Agricultural and Food Engineering

Faculty

Adinpunya Mitra

Amey Pathak

Ankit Shekhar

Ashok Mishra

Bhabani Sankar Das

Bhupendra M Ghodki

Brajesh Kumar Panda

Chandranath Chatterjee

Damodhara Rao Mailapalli

Dibyendu Kamilya

Dillip Kumar Swain

Gayatri Mishra

Gourav Dhar Bhowmick

Hari Niwas Mishra

Hifjur Raheman

Jayeeta Mitra

Jayraj P

Joydeep Banerjee

Kanishka Bhunia

Madan Kumar Jha

Mohan Das

Narendra Singh Raghuwanshi

Nirupama Mallick

P Srinivasa Rao

Peeyush Soni

Poulomi Ganguli

Praveen Kumar Sappati

Prem Prakash Srivastav

Prithwiraj Dey

Priyabrata Pradhan

Punyadarshini Punam Tripathy

Rajendra Machavaram

Rajendra Singh

Rintu Banerjee

Ronit Mandal

Somsubhra Chakraborty

Sridhar Sahoo

Subhadip Dey

Mohan Das, IIT Kharagpur

Mohan Das

Assistant Professor Grade-I

Agricultural and Food Engineering

mohan@agfe.iitkgp.ac.in

Awards and Accolades

Personal Webpage

Responsibilities

Assistant Warden, B C Roy Hall

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All Publications

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Completed Projects

Principal Investigator

Understanding the effect of High Altitude Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure on Vegan Protein Structure and Functionality SRIC, IIT KHARAGPUR
Vegitameal-Subproject of Moodies-Food and Beverages Innovation Hub (Project code-R/FBI) GLOBALLYGI EXPERIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED

Co-Principal Investigator

Bacterial Cellulose: an advanced material with multiple applications Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC), Apex Committee of SPARC, Ministry of Education
Bacterial Cellulose: an advanced material with multiple applications Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC), Apex Committee of SPARC, Ministry of Education
National Initiative for Design Innovation (9027_ZBSA) Ministry of Education
Production of lactic acid and PLA from dining hall waste for an alternative renewable plastic: An integrated AI approach towards mechanization and automation IIT KHARAGPUR AI4ICPS I HUB FOUNDATION

Ph. D. Students

Deepak Kumar Mallik

Area of Research: Microbial Biotechnology

Rahul Sarmah

Area of Research: Microbial Biotechnology

Sagar Malakar

Area of Research: Microbial Biotechnology

Takam Yari

Area of Research: Precision Food Nutrition

MS Students

Abdulaziz Delil Siraj

Area of Research: Microbial Biotechnology

Varney G Sherman

Area of Research: Microbial Biotechnology

Edited Volume

Advances in Bacterial Cellulose by Das M., Banerjee R. Advances in Bacterial Cellulose, Towards Sustainable Production and Emerging Applications - (2026)

Journal

Integrated food waste upcycling: Exploring Lactobacillus amylophilus GV6 for L(+)-lactic acid production and thermal transformation of residual biomass to KOH-activated-SDS-reinforced biochar for methylene blue and crystal violet adsorption by Santra S., Das M., Banerjee R. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 16 - (2026)
Thermo-Enzymatic restructuring of Alocasia macrorrhizos starch towards RS type 3 formation and its modulatory prebiotic influence under Cu2+/ Mg2+/Fe3+ supplementation by Santra S., Das M., Banerjee R. Food Bioscience 75 - (2026)
Breaking boundaries: Feasibility and flexibility of 3D printed polylactic acid composites in modern healthcare by Das M., Singh J., Santra S., Lalsangi S., Banerjee R. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 320 - (2025)
An inclusive insight on dietary resistant protein and protein hydrolysates: Structural intricacy, bioactivity and benefits on human health by Das M., Banerjee R. Food Biomacromolecules 1-13 (2025)
Unmasking the roadblocks: Critical bottlenecks and breakthroughs in methanotroph based methanol synthesis by Khamaru D., Das M., Banerjee R. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13 - (2025)
Nanocellulose as a carrier for improved drug delivery: progresses and innovation by Das M., Lalsangi S. B., Santra S. , Banerjee R. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology - (2024)
System biology approaches for systemic diseases: Emphasis on type II diabetes mellitus and allied metabolism by Das M., Chakraborty M., Das P., Santra S., Mukherjee A., Das S., Banyai K., Roy S., Choudhury L., Gupta R., Dey T., Das D., Bose A., Ganesh B., Banerjee R. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 58 - (2024)
Gluten proteins: A comprehensive review by Das M., Duodu S.O., Santra S., Lalsangi S., Banerjee R. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 62 - (2024)
Resistant starch: Insights into better health and metabolism by Das M., Santra S., Chakraborty M., Rajan N., Sarvanabhupathy S., Anusha, Biswas P., Banerjee R. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 59 - (2024)
NADES assisted integrated biorefinery concept for pectin recovery from kinnow (Citrus reticulate) and strategic conversion of L(+) lactic acid by Santra S., Das M. , Karmakar S. , Banerjee R. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 250 1-10 (2023)
A comparative study on digestion and SEM based topological behaviour of six native starches hydrolyzed using porcine pancreatic enzymes by Das M., Santra S. , Rajan N. , Biswas P. , Banerjee R. Food and Humanity 1 1256-1266 (2023)
Dual enzyme treatment strategy for enhancing resistant starch content of green banana flour and in vitro evaluation of prebiotic effect by Das M., Rajan N. , Biswas P. , Banerjee R. LWT- Food Science and Technology 160 1-10 (2022)
Processing of semolina, a wonder source for resistant starch production: In vitro digestibility and biochemical evaluation by Biswas P., Jayaseelan P. , Das M. , Sikder A. , Chaudhury K. , Banerjee R. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 222 1918-1924 (2022)
Increase of resistant starch content by hydrolysis of potato starch amylopectin and its microstructural studies by 2D and 3D imaging by Das M., Banerjee R. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 223 1674-1683 (2022)
A novel approach for resistant starch production from green banana flour using amylopullulanase by Das M., Rajan N. , Biswas P. , Banerjee R. LWT - Food Science and Technology 153 1-8 (2021)
Enzyme mediated resistant starch production from Indian Fox Nut (Euryale ferox) and studies on digestibility and functional properties by Biswas P., Das M. , Boral S. , Mukherjee G. , Chaudhury K. , Banerjee R. Carbohydrate Polymers 237 1-7 (2020)
Food Biotechnology: A Step Towards Improving Nutritional Quality of Food for Asian Countries by Dash A., Kundu D. , Das M. , Bose D. , Adak S. , Banerjee R. Recent Patents on Biotechnology 10 43-57 (2016)

Book Chapter/Section

Microbiota of Livestock by Das M., Banerjee R. Biofilm Associated Livestock Diseases and their Management 513-550 (2025)
Petals of Potency: Navigating the Bioactive Landscape of Coffee Flowers by Das M., Lalsangi S., Santra S., Khamaru D., Singh M., Banerjee R. Bioactive Ingredients for Healthcare Industry Volume 1: Extraction Strategies, Stability and Medicinal Properties 267-295 (2025)
Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite Membranes: Harnessing Green Chemistry for Efficient Effluent Management by Das M., Banerjee R. Sustainable Effluent Treatment and Resource Recovery, Volume 2 33-59 (2025)
Resilience and Adaptability of Biofilm by Das M., Santra S., Mukherjee S., Khamaru D., Das S., Banerjee R. Biofilm Applications to Revolutionize Food Technology 101-131 (2025)
The Enigmatic World of Biofilm by Das M., Khamaru D., Santra S., Gupta R., Das S., Banerjee R. Biofilm Applications to Revolutionize Food Technology 1-26 (2025)
The Sensual Spice: Exploring Saffron as an Aphrodisiac by Das M., Lalsangi S., Santra S., Sachdeva V., Banerjee R. Bioactive Ingredients for Healthcare Industry Volume 1: Extraction Strategies, Stability and Medicinal Properties 251-266 (2025)
Architectural Marvel: Biofilm Formation by Das M., Khamaru D., Santra S., Gupta R., Das S., Banerjee R. Biofilm Applications to Revolutionize Food Technology 27-50 (2025)
Aroma Amplification by Biofilm by Das M., Santra S., Jayaseelan P., Khamaru D., Das S., Banerjee R. Biofilm Applications to Revolutionize Food Technology 149-174 (2025)
Bioflocculants: Nature, Functions, and Applications by Das M., Banerjee R. Bioflocculants for Wastewater Treatment 621-653 (2025)
From Contamination to Cleanup: Microbial and Plant Systems for Bioremediation of Toxic Dyes and Heavy Metals from Industrial Waste by Das M., Banerjee R. Sustainable Effluent Treatment and Resource Recovery, Volume 1 279-310 (2025)
Healthy gut: A wellness factor for humans by Das M., Santra S., Khamaru D., Jayaseelan P., Lalsangi S.B., Banerjee R. Advancing Science and Innovation in Healthcare Research: Health Horizons 317-340 (2025)
Fundamental Structure, Composition and Cutting-Edge Applications of Polysaccharides in the Contemporary Context by Das M., Santra S., Chakraborty M., Biswas P., Dey S., Pal A., Banerjee R. Environmental Science and Engineering Part F2935 1-38 (2024)
Systematic Utilization of Carbohydrate-Rich Residues by Microbial Enzymes-Based Processing Technology: A Biorefinery Concept by Das M., Santra S., Chakraborty M., Banerjee R. Environmental Science and Engineering Part F2935 175-197 (2024)
Lactic Acid Production from Fungal Machineries and Mechanism of PLA Synthesis: Application of AI-Based Technology for Improved Productivity by Das M., Santra S. , R. , Saravanabhupathy S. , Dey S. , Banerjee S. , Banerjee R. Fungi and Fungal Products in Human Welfare and Biotechnology 211-256 (2023)
Algal Microbial Symbiotic System-From a Biological Process to Biorefinery by Saravanabhupathy S., R. , Santra S. , Das M. , Dey S. , Banerjee S. , Mahle R. , Banerjee R. Industrial Wastewater Reuse 421-467 (2023)
Phylogenomics, Microbiome and Morphological Insights of Truffles: The Tale of a Sensory Stimulating Ectomycorrhizal Filamentous Fungus by Das M., Pal A. , Banerjee S. , Dey S. , Banerjee R. Extremophilic Fungi 709-730 (2022)
Chapter 7 - Citrus fruits by Kundu D., Das M. , Mahle R. , Biswas P. , Karmakar S. , Banerjee R. Valorization of Fruit Processing By-products 145-166 (2020)
Enzymatic Processing of Juice From Fruits/Vegetables: An Emerging Trend and Cutting Edge Research in Food Biotechnology by Singh J., Kundu D. , Das M. , Banerjee R. Enzymes in Food Biotechnology 419-432 (2019)
A New Perspective on Fermented Protein Rich Food and Its Health Benefits by Singh J., Rastogi A. , Kundu D. , Das M. , Banerjee R. Principles of Fermentation Technology 417-436 (2018)
An Understanding of Bacterial Cellulose and Its Potential Impact on Industrial Applications by Rastogi A., Singh J. , Das M. , Kundu D. , Banerjee R. Principles of Fermentation Technology 437-458 (2018)
A Sustainable Process for Nutrient Enriched Fruit Juice Processing: An Enzymatic Venture by Kundu D., Singh J. , Das M. , Rastogi A. , Banerjee R. Principles of Fermentation Technology 387-400 (2018)
Biotechnological Exploitation of Poly-Lactide Produced from Cost Effective Lactic Acid by Das M., Kundu D. , Rastogi A. , Singh J. , Banerjee R. Principles of Fermentation Technology 401-416 (2018)

Patent

A method of hyperactive amyloglucosidase production from Aspergillus niger by Banerjee R., Das M. , Santra S. , Banerjee S. , Dey S. , A. , Saravanabhupathy S. , Jayaseelan P. , R. , Dutta S. - (2024)
A method of preparing polylactide from biodegradable wastes by Banerjee R., Das M. , Santra S. , Naduviledathu A. , Lalsangi S. B., Duodu S. O. - (2024)
Food Formulation Enriched with Resistant Starch For Health Protective Effects by Banerjee R., Das M. - (2024)
A novel bioprocessing technology on enzymatic resistant starch production from starchy agro-produce by Banerjee R., Das M. , Biswas P. - (2022)
A process for the enhanced production of lactic acid by Banerjee R., Pal I. , Das M. - (2022)
A novel hyper active alpha-amylase production process from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and its unique applications in viscosity reduction and improved ethanol production by Banerjee R., Das M. , Kundu D. , Singh J. , Rastogi A. - (2017)