Ph. D. in Food Science and Nutrition is a doctoral program offered by the School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore campus.
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Coimbatore:
n_tharanidevi@cb.amrita.edu
The Ph.D. program in Food Science and Nutrition is a comprehensive and research-intensive course designed to cultivate advanced knowledge and expertise in the interdisciplinary fields of food science and nutrition. This program at Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore integrates principles from chemistry, biology, and engineering to explore the complexities of food composition, processing, and safety. Students engage in cutting-edge research, delving into topics such as food chemistry, microbiology, sensory analysis, and nutritional sciences.
The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, experimental design, and analytical skills, fostering the development of independent researchers and scholars. Graduates are equipped to address challenges in food quality, safety, and human nutrition, contributing to advancements in the food industry, public health, and sustainable food systems. The program provides a platform for innovation, preparing students for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, and the food and processing industries.
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M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition/M.Tech Food Technology Disciplines.
Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
Food Preservation and Processing
Novel Food Product Development
Community Nutrition and Public Health
Food Service Management
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Food Microbiology
Food Biotechnology
New Food Product development
Food Chemistry
Proteomics
Protein study
Natural plant extraction
Bioactive compounds
Nutraceuticals
Therapeutic nutrition
*Applicable Programs.
| Title of the Project | Funding Agency |
| Comparison of developed fortified nutraceuticals food products with Ayurveda Aahar for the management of anemia | AMRITA SEED GRANT-Ongoing |
| STI HUB improving tribal livelihoods, education sustainability STI-ITLIVES. | DST-SEED DIVISION-Ongoing |
| An edge-based cyber-physical system for smart polyhouse solar drying of agricultural food products. | SONY SSUP-Ongoing |
| Enhancement of livelihood for scheduled caste households through an ICT enabled integrated rural nutrition Centre in Madukkarai block of Coimbatore district, Tamil nadu | DST SEED-Ongoing |
| Awareness on micronutrient deficiency for tribal women of the Madukarai block of Coimbatore district |
MINISTRY OF TRIBAL WELFARE-Completed |
| Promoting a model for skill development, capacity building and food processing among Irular tribes of Madukkarai block, Coimbatore district. | DST- NRDMS- Completed |
Integrated Rural Nutrition Center
Food Processing Incubator
Food Science and Analytical Lab
| Name of the Research Lab | Major Facilities / Equipment Details | |
| Food Processing Incubator | Dehydration and Drying Units | Solar Tunnel Poly House.
Freeze Drier Spray Drier Mechanical Drier |
| Oilseed Processing Unit | Cold Press Oil Expeller | |
| Fruit & Vegetable Processing Unit | Fruit Pulper | |
| Double Jacketed boilers | ||
| Baking Unit | Baking Oven | |
| Dough Kneader | ||
| Dry Mix Pulverising Unit & Packaging Facility | Dry Pulveriser | |
| Wed Pulveriser | ||
| Wet Grinder | ||
| Vacuum packing Machine | ||
| Integrated Rural Nutrition Center | Nutritional Deficiency Diagnosis point | Bp Apparatus, Glucometer, Hb Meter |
| Community kitchen Garden | ||
| Training Centre- Knowledge centre | ||
| Cookery & Food Science Lab | Bulk Cooking and Hands on Cooking facility | Different cooking ranges |
| Storage, Refrigeration, and freezer facility | ||
Dr. Tharani Devi.N, Assistant Professor (Selection Grade),
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India.
n_tharanidevi@cb.amrita.edu