Educational Background

• BSc in Chemistry Hons. From the University of Delhi.

• MSc in Organic specialization from the University of Delhi.

Professional Experience

• 2 Years experience as Junior Research Fellow “Carbon Nanomaterial based Biosensor” in CSIR-NPL, New Delhi.

• Internship on “Synthesis of Novel Noscapine Derivatives for the Potential Treatment of Cancer” under the guidance of Prof. Ramesh Chandra, Head of Department, University of Delhi.

• Worked as Project Assistant on “Encapsulation of flexible pervoskite solar cells through ALD” under the guidance of Prof. Shaibal K. Sarkar, IIT Bombay.

Research Interest

• To study edible coating materials for increasing shelf life.

• Fabrication of Electrochemical biosensor for various biomedical applications.

Hobbies

• Listening Music.

• Sports Activity.

Publications

• R. Rani, G. Sahu, G. Gopu, A. Chauhan, M.K. Nayak, K. Mazumder, N. Manivannan, R.S. Matche, G.R. Mitchell, M.K. Patel, "Study of chargeability of coating materials and optimization of design and performance parameters of the developed electrostatic spray coating system", Journal of Food Engineering, 391, 112460, 2025.

• R. Rani, R. Saini, M.K. Patel, K. Mazumder, A. Deep, M.K. Nayak, "Fabrication of Antimicrobial Films Based on Crosslinked Chitosan Nanocomposite in Food Packaging Applications", ACS Food Science & Technology, 2024.

• A. Sohel, R. Rani, D. Mehta, M.K. Nayak, and M.K. Patel, “Quality evaluation of strawberries coated with water-in-oil based emulsion using an advanced electrostatic spray coating system”, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 61 (8), 1492–1502, 2023.

• P. Kumari, Disha, R. Rani, M.K. Patel, S. Mishra, S. Singhai, and M.K. Nayak, “Reusable Magnetic Graphene Oxide based Anion Exchanger for the Separation and Removal of Anionic Dyes”, Journal of New Chemistry, 48 (2), 674-686, 2024.

Conference/Symposia/Workshop

• A. Sohel, G.J. Rao, D. Mehta, R. Rani, M.K. Nayak, M.K. Patel, “Impact of Emulsion Based Edible Coating on Shelf-Life of Strawberries Stored at Room Temperature” at 6th International Conference on "Multidisciplinary Approach for Healthy & Sustainable Foods (AMIFOST-2023)" organised by Amity Institute of Food Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Noida on April 13-14, 2023.

• R. Rani, R. Bhardwaj, M.K. Nayak, M. Singh, A. Sohel, M.K. Patel, “Chitosan graft copolymerization based edible film for potential food applications” at 6th International Conference on "Multidisciplinary Approach for Healthy & Sustainable Foods (AMIFOST-2023)" organised by Amity Institute of Food Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Noida on April 13-14, 2023.

Email: rajrani211996@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• BSc (Triple major) in Applied Food & Nutrition, Chemistry and Zoology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.

• MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics (Specialization in Sports Nutrition), Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, Faridabad, India .

• PhD Scholar at Amity Institute of Food Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, India.

Professional Experience

• Consultant Dietician, Nutrifit Centre, Uttar Pradesh, India, Oct 2022 – Aug 2023.

• Sports Nutritionist (Intern), Sports Authority of India, New Delhi, India, Jun 2022 – Sep 2022.

• Clinical Dietician (Intern), Nutrilicious Diet Clinic, Hyderabad, India, Jul 2022.

Research Interest

• Work on underutilized or novel natural food products that could be developed into ergogenic aid for athletic performance or recovery or nutraceutical by identifying its bioavailability, quality, and synergy between its nutrients.

Hobbies

• Guiding individuals in adopting healthy lifestyle.

• Painting and sketching.

Fellowship

• UGC NET qualified.

Publications

• C. Agarwal, and Shalini Agarwal, "A study on knowledge attitude and practices towards iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls (10-19 years) of Hapur, Uttar Pradesh-A Cross-sectional study", Futuristic Trends in Medical Sciences, 3, 124-138, 2024. DOI/Link: https://www.doi.org/10.58532/V3BDMS23P3CH2

• C. Agarwal, and G.S. Rakhra, "Effect of food additives on hormonal imbalance in children and its impact on health–A review", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 10(5), 587-590, 2022.

• M. Kumari, N. Begum, C. Agarwal, M. Fatima, Q. Mohammadi, and Z. Khan, "A survey on food safety awareness and practices among housewives" International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 8, 401-410, 2020.

• M. Kumari, N. Begum, C. Agrawal, and S. Harkut, "A survey on nutrition knowledge and practices regarding their children’s nutritional needs and dietary habits among mothers of school going children (5-15 yrs)", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 6, 1004-1019, 2019.

Email: cagarwal660@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Biotechnology (Hons.) from Panjab University, Chandigarh.

• M.Tech in Biotechnology (Hons.) from Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Professional Experience

• Research Intern in CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.

• Research & Development in Glenmark Pharmaceutical, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.

• Research Trainee at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

• Trainee at the Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Research Interest

• Agriculture & Food Science.

Hobbies

• Painting.

• Listening to music.

Email: riyassharma449@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.

• B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) from CCS University, Meerut.

Professional Experience

• Project Associate under project “DST Solar Energy Harnessing Centre” at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, deputed in DST, Technology Bhawan, New Delhi, since Feb 2019 to Nov 2023.

• Project Associate-l under project “Hybrid Indoor Light Harvesters for Self-Powered IoT Applications” at CSIR–Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), since Dec 2023 to present.

Research Interest

• Electrical machine. 

Hobbies

• Playing Cricket.

• Listening to Music.

• Travelling.

Email: p.k.kutar@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459, +91-9716578100

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Biotechnology from Dr Ambedkar institute of technology for divyangjan, Kanpur.

• M.Tech in Biotechnology from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi.

Professional Experience

• Research Intern at Chaperon Biotech Pvt. Ltd, Kanpur.

• Research Intern at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Research Centre (ABVRC), Kanpur.

Research Interest

• Tissue engineering- 3D Bioprinting.

• Cell Signalling – Intracellular pathways.

• Nanobiotechnology – Nano-based diagnostics and drug delivery.

• Immunology – Tumour immunotherapies.                          

Hobbies

• Poetry.

• Theatre - Dramas, Mime.

• Painting.

• Sports – Badminton, Cricket.

Publications

• Biological Annual Meet, Mandi, Annual conference of the School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, 2024.

• National Conference on Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology (NCEIB-2022), organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped, Kanpur and the Biotech Research Society, India, in association with the Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability - India.

Email: aparulshrivastav47@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459