Educational Background

• B.Tech in ECE from SSIET, Derabassi, Punjab (2018).

• Diploma in ECE from GGS Polytechnic, Kharar, Punjab (2013).

Professional Experience

• Project Associate-II in CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi (2024-25).

• Technical Officer, ECIL, New Delhi (2021-2024).

• Service Engineer in Comptek Computers PVT. LTD., Hyderabad (2019-21).

• Apprenticeship in BEL, Panchkula (2018).

Research Interest

• Micro-electronics.

• VLSI.

• Nano-technology.

• Green energy and systems.

• Wireless network technology.

Hobbies

• Dancing.

• Sports – Swimming.

Email: rockeysharma422@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459, +91-8196847889

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Biotechnology at University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (2022 - 2026).

• Senior Secondary (Class XII) at Vidhya Valley Sr. Sec. School, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (2021).

• Secondary (Class X) at MVC Doon Public School, Barmer, Rajasthan (2019).

Professional Experience

• Led a small team to develop biodegradable plastic using banana peel starch as

an eco-friendly raw material (Oct 2025 - Jan 2026).

• Worked as a Lead Graphic Designer at Monk Media pvt. ltd. (Nov 2024 - Sep 2025).

• App development intern at GDSC UIET, KUK (Aug 2023 - Dec 2023).

Key Projects

1. Synthesis of Bioplastics from Waste Materials.

Research Interest

• Integrative Biological Data Analysis.

•  Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.

•  AI in Healthcare.

Hobbies

• Sports.

• Listening to songs.

Email: beniwal.brc@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• Pursuing B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar (2022 – 2026).

• Senior Secondary (12th), K.L. Arya D.A.V Public School (2022).

• Secondary (10th) K.L. Arya D.A.V Public School (2020).

Professional Experience

• Research Intern, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Delhi, June 2025 – July 2025.

• Industrial Trainee, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Panchkula, June 2024 – July 2024.

• Key Projects

1. Smart Suitcase – IoT-based GPS tracking system.

2. Voice-Controlled Home Automation using IoT.

3. Sun Tracking Solar Panel using a microcontroller.

4. Automatic Irrigation System with soil moisture sensing.

5. Wireless Charging Module using inductive coupling.

6. Smart Dustbin with automatic lid control.

• Certifications & Training

1. VLSI SoC Design using Verilog HDL – Maven Silicon.

2. Web Development – IECS.

3. Drone Technology & Applications Bootcamp – GJUS&T.

Research Interest

• VLSI Design & Semiconductor Devices.

• Tunnel Field Effect Transistors (TFETs).

• Embedded Systems.

• IoT.

Hobbies

• Book reading.

• Playing Badminton.

• Learning new things.

Email: pallavimittal125@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering at Amity University, Punjab, Mohali.

• Senior Secondary (Class XII) at Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh.

• Secondary (Class X) at Manav Mangal School, Haryana.

Professional Experience

• AI Engineer Intern at India Meteorological Department (IMD), New Delhi, from July 2024 to August 2024. Worked on deep learning–based vegetation health prediction using satellite imagery.

• Published a Research Paper titled “Augmented Multimodal Fusion for Optimized Brain Tumor Detection: Evaluation and Comparative Analysis" in the JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) (SCI, IF = 1.5 Q2). 

• Built an “AI-Driven Smart Grid with Virtual Power Plant,” which is an intelligent energy management system integrating IoT hardware with AI-based load forecasting.

• Data Science Intern at Celebal Technologies, Jaipur, from June 2025 to August 2025. Contributed to real-world analytics projects.

Research Interest

• Clean Energy & Sustainable Engineering.

• Artificial Intelligence.

Hobbies

• Exploring AI research and new technologies.

• ⁠Entrepreneurship.

• ⁠Table Tennis.

• Travelling.

• ⁠Dramatics.

Email: pirishita2005@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech Food Technology from Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Professional Experience

• Internship at Hatsun Agro Products as Quality Analyst: Dairy Industry (May 2025 - July 2025), Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

• Internship at Ruby Foods as Quality Analyst: Beverage Industry (May 2025 - July 2025), Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Research Interest

• Food product development.

• Innovations in food safety and quality.

Hobbies

• Reading.

• Art and craft.

Email: sukreetha14@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech Food Technology from Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Professional Experience

• Summer Internship (May-July 2024) - International Flavours and Fragrances, IFF-Dairy R&D Department.

• Summer Internship (May-July 2025) - Mother Dairy Fruits and Vegetables, Quality Control Department.

Research Interest

• Food Product Development and Innovation.

• Functional Food.

• Sustainable Food Processing.

• Food Safety and Quality Analysis.                  

Hobbies

• Art and Craft.

• Sketching.

• Reading.

Email: mesingh0101@gamil.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

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

Educational Background

• Integrated BSc BEd from M. P. C. Autonomous College, Baripada, Odisha.

• MSc Zoology from Chandigarh University, Punjab.

Professional Experience

• Research Intern at Regional Institute of Biotechnology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

• Pupil teacher at K. V. No. 1, Baripada, Odisha.

Research Interest

• 3D food printing.

• Molecular Biology.

• Biochemistry.

• Microbiology.

• Bioinformatics and Genetics.                     

Hobbies

• Dancing.

• Listening to music.

Publications

• 9th International Conference on Advanced Agricultural, Biological, and Biodiversity Conservation for Sustainable Development - University of Mysore, Karnataka, India, 2025.

• International Conference on Technological Innovations in Animal Science, Utkal University, Odisha, India, 2024.

Email: henarani059@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Mr. Raj Kumar has received his diploma in mechanical engineering from Ramagarhia Polytechnic College, Phagwara in 2009. He has also received Bachelor of technology (B.Tech.) in mechanical engineering  from Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research in 2012.

He is working as technical assistant in Interdisciplinary and applied research lab which is a part of manufacturing Science and Instrumentation division at CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh.

Dr. Anup Chander has received his B.Tech degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Master's in Design (Product Design and Engineering) and earned his PhD from AcSIR. He is a Scientist in the Manufacturing Science and Instrumentation (MSI) division at CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh. His research interests are Product Design, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechatronics.

Mr. Anup is working as a scientist in the fields of robotics and product design. He finds endless inspiration in the convergence of creativity and technology. He has been working on projects related to affordable prosthetics, medical devices, and drone-based harvesting systems, all of which were backed by robust engineering techniques.  He has been pushing boundaries through hands-on experimentation and theoretical exploration, leading to innovative products and concepts. 

He is always excited and looking forward to potential collaborations, which can help leverage the collective intelligence to tackle challenges in this field efficiently.

Educational Background

• Diploma in Plastic Mould Technology from CIPET (Central Institute Of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology), Dehradun.

Professional Experience

• Technician Apprentice, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh (June 18, 2024 – June 17, 2025).

Research Interest

• Product Design, SolidWorks.

Hobbies

• Travelling.

• Playing Guitar.

• Learning.

Email: rs21022001@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-9997459466

Educational Background

• B.E.  in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh. 

Professional Experience

• Research Intern at CSIR-CSIO (January - July 2024).

• Trainee at Western Coal-Field Ltd (June 2023 - July 2023).

Research Interest

• Electronics.

Hobbies

• Playing Cricket

• Listening to Music.

Email: gopalcsiopandey@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-9335080393

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Computer Science from Punjab Engineering College (2021-2025).

Professional Experience

• Research Inter at CSIR-CSIO (January 2025  -June 2025).

Research Interest

• About software and programming.                                   

Hobbies

• Dancing.

• Painting.

Email: kanwariayogita@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Mr. Akkireddi Siva Rama Krishna has received his diploma in electrical and electronics engineering from Government Polytechnic Vishakhapatnam in 2019. Currently, he is working as technician in electrical engineering services division at CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh.

Mr. Krishna has started his research career in electrostatic spraying, high voltage power supply for the charging of liquid sprays. He is also looking major electronic and electrical activities at the IAR group. 

Educational Background

• B. Tech in Biotechnology from Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Kolkata.

• M. Tech in Food Technology from Amity Institute of Food Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh.

Professional Experience

• Research Intern at CSIR-CSIO (May 2025-July 2025).

• Research Intern at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Kolkata (January 2024-May 2024).

• Intern at Indian Pharmaceutical Combine Association, Sikkim (June 2023–August 2023).

Research Interest

• 3D Food Printing.

• Bio Ink Formulation.

• Food Product Development.                          

Hobbies

• Reading Books.

• Sports.

• Gardening.

Publications/Conferences

• Sharma, P., Ghosh, T., Sengupta, N., & Patra, P. (2024). Exploring Nanohydrogels: Crafting Innovations for Biomedical Advancements. ChemistrySelect, 9(28), e202401396.

• International Conference on The Future Of Food Science & Technology: Innovations, Sustainability and Health, Amity University Uttar Pradesh – 2025.

• International Conference on Millets Cultivating Sustainability and Nourishing Nations, Amity University Uttar Pradesh – 2025.

Email: sharmaprakriti145@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech in biotechnology from UIET, Kurukshetra University (2021-2025).

Professional Experience

• Research intern at ICAR-NDRI Karnal (August 01, 2022 - August 08, 2022).

• Research intern at ICAR-NDRI Karnal (July 24, 2023 - August 24, 2023).

• Research intern in CSIR-CSIO (July 27, 2024 - August 22, 2024).

Research Interest

• Stem Cell Technology, Biomaterial, Food tech and Nutrition.

Hobbies

• Singing.

• Yoga.

Email: ruhanisaluja008@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.E in Electronics and Communication Engineering from UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2023-2027).

Professional Experience

• Summer training at UIET (June 2024- July 2024).

• Mentor at Google Cloud Study Labs (October 2024- Dec 2024).

• Research intern at CSIR -CSIO (June 2025- July 2025).

Research Interest

• In embedded systems, sensors and instrumentation                           

Hobbies

• Writing poetry.

• Reading books.

Email: jasminek1825@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Biotechnology from UIET, Kurukshetra University (2021-2025).

Professional Experience

• Research intern at Rapture Biotech Noida (July 21 -August 21, 2022).

• Research intern at ICAR-NDRI Karnal (July 24 - August 24, 2023).

• Research intern in TBI, IISER MOHALI (July 08, 2024 - August 14, 2024).

Research Interest

• Microbiology, Cell Biology, Food Tech and Nutrition.

Hobbies

• Cooking.

• Sports.

Email: ishad1608@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech (Food Technology) , Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, J&K, India.

• M.Tech, (Agricultural Process and Food Engineering), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), UP, India.

• Ph.D. (Ongoing), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), UP, India.

Professional Experience

• Local Director, International Association for Agricultural Students (IAAS), AMU Chapter.

• Editor, Mohammad Habib Hall Magazine, AMU.

• Member, Anti-Ragging Committee, Department of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, AMU.

Research Interest

• Biodegradable Food Packaging.

• Food Processing & Preservation.  

• Nanocomposite Materials.

• Plant-Based Functional Extracts. 

• Sustainable Food Technologies.

Publications

• P.M. Junaid, A. Saikumar, R.U. Islam, M.K. Patel, D.H.U. Eranda, M. Islam, S. Zaidi, L.S. Badwaik, "Polysaccharide-based biopolymers: exploring film fabrication techniques, molecular interactions, and their potential food applications", Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods 17 (4), 257-283, 2025.

• P.M. Junaid, and S. Zaidi, "Enhancing the Properties of Starch-Based Edible Films through Rice Bran Oil Incorporation: A Comprehensive Investigation of Development and Characterization", Food Biophysics, 2024.

• T. Khan, R. Ul Islam, P.M. Junaid, and S. Naseem, "Recent Developments in Sustainable Bio‐Based Wax Nanoemulsions as Edible Coatings for Food Commodities: A Comprehensive Review", Packaging Technology and Science, 2024.

Email: junaidpir24@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-7006650527

Educational Background

• Advanced PG Diploma in Embedded System and Hardware Design - SMEClabs, 2023-2024.

• B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Thodupuzha, 2019 – 2023.

Professional Experience

• Project Associate-I, DST sponsored project, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh (September 10, 2025 - present).

Research Interest

• Embedded systems, IoT.

Hobbies

• Gardening.

• Traveling.

Email: aswathyanju802@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Food science and technology from Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Palampur.(Himachal Pradesh).

Professional Experience

• Project intern, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, June 13, 2024 - Present.

• Trainee in Verka Milk Plant  Mohali, January 23, 2024 - May 23, 2024.

Research Interest

• Food safety and quality assurance.

• New product development.

Hobbies

• Cooking.

• Gardening.

Publications

• S. Thakur, R. Rani, P.M. Junaid, R. Sharma, G.C. Mohanta, M.K. Nayak, and M.K. Patel, "A Critical Review of Chlorine Dioxide as a Versatile Food Preservative: Mechanisms, Generation Methods, Potential Applications, Opportunities and Challenges", Food and Bioprocess Technology, 19, 196, 2026.

Email: siddhartht947@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-7018279530

Educational Background

• B.E. in Electronics and Communication from BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa.

• M.Sc. in Economics from BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa campus.

Professional Experience

• Project intern, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, May 28, 2024- Present.

Research Interest

• Electrostatic spray coating system.

Hobbies

• Gym

Email: yuvraj12389@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-9876069957

Educational Background

• B.E. in Electronics and Computer Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab.

Professional Experience

• Research Intern, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh (January 2024 – June 2024).

• Machine Learning Intern, Knowledge Solutions India (September 2021 – October 2021).

Research Interest

• Artificial Intelligence.

• Computer Vision.

• UAV.

• Robotics.

Hobbies

• Playing Guitar.

• Table Tennis.

Email: rchauhan_be20@thapar.edu

Contact Number: +91-7018615801

Educational Background

• B.E. Food Technology, Chandigarh University, Mohali (2020-2024).

Professional Experience

• Research Intern, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh, January 2024 -Present).

• Internship, National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, July 2023-September 2023.

• Parag Dairy, Ayoddhya, June 2022-July 2022. 

Research Interest

• Utilization of byproducts to make value added products.

• Sustainable packaging.

Hobbies

• Playing football.

Email: thevinayakgaur09@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-7398822399

Educational Background

• B.Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur (2020-2024).

Professional Experience

• Research Intern, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh, January 2024 -Present).

Research Interest

• Project on Visual Impaired glass for Blind People.

• Telecom communication.

• VLSI.

Hobbies

• Sports & Fitness.

• Painting.

Email: riyarawatdnr@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JMIT Yamunanagar (Kurukshetra University), Haryana.

• M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from DAIICT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Professional Experience

• Project Associate-I, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh (November 17, 2023 - March 31, 2026).

• Trainee in Bosch Faridabad.

Research Interest

• IoT

• Semiconductors

• Imbedded Systems.

Hobbies

• Reading.

• Gardening.

• Painting.

Email: soniasharma.pg@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• MSc, Food Science and Technology, Guru Jambheswar University, Hisar, Haryana, 2019.

Professional Experience

• Quality and Production Executive, Supa Food Pvt Ltd, September 2019 – May 2021.

• Quality Assurance, Jubilant Food Pvt Ltd, June 2021 – February 2022.

• Quality Assistant, Allana Sons Pvt Ltd, February 2022- December 2022.

Research Interest

• Utilisation of by product in foods. 

Hobbies

• Cricket.

• Badminton. 

• Cooking.

Publications

• A. Sohel, S. Sahu, G.R. Mitchell, and M.K. Patel, "3D food printing: A comprehensive review and critical analysis on technologies, food materials, applications, challenges, and future prospects", Food Engineering Reviews, 2025.

• A. Singh, S. Gumber, A. Sohel, R. Rani, M.K. Nayak, M.K. Patel, and K. Mazumder, “Effect of Conventional Dipping and Twin-Nozzle Electrostatic Spray Coating methods on the shelf-life quality parameters of Apples (Royal Delicious): A comparative study”, Applied Food Research, 5 (1), 100829, 2025.

• 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.

Email: aamirhussain628@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-8199058567

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Mechatronics from Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Professional Experience

• Intern (undergraduate) in CSIR CSIO, Chandigarh, July - December 2023.

• Trainee in Bosch Faridabad.

Research Interest

• Robotics.

• Plc Programming.

• Embedded Systems.

Hobbies

• Traveling.

• Exploring new facts.

• Nature painting.

Email: salonialigarh@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from UIET, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra-136119. 

Professional Experience

• Intern (undergraduate) in CSIR-CSIO, ChandigarhJanuary, 2018 - January, 2020.

Research Interest

• Robotics

• UAV's

• Biosensors

Hobbies

• Traveling

• Cooking 

• Bike Riding

Email: sak91380@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.E. in Food Technology from Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Chandigarh, 201902023.

Professional Experience

• Intern at Aar Gee formulations, Baddi.

• Intern at Jagatjit Industries, Jalandhar.

Research Interest

• Edible film/ coating.

• Disinfections of fruits.

• Chicken pet food for gut health. 

• Increase antioxidant, antifungal properties of fruits and vegetables.

Hobbies

• Cooking.

• Traveling.

• Learning new facts.

Email: gaurijrao@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation from Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 2019-2023.

Professional Experience

• Currently intern in CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.

Research Interest

• Automation and Robotics.

• PLC programming

• UAVs & Drones.

Hobbies

• Cooking.

• Dancing.

Email: ishaishan23@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• Diploma in Electronics From Indo-Swiss Training Centre, 2016-2019. 

• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, 2019-2023.

Professional Experience

• Intern at Exicom Power Solutions, Gurgaon.

• Intern at Havells India Ltd., Baddi.

• Intern at Tynor Orthotics, Mohali.

Research Interest

• Robotics and Automation.

• Efficient IoT based Application Development Services.

Hobbies

• Surfing through Internet.

• Listening Music.

• Observing.

Email: taran.thind55@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B. Tech. in Biotechnology.

• M.Tech in Food Engineering.

• Ph.D. Food Technology (in submission process).

Professional Experience

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF), CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, June 2019 - July 2021.

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF), DBT, June 2018 - April 2019.

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF), DBT, June 2016-June 2018.

• Teaching Experience,  Feb, 2015-Oct, 2015.

Research Interest

• Food industry by-product valorisation.

• Exploring non-thermal technologies for food processing.

• Shelf-life extension of fruits and vegetables.

Hobbies

• Listening to music.

• Meditation.

• Dancing.

• Public Speaking.

• Writing poems.

Publications

• 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.

• D. Mehta, G. Sahu, M.K. Patel, A. Chauhan, V. Agrahari, A. Kumar, M.K. Nayak, and R. Matche, "Quality evaluation of tomatoes coated by an advanced electrostatic spray coating system", International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 58 (12), 6351-6361, 2023.

• Rana, S., Mehta, D., Bansal, V., Shivhare, U. S., & Yadav, S. K. (2020). Atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) treatment improved in-package shelf-life of strawberry fruit. Journal of food science and technology, 57(1), 102-112.

• Mehta, D., & Yadav, S. K. (2020). Impact of atmospheric non-thermal plasma and hydrothermal treatment on bioactive compounds and microbial inactivation of strawberry juice: A hurdle technology approach. Food Science and Technology International, 26(1), 3-10.

• Mehta, D., Sharma, N., Bansal, V., Sangwan, R. S., & Yadav, S. K. (2019). Impact of ultrasonication, ultraviolet and atmospheric cold plasma processing on quality parameters of tomato-based beverage in comparison with thermal processing. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 52, 343-349.

• Mehta, D., Prasad, P., Sangwan, R. S., & Yadav, S. K. (2018). Tomato processing byproduct valorization in bread and muffin: improvement in physicochemical properties and shelf-life stability. Journal of food science and technology, 55(7), 2560-2568. 

• Prasad, P., Mehta, D., Bansal, V., & Sangwan, R. S. (2017). Effect of atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) with its extended storage on the inactivation of Escherichia coli inoculated on tomato. Food Research International, 102, 402-408.

• Mehta, D., Prasad, P., Bansal, V., Siddiqui, M.W., Sharma A. (2017). Effect of drying techniques and treatment with blanching on the physicochemical analysis of bitter-gourd and capsicum. LWT Food Science and Technology,84, 479-488.

• Kumar, V., Sharma, D. K., Bansal, V., Mehta, D., Sangwan, R. S., & Yadav, S. K. (2019). Efficient and economic process for the production of bacterial cellulose from isolated strain of Acetobacter pasteurianus of RSV-4 bacterium. Bioresource technology, 275, 430-433.

Email: deepakmht664@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-9501801090

Educational Background

• B.E. in Biotechnology from VVP Engineering College, Rajkot under Gujarat Technological University.

Professional Experience

• JRF at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru.

• Research Assistant at ICMR-NARI, Pune.

Research Interest

• Food Processing Technology.

• Health Research (Epidemic Disease).

Hobbies

• Chess, Snooker.

• Travel new places.

• Internet surfing.

Email: p.nishant053@yahoo.com

Contact Number: +91-9712548044

Educational Background

• B.E. in Electronics  Engineering from Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Professional Experience

• Product Engineer, Funsolar Energy, November 2018 – May 2019.

• Project Staff,  NIT Trichy/DRDO-DEBEL, April 2021 – June 2021.

• Design and Field Engineer, Cloudsys, August 2021 – February 2022.

Research Interest

• Power Electronics and Embedded Systems.

Hobbies

• Sports.

• Newspaper.

• Music.

Publications

• D. Mehta, G. Sahu, M.K. Patel, A. Chauhan, V. Agrahari, A. Kumar, M.K. Nayak, and R. Matche, "Quality evaluation of tomatoes coated by an advanced electrostatic spray coating system", International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 58 (12), 6351-6361, 2023.

Email: vishalagrahari280@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91- 7208139357

Educational Background

• B.E, Electronics and Communication, M.Sc, Physics, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.

Professional Experience

• Summer Intern, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh (June 2022 – present).

Research Interest

• Atomic Physics.

• Biophysics.

Hobbies

• Gym.

• Video Games.

• Music.

Email: f20200698@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in, aryajeetsinghsamra@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-9829164499

Educational Background

• B.E, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Birla Institute of Science and Technology (BITS), Pilani.

Professional Experience

• Summer Intern, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh (June 2022 – July 2022).

Research Interest

• Digital electronics

• IoT .

• Embedded Systems.

Hobbies

• Playing Sports.

• Listening to Music.

• Biking.

Email: f20201829@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in, vishnubansal1812@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-7262025218

Educational Background

• B.E, Mechatronics  Engineering, Thapar Institute of engineering and technology, Patiala, Punjab.

Professional Experience

• Project Trainee at CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh (January 2022 – present).

Research Interest

• Robotics and autonomous systems.

• Sensors and Actuators.

Hobbies

• E-Sports.

• Reading books.

• Music.

Email: 01sharma.aakash@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-7018421015

Educational Background

• BTech in Electronics and communication from PEC, CHANDIGARH, 2019- Present.

Professional Experience

• Project intern at CSIO-CSIR, JANUARY 2022- Present.

Research Interest

• Hexacopter for spraying in agriculture.

• Digital image processing.

Hobbies

• Playing video games.

• Cooking.

• Table tennis.

• Listening music

• Coding

Email: anubhav1999kumar@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-8222825742, +91-7015556023

Educational Background

• B.Tech in IT, FROM MIMIT Malout, Government of Punjab.

• M B A. in IT and marketing from Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab.

Professional Experience

• 4 YEARS as a Consultant and Business Analyst.

Research Interest

• Socioeconomic assessment of research products in the field of agriculture and healthcare.

• Regression analysis.

Hobbies

• Playing and watching football and cricket.

• Cooking.

• Reading newspaper.

Email: jeetdhillon302@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-9034121082

Educational Background

• PhD, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka.

• M.Sc. Biotechnology, SASTRA University, Tamilnadu.

Professional Experience

• Senior Project Associate (SPA), CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh, June 2021 - Present.

Research Interest

• Microbial & Food Biotechnology.

• Industrial Microbiology.

Hobbies

• Reading books.

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, 2025.

• G. Gopu and G. Srinikethan, “Bacterial Cellulose production by K. saccharivorans BC1 strain using crude distillery effluent as cheap and cost effective nutrient medium,” Int. J. Biol. Macromol., vol. 138, pp. 950–957, 2019.

• G. Gopu and S. Govindan, “Production of bacterial cellulose from Komagataeibacter saccharivorans strain BC1 isolated from rotten green grapes,” Prep. Biochem. Biotechnol., vol. 48, no. 9, pp. 842–852, 2018.

• G. Gopu and G. Srinikethan, “Crude glycerol as a cost-effective carbon source for the production of cellulose by K. saccharivorans,” Biocatal. Agric. Biotechnol., vol. 16, pp. 326–330, 2018.

• N. Parween, G. Gopu, T.  Saroha, and N. Chaudhry, “Mechanistic insight of disease regulation in Breast cancer by miRNA.” Bio-Chemiae Acta, vol. 1, no.1, pp. 23–29, 2016.

• R. Mittal and G. Gopu, “Role of Yarrowia lipolytica in production and bio-modification of lipids.” Bio-Chemiae Acta, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 10–15, 2016.

• G. Gopu and G. Srinikethan, “Review on production of Bacterial Cellulose from wastewater and its applications.” Res. J. Chem. Env., vol. 4, no. 4S, pp. 25–30, 2016.

Email: gaya30105@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• MSc chemistry, GNDU Amritsar.

• PhD in Chemistry, Punjab University, Chandigarh.

Professional Experience

• 9 months of experience in Diblock polymer synthesis for drug delivery. 

• 6 years 9 months research experience as Project assistant and senior research fellow in development of biosensors for explosive detection under projects at CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh.

• 4 months experience of research work on disinfectants against corona viruses and other pathogens at CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.

Research Interest

• Biosensors based detection devices.

• Development of effective methods for disinfection and sanitization.

Hobbies

• Reading Fiction.

• Cooking.

• Planting Flowers.

Publication

• A. Chauhan, M.K. Patel, S. Chaudhary, M.K. Nayak, S.S. Saini, P. Pullammanappallil, N. Manivannan, G.R. Mitchell, W. Balachandran, “Efficacy evaluation of an air-assisted electrostatic disinfection device for the effective disinfection and sanitization against the spread of pathogenic infections”, Journal of Electrostatics, 123, 2023.

• S. Chaudhary, P. Sonkusre, A. Chopra, K. K. Bhasin, C. R. Suri “UV-FIA: UV-induced Fluoro-Immunochemical Assay for ultra-trace detection of PETN, RDX, and TNT”, Analytica Chimica Acta., 2019, 1077, 266-272.

• S. Chaudhary, P. Sonkusre, K. K. Bhasin, P., C. R. Suri, “Trace detection of some nitro-explosives using thermal mediated immunochemical defragmented method”, Biosens. Bioelectron., 2019, 126, 590–595. 

• P. Sabherwal, M. Shorie, P. Pathania, S. Chaudhary, K. K. Bhasin, V. Bhalla, and C. R. Suri, “Hybrid aptamer-antibody linked fluorescence resonance energy transfer based detection of trinitrotoluene”, Anal. Chem., 2014, 86, 7200−7204.

• K. Sablok, V. Bhalla, P. Sharma, R. Kaushal, S. Chaudhary, C. R. Suri, “Amine functionalized graphene oxide/CNT nanocomposite for ultrasensitive electrochemical detection of trinitrotoluene”, Journal of Hazardous Materials 248– 249, 2013, 322– 328.

• P. Sharma, A. Chopra, S. Chaudhary, and C. R. Suri, “Bio-nanomechanical Detection of Diabetic Marker HbA1c”, BioNanoSci., 2012, 2, 179–184.

• C. R. Suri, S. Chaudhary, A. Sharma, V. Bhalla, P. Sonkusre, "Selective detection of some nitro-explosives: A new method and device therein," IN201711031532, 2016. 

• A. K. Paul, C. R. Suri, N. Sekar, S. Panda, A. P. Bhondekar, V. Aaydha, S. Chaudhary, "An Immunochemical Method and Device for Detecting Nitroexplosive Compounds," 4209/DEL/2015, 2015.

Email: 12shilpach@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana.

• M.Tech, VLSI Design, NIT Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra, Haryana.

Professional Experience

• Young Professional, ICAR-IARI, Delhi, August 2018 - October 2018.. 

• Project Assistant-III, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, October, 2018 - June 2021.

Research Interest

• Biomedical instrumentation, food safety and shelf-life studies.

• Aerosol generation for dust mitigation and smog control.

Hobbies

• Reading newspaper.

Publication

• M.K. Patel, A. Khanchi, A. Chauhan, A. Kumar, A.S.R. Krishna, A. Jangra, R. Kanawade, N. Manivannan, G.R. Mitchell, “Real-time measurement of droplet size and its distribution of an air-induced air-assisted electrostatic nozzle,” Journal of Electrostatics, 115, 103665, 2022.

• M.K. Patel, A. Jangra and A. Khanchi, “Variable height for thrust correction through pressure sensing in electrostatic coating system”, PCT, Application Number: PCT/IN2021/050343, April 07, 2021, IN202011026188, June 22, 2020.

Email: khanchi.nitk@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-9996581993

Educational Background

• B.Sc Medical from MCM DAV College Chandigarh.

• M.Sc in Environment Science from Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Professional Experience

• Participated in the research to study the natural history of the paper wasp Polistes wattii as research assistant at IISER Mohali. (15/03/2015- 20/06/2015).

• 2.Worked as a data analyst on the project titled "Seasonal Variations and the trends of Fog, Hail, Thunderstorm and Dust storms in recent years in Punjab and Haryana regions" under the guidance of Mr. Shivinder Singh, Scientist B at IMD Chandigarh (June-July 2018).

• 3.Worked as  Project Associate I on the project titled "Electrostatic Dust Mitigation and Environment Protection Device" (22/02/2021-31/07/2021).

Research Interest

• Seeking a challenging career with a progressive organization that capitalizes my skills in the environment, social and governance sector. 

Hobbies

• Dancing. 

• Sports-gyming.

• Fashion designing. 

Email: divya.bawa18@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Tech Food Technology, Kurukshetra Univarsity, Kurukshetra.

• M.Tech Food Engineering, GJU, S & T, Hisar.

• Ph.D Food Engineering and Technology, SLIET, Longowal - 148106, Punjab.

Professional Experience

• Working as Assistant Professor, SBFT, Shoolini University, Bajhol, Himachal Pradesh.

• District Resource Person, District Level Trainer: Karnal under PMFME scheme, MOFPI.

• Project Assistant, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.

• Guest Lecturer at C.D.L.M.G.E.C., Panniwala Mota, Sirsa, Haryana.

Research Interest

• Biodegradable and edible films and coatings.

• New product development.

Hobbies

• Cooking.

• Travelling.

Publication

• Sakshi Sukhija, Sukhcharn Singh, Charanjit S. Riar (2016). Isolation of starches from different tubers and study of their physicochemical, thermal, rheological and morphological characteristics. Starch/Starke 68, 160-168. 

• Sakshi Sukhija, Sukhcharn Singh, Charanjit S. Riar (2016). Effect of oxidation, cross- linking and dual modification on physicochemical, crystallinity, morphological, pasting and thermal characteristics of elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) starch. Food Hydrocolloids 55, 56-64. 

• Sakshi Sukhija, Sukhcharn Singh, Charanjit S. Riar (2016). Physicochemical, crystalline, morphological, pasting and thermal properties of modified lotus rhizome (Nelumbo nucifera) starch. Food Hydrocolloids 60, 50-58. 

• Sakshi Sukhija, Sukhcharn Singh, Charanjit S. Riar (2016). Analyzing the effect of whey protein concentrate and psyllium husk on various characteristics of biodegradable film from lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) rhizome starch. Food Hydrocolloids 60, 128-137. 

• Sakshi Sukhija, Sukhcharn Singh, Charanjit S. Riar (2017). Molecular characteristics of oxidized and cross-linked lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) starch. International Journal of Food Properties 20, 1065-1081. 

• Sakshi Sukhija, Sukhcharn Singh, Charanjit S. Riar (2018). Physical, mechanical, morphological and barrier properties of elephant foot yam starch, whey protein concentrate and psyllium husk based composite biodegradable films. Polymer Composites 39, E407- E415.

• Sakshi Sukhija, Sukhcharn Singh, Charanjit S. Riar (2019). Development and characterization of biodegradable films form whey protein concentrate, psyllium husk and oxidized, cross-linked, dual modified lotus rhizome starch composite. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 99, 3398-3409.

Email: dietsakshi.2007@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.E. in Electronics Instrumentation and Control, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology.

Professional Experience

• Consultant II – Lead Assistant Manager at EXL.

• GET at Asian Paints.

• Research Intern, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.

• GET at Reliance Industries Limited.

Research Interest

• Financial Modelling. 

• Machine Learning/ Statistics.

Hobbies

• eSports.

• Chess.

• Cosmology.

Email: a.behl623@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-8847535080

Educational Background

• B.E. in Electronics Instrumentation and Control from Thapar University.

Professional Experience

• FullStack Blockchain Developer, BOSCH

• Research Intern, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.

Research Interest

• Navigation and Control of Autonomous Systems for Precision Agriculture.

Hobbies

• Sketching.

• Basketball.

Email: yadavastha27@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.E. in Electronics Instrumentation and Control from Thapar University.

Professional Experience

• Project engineer, WIPRO.

• Research intern, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.

Research Interest

• Navigation and Control of Autonomous Systems for Precision Agriculture.

Hobbies

• Chess.

• Snooker.

• Cricket.

• Sketching

Email: piyushg551@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-7986180106

Educational Background

• B.Tech in ECE from Yadavindra College of Engineering, Talwandi Sabo.

• M.Tech in ECE from Giani Zail Singh, PTU Campus.

• M.A. English from S.S.D. Girls’ College, Bathinda

• Pursuing Ph.D in English from Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo.

Professional Experience

• Working as an Assistant Professor in English at S.S.D. Girls’ College, Bathinda from 20 August, 2020 to present.

• Working as an Editorial Board member for the college newsletter.

• Handling social media such as Facebook for updating the activities of the college.

• Taught English in the Competition Cell of the College along with taking UG & PG Classes.

Research Interest

• Application of Electric charges, Electric Vehicles.

• Wireless Communication.

• Comparative study of English and Punjabi Language.

• English plays especially Indian English Plays.

Hobbies

• Writing poems, essays and articles, reading books.

• Dancing.

• Driving.

Publication

• M. K. Patel, T. Sharma, M. K. Nayak, and C. Ghanshyam, “Computational Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of the Effects of Electrode Geometry and Deposition Target on Electrostatic Spraying Processes,” International Journal of Computer Applications, 124 (2), 2015.

• 11 Poems in Briitney Forever Poetry Anthology.

• 19 Poems in Whispers of Enlighntened Souls in USA.

• Conference Paper ‘Socio Economic and Health Challenges due to COVID-19 in Locked Union Territory (Jammu and Kashmir)’ is published in Conference Proceeding Book SEHCM in 2020.

• Domestic Violence Against Women: A Cruelty is published in the book with the title ‘Human Rights of women New Challenges’ in March 2021.

• The Chapter ‘Abuses against Children and Their Rights’ is going to Publish in Book, 2021.

Email: er.tanveersharma@gmail.com 

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• Diploma in Electronics and communication from LPC, Derabassi.

• B.Tech in Electronics and communication from RBIEBT, Mohali.

Professional Experience

• Working as Technical Assistant, CSIR-IIP, Dehradun. 

• Manager, Amerging Technologies, Mohali

• Embedded Engineer, Brain Domain India Pvt. Ltd, Mohali.

• Project Assistant Level, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.

Research Interest

• Embedded system designer, Sensor fusion, IOT, Data Loggers, System Integrator, Data Analysis, Electrical vehicle.

Hobbies

• Playing cricket, Cooking, Gardening.

Publication

• M. K. Patel, H. K. Sahoo, A Kumar, M. K. Nayak, Multipurpose induction charging based air-assisted high range electrostatic spraying device for dust mitigation and environment protection, Patent No. IN201711007875, Date of filing: 07/03/2017.

• Patel, M. K., B. Praveen, H. K. Sahoo, B. Patel, A. Kumar, M. Singh, M. K. Nayak and P. Rajan "An advance air-induced air-assisted electrostatic nozzle with enhanced performance," Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, vol. 135, pp. 280-288, 2017.

• M. K. Patel, M. Kundu, H. K. Sahoo, and M. K. Nayak, "Enhanced performance of an air-assisted electrostatic nozzle: Role of electrode material and its dimensional considerations in spray charging," Engineering in agriculture, environment and food, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 332-338, 2016.

• M. K. Patel, H. K. Sahoo, M. K. Nayak, and C. Ghanshyam, "Plausibility of variable coverage high range spraying: Experimental studies of an externally air-assisted electrostatic nozzle," Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, vol. 127, pp. 641-651, 2016.

• M. K. Patel, H. K. Sahoo, and C. Ghanshyam, "High Voltage Generation for Charging of Liquid Sprays in Air-Assisted Electrostatic Nozzle System," IETE Journal of Research, 62(3), 424-431, 2016.

Email: hks1511@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91-7009000979