The group is basically working on the development of packaging solutions using macromolecules. Recent works includes enhancement of mechanical and barrier properties of biodegradable films along with antimicrobial film development by solution casting. As a primary packaging nano coating is being developed and application on fruits is being experimented.
Extraction of bioactive compounds (flavonoids/Phenolic) is another research area on which the group is focussing. These bioactive extracts can be further used in food for enhancing functionality. Process optimisation and mathematical modelling to simulate the bio processes along with validation is being done by the group.
Food engineering has a pivotal role in improving rural agriculture. Keeping that in mind the group is also in the process of developing rural low cost technologies to offer sustainable growth to the rural community.
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3D printing of rice starch incorporated peanut protein isolate paste: Rheological characterization and simulation of flow properties by Kadival A., Mitra J., Machavaram R., Kaushal M. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies 94 - (2024)
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Development of probiotic-loaded calcium alginate-maltodextrin microparticles based on electrohydrodynamic technique by Mitra J. Powder Technology 248 118808- (2023)
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Development and optimization of electrosprayed vitamin C - chitosan nanoparticle: A CCD-RSM approach and characterization of bioactive encapsulant by Khuntia A., Mitra J. Food Chemistry 458 - (2024)
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Influence of incorporation of peanut protein isolate on pasting, rheological and textural properties of rice starch by Amaresh, Mitra J., Kaushal M. Journal of Food Engineering 341 - (2023)
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Geographical Origin Identification of Red Chili Powder Using NIR Spectroscopy Combined with SIMCA and Machine Learning Algorithms by Mitra J., Chakraborty S. , Meena D. Food Analytical Methods 1-19 (2024)
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Extrusion-Based 3D Food Printing: Printability Assessment and Improvement Techniques by Kadival A., Kour M., Meena D., Mitra J. Food and Bioprocess Technology 16 987-1008 (2023)
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Recent trends in folic acid (Vitamin B9) encapsulation: A review on emerging micro- and nano-encapsulation techniques, controlled release, and mathematical modeling. by Mitra J., Premjit Y. , Pandey S. Food Reviews International - (2022)
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Encapsulation of probiotics in freeze-dried calcium alginate and κ-carrageenan beads using definitive screening design: A comprehensive characterisation and in vitro digestion study by Premjit Y., Pandey S., Mitra J. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 258 - (2024)
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Recent Trends in Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Encapsulation, Controlled Release, and Mathematical Modelling by Premjit Y., Pandey S., Mitra J. Food Reviews International 39 5528-5562 (2023)
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Artificial neural network modeling and genetic algorithm optimization of process parameters in fluidized bed drying of green tea leaves by Mitra J. Journal of Food Process Engineering 43 - (2019)
Principal Investigator
- Development of low GI rice and process optimisation for brokens reduction MA BHABATARINI RICE MILL
Co-Principal Investigator
- AICRP on Post- Harvest Engineering & Technology IIT, Kharagpur (other than Salaries) ICAR
- AICRP on Post- Harvest Engineering & Technology IIT, Kharagpur (other than Salaries) ICAR
- AICRP on Post- Harvest Engineering & Technology IIT, Kharagpur-I (salaries) ICAR
- AICRP on Post- Harvest Engineering & Technology IIT, Kharagpur-I (salaries) ICAR
Ph. D. Students
Anjali Singh
Area of Research: Food Engineering
Ardra C Babu
Area of Research: Food Engineering
Balasnehitha S
Area of Research: Food Engineering
Bibek Bahadur Shrestha
Area of Research: Food Engineering
Deepoo Meena
Area of Research: Food Engineering
Gourav Chakraborty
Area of Research: Food Processing
Harsha V
Area of Research: Food Engineering
Payel Dasgupta
Area of Research: Food Processing
Sachchidanand Pandey
Area of Research: Food Processing
Sudhanshu Shekhar
Area of Research: Food Processing
