Thematic Areas for the Conference

Food Chemistry and Nutritional Sciences

• • Advances in food composition analysis and functional food chemistry.

  • Innovations in food fortification for enhanced micronutrient bioavailability.

  • Development of precision nutrition and personalized dietary solutions.

  • Microbiology and Food Safety

Natural Products and Polymers in Nutra and Pharmaceuticals

• • Nutraceuticals, smart proteins and functional foods in chronic diseases

  • Nutraceuticals as essential dietary supplements

  • Challenges and regulations for dietary supplements

  • Extraction, stability, and functional applications of nutraceuticals and bioactive peptides

  • Bioinspired polymers in medicine and biomedical engineering

Microbial Dynamics, Safety and Probiotics Development

• • Novel strategies for controlling pathogens in food systems.

  • Gut microbiome and its role in nutrition and public health.

  • Application of metagenomics and bioinformatics in microbiological studies.

  • Process Engineering and Sustainable Technologies

  • Role of enzymatic and microbial processes in sustainable food production.

Chemical Engineering Innovations in Green and Sustainable Processing

• • Heat and Mass Transfer

  • Process Modelling and Simulations

  • Reactions Kinetics

  • Unit operations in processing and formulation

  • Rheology and texture analysis

Colloidal and Interfacial Science

• • 3D food printing and its applications in health and wellness foods.

  • Scale-up of innovative food processing technologies for industrial applications.

Strategies for Reducing Post-Harvest Losses and Waste Valorization

• • Community-based approaches to mitigate malnutrition and improve food accessibility.

  • Advances in Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing

  • Digital Transformation in Food Systems

  • Food Security and Public Health

  • Renewable energy solutions for food processing and preservation.

Sustainable Food Packaging

• • Bioderived and compostable plastics

  • Plastic in the environment

  • Microplastic and its mitigation

  • Plastic design and materials

  • Advances in recycling and resource recovery

  • Life cycle of food packaging laminates

India 2050: Shaping the Future of Nutraceuticals and Food Policies

• • Climate-Resilient Agriculture

  • Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition

  • Advancing Agri-Tech Innovations

  • Sustainable Food Production Systems

  • Strengthening Food Packaging Regulations

  • Global Trade and Food Diplomacy

  • Social Equity and Inclusion in Agriculture

  • Promoting Urban and Alternative Farming

  • Policy Innovations for Consumer Health

Advanced Technologies in Food Analysis

• • Real-time monitoring systems for nutrient stability and food quality.

  • Applications of nanosensors and biosensors in food safety diagnostics.

  • Data analytics and predictive modeling for food systems improvement.

  • Environmental Sustainability in Food Systems

  • Integration of IoT and AI in food bioprocessing and quality assurance.

  • Food Innovation and Industry-Academia Collaboration

Hydrocolloids from Sustainable Sources

• • Sustainable Sources and Characterization

  • Rheology and Functional Behaviour

  • Enhancing Properties by structural modification

  • Innovative Applications

  • Health and Nutritional Benefits

Reducing Post-Harvest Losses and Advancing Circular Economy in Food Systems

• • Development of eco-friendly food processing methods and materials.

  • Advances in Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing

  • Sustainable sourcing and resource-efficient food production.

  • Climate-smart food processing technologies for future resilience.

  • These thrust areas aim to foster innovation, sustainability, and collaboration to address the pressing global challenges of food security, public health, and nutrition.

  • Community-based approaches to mitigate malnutrition and improve food accessibility.

Jharkhand as Sustainable Food Processing Destination

• • ·       From Nature’s Lap to Global Plates – Jharkhand Leads Sustainable Food Processing!

  • ·   Organic Produce & Spices of Jharkhand

  • ·   Minor Forest Produce of Jharkhand and its processing opportunities

  • ·   Dedicated Food Processing Policy to promote Food Processing Sector in the State

  • ·   Incentives for setting up of Food Processing units

  • ·   Industry hurdles and overcoming strategies