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Dr. Haripriya Ravikumar

Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore

Qualification: MSc, Ph.D
r_haripriya@cb.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Natural plant processing, Waste valorisation, Green extraction, Nutrition and Nutraceuticals

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Bio

Dr Haripriya Ravikumar currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Campus. She completed her PhD at Taylor’s University, Malaysia, with a 100% scholarship. Her PhD research was based on the discovery of plant drugs to treat cardiovascular disease via cell line studies through systematic screening of phytochemicals by bioassay-guided fractionation of antioxidants.

Further academic information, she completed her undergraduate degree (BSc Food Science and Nutrition) from Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, India, with First class with Distinction and University Gold medal (1st Rank). Her post-grad (MSc Human Nutrition and Nutraceuticals) from Fatima College (Affiliated to Madurai Kamarajar University) in Madurai, India.

During this period, she won various proficiency certificates and acted as University Treasurer for the year 2017-2018. Being a nutritionist, Dr Haripriya is dedicated to advancing and understanding the complex relationship between diet and human health, with a passion for improving the well-being of individuals and communities through science-based nutrition interventions.

Publications

Book Chapter

Year : 2026

Introduction to Nutrigenomics and Food Science

Cite this Research Publication : Pooja Pradeep, Indumathi Mullaiselvan, Priyadarshini Ravivarma, Haripriya Ravikumar, Vignesh Duraisamy, Nivetha Elangovan, Introduction to Nutrigenomics and Food Science, Nutrigenomics and Food Science: Revolutionizing Personalized Nutrition, Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-12415-9_1

Publisher : Springer Nature Switzerland

Year : 2024

Chapter 22 – Biofertilizers and biopesticides as microbial inoculants in integrated pest management for sustainable agriculture

Cite this Research Publication : Pandiyan, Arun, Sreedevi Sarsan, Gauthami Guda Sri Durga, and Haripriya Ravikumar,Chapter 22 - Biofertilizers and biopesticides as microbial inoculants in integrated pest management for sustainable agriculture, Microbial Essentialism,2024.

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Valorisation of food waste into bioactive compounds

Cite this Research Publication : Haripriya Ravikumar, Lee Hong Tee, Yin Hui Chow, Soorya Haridas, Athira Mundassery, Janci Rani Ramaswamy, Valorisation of food waste into bioactive compounds, Valorisation of Food Waste, 2025.

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Microbial inoculants for sustainable agriculture: present concepts and future perspectives

Cite this Research Publication : Arun Pandian, Gauthami Guda, Sreedevi, Haripriya Ravikumar , Microbial inoculants for sustainable agriculture: present concepts and future perspectives ,

Publisher : Elsevier

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2025

Non-Invasive Analysis of Chilli Powder Adulterant Using Machine Learning

Cite this Research Publication : Shilpa Jayakrishnan, Supriya P, Haripriya Ravikumar, Non-Invasive Analysis of Chilli Powder Adulterant Using Machine Learning, 2025 Control Instrumentation System Conference (CISCON), IEEE, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/ciscon66933.2025.11337774

Publisher : IEEE

Research Article

Year : 2025

Comparative evaluation of spray dried fungal pigments Monascorubrin and Rubropunctatin for application as natural food colorants in dairy products

Cite this Research Publication : Indumathi Mullaiselvan, Vijayarani Kanagaraj, Haripriya Ravikumar, Vignesh Duraisamy, Nivetha Elangovan, Prathaban Munisamy, Comparative evaluation of spray dried fungal pigments Monascorubrin and Rubropunctatin for application as natural food colorants in dairy products, Food Chemistry, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.146755

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Conference Paper

Year : 2025

Evaluating the effects of parental nutrition education on children with autism: a pre- and post-intervention analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Dr.Haripriya Ravikumar, Devalakshmi T. A, Preethika Rajarathinam, Preetham Sreekanth, Arya Prabhukumar Nair, Evaluating the effects of parental nutrition education on children with autism: a pre- and post-intervention analysis, International Conference – Ascend 2025, Page No.13

Year : 2025

Promotion and evaluation of the efficacy of millet-based recipes in preventing gestational diabetes mellitus in second trimester pregnant women

Cite this Research Publication : Dr.Haripriya Ravikumar,Preethika Rajarathinam, Preetham Sreekanth, Devalakshmi TA, Arya Prabhukumar Nair, Promotion and evaluation of the efficacy of millet-based recipes in preventing gestational diabetes mellitus in second trimester pregnant women, International Conference – Ascend 2025, Page No.12

Year : 2025

H9C2 cell-based bioassay-guided fractionation and characterization of antioxidants from crataegus monogyna: extraction, isolation, and cardioprotective potential

Cite this Research Publication : Dr.Haripriya Ravikumar,Nithya Alagesan, Shreya P Sarathy, "H9C2 cell-based bioassay-guided fractionation and characterization of antioxidants from crataegus monogyna: extraction, isolation, and cardioprotective potential.", International Conference – Ascend 2025, Page No.9

Journal Article

Year : 2025

Plant-based protein: A multi-nutritional sustainable alternative to animal foods and their structure, functions, and relationship: A review

Cite this Research Publication : Shreya P. Sarathy, Haripriya Ravikumar, Pandurangan Nanjan, Nithya Alagesan, Bee Lin Chua, Plant-based protein: A multi-nutritional sustainable alternative to animal foods and their structure, functions, and relationship: A review, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.146465

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2022

An Insight into Extraction, Isolation, Identification and Quantification of Bioactive Compounds from Crataegus Monogyna Plant Extract

Cite this Research Publication : Haripriya Ravikumar, Bee Lin Chua, Mah Siau Hui, Chow Yin Hui , An insight into extraction, isolation, identification and quantification of bioactive compounds from Crataegus monogyna plant extract, Reviews in Agricultural Science.

Publisher : Scopus

Year : 2022

Bioassay-Guided Fractionation Of Antioxidants From Crataegus -Monogyna (Common Hawthorn) And Its Role In Treating Cardiovascular Disease Using H9c2 Rat Myoblast Cardiac Cell Line

Cite this Research Publication : Haripriya Ravikumar, Chua Bee Lin, Chow Yin Hui, Mah Siau Hui ,Bioassay-Guided Fractionation of Antioxidants from Crataegus -monogyna (common hawthorn) and its Role in Treating Cardiovascular Disease using H9c2 Rat Myoblast Cardiac Cell Line, Journal of Positive School Psychology.

Publisher : Scopus

Year : 2021

Optimisation Of Ultrasound-Assisted Osmotic Dehydration (UAOD) and Hot-Air Drying on Eucalyptus deglupta

Cite this Research Publication : Chua Bee Lin, Haripriya Ravikumar, Khor Yit Cheng, Ameena Ali, Optimisation Of Ultrasound-Assisted Osmotic Dehydration (UAOD) and Hot-Air Drying on Eucalyptus deglupta (Rainbow Eucalyptus) .

Publisher : Institute for Scientific Information

Year : 2021

Pre-Treatment Temperature and Multi-Response Surface Optimisation of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Antioxidants from Red Dates Haripriya Ravikumar, Chua Bee Lin*, Chen Yen Leng, Ameena Ali, Choo Choong Oon

Cite this Research Publication : Pre-Treatment Temperature and Multi-Response Surface Optimisation of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Antioxidants from Red Dates Haripriya Ravikumar, Chua Bee Lin*, Chen Yen Leng, Ameena Ali, Choo Choong Oon, Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences.

Publisher : Scopus index

Qualification
Degree Specialization & Thesis Title University / Institute Year (From- To)
PhD Chemical Engineering Taylor’s University, Malaysia 2018-2022
M.Sc. Human Nutrition and Nutraceuticals Madurai Kamaraj University 2016-2018
B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition Avinashilingam Institute of Higher Education for Women 2012-2015
Experience
Position Held Institute/University
Tutor Taylors University, Malaysia Oct 8th 2018 to Dec 8th 2021
Assistant Professor Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham July 15, 2023 – till date
Achievements
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Study Abroad Program, Rutgers University, USA — Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2026)
  • Certificate of AI Excellence — Cloud Destinations (2025)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Poster Presentation: “Upcycling Fruit Fiber Waste Into Novel Edible Glitters: A Sustainable Approach” — Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2025)
  • Certificate of Appreciation – First Prize in Paper Presentation: “H9C2 Cell-Based Bioassay-Guided Fractionation and Characterization of Antioxidants from Crataegus monogyna” — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (2025)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Study Abroad Program, Rutgers University, USA — Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2025)
  • Certificate of Excellence – Best Poster Presentation: “Comparative Study on Developed Red (Kappaphycus alvarezii) and Brown (Sargassum wightii) Seaweed Salts” — International Conference on Sustainable and Resilient Futures, Amrita Puri (2025)
  • 2022 Best Paper Award at 5th International Conference on Applied Sciences, Engineering, Technology and Management, Dubai
  • 2022 Bronze Medal at Malaysia Tech Expo
  • Recipient of “WEAA INDIA AWARDS For Your Outstanding & Excellence in FOOD & NUTRITIONS RESEARCH” 2020
  • Recipient of “FSIA THE REAL SUPER WOMAN for Excellence in Academic Skills” 2020.
  • 2020 Best Oral Presenter Award at Global Research Congress, Malaysia
  • 2019 Best Oral Presenter Award at Graduate Research Symposium, Malaysia
  • 2018, Proficiency holder in Human Nutrition nand Nutraceuticals, Fatima College, Madurai
  • 2018 Second Prize for Oral Presentation, National Science Day, Dept. of. Physics, Fatima College, Madurai
  • 2015, Recipient of Rama Warrior Award from Avinashilingam University
Teaching
  • Human Physiology
  • Food Science
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Food Biotechnology
  • Nutrition for Athletes
Student Guidance

PhD

Name Title Status Email id
Mrs. Nithya A Ethnobotany study on medicinal plants at Sirumalai Hills Ongoing (Thesis advisor) a_nithya@cb.students.amrita.edu
Ms. Gagana B. P Extraction of bioactive compounds from grape seeds and testing its ability to treat cancer Ongoing (Thesis co-advisor) bp_gagana@cb.students.amrita.edu
Shreya P Sarathy

CB.PS.R4FSN24001

 Development of Bio-pesticide from Citrus peel Waste Comprehensive Exam – completed
V. Sharmilashree

CB.PS.R4FSN23004

 Development and optimisation of Bio-films from natural gums Comprehensive Exam – completed
ABYSRY S

CB.PS.R4FSN25004

 Extraction and development of a drug from plants for renal calculi Coursework in progress

PG / UG Projects Guided

Student Name & Roll Number  Project Title  Year
PG: Shilpa Jayakrishnan (M.Tech) Non-Invasive Analysis Of Chilli Powder Adulterant Using Machine Learning 2024 (Co-Advisor)
UG: Grandhi Akshay, Harsha Vardhan R, Jairam Vikkranth M, Kiran Raju, Manoj P (B.Tech) E-Nose To Detect Adulteration In Milk 2025 (Co-Advisor)
UG: Deepthi R (Cb.Ps.U3fsn22012) Comparative Study On Developed Red (Kaphaphycus Alvarezii) And Brown (Sargassum Wightii) Seaweed Salts 2025
UG: Dhanusri V Cb.Ps.U3fsn22011 Development of Biotin-Rich Bar 2025
UG: Aarabhi Ajith Cb.Ps.U3fsn22004 And Abishek Syam Cb.Ps.U3fsn22001 Development Of Iron-Fortified Fruit Leather 2025
UG: Krishnendhu V Cb.Ps.U3fsn22017 Development Of Edible Glitters From Fruit Fiber Waste 2025
UG: Preethika R Cb.Sc.U3fsn21014 Promotion Of Millet Based Recipes Intervention For Prevention Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus In Expected Mothers During Second Trimester (14-28 Weeks) 2024
UG: Arya Prabhukumar Nair Nutrient Rich Alternatives: Development Of Quinoa Pizza Base – An Exchange For Maida 2024
UG: Preetham Srikanth Cb.Sc.U3fsn21013 Valorization Of Industrial Moringa Fiber Waste Into Biodegradable Plates 2024
UG: Devalakshmi Cb.Sc.U3fsn21003 Assessing The Impact Of Parental Nutrition Education For Children With Autism: A Pre- And Post-Intervention Study 2024
UG projects Guided
  1. Nutrient rich alternatives: development of quinoa pizza base – an exchange for maids, Arya Prabhukumar Nair, 2024
  2. Assessing the impact of parental nutrition education for children with autism: A per and post-intervention study, Devalakshmi T.A, 2024
  3. Valorization of industrial moringa fibre waste into eco-friendly plates, Preetham Srikanth, 2024
  4. Promotion of millet-based recipes intervention for preventing GDM in expected mothers during the second trimester (14 to 28 weeks), Preethika R, 2024
Collaborations
Collaborator  Institution  Area 
Dr. Chua Bee Lin Taylors University, Malaysia Chemical Engineering
Patents
  • Biodegradable Product and Method of Preparation Thereof (Moringa Waste) — Patent No: 202441092358 | Status: Published | Year: 2024
  • Method of Preparing Edible Glitter from Fruit or Vegetable Peel Waste — Patent No: 202541067288 | Status: Published | Year: 2025
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