Department of Food Technology

The Department of Food Technology being established in 2018. The Department offers Bachelor in Technology programme in Food Technology (B.Tech).The Department has a strong academic background with highly qualified faculty to provide excellent teaching, practical training and to inculcate research in the frontier areas of Food Technology.

Programme
  • Under Graduate Programme
  • B.Tech. Food Technology (Strength: 60)
Curriculum

 

Name Qualification Designation Email ID Profile
Dr.P.Karthik M.Tech., Ph.D Associate Professor & Head karthik.pothiyappan@kahedu.edu.in Click Here
Mrs.Safreena Kabeer M.Tech, (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor safreena.kabeer@kahedu.edu.in Click Here
Mr.T.Viswanathan M.Tech., (Ph.D) Assistant Professor viswanathan.t@kahedu.edu.in Click Here
Dr.R.Bharathipriya MFSc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor bharathipriya.rajasekaran@kahedu.edu.in Click Here
Mr.Mame Bajo M.Tech, (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor mamebajo.cherianegeorge@kahedu.edu.in Click Here
Dr.V.Saranya M.Tech., Ph.D. Assistant Professor saranya.venkatajalam@kahedu.edu.in Click Here
Ms.R.Sanjana M.S Assisant Professor sanjana.ravi@kahedu.edu.in Click Here
Ms.K.Shobana M.S Assisant Professor shobana.kuppusamy@kahedu.edu.in Click Here
Mr.M.Gangeswar M.Tech., Assistant Professor gangeswar.mohan@kahedu.edu.in Click Here

B.Tech. Food Technology Laboratory

Food Chemistry Laboratory

Paper publications by the Faculty Members

Best Five Papers Faculty wise:

Dr. Karthik P

  1. Ezhilarasi, P. N., Karthik, P., Chhanwal, N., & Anandharamakrishnan, C. (2013). Nanoencapsulation techniques for food bioactive components: a review. Food and bioprocess technology, 6, 628-647.
  2. Karthik, P., Ezhilarasi, P. N., & Anandharamakrishnan, C. (2017). Challenges associated in stability of food grade nanoemulsions. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 57(7), 1435-1450.
  3. Karthik, P., & Anandharamakrishnan, C. (2016). Enhancing omega-3 fatty acids nanoemulsion stability and in-vitro digestibility through emulsifiers. Journal of Food Engineering, 187, 92-105.
  4. Mu, M., Karthik, P., Chen, J., Holmes, M., & Ettelaie, R. (2021). Effect of amylose and amylopectin content on the colloidal behaviour of emulsions stabilised by OSA-Modified starch. Food Hydrocolloids, 111, 106363.
  5. Karthik, P., & Anandharamakrishnan, C. (2016). Enhancing omega-3 fatty acids nanoemulsion stability and in-vitro digestibility through emulsifiers. Journal of Food Engineering, 187, 92-105.

Mrs. Safreena Kabeer

  1. Govindarajan, N., Kabeer, S., & Venketeish, N. (2024). Impact of Different Processing Techniques on the Retention of Zinc in Foods. In Zinc (pp. 223-231). CRC Press.
  2. Kabeer, S., Govindarajan, N., Radhakrishnan, P., Essa, M. M., & Qoronfleh, M. W. (2023). Effect of drying technique on physiochemical and nutritional properties of Eleusine coracana (finger millet) porridge powder. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 60(12), 3024-3034.
  3. Kabeer, S., & Nagamanniammai, G. (2023). Effect of freeze and vacuum drying on the retention of nutrient content of brown rice (Oryza sativa) porridge. International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases, 13(4), 234-239.
  4. Kabeer, S., Govindarajan, N., Radhakrishnan, P., Alharbi, H. F., Essa, M. M., & Qoronfleh, M. W. (2023). Formulation of fortified instant weaning food from Musa paradisiaca (banana) and Eleusine coracana. Frontiers in Nutrition, 10, 1203955.
  5. Govindarajan, N., Kabeer, S., & Venketeish, N. (2024). Impact of Different Processing Techniques on the Retention of Zinc in Foods. In Zinc (pp. 223-231). CRC Press.

Mr. Viswanathan T

  1. Viswanathan T, Hariprasath A, Padalingam S , Haris Nijanth N J,Pythochemical activities of Delonix regina and its biological Activities -a review, High Technology Letters, Volume 29, Issue 12, 2023
  2. Theerthagiri Viswanathan, Soumen Pal, Ariful Rahaman and Panchu Gopal Pal Effect of Nanocrystalline Magnesium Aluminate Precursor and Powder Granulometry on Spinellization and Densification to Develop Magnesium Aluminate Spinel Aggregates, Trans. Ind. Ceram. Soc., vol. 80, no. 3, pp. 1-12 (2021).
  3. Viswanathan T, Sintering behaviour of fine reactive MgAl2O4 spinel powder formed by the Calcination of Magnesium Aluminate hydrate powder, Journal of Critical review,2020

Dr. Bharathipriya R

  1. Rajasekaran, B., Singh, A., Ponnusamy, A., Patil, U., Zhang, B., Hong, H., & Benjakul, S. (2023). Ultrasound treated fish myofibrillar protein: Physicochemical properties and its stabilizing effect on shrimp oil-in-water emulsion. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 106513.
  2. Rajasekaran, B., Singh, A., Nagarajan, M., & Benjakul, S. (2022). Effect of chitooligosaccharide and α-tocopherol on physical properties and oxidative stability of shrimp oil-in-water emulsion stabilized by bovine serum albumin-chitosan complex. Food Control, 137, 108899.
  3. Rajasekaran, B., Singh, A., & Benjakul, S. (2022). Combined effect of chitosan and bovine serum albumin/whey protein isolate on the characteristics and stability of shrimp oil‐in‐water emulsion. Journal of Food Science, 87(7), 2879-2893.
  4. Rajasekaran, B., Singh, A., Zhang, B., Hong, H., & Benjakul, S. (2022). Changes in Emulsifying and Physical Properties of Shrimp Oil/Soybean Oil‐in‐Water Emulsion Stabilized by Fish Myofibrillar Protein during the Storage. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 124(10), 2200068.
  5. Rajasekaran, B., Singh, A., Nilsuwan, K., Ma, L., Nazeer, R. A., & Benjakul, S. (2024). Shrimp oil nanoemulsions prepared by microfluidization and ultrasonication: characteristics and stability. RSC advances, 14(9), 6135-6145.

Ms. Sanjana R

  1. A. Indhuleka, R. Sanjana, J. Janet and V. Ragavi (2020). Importance of vegetables as healthier diet in the management of COVID-19 pandemic. Ann. Phytomed., 9(2):62-79.
  2. A. Indhuleka, R. Sanjana, J. Janet and V. Ragavi (2021). Role and significance of fruits in boosting immunity against COVID-19 infections. Review Article: Ann. Phytomed., 10, Special Issue1 (COVID-19): 146-162.
  3. A. Indhuleka, R. Sanjana, J. Janet and V. Ragavi (2021). Significance of nuts in strengthening immune system during COVID-19. Ann. Phytomed., Volume10, Special Issue2 (COVID-19): S1-S17.
  4. Soundira Rajan Nithya Priya, A. Sakthipriyadarshni, Joel John Varghese, R. Sanjana, M. Jancy Mary, K. Suvalakshmi, S. Aarthy, J. Jaynub (2020). Optimization of Nutrient-Rich Herbal Noodles. In: Sivasubramanian, V., Pugazhendhi, A., Moorthy, I. (eds) Sustainable Development in Energy and Environment. Springer Proceedings in Energy. Springer, Singapore.

Mr. Gangeswar M

  1. Devarayan, Kesavan, Yazhiniyan Palanisamy, Gangeswar Mohan, Anand Theivasigamani, Sabariswaran Kandasamy, Vimaladevi Sekar, Evon Umesh Siluvai John, Monikandon Sukumaran, Ramar Marimuthu, and Hema Anjappan. “Non-invasive measurement of spoilage of packed fish using halochromic sensor.” Pigment & Resin Technology (2024).
  2. Devarayan Kesavan, Evon Umesh Siluvai John, Gangeswar Mohan, Yazhiniyan Palanisamy, Anand Theivasigamani, Monikandon Sukumaran, Ramar Marimuthu, and Santhana Sivabalan Jayaseelan. “Development of portable colorimeter for detection of formalin in fish.”

Career counseling

Ms. Kayalvizhi Balasubramanian, Assistant Director, MSME Development Institute, Coimbatore, has counseled “Information on Opportunity in Food Technology” on July 12, 2019

Guest lectures

  1. Dr. V. E. Ida Christi, Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, has delivered a guest lecture on “Food as Nutrient and Medicine” on December 31, 2020.
  2. Dr. Preethi Marimuthu, PhD (University College London), R&D Director, Biofarm Group of Companies, Coimbatore, has delivered a guest lecture on “Probiotics- Gut health, Immunity, Safety, Industry and Economic Impact” on December 29, 2020.
  3. Dr. R. Balakrishnaraja, Associate Professor and Head incharge, Department of Food technology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, has delivered a guest lecture on “Value Addition of Food Products” on December 28, 2020.
  4. Dr. P. Karthik, Associate Professor, Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, has delivered a special lecture on “Recent Developments in Micro and Nanoencapsulation of Food Bioactive Ingredients by Spray Drying” on December 26, 2020.
  5. Dr. C. Jusci kumar, M.Tech., Ph.D., Technical Manager, Centre of Excellence, Bakery, Takasago International Corporation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu., has delivered a guest lecture on “Food Processing Technology in Bakery” on December 12, 2020.
  6. Dr. J. Prakash Maran, Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu. has delivered a guest lecture on “Microorganisms and Food Technology” on December 31, 2020.
  7. Mr. Godwin Berlin Dass, The Manager, Benny Foods, Coimbatore, has delivered a guest lecture on “Unit operations in Dairy Processing” on February 14, 2020.
  8. Ms. Kayalvizhi Balasubramanian, Assistant Director, MSME, Coimbatore, has delivered a guest lecture on “Opportunity in Food Technology” on July 12, 2019.
  9. Dr. S. Gobikrishnan, Assistant Professor, Department of Food Processing Technology, School of Agriculture and Biosciences, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, has delivered guest lecture on “Engineering Aspects in Food Technology” on August 28, 2019.
  10. Dr. R.K. Sumathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramakrishna Arts and Science College, Coimabtore, has delivered guest lecture on “Food Borne Illness” on September 06, 2019.
  11. Dr.T.V. Ranganathan, Professor, Department of Food Processing Technology, School of Agriculture and Biosciences, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, has delivered guest lecture on “Application of Food Analysis in Assessing Food Quality” on January 22, 2020.
  12. Mr. Godwin Berlin Dass, Manager, Benny Foods, Coimbatore, has delivered guest lecture on “Unit Operations in Dairy Processing” on February 14, 2020.

Food Technology Association

Dr. Saraswati Eswaran, Professor (retd – TNAU) and Secretary of Ramasamy Chinnammal Trust, (Training cum Social Division) Coimabtore, has inaugurated the “Association of Food Technology” and delivered a keynote address on “New and Novel Challenges for Foodprenuers” on August 28, 2019

Industrial visits

The Department organized the two days industrial visits to “Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited”, Bengaluru; “Garuda Polyflex Foods”, Bengaluru; and “Indo-American Hybrid Seeds”, Bengaluru.

World Food Day Celebration

  1. The “National Level World Food Day celebration” has been organized on October 16, 2020 by the Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Engineering, KAHE. The chief guest Dr. C.  Anandharamakrishnan, Director, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, Thanjavur, has delivered a keynote address on “Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Food Processing Technology.” He has shared knowledge on importance of Food Technology particularly in Food processing, Engineering aspects, novel techniques (i.e. Food nanotechnology, food colloids, bioactive encapsulation, etc.), food business and future prospects. Part of the program, we have arranged two events namely, photography competition titled “Immune boosting food for Covid-19” and poster presentation titled “Smart solutions of Future Food” to impart creativity among the young minds.
  2. The Department celebrated a “World Food Day” on October 16, 2019, Mr. Umakant Singh, Plant Head, ABT Group of Industries (Sakthi Dairy Division) has delivered a keynote address on “The Role Plant Designing in Food Safety”.

Extension activity

Departmental extension activity was organized to create an “Awareness Program on Food Adulterants” at Malumichampatty on September 04, 2019.

Field Visit

The Department has arranged field visits to

  • ABT Group of Industries (Sakthi Dairy Division), Pollachi, Coimbatore on July 31, 2019.
  • Zenith Medical Equipments, Coimbatore on December 10, 2019.
  • Synthite Industries Private Limited, Karamadai, Coimbatore on January 27, 2020.

Value Added Course

The Department has conducted Value Added Course on “Food Product Development”