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Vision and Message of Head of Department

Dr. Narayanasamy Sangeetha

Professor

Welcome to the Department of Food Science and Technology! Our department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation in the field of food science. We focus on the scientific principles that underpin the development, processing, preservation, and safety of food, while also addressing global challenges such as food security, sustainability, and nutrition.

We offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for successful careers in academia, industry, research, and public service. Our faculty members are engaged in impactful research across areas such as Food safety, Functional foods, Food engineering, and Food Processing.

At the heart of our department is a dedication to shaping the future of food through interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to improving public health and well-being.

We encourage you to explore our programs, connect with our research, and become part of a vibrant academic community that is passionate about food science and its role in society.

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Programmes Offered

M.Sc. Food Science & Nutrition
M.Sc. Food Science & Technology
Ph.D. Food Science & Nutrition
Ph.D. Food Science and Technology

Faculty

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Dr. H. Prathap Kumar Shetty

Professor
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Dr. S. Haripriya

Professor
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Dr. Narayanasamy Sangeetha

Professor
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Dr. G. Seghal Kiran

Professor
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Dr. A. Annamalai

Professor
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Dr. K. V. Sunooj

Associate Professor
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Dr. Sanjay Pratap Singh

Assistant Professor
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Dr. A. Sangamithra

Assistant Professor

Officers & Staffs

Lab Assistant

S. Chandra

Email: chandras@pondiuni.ac.in
Lab Assistant

R. Kolanchiammal

Email: kolanchiammalr@pondiuni.ac.in

The Department is well equipped with spacious laboratories and sophisticated equipment. The Department has acquired state-of-the-art food processing pilot plant. The pilot plant facility house various food processing equipment of semi industrial scale such as canning and retort unit, spray drying unit, modified atmosphere packing unit, industrial baking unit, freeze drying unit, tray drier and fluidized bed drier in addition to other smaller equipment.

  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance: Focused on developing and implementing systems to ensure the safety, hygiene, and quality of food from farm to fork.
  • Food Processing and Preservation: Enhancing shelf life and maintaining nutritional value through innovative processing techniques such as thermal processing, drying, fermentation, freezing, and novel technologies.
  • Food Chemistry and Microbiology: Studying the biochemical composition of foods and understanding the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, fermentation, and safety.
  • Nutrition and Public Health: Exploring the relationship between diet and health, addressing malnutrition, and promoting balanced diets through fortified and functional foods.
  • Product Development and Innovation: Designing new food products and improving existing ones to meet evolving consumer preferences, dietary needs, and market demands.
  • Sustainable and Smart Food Systems: Promoting eco-friendly technologies, reducing food loss and waste, and developing plant-based and alternative protein sources for a sustainable future.
  • Sensory Science and Consumer Behavior: Investigating consumer preferences, sensory evaluation, and behavioral aspects to optimize food appeal and acceptance.
  • Food Packaging and Storage Technology: Innovating in packaging solutions that ensure product safety, extend shelf life, and minimize environmental impact.
  • Department of Food Science and Technology is awarded with several research grants from funding agencies such as DBT, DST, ICMR, SERB-CRG, MoFPI, CSIR and other consultancy.
  • The department is also supported by DST-FIST programme.

The placement avenues for our M.Sc students focuses on the following fields

  • Food Processing Industry: Quality control, production, R&D
  • Food Safety & Quality Assurance: Inspectors, auditors, regulatory roles
  • Research & Development: Product development, food innovation
  • Government Agencies: Food safety departments, research institutes
  • Agro-based Industries: Dairy, beverages, meat processing
  • Marketing & Sales: Food ingredient sales, FMCG marketing
  • Entrepreneurship: Food startups, consultancy
  • Academia: Teaching and research roles
List of Completed and Ongoing Projects in the Department  
Srl No Principal investigator Title of the project Funding agency Period Amount(in INR) Status
1. Dr.H.Prathapkumar Shetty Evaluation of prebiotics and anti obesity properties of galactan exoploysaccharide ICMR-NCD 2020-2023 51,15,000 Completed
2. Dr.H.Prathapkumar Shetty Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) producing lactic acid bacteria from fermented foods of South Indian tribals as psychobiotics for neurophysiological and neuroinflammatory disorders SERB-CRG 2019-2022 38,83,000 Completed
3. Dr.G.Seghal Kiran Validation of PHB bioemulsifier fortified feed in shrimp aquaculture DBT 2018-2021 49,00,000 Completed
4. Dr.G.Seghal Kiran Dissecting the urinary microbiome of UTI ICMR 2023-2026 72,00,000 Ongoing
5. Dr.S. Haripriya Social Audit of Mid – Day Meal Scheme of  Pondicherry Union Territory Consultancy 2023-2025 7,08,000 Ongoing
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