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Dr. Janci Rani P. R.

Chairperson, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore | Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore

Qualification: MPhil, Ph.D
b_janci@cb.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Community Nutrition and Public Health , Maternal and Child Nutrition , Food Fortification, Functional foods & Nutraceutical Development, GI Tagged Foods

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Dr. P.R. Janci Rani’s research is centered around advancing knowledge in Community Nutrition and Public Health, with a particular emphasis on improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations. Her work focuses on pre- and post-natal nutrition, aiming to support maternal and child health through evidence-based dietary interventions. By studying the nutritional challenges faced by communities, Dr. Janci Rani seeks to develop innovative approaches to combat malnutrition and enhance overall well-being.

In addition to her focus on community health, she is actively engaged in the development of functional foods—nutrient-rich products designed to provide specific health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Her expertise in food product development enables her to contribute to the creation of health-promoting products that address key nutritional deficiencies. Moreover, Dr. Janci Rani also focuses on optimizing food service management practices, ensuring that healthy, safe, and nutritious food is accessible to all. Through her research, she continues to impact both the academic and practical aspects of nutrition science, promoting healthier communities.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2026

Processing-induced modulation of nutraceutical and anti-nutritional profiles of beetroot variants targeting enhanced iron retention

Cite this Research Publication : Athira Mundassery, Jancirani Ramaswamy, Meera Balachandran, Sivasabari Kathirvel, Prema Nedungadi, Kiruba Krishnaswamy, Processing-induced modulation of nutraceutical and anti-nutritional profiles of beetroot variants targeting enhanced iron retention, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-41872-x

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2025

Unlocking One Health Harmony: Exploring the Potential of Moringa oleifera Seed and Its Derivatives Toward Sustainable Approaches and Community Engagement

Cite this Research Publication : S. Keertana, Jancirani Ramaswamy, S. Rajendrakumar, Unlocking One Health Harmony: Exploring the Potential of Moringa oleifera Seed and Its Derivatives Toward Sustainable Approaches and Community Engagement, Journal of Food Science, Wiley, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.70645

Publisher : Wiley

Year : 2025

Practices, and Forest Foods with Bioactive Potential to Address Micronutrient Deficiencies and Noncommunicable Diseases in Northeast India

Cite this Research Publication : Devaprasanna Patrick, Jancirani Ramaswamy, Thangavel Palanisamy, Raghu Raman, Prema Nedungadi, Assessing Dietary Patterns, Lifestyle Practices, and Forest Foods with Bioactive Potential to Address Micronutrient Deficiencies and Noncommunicable Diseases in Northeast India, Nutrients, MDPI AG, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17203311

Publisher : MDPI AG

Year : 2025

A Self‐Designed Real‐Time Monitoring Smart Solar Polyhouse for Valorizing Agrifoods (Solanum lycopersicum)

Cite this Research Publication : Athira Mundassery, Jancirani Ramaswamy, Gowtham Ramesh, Shibi S. Kumar, A Self‐Designed Real‐Time Monitoring Smart Solar Polyhouse for Valorizing Agrifoods (Solanum lycopersicum), Journal of Food Process Engineering, Wiley, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.70216

Publisher : Wiley

Year : 2024

Rural Livelihoods Sustainability in South Asia and Africa: a Systematic Review with Bibliometric Analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Der Tambile, E., Ramachandran, V.S., Rajendrakumar, S., Ramesh M., Ramaswamy, J., & Ramesh, M.V. (2024). "Rural livelihoods sustainability in South Asia and Africa: a systematic review with bibliometric analysis," Discover Sustainability, 5, 410. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00651-2 (IF2.4)

Publisher : Discover Sustainability

Year : 2024

Modern and conventional processing technologies and their impact on the quality of different millets

Cite this Research Publication : Mundassery, Athira, Jancirani Ramaswamy, Tharanidevi Natarajan, Soorya Haridas, and Prema Nedungadi, "Modern and conventional processing technologies and their impact on the quality of different millets," Food Science and Biotechnology, Volume 33, Issue 11, August 2024, Pages 2441-2460 (Review)

Publisher : Food Science and Biotechnology

Year : 2024

An interoperable ontology for CPS-enabled Polyhouse Solar Dryer: A case study of the AgroESP project

Cite this Research Publication : Gowtham Ramesh, P. Dheepan Kanna, C. Shunmuga Velayutham, Jancirani Ramaswamy, An interoperable ontology for CPS-enabled Polyhouse Solar Dryer: A case study of the AgroESP project, Journal of Industrial Information Integration,2024.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2022

A community-based approach to combat micronutrient deficiencies among irular tribal women: An education intervention

Cite this Research Publication : Jancirani Ramaswamy, Tharanidevi Natarajan, Soorya Haridas, KirthikaPalanisamy, Prema Nedungadi. A community-based approach to combat micronutrient deficiencies among irular tribal women: An education intervention- Indian Journal of Public Health;Volume 66;Issue 4; October-December 2022doi:10.4103/ijph.ijph_1985_21

Publisher : Indian Journal of Public Health

Year : 2022

Micronutrient interventions among vulnerable population over a decade: A systematic review on Indian perspective

Cite this Research Publication : Soorya Haridas, Jancirani Ramaswamy, TharanideviNatarajaj, Prema Nedungadi. Micronutrient interventions among vulnerable population over a decade: A systematic review on Indian perspective. Haridas et al, Health Promotion Perspectives, 2022, 12(2), 151-162.doi: 10.34172/hpp.2022.19

Publisher : Health Promotion Perspectives

Year : 2019

Nutrient analysis of underutilised indigenous weeds in Coimbatore

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Janci Rani P. R., Dr. N. Tharani Devi, N., K. Krishna, and S., S. Sunder, “Nutrient analysis of underutilised indigenous weeds in Coimbatore”, International Journal of Current Research, vol. Vol. 11, no. Issue 11, pp. pp.8277-8281, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Current Research

Year : 2019

Nutraceutical potentials of synergic foods: a systematic review

Cite this Research Publication : Natarajan, T.D., Ramasamy, J.R. & Palanisamy, K. Nutraceutical potentials of synergic foods: a systematic review. J. Ethn. Food 6, 27 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-019-0033-3

Publisher : BMC

Year : 2019

Identification of functional properties of non-timber forest Produces and locally available food resources in promoting Food security among irula tribes of South India

Cite this Research Publication : Kirthika P, Janci Rani P R Identification of functional properties of non-timber forest produce and locally available food resources in promoting food security among Irula tribes of South India. J Public Health (Berl.) 28, 503–515 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-019-01075-3

Publisher : springer

Year : 2019

Identification of functional properties of non-timber forest produce and locally available food resources in promoting food security among Irula tribes of South India

Cite this Research Publication : Kirthika P, Janci Rani P R , Identification of functional properties of non-timber forest produce and locally available food resources in promoting food security among Irula tribes of South India, Journal of Public Health,2019

Publisher : Journal of Public Health (Germany)

Year : 2016

Estimation of Micronutrients in Vitex negundo L. (Karunochi) Leaves

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. N. Tharani Devi, Dr. Janci Rani P. R., Theivaprakasham, H., Arumugam, S., and R, N., “Estimation of Micronutrients in Vitex negundo L. (Karunochi) Leaves”, FoodSci: Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition, vol. 3, pp. 13-17, 2016.

Publisher : FoodSci: Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition

Year : 2016

Formulation, nutrient analysis and storage study of processed tomato products

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Janci Rani R., Dr. N. Tharani Devi, ., A., ,, and Bhavanita, “Formulation, nutrient analysis and storage study of processed tomato products”, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, vol. Vol. 7, no. Issue 6, pp. pp. 11580-11584, 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Recent Scientific Research

Year : 2015

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Pregnancy and Post-Partum Care among Rural and Tribal Women

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Janci Rani P. R., Dr. N. Tharani Devi, R., S., and B., P., “Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Pregnancy and Post-Partum Care among Rural and Tribal Women”, FoodSci: Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition, vol. 2, p. 10, 2015.

Publisher : FoodSci: Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition, vol. 2, p. 10, 2015

Year : 2012

Nutrient content and total antioxidant activity in Brahmi, Moringa, Amla, dried powders and formulation of value added recipes.

Cite this Research Publication : PR Janci Rani, KS Sarojini, Nutrient content and total antioxidant activity in Brahmi, Moringa, Amla, dried powders and formulation of value added recipes,The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics,2012.

Year : 2009

Interdependence among nutritional status, Body Mass Index and Lifestyle

Cite this Research Publication : Janci rani P. R and Sarojini K.S, “Interdependence among nutritional status, Body Mass Index and Lifestyle”, Journal of Food, nutrition and Dietetics, 6(1), 10-13, 2009.

Publisher : Journal of Food, nutrition and Dietetics

Book Chapter

Year : 2025

Valorisation of food waste into bioactive compounds

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Haripriya Ravikumar, Dr. Lee Hong Tee, Dr. Yin Hui Chow, Soorya Haridas, Athira Mundaserry, Valorisation of food waste into bioactive compounds, 2025, https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781032718507-4

Year : 2018

Post Pregnancy Ethnic Nutritional Practices in India: A Critical Perspective of Immunity and Infection

Cite this Research Publication :

Publisher : Taylor and Francis

Year : 2018

Postpregnancy Ethnic Nutritional Practices in India: A Critical Perspective of Immunity and Infection

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Janci Rani R., Dr. N. Tharani Devi, and Dr. Murali Rangarajan, “Postpregnancy Ethnic Nutritional Practices in India: A Critical Perspective of Immunity and Infection”, in Nutrition, Immunity and Infection, CRC Press, 2018, pp. 467-522.

Publisher : Nutrition, Immunity and Infection.

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2025

Digital Technologies in Diagnosing Maternal and Child Nutrition Deficiencies for Improved Health Outcome

Cite this Research Publication : Soorya Haridas, Janci Rani Ramaswamy, Vidhya Balasubramanian, N M Dhanya, Tharanidevi Natarajan, Digital Technologies in Diagnosing Maternal and Child Nutrition Deficiencies for Improved Health Outcome, 2025 Gender and Technology Conference (GTC), IEEE, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/gtc64325.2025.11478119

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2024

AmritaSync: A Deep Learning based Anaemia Tracker for Non-Invasive Detection

Cite this Research Publication : Chalicham, Divyanth, Amrutham Varshit Purna, Alla Venkata Siddhartha, G. Jeyakumar, PR Janci Rani, Selvanayaki Kolandapalayam Shanmugam, and Senthil Kumar Thangavel, AmritaSync: A Deep Learning based Anaemia Tracker for Non-Invasive Detection, International Conference on Inventive Computation Technologies (ICICT),2024.

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2018

Micro model food processing incubator: A sustainable solution for rural and tribal livelihood

Cite this Research Publication : Kirthika.P, PR Janci rani and Tharani Devi. N “Micro model food processing incubator: A sustainable solution for rural and tribal livelihood", IEEE - Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development, Department of Information technology, Eswari college of Engineering, Chennai, April 5 and 6 2018.

Publisher : IEEE - Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development, Department of Information technology, Eswari college of Engineering

Year : 2018

Nutraceutical potentials of Synergic Foods: An overview

Cite this Research Publication : Tharani Devi. N and PR Janci rani,” Nutraceutical potentials of Synergic Foods: An overview", 60th International conference on Innovation for next generation, Pondicherry May 11&12-2018, Pondicherry, India|

Publisher : 60th International conference on Innovation for next generation

Year : 2011

Value addition of fermented cereal foods (Bread, Idli, Dosa) with dry Moringa leaf powder, National Seminar on recent Advances in the development of fermented foods

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Janci Rani P. R. and Sarojini, K. S., “Value addition of fermented cereal foods (Bread, Idli, Dosa) with dry Moringa leaf powder, National Seminar on recent Advances in the development of fermented foods”, Centre of food Science and Technology, Varanasi. pp. Pp. 89-90, 2011.

Publisher : Centre of food Science and Technology

Year : 2011

Value addition of fermented cereal foods (Bread, Idli, Dosa) with dry Moringa leaf powder

Cite this Research Publication : P.R Janci rani and KS Sarojini, “Value addition of fermented cereal foods (Bread, Idli, Dosa) with dry Moringa leaf powder, National Seminar on recent Advances in the development of fermented foods, Centre of food Science and Technology, Varanasi, Pp. 89-90, 2011.

Year : 2010

Evaluation of Protein content and formulation of new recipes (Groundnut, coconut and sesame deoiled meal flour)

Cite this Research Publication : P.R. Janci rani and Kowsalya K.R, Evaluation of Protein content and formulation of new recipes (Groundnut, coconut and sesame deoiled meal flour), 39th annual national convention proceeding of Indian Dietetic Association, 5-6th June 2010.

Publisher : 39th annual national convention proceeding of Indian Dietetic Association

Year : 2007

Impact of Modification of Institutionalized foods

Cite this Research Publication : P.R Janci rani and Bhooma Mani, “Impact of Modification of Institutionalized foods” 38th National Annual conference of NSI-Nutrition Society of India held at Kolkota on 5-7th Nov 2007.

Publisher : 38th National Annual conference of NSI-Nutrition Society of India

Conference Paper

Year : 2025

Valorization potentials in watermelon rind and its application in food industry

Cite this Research Publication : Dr.Janci Rani.P.R,Haritha, Valorization potentials in watermelon rind and its application in food industry, International Conference – Ascend 2025, Page No.15

Qualifications
Degree Specialization & Thesis Title University / Institute Year (From- To)
PhD Food Service Management and Dietetics Avinashilingam Institute for Women 2006-2009
M.Phil Food Science and Nutrition Avinashilingam Institute for Women 2002-2004
M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Vellalar College for Women 1996-1998
B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Vellalar College for Women 1993-1996
Experience
Position Institution Duration
Consultant Nutritionist Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2001-2006
Student Counselor Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2006-2010
Assistant Professor (Or.Gr) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2010-2016
Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2016-2020
Assistant Professor (Sl.Gr) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2020-2024
Associate Professor & Chairperson Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2024-2026
Patents
Title Patent Number Status Year
H50 CMB FoodSci Enhanced Iron Fortification Method for Iddlis 202541102468 Published 2025
H38 CMB SCI Fortified Beetroot Millet Powder 202441067829 Published 2025
M125 CMB CSE Polyhouse Ontology 202541061630 Published 2025
Awards

Awards & Recognition

Award Organization Year 
Excellence in Research Funding Award Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 2025
AIRA (2024) for TIER 1 PUBLICATION ACHIEVEMENTS Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 2024
Excellence in Research Funding Award Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 2028

Award

  • Empanelled National Resource Person (NRP- “A”- Thrust Area-FNHW): Our professional has been recognized as an Empanelled National Resource Person (NRP-Thrust Area-FNHW) by the prestigious National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), under the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (MoRD& PR). Since 2016, they have been actively involved in this role, contributing to the advancement of rural development and livelihood initiatives.
  • UNICEF Roster Nutrition Consultant: Our professional served as a Nutrition Consultant on the UNICEF Roster. Their expertise and insights have been instrumental in shaping and implementing nutrition programs, addressing crucial issues related to child health and well-being.
  • SME – Subject Matter Expertise – Amrita O-Labs Project: Our professional’s subject matter expertise shines through their involvement with the Amrita O-Labs Project. Specifically, they are contributing as an SME for developing virtual labs for the Home Science Curriculum for XI and XII NCERT topics. Their valuable insights and guidance are enhancing the educational experience for students in these subjects.
  • Excellence in Research Award – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Recognizing their outstanding research contributions, our professional received the Excellence in Research Award in 2017 from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. This accolade highlights their dedication and accomplishments in pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making a significant impact in their field.
  • Young Scientist Award – SagarmalGoenaka Award: In 2009, our professional was honored with the Young Scientist Award, specifically the SagarmalGoenaka Award, by the Indian Dietetic Association. This prestigious recognition showcases their early achievements and promising potential in the field of dietetics and nutrition.
  • Membership and Associations: Our professional is an active member of esteemed organizations such as the Nutrition Society of India, Indian Dietetic Association, and the Food Technologist Association of India. Through these memberships, they stay connected with the latest developments, contribute to the professional community, and foster collaborations for further advancement in their respective fields.

We are proud to have such a distinguished professional as part of our team. Their expertise, experience, and commitment ensure that our services and offerings are of the highest quality.

Recognition

  1. Excellence in Research Award 2023– Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Recognizing their outstanding research contributions, our professional received the Excellence in Research Award in 2023 from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. This accolade highlights their dedication and accomplishments in pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making a significant impact in their field.
  2. Received an Award from RAO Hospitals-Coimbatore– for my contributions to “Women’s Health-Excellence in Research and Science Award ” on 26th March 2023.
Courses Taught

UG Courses

  1. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
  2. Principles of Nutrition
  3. Food Service Management and Dietetics
  4. Food Science and Experimental Foods
  5. Nutrition Though Lifespan
  6. Understanding Science of Food and Nutrition
  7. Health and Lifestyle
  8. Introduction to Food Chemistry

PG/PhD Courses

  1. Advances in Community Nutrition and Public Health
  2. Principles of Food and Nutrition
  3. Advanced Food Science and Technology
  4. Metabolism of Nutrients
  5. Advanced Food Chemistry
  6. Food Processing and Preservation Technology
  7. Nutritional Approach to Holistic Health
Research

Ongoing Funded Project

Title of the Project Supporting Agency Status Duration & Budget Project Ref No. & Stake Holders
Capacity Building of Anganwadi Workers & Staff In Vilathikulam and Pudur Blocks, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu. HCL Foundation – On Going 2026-2027
29,90,350/		 Principal Investigators: Dr. P.R Janci Rani- PI Dr L Banupriya – PI
Feasibility Study on Assessment & Strengthening Digital Infrastructure and Reporting in Government Health Centers. HCL Foundation – On Going Jan 2026 to June 2026 – 6 months 3,43,970/- Dr. V. Sowmya – PI       Dr. P.R.Janci Rani – PI Dr.Premjith-PI
Development of Nutrition Enriched Food Products for Children Aged 6 months to 6 years HCL , CSR Funding “Samuday” – On Going 2025-2026 – 1 year 18,28,103/- Dr.P.R.Janci Rani – PI
Develop a community based modal treatment systems to restore water quality of abandoned open well using soil biotechnology and copper nanoparticles UBA- Unnat Bharat Abhiyan – On Going 2025-2026 – 1 year 1,00,000/- Dr.Rajendra Kumar-PI Dr.P.R.Janci Rani – Co PI Dr.Kanakarag-Co PI

Completed Funded Project

Title of the Project Supporting Agency Status Duration & Budget Project Ref No. & Stake Holders
STI Hub Improving Tribal Livelihoods, Education Sustainability STI-ITLIVES DST STI HUB – Completed 3Yr 2023-2026 4,01,01,052/- Ref. No. – DST/SEED/TSP/STI/2021/457 Dr. Raghu Raman- PI Dr. Prema Nedungadi- CO PI Dr.Janci Rani- P. R. – CO PI Dr. Radhika – Co PI
Comparison of Fortified Nutraceutical Food Product with Ayush Aahar for Anemia Managment Amrita Seed Grant – Completed 2 Yrs 2023 – 25 1685530/- Ref No: ASG2022201 Dr. P R. Janci Rai – PI Dr. Delvin – CO PI Dr. Tharanidevi N. – CO PI
An Edge- based Cyber Physical System for Smart Polyhouse Solar Deying of Agricultural Food Products Sony – SSUP – Completed 1 Yr 2023 – 24 1300000/- Dr. Gowtham G. PI Dr. Vidya Balasubramaniam – CO PI Dr. P. R. Janci Ranu – CO PI Dr. Karthi – CO PI Dr. Govindarajan – CO PI
An Edge- based Cyber Physical System for Smart Polyhouse Solar Deying of Agricultural Food Products Sony – SSUP – Completed 1 Yr 2022 – 23 1324000 Dr. Gowtham G. – PI Dr. Vidya Balasubramnian – CO PI Dr. Shanmuga Velayutham – CO PI Dr. P. R. Janci Rani – CO pI Dr. Karthi – CO PI Dr. Anantha Narayan – CO PI
An Edge based Cyber Physical System for Smart Polyhouse Solar Drying of Agruicultural Food Products Sony – SSUP Completed 1 Yr 2021 – 22 1705000 Dr. Gowtham G. – PI Dr. Vidya Balasubramaniam – CO PI Dr. Shanmuga Velayutham – CO PI Dr. P. R. Janci Rani – CO PI Dr. Karthi – CO PI Dr. Ananatha Narayan – CO PI
Enhanced of Livelihood for Scheduled Caste Households through an ICT Enabled Itegrated Rural Nutrition Center in Madukkarai ablock of Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu DST-SEED SC SUB PLAN & Completed 3 Yrs 2020 – 23 4140932 Ref. no. DST/SEED/SCSP/STI/2019/64 Dr. P. R. Janci rani – PI Dr. Tharanidevi N. – CO PI Dr. Vidya balasubramian – CO PI Dr. Rajathilagam B. – CO PI Dr. Dhanya N. M. – CO PI
Awareness on Micronutrient Deficiency for Tribal Women of the Mdakarai Block of Coimbatore District Mo Tribal Affairs & Completed 2 Yrs 2019 – 2021 1335481 Ref. no 17014/01/2018 Dr. P. R. Janci rani – PI Dr. Tharanidevi N. – CO PI
Promoting a Model for Skill Development, Capacity Building and Food Processing among Irular Tribes of Madukkarai Block, Coimbatore District DST-NRDMS 3 Yrs 2016 – 19 2375000 Ref. no : DST-NRDMS-OMSDCBFP/SCI/C/112/2016 Dr. P. R. Janci Rani – PI Dr. Tharanidevi N. – CO Pi Dr. Nagalingam – CO PI Dr. rajathilagam – CO PI
An Edge based cyber physical system for smart polyhouse solar drying of agricultural food products – Phase IV Sony Sensing Solutions University Program – SSUP 2022 Phase IV Completed 1 year 2024-2025 13,55,000 Dr. Gowtham G – PIDr. Vidya Balasubramaniam – Co-PI
Dr. Shunmuga Velayutham Dr. P.R. Janci Rani – Co-PI Dr. Karthi – Co-PI Dr. Vishnu – Co-PI
Training Programme on “Enhancing the Quality of Food and Cooking Services” for Cooks in Children Homes Dept of Social Defense – Completed 23rd Dec 2023
1,49,000		 Dr. P.R. Janci Rani – PI Dr. Varunan Velu – Co-PI

PhD

Student Name & Roll Number Research Topic Status
Mrs. Soorya Haridas – CB.SC.D*CHE19006 Effect of Fortified Foods on Micronutrient Status of Mothers and Children
During 1000 Daycare Through Synergistic Approach		 Ongoing (Thesis Advisor)
Mrs. Athira Mundassery – CB.SC.D*CHE21004 Development of Iron Fortified Instant Soup Powder:
A Synergistic Approach Towards Iron Deficiency Anemia		 Ongoing (Thesis Advisor)
Ms. Deva Prasanna P – CB.PS.R4FSN23003 Impact of Fortified Food Formulations for Micronutrient Deficiencies Ongoing (Thesis Advisor)
Ms. Sunkara Keerthana – CB.PS.R4EVS22004-PT Integrated Study on Microplastics: Assessment in Beverages,
Toxicological Impact, Mitigation and Their Biodegradation		 Ongoing (Thesis Advisor)

PG/UG projects Guided

Student Name & Roll Number Project Title Year
Bhadramohini K.A Assessment of Antioxidant Activity in Clove and Its Utilisation in Designing Functional Food Matrices for 3D Food Printing 2026
Parvathi Sunil Kumar – CB.PS.U4FSN23013 Assessment of Antioxidant Activity in Cinnamon and Its Utilization in Designing Functional Food Matrices for 3D Food Printing 2026
Bhargabi Chakravorty – CB.PS.U3FSN22008 Assessing the Potential of Banana Peduncle Alternative to Form Biodegradable Cutleries 2025
Nihara V Anand – CB.PS.U3FSN22021 Assessing Occupational Risks in Institutional Food Service Workers for Planning Appropriate Health Intervention 2025
Gayathri S – CB.PS.U3FSN22014 Exploring the Potential of Vegan Food as Meat Analogue for a Ready-to-Cook Formulation 2025
Devika V M – CB.PS.U3FSN22026 Effects of Functional Foods on Addressing Primary Dysmenorrhea 2025
Haritha – CB.SC.U3FSN21005 Valorization Potentials of Watermelon Rind and Its Application in Food Industry 2024
Nandana Nair – CB.SC.U3FSN21010 Maximizing Millet Microgreens Through Sustainable Urban Agriculture: Growth Mediums, Nutrition, Anti-Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and Shelf-Life Study 2024
S. Indira Priyadharshini – CB.SC.U3FSN21006 Developing a Functional Food – Buckwheat Microgreen Dark Chocolates Enriched with Polyphenols 2024
Subiksha GK – CB.SC.U3FSN21018 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Edible Coating with Dragon Fruit Peel and Aloe Vera Gel on Sapota Fruits 2024
Dharshini T.R – CB.SC.I5CHE19017 Exploring the Functional Properties and Valorized By-Product Potential of Instant Apple-Beetroot-Carrot (ABC) Powder Juice 2024
Invited Talk
Title of Talk Conference / Institution Year
Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) District and Block Officials of TNSRLM, Women Development Corporation 20-21 August 2024 at Chennai
Nutrition- Focused Food Product Development: Bridging Research and Innovation Department of Food Processing Technology and Management, PSGR Krishnamal College, Coimbatore 23.07.2024 (Tuesday).
TOPIC: 100 DAYS CARE: A WAY FORWARD FOR PREVENTING LIFESTYLE DISEASE Department of Biochemistry faculty of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management, at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education 19 & 20 February 2024
  • Invited as National Resource Person on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) for District and Block Officials of TNSRLM, Women Development Corporation on 20-21 August 2024 at Chennai.
  • Resource person for an invited talk on ”Nutrition- Focused Food Product Development: Bridging Research and Innovation”, convened by the Department of Food Processing Technology and Management on 23.07.2024 (Tuesday).
  • Resource person for a national conference on lifestyle diseases and management (NCLDM – 2024) 19 & 20 February 2024 “TOPIC: 100 DAYS CARE: A WAY FORWARD FOR PREVENTING LIFESTYLE DISEASE” organized by department of biochemistry faculty of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management, at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education.
  • Invited Speaker:  Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, sponsored training program on “Research for Societal Good through Social Responsibility“. Feb 22nd 2023.
  • National Resource person to ToT -NRLMRC & NIRD PR- Training of mainstreaming FNHW intervention and State operational Strategy in Puducherry for the Union territories &North East States- 30-31st May 2023.
  • National Resource person to ToT -NRLMRC & NIRD PR- Training of mainstreaming FNHW intervention and State operational Strategy in Gawhati for the North East States- 12-15th Dec 2022.
  • National Resource person to ToT -NRLMRC & NIRD PR- Training of mainstreaming FNHW intervention and State operational Strategy in Hyderabad- 24-25th Aug 2022.
  • National Resource Person (NRP) for conducting “Training on Covid-19 Vaccine, Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviors, Health Seeking Behavior and Immunity Building” for SRLMS-State Rural Livelihood Mission staff (Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, Jharkhand) through the National Rural Livelihood Mission, 9 & 12th April 2021.
  • Training for Trainers (ToT) for Community Resource Person on Food Nutrition and Health WASH (FNHW) integration into state- Karnathka&Tamilnadu Self Help Group women organization, August-2020.
  • Invited Speaker to Nehru Institution, to address on the topic “Nutrition for a holistic living”, on 20th Oct 2020.
  • Invited Talk to Narayana Guru Institution, to address on the topic “Nutrition for a holistic living”, on 12th July 2019.
  • Panel Head for FNHW National Workshop for integrating FNHW interventions into the State SRLMS-Kranataka& Tamil Nadu on 24th 25, 26th June 2019.
  • Invited Speaker to a seminar on “Proposal Writing for Science and Technology Fields”, at Narayana guru Institution in the Month of April 2019.
  • Resource Person for DST Training –Research for Societal good through Social Responsibility Scientist in which presented a session on “Food, Nutrition and Health Wash (FNHW) initiatives for societal good– Indian perspective” at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, on 19th Feb 2019.
  • Training on Menstrual hygiene and usage of Non disposable banana fibre napkins for sustainable living”- Anju Bist&Dr.Janci- Resouece person- Amrita Coimbatore campus faculty & staff- Jan-2019.
  • National Resource Person for State Workshop to FNHW integration to Madya Pradesh SRLM at Bhopal, June 17, 18 & 19th June 2018.
  • Resource Person for UNICEF TOT for Institutional in charges for child help line on the session “Nutrition for Children” on 24th July 2018.
  • Resource Person for UNICEF TOT for Institutional Trainers of Child care Institutions on the session “Nutrition Knowledge building for Child Care Institution Staff” on 30th August 2018.
  • As a Resource Person for training Tribal People on Eco Tourism Foods in 12-13 December, 2017 “Workshop on promoting local food preparations at eco- tourism destinations for Irular tribes”.
  • National Resource Person to a State Workshop at Chhattisgarh through NRLM –Nutri Agri Convergence 21st August 2017.
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