in milk

9.

Strip based test for detection of glucose in milk

10.

Strip based test for detection of hydrogen peroxide in milk

11.

Strip based test for detection of maltodextrin in milk

12.

A strip based test for detection of sucrose in milk

13.

A strip for detection of sodium chloride in milk

14.

Lateral flow assay-based method for rapid detection of presence of buffalo milk in cow milk

15.

Aptamer for aflatoxin m1

16.

Aptamer for betacasomorphin-7

17.

Paper-based strip for the rapid detection of formalin in milk

18.

Technology of making universal control line in lateral flow assay

19.

Paper-based assay for the detection of boric acid in milk

20.

Paper-based strip assay for the simultaneous detection of nitrites and Nitrates in milk

21.

Paper-based strip assay for the detection of starch in milk

22.

Spore based paper strip sensor for detection of aflatoxin b1 in food and feed

23.

Innovative technology for producing antimicrobial coagulant Formulation to prolong the shelf-life of paneer

Technologies Commercialized:

S. No.

Details of the product

Details of the stakeholder to 
whom it has been transferred#

1.

Strip Based Test for Detection of Maltodextrin in Milk

1. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. Delhi; 

2. Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited, Jaipur; 

3.M. Bhandari Chem Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad;

4.Vaishal Patliputra Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Sangh Ltd. Patna 

5.Havmor Icecream Ltd. Ahmedabad; 

6.DELMOS Research Private Limited, Gurgaon; 

7.Harsh Infracon Pvt Limited, Amreli, Gujarat; 

8.The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd. Chandigarh; 

9.J. K. Scientific Industries, Ambala Cantt.

10.Hatsun Agro Products Ltd., Chennai

11.Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd., Gandhinagar

12.Mizala Biovet India (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Indore

2.

A New Strip Based Test for Detection of Neutralizers in Milk

  1. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. Delhi; 

  2. Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited, Jaipur; 

  3. DELMOS Research Private Limited, Gurgaon; 

  4. Harsh Infracon Pvt Limited, Amreli, Gujarat; 

  5. The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd. Chandigarh; 

  6. J. K. Scientific Industries, Ambala Cantt.

  7. Hatsun Agro Products Ltd., Chennai

  8. Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd., Gandhinagar
  9. Mizala Biovet India (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Indore

3.

Strip Based Test for Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide in Milk

  1. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. Delhi; 

  2. Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited, Jaipur 

  3. DELMOS Research Private Limited, Gurgaon; 

  4. The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd. Chandigarh; 

  5. J. K. Scientific Industries, Ambala Cantt.

  6. Hatsun Agro Products Ltd., Chennai

  7. Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd., Gandhinagar

  8. Mizala Biovet India (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Indore

4.

A New Strip Based Test for Detection of Urea in Milk 

  1. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. Delhi;

  2. Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited, Jaipur; 

  3. Harsh Infracon Pvt Limited, Amreli, Gujarat; 

  4. The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd. Chandigarh. 

  5. Hatsun Agro Products Ltd., Chennai

  6. Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd., Gandhinagar

  7. Mizala Biovet India (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Indore

5.

A New Test for Detection of Detergent in Milk

  1. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. Delhi; 

  2. Havmor Icecream Ltd, Ahmedabad; 

  3. Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation, Jaipur; 

  4. Harsh Infracon Pvt Limited, Amreli, Gujarat; 

  5. The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd. Chandigarh; 

  6. J. K. Scientific Industries, Ambala Cantt.

  7. Hatsun Agro Products Ltd., Chennai

  8. Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd., Gandhinagar

6.

Strip Based Test for Detection of Glucose in Milk

  1. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. Delhi; 

  2. Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited, Jaipur; 

  3. The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd. Chandigarh

  4. Hatsun Agro Products Ltd., Chennai

  5. Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd., Gandhinagar

  6. Mizala Biovet India (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Indore

7.

A strip for detection of sodium chloride in milk

  1. Hatsun Agro Products Ltd., Chennai
  2. Mizala Biovet India (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Indore

8.

Paper based strip for the rapid detection of formalin in milk

Hatsun Agro Products Ltd., Chennai

9.

A Strip Based Test for Detection of Sucrose in Milk

The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd. Chandigarh

10.

Technology for the Preparation of Encapsulated Curcumin for its Applications in Dairy Foods

Anthocyanin Naturals India Pvt Ltd, Kerala

11.

A Test for Detection of Detergent in Milk

Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. Delhi

 

List of Patents Filed:

S. No.

Title of patent

Inventors

Application No.

Patent Grant Status

1.

Spore-based paper strip sensor for detection of Aflatoxin B1 in food and feed

Priya K., Srishti P., Naresh Kumar, Rajan Sharma and Raghu H V

202511002407 dated 10.01.2025

Published on 31.07.2026,     Journal no. 31/2026

IN202511002407 A1

2.

A process for milk protein stabilized nanoencapsulated curcumin dried formulation.

Kumar, R.; Kaviya P., Parvesh, G; Poojitha; Hussain, S. A.;. Sharma, Rajan and Mann, B.

202511028031 dated 25.03.2025

Patent application yet to be published

14. List of Patents Granted:

S. No.

Title of patent

Inventors

Application No.

Patent Grant Status

1.

A kit for detection of detergent in milk

Y.S. Rajput, Rajan Sharma  and Sumandeep Kaur

1970/DEL/2006 dated 04.09.2006

Patent granted on 14.01.2015 (Patent No. 264661). Patent has been commercialized

2.

A kit for detection of adulteration of milk with soya milk

Y.S. Rajput, Rajan Sharma and Poonam

396/DEL/2009 dated 02.03.2009

Patent granted on 08/09/2016 (Patent No. 275521)

3.

A qualitative and quantitative test for detection of anionic detergent in milk and like

Amit K. Barui, Rajan Sharma and Y.S. Rajput

3677/DEL/2011 dated 16.12.2011

Patent granted on 27/11/2019 (Patent No. 325924) Patent has been commercialized

4.

Aptamers specific for aflatoxin M1 and aflatoxin B1

Shilpi Malhotra, Y.S. Rajput and Rajan Sharma

1864/DEL/2013 dated 25.06.2013

Patent granted on 11/11/2019 (Patent No. 324848)

5.

A strip for detection of added urea in milk and process for the same 

Rajan Sharma, Panchal Bhavesh Kumar and Y.S. Rajput

3472/DEL/2013 dated 29.11.2013

Patent granted on 31/03/2021 (Patent No. 363894). Patent has been commercialized

6.

Aptamer specific for betacasomorphin 7 (BCM-7)

Y.S. Rajput, Abhishek and Rajan Sharma

3703/DEL/2013 dated 18.12.2013

Patent granted on 31/12/2020 (Patent No. 354948)

7.

Oil in water curcumin nanoemulsion and method of preparation thereof

Bimlesh Mann, Pooja, Ramesh Pothuraju, Rajan Sharma and Rajesh Kumar

201611018434 dated 30.05.2016

Patent granted on 28//08/2020 (Patent No. 345401)

8.

A strip based test for detection of detergent in milk

Y.S. Rajput, Gulab Singh and Rajan Sharma

750/DEL/2015 dated 19.03.2015

Patent granted on 30/03/2021 (Patent No. 363588)

9.

Caseinophosphopeptide-divalent metal (Iron/Zinc) nanocomplex and method of preparation thereof

Bimlesh Mann, Prabin Sarkar, Rajan Sharma, Rajesh Kumar and Munmun Sen

201711010975 dated 28.03.2017

Patent granted on 31/12/2021 (Patent No. 385768)

10.

Aptamers specific for cefquinome

Rajan Sharma, Amit Kumar Barui, Y.S. Rajput and Bimlesh Mann

1775/DEL/2015 dated 15.06.2015

Patent granted on 29/04/2022 (Patent No. 395869)

11.

Antimicrobial nanoemulsion of clove oil stabilized with milk protein and a process thereof

Bimlesh Mann, Minaxi, Rajan Sharma and Rajesh Kumar

913/DEL/2015 dated 31.03.2015

 

Patent granted on 25.07.2022 (Patent No. 401941)

12.

A Strip for Detection of Neutralizers in Milk

Sharma, Rajan; Rajput, Y.S.; Brath, Priyae Gatuam and Mann, Bimlesh

201811030055 dated 10.08.2018

Patent granted on 13.02.2023 (Patent No. 421478)

13.

A strip for detection of maltodextrin in milk and process for the same

Rajan Sharma, Y.S. Rajput, Bimlesh Mann, Prerna Narula, Rahul Thakur and Brajesh Kumar

2097/DEL/2014 dated 24.07.2014

Patent granted on 27.03.2023 (Patent No. 427031)

14.

A process for production of antimicrobial coagulant formulation for making extended shelf-life paneer

P.V. Behare; R.V. Rajanikar; S.K. Tomar; D. Pradhan and Rajan Sharma

202111007461 dated 22.12.2021

Patent granted on 19/01/2024 (Patent No. 504293)

15.

A crosslinked membrane with flow-line capable of arresting free-flowing gold nanoparticles and the process for the same. 

Y.S. Rajput, Dhiraj Kumar Nanda and Rajan Sharma

201711036404 dated 13.10.2017

Patent granted on 16/04/2024 (Patent No. 533338)

 

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