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Department of Food Processing Technology
Food is the basic need of mankind and need of the food never ending. Field of food science & technology is highly interdisciplinary and applied. Skilled manpower and potent researchers in food science are always in demand. Keeping this in view, department of Food Processing Technology was established in Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, in the year of 2013. Main objective of this department is to impart quality education in the field of food science, processing and technology. The department is well established and is recognized for the excellence in teaching and lab facilities. Department have well experienced and dedicated faculty with versatility in areas of specialization. The core competence of the department exists in microbial and fermentation technology, dairy technology, nutraceuticals, food biotechnology etc. Currently, department offers courses like B. Tech. (4 years), M. Tech. (integrated 5 Years) and M. Sc. (2 years) in food processing technology. Besides, bachelor and master degrees, department also offers Ph.D. in food processing technology. Professionally skilled food technologists and researchers find placements in food (Sugar, Dairy, fruits and vegetable, cereals and legume based industries) and pharmaceutical (Functional foods and nutraceuticals) industries and academia. Leading food processing companies in India including Amul, Godrej, Dabur India Ltd, PepsiCo India Holdings, Nestle India Pvt Ltd, Britannia Industries Ltd, ITC Limited, Parle Products Pvt Ltd, Agro Tech Foods, Perfetti India Ltd, Cadbury India Ltd, Hindustan Lever Limited, Milkfood, MTR Foods limited, Gits Food Products Pvt Ltd, etc. and Central organisations like Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Thanjavur; Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore; National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Sonepat; National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad; National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal; Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, etc. provide job opportunities to food scientists and technologists.
Department of Food Processing Technology - Faculty
# Name Designation Qualification Area of Specialization Resume
Dr. Rupinder Pal SinghAssistant Professor and InchargePhD, M.Sc.Microbial & Food Technology
Dr. Navneet KaurAssistant ProfessorPhD, M.Sc.Nutraceutical Foods
Ms. Ravinderjit KaurAssistant Professor M.ScFood Processing Technology
Ms. Navjot KaurAssistant Professor M.ScFood Processing Technology
Er. Noorkamal KaurAssistant Professor M.TechFood Processing
Department of Food Processing Technology - Programs
Course Name Eligibility Duration Syllabus
B.Tech - Food Processing Technology10+2 (Medical/ Non-Medical) with minimum 50% marks in PCM/PCB and English from a recognized board/council. 4 Years
B.Tech. (LEET ) - Food Processing and Technology (Lateral Entry to 3rd Semester)Three Year Diploma in any stream of Engineering & Technology OR Diploma (Biotechnology) or Diploma (Food Technology) 3 Years after 10th or 2 Years after 10+2 (Non-Medical) or BSc. (Medical) or BSc. (Bio-Sciences) or B.Voc. Food Processing Technology/ B.Voc. (Food Processing / Food Processing & Engg./ Food Processing & Neutraceuticals/ Food Processing Technology) or equivalent with 50% marks or equivalent grade from a recognized University/Council.3 Years
Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery10+2 (Any stream)with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board/council1 Year
Diploma in Food and Nutrition10+2 (Any stream)with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board/council1 Year
Diploma in Packaging10+2 (Any stream)with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board/council1 Year
M.Sc. - Food Processing TechnologyBachelor degree in Life Sciences/Biological Sciences/ Physical Sciences/ Chemical Sciences/ Agricultural Sciences/ Medical Sciences/Home Science/ Food Science & Technology/Engineering OR Bachelor Degree in Vocation in Food and Allied Sciences with minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade from a recognized University/Council.2 Years
Ph.D. (Doctorate of Philosophy) - Food Processing TechnologyAs Per UGC Norms------
Department of Food Processing Technology - Research
Number of Ph.D. students 1 Completed
Research Projects Details 0
Research Papers Published 30+