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Dr. M. Indumathi

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

Qualification: M.Tech., Ph.D
m_indumathi@cb.amrita.edu
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Bio

Dr. M. Indumathi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. She completed her M.Tech in Food Technology in 2017 and earned her Ph.D. from Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in 2021.Her research expertise spans food microbiology, food biotechnology, and functional food product development, with a strong emphasis on food safety, quality analysis, and processing technologies. She has contributed to research on microbial pigments, bioactive compounds, and the valorization of food industry by-products, alongside work in dairy technology and value addition in food systems. She has published research articles, book chapters, and conference papers in areas related to food science and microbiology. Her academic contributions also include guiding undergraduate research projects focused on innovative product development and sustainable food solutions. She has received research excellence recognition and merit scholarships during her academic career. Her broader academic interests include sustainable food processing, agricultural waste utilization, and the development of nutritionally enhanced food products addressing current challenges in food safety and public health.

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

Strategies to Recover Protein and Lipids from Fish Processing By-Products

Cite this Research Publication : S. Sivaranjani, Nelluri Puja, Rahul Kumar Rout, T. Jayasree Joshi, Shagolshem Mukta Singh, M. Indumathi, Tammineni Dushyanth Kumar, Strategies to Recover Protein and Lipids from Fish Processing By-Products, Sustainable Materials and Technology, Springer Nature Singapore, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8593-7_5

Publisher : Springer Nature Singapore

Year : 2024

A review on bioremediation of food industry wastes

Cite this Research Publication : Sivaranjani, S., Puja Nelluri, Rahul Kumar, Jayashree Joshi, Mukta singh, M.Indumathi, Strategies to Recover Protein and Lipids from Fish Processing By-Products,2024.

Year : 2024

Properties and Applications of Proteins from Pseudocereals

Cite this Research Publication : Mullaiselvan, I., Nelluri, P., Nisha, B., & Saha, D. ,Properties and Applications of Proteins from Pseudocereals. Pseudocereals: Production, Processing, and Nutrition,2024.

Publisher : CRC press

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 Proceedings

Year : 2023

Formulation and Development of Ice Apple (Borassus Flabellifer) Flavored Ice Cream Utilizing Coconut Milk

Cite this Research Publication : Sandhosh K, Vidhya D, Abitha Raj R K, Indumathi M, Indu S, Formulation and Development of Ice Apple (Borassus Flabellifer) Flavored Ice Cream Utilizing Coconut Milk, Indian Journal of Technical education 2023.

Publisher : Indian Society For Technical Education

Year : 2023

Formulation of Millet Based Ice Cream Utilizing Echinochloa Esculenta

Cite this Research Publication : Sakthivel, R., S. Deva, M. Indumathi, SP RAJESH, and P. Dharani. "Formulation of Millet Based Ice Cream Utilizing Echinochloa Esculenta." JOURNAL OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION 319 (2023).

Publisher : Indian Society For Technical Education

Year : 2023

Comparative Antagonistic Assay of Trichoderma Harzianum and Trichoderma Viride against Colletotrichum Falcatum Causing Red Rot in Saccharum Officinarum

Cite this Research Publication : Alwin Jhonnie D, Jerome D, Varsha V Jhonny, Indu S, Indumathi M.,Comparative Antagonistic Assay of Trichoderma Harzianum and Trichoderma Viride against Colletotrichum Falcatum Causing Red Rot in Saccharum Officinarum, Indian Journal of Technical education, 2023.

Publisher : Indian Society For Technical Education

Journal Article

Year : 2020

A review on bioplastic and its composites

Cite this Research Publication : Mullaiselvan, I., Kanagaraj, V., A review on bioplastic and its composites , International Journal of Applied Research . 2020

Year : 2020

A review on bioremediation of food industry wastes

Cite this Research Publication : Indumathi Mullaiselvan, Vijayarani Kanagaraj. A review on bioremediation of food industry wastes. Int J Food Sci. 2020.

Publisher : Hindawi

Year : 2020

Characterization of monascorubrin pigment isolated from Monascus purpureus

Cite this Research Publication : Indumathi Mullaiselvan, Vijayarani Kanagaraj, Baskaran Dharmar, Murugan Balaraman and Sundaram Meignanalakshmi.,Characterization of monascorubrin pigment isolated from Monascus purpureus.International Journal of Chemical Studies,2020.

Publisher : Akinik Publishers

Year : 2020

Studies on Immunomodulatory Effect of Casein Phospho Peptide Isolated from Cultured Dairy Product

Cite this Research Publication : Mullaiselvan, I., Kanagaraj, V., Sekar, S., Dharmar, B., &Sambandan, R. (2020). Studies on Immunomodulatory Effect of Casein Phospho Peptide Isolated from Cultured Dairy Product. International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry,2020.

Year : 2020

Production, Characterization and Cytotoxic Evaluation of Pyocyanin Pigment Extracted from Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Industrial Soil Resources

Cite this Research Publication : Indumathi Mullaiselvan, Vijayarani Kanagaraj, Baskaran Dharmar, Murugan Balaraman and Sundaram Meignanalakshmi.,Production, Characterization and Cytotoxic Evaluation of Pyocyanin Pigment Extracted from Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Industrial Soil Resources., International Journal of current and microbiology and applied sciences,2020.

Publisher : Excellent Publishers 

Qualification
Degree Specialization & Thesis Title University / Institute Year (From- To)
PhD Production and Characterization of Bioactive Pigments from Microorganisms Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) 2017-2021
M.Tech Immunomodulatory Effect of Bioactive Peptides Isolated from Cultured Dairy Product Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) 2015-2017
B.Tech Molecular Characterization of Brucella abortus Isolated from Cattle Uterus in India Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 2011-2015
Experience
Position Institution Duration
Assistant Professor Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India		 June 2024 – Present
Assistant Professor Department of Food Technology
JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India		 Jan 2023 – May 2024
Assistant Professor Department of Food Technology
Excel Engineering College, Coimbatore, India		 Mar 2021 – Dec 2022
Invited talks
  • Dr. M. Indumathi “Microbial Pigments in the Food Industry – Innovations & Insights” -Institution level seminar in K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, 22.02.2023.
Achievements
  1. Received Research excellence award in October 2020 by Institute of Scholars, New Delhi.
  2. Best Poster presentation at International Conference on “Recent Trends in Bio nanotechnology, Energy and Environment”, Conducted by Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on 18th and 19th February 2020.
  3. Best Poster presentation at National Symposium on “Approach the Raise-Food Technology” conducted by Department of Food Processing Technology, AMET on 16th October, 2018
  4. TANUVAS merit scholarship for Ph.D degree programme.
  5. TANUVAS merit scholarship for M.Tech degree programme.
Student Guidance

Research Guidance – PhD Students

Student Name & Roll Number Research Topic Status
Nimisha P Comparative Isolation and Extraction Of Pigments From Bacterial And Fungal Sources: Structural Characterisation And Versatile Application Profiling Comprehensive exam completed
Pooja Pradeep Microbial Fermentation Of Plant-Based Milk For Natural Vitamin B12 Biosynthesis And Nutritional Enhancement Course work
Priyadarshini R Precision Fermentation-Derived Postbiotic Enriched Chocolate Using Tropical Fruit Substrates Course work

PG / UG Projects Guided

Student Name & Roll Number Project Title Year
CB.PS.U4FSN23003 & Naghul Kumaresh Development of a Plant Protein Supplement from Lemna minor 2026
CB.PS.U4FSN23028 & Eddula Aryamitra Plant-Based Galactagogue Nutraceutical Mix To Support Lactation And Maternal Calcium 2026
CB.PS.U4FSN23001 & Daya.R Utilization of Nephelium lappaceum (Rambutan) Seed and Flesh for Developing Functional Chocolate Spread. 2026
CB.PS.U4FSN23007 & Aruthra K Formulation and evaluation of calcium enriched functional icecream 2026
CB.PS.U4FSN23012 & Mohanmbiga Formulation of Postbiotic-Enriched Effervescent Tablets from Fermented Ice Apple Extract 2026
CB.PS.U4FSN23017 & Devika PadmaKumar “Development of Functional Farfalle Pasta Incorporating Legumes and Plant-Derived Ingredients 2026

UG project guidance

S.No Name and Roll of the student Project title
 1 Aswedhar G Dhanesh

CB.PS.U3FSN22003

 Development of glucosamine fortified jamun flavoured kefir
 2 Arundhadhi.B

CB.PS.U3FSN22006

 Utilization of plant-based fats to formulate edible candle
3 Devathara Sanjeev

CB.PS.U3FSN22009

 Formulation & standardization of iron fortified guava flavoured chocolate bar
 4 Jyothika Syam

CB.PS.U3FSN22016

 Designing of biodegradable plates by utilizing agricultural waste
 5 Sweta M

CB.PS.U3FSN22022

 Formulation and standardization of diabetes safe health drink mix
Teaching
S.No Subjects
 1 Post Harvest Technology (UG level)
 2 Understanding of Food Science and Nutrition (UG level)
 3 Food Hygiene and Nutrition (UG level)
 4 Food Toxicology (UG level)
 5 Food Science and Experimental foods (UG level)
 6 Food Product Development (UG level)
Patents
  • Utilization of Plant-Derived Fats for the Preparation of Edible Illumination Products, Status: Published | Year: 2025
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