Amrita Centre for
Food Nutrition and Integrated Research (ACFNIR)
Amrita Centre for Food Nutrition and Integrated Research (ACFNIR) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore is dedicated to advancing next-generation research at the interface of food, nutrition, health, sustainability, and digital innovation. The centre integrates expertise across food science, nutrition, engineering, public health, and data science to develop evidence-based solutions for contemporary global challenges. Through cutting-edge research, technology development, community nutrition programmes, extension activities, and strategic collaborations with academia, industry, healthcare, and government agencies, ACFNIR translates scientific discoveries into scalable, real-world solutions.
Amrita Centre for
Food Nutrition and Integrated Research (ACFNIR)
Amrita Centre for Food Nutrition and Integrated Research (ACFNIR) focus on the thematic research areas of Precision Nutrition and Dietetics, Sustainable Food Processing and Circular Bioeconomy, AI and Digital Technologies, Public Health and Food Security, Translational Research and Commercialization
Amrita Centre for
Food Nutrition and Integrated Research (ACFNIR)
The Center offers PhD and BSc degree programs in Food Science and Nutrition. For doctoral programs, admissions are open throughout the year, with applications reviewed for January and July intake sessions.
Amrita Centre for
Food Nutrition and Integrated Research (ACFNIR)
Chairperson & Associate Professor
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor (OC)
This project aims to strengthen the knowledge and skills of Anganwadi workers and staff in maternal and child nutrition, early…
This project evaluates and enhances the digital infrastructure and reporting systems in government health centres to improve health data management,…
This project focuses on developing affordable, nutrient-rich food products tailored to the nutritional requirements of children aged 6 months to…
This project develops an innovative community-based water treatment system using soil biotechnology and copper nanoparticles to restore the quality of…
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Amrita Centre for Food Nutrition and Integrated Research (ACFNIR)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore Campus
Amritanagar, Ettimadi
Coimbatore – 641 112 Tamilnadu, India
General Enquiry/admission : 9319313285
Email : fsn@cb.amrita.edu
