Nishant Kumar

Doctor, Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology (Sonepat, India)

Place of work:

Department of Food Science and Technology, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management

Position:

Researcher

Address:

Sonepat, India

Phone:

+91-7056735104

E-mail:

nishant.kumar@niftem.ac.in

Field of expertise:

Food Science and Technology, Food Biotechnology; Food Preservation; Food Packaging; Biopolymer; Edible Packaging; Waste Management; Postharvest Management; Antioxidant Extraction; Nanoformulations.

References to the scientist's profile

Qualifications

2021: Postgraduate Diploma in Food Safety & Quality Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University (New Delhi, India);
2020: Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (Sonepat, India);
2017: Postgraduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development, Indira Gandhi National Open University (New Delhi, India);
2011: M.Sc. in Biotechnology, University of Rajasthan (Jaipur, Rajasthan, India);
2009: B.Sc. in Biotechnology, University of Rajasthan (Jaipur, Rajasthan, India).

Work and research experience

Dr. Kumar is currently a Research Fellow at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management on a research project funded by the Department of Biotechnology (Sonepat, India). The aim of research is to development of non-toxic nanoformulations using plant based starch and essential oils as an alternative of fungicides to shelf life extension of citrus fruits.
Dr. Kumar also investigated the effects of different drying (freeze, tray and oven) methods and solvents (methanol, ethanol, water, acetone and hexane) extraction effects were investigated on the physicochemical properties and quantity of bioactive compounds of pomegranate waste peel.

Research projects

NIFTEM Ph.D. Fellowship Award 2015-2019.
Standardization of formulation for instant tea premix and determination of its antioxidant activity.
Study of Characteristics of Ginger Powder prepared using different drying methods and value added product from ginger powder.
Effect of different drying techniques on Nutritional and Physical qualities of beetroot powder.
Development of value added bakery products using underutilized millets.
Utilization of pomegranate peel in development of value added cookies.
Extraction of starch froms mango ssed kernel and their application in shelf life extension of guava.
Chitosan-Cinnamon Oil Coating Maintains Quality and Extends Shelf Life of Ready-to-Use Pomegranate Arils under Low-Temperature Storage.
Effect of Ultrasound Assisted Pretreatment on Extraction Efficiency of Essential Oil and Bioactive Compounds from Citrus Waste By-Products.
Optimization, Characterization and Influence of Microfluidization on Almond Gum based Composite Edible Film.
Development of Studies Soymilk Blended Dahi (Curd) with Toned Milk.
Development of functional yogurt using goji beery extract.

Academic affiliations

Since 2020 Life Time Member of the Institute of Scholar (InSc) and the Asia Society of Researchers (ASR);
Since 2019 Life Time Member of the Social Science and Humanities Research Association (SSHRA) and the Scientific & Technical Research Association (STRA).

Editorial membership

Academic Editor of the Asian Food Science Journal;
Executive Editor of the Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Reports.

Awards

Excellence certificate for reviewing by Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2021.
Excellence certificate for reviewing by Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, 2021.
Excellence certificate for reviewing by Asian Journal of Fisheries & Aquatic Research, 2021.
International Best Research Award 2020 on new science invention, (NESIN), Science Father.
InSc Young Researcher Award, 2020.
Excellence award by Asian Research Journal of Agriculture for outstanding contribution to the quality of the journal, 2020.
Second prize in poster presentation entitled “Agro-food Sector: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development” in AFST 2017 held at Eternal University, Baru Sahib (HP) from 24th to 25th March 2017.
3rd prize in Village Adoption Programme organized from 12th to 17th November 2016 for outstanding efforts and work accomplished in village Bastara, Karnal (Haryana).