The School of Food Science offers a unique course, M.Sc. Food Technology and Management, which is an amalgamation of food processing and management. First of its kind in the country, the course has been designed for students who are interested in acquiring expertise in food technology and entrepreneurship.

The School of Food Science is in constant synergy with the food industry to understand its requirements. It encourages the students to conduct research projects, develop new products and also supports the students to present papers at various research platforms like National and International Seminars and Conferences.

SUBJECTS OFFERED 

Semester – I

• Food Chemistry and Nutrition
• Food and Industrial Microbiology
• Principles of Food Processing I
• Food Quality Systems
• Management Practices for Food Industries
• Food Biotechnology

Semester – II

• Techniques in Food Analysis
• Research Methodology
• Food Additives and Ingredients
• Marketing and Advertising
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Principles of Food Processing II

Semester – III

• Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds Technology
• Milk and Milk Products Technology
• Fruit and Vegetable Technology
• Beverage Technology
• Plantation Crops and Spice Technology
• Mini Project
• Internship

Semester – IV

• Bakery and Confectionary Technology
• Food Product Development
• Major Project

INFRASTUCTURE

• Bakery
• Food Analytical and Instrumentation Laboratory
• Research Laboratory
• Food Preparation Laboratory

ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT

School of Food Science conducts National/International conferences/seminars/workshops/ symposium/guest lecturers every year with scientific sessions from experts in the field, serving as a platform for the students, researchers and professionals to come together, exchange ideas, refresh and broaden knowledge as well as explore new opportunities.

ASSOCIATIONS WITH NATIONAL BODIES

The faculty and the students are active members in National bodies like Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (AFST(I)), Indian Dietetic Association (IDA), Nutrition Society of India (NSI) which facilitate them to join hands with the food industry, technologists, scientists, academicians and researchers and work in unison.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS 

• Students have presented over 400 research posters since 2008, at various National & International conferences and won prizes.
• Students have been winning the Prestigious AFST (i) Education and Publication Trust Scholarship& National Level Best Student award in the field of Food Technology for nine consecutive years.
• Every year, the post graduate students have been publishing research papers in various National and International Journals.

PLACEMENTS 

FACULTY PROFILE

S.NO	NAME		QUALIFICATION	DESIGNATION	AREA OF SPECIALISATION	NO.OF RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
1	Dr. Simmi Jain		M.Sc., PhD.	Assistant Professor – Head of the Department	Food & Nutrition	15
2	Ms.Sini Jadeesh		M.Sc., MBA.	Assistant Professor	Food Biotechnology	1
3	Dr. P.Savitha		M.Sc., M.Phil., PhD.,	Assistant Professor	Food Service Management & Dietetics	6
4	Ms.A. Haripriya		M.Sc., M.Phil.	Assistant Professor	Food Science & Nutrition	8
5	Ms.Swetha Sundararajan		M.Sc.,	Assistant Professor	Food Technology & Management	2
6	Ms.Lakshmi Priya.K		M.Sc.,	Assistant Professor	Food Science & Nutrition	6
7	Dr.Nirupa S Mogili		M.Sc., PhD.	Assistant Professor	Biochemistry – Biomaterials	4
8	Ms.Rekha Mahizhnan		M.Sc.,	Assistant Professor	Food Service Management & Dietetics
9	Ms.Pooja Mohan		M.Sc.,	Assistant Professor	Food Technology & Management