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Dr Sunita Adak

Assistant Professor

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

20201101584

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Professional QualificationJournal PublicationsBooks And Chapters PublishedPaper PresentationsWorkshop/Conference/Training ProgrammeMembershipAwardsPrevious ExperienceGuidance And SupportFaculty Development ProgramResearch IdsTeaching Innovation

Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
Ph.DProtein Chemistry, Macro/Micromolecular Interaction StudiesIndian Institute of Technology KharagpurIIT Kharagpur, West Midnapore, Kharagpur, West Bengal -721302
Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
JRFLife SciencesCleared
GATELife SciencesCleared
NETLife SciencesCleared
OTHERSBiotechnologyCleared
OTHERSBiochemistry, Genetics & BiotechnologyCleared
PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Purification and Characterization of Lipase from Rhizopus oryzae and Studies on the Lipase-Novel SurIndian Institute of Technology KharagpurIIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West-Midnapore, West Bengal-72130219-07-201030-07-2016Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Advancements in microbial production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from wastes for sustainable active food packaging: An eclectic reviewBiocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology2024https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.1032881st5
Enzymatic peeling of potato: A novel processing technologyPotato Research201610.1007/s11540-015-9301-9Other6
Food biotechnology- A step towards improving nutritional quality of food for Asian countriesRecent Patents on Biotechnology201610.2174/1872208310666160725194502.Other6
A green approach for starch modification: Esterification by lipase and novel imidazolium surfactantCarbohydrate Polymers201610.1016/j.carbpol.2016.05.038.1st2
In-vitro efficacy of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extracts as potent therapeuticsPreparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology201510.1080/10826068.2015.10845152nd4
Role of spacer length in interaction between novel gemini imidazolium surfactants and Rhizopus oryzae lipaseInternational Journal of Biological Macromolecules201510.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.08.0511st4
Imidazolium based ionic liquid type surfactant improves activity and thermal stability of lipase of Rhizopus oryzaeJournal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic201510.1016/j.molcatb.2015.05.0101st4
Purification of polygalacturonase from A. awamori Nakazawa MTCC 6652 and its application in apple juice clarificationLWT- Food Science and Technology201410.1016/j.lwt.2014.04.0642nd4
Impact of processing on nutraceutical potency of soy whey hydrolysateJournal of Food Quality201410.1111/jfq.121172nd4
Biochemical characterisation of a newly isolated low molecular weight lipase from Rhizopus oryzae NRRL 3562Journal of Enzyme Engineering201310.4172/2329-6674.10001181st2
Use of fermentation technology on vegetable residues for value added product development : A concept of zero waste utilizationInternational journal of Food and Fermentation Technology2012Other5
Utilization of vegetable wastes for bioenergy generationAgricultural Research201210.1007/s40003-012-0030-xOther5

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Modern Luminescent Technologies Embraced in Food Science and EngineeringNon thermal food processing, safety and preservationPrakash A and A Kuila71-9511st20249781394185863Wiley-Scrivener Publishing LLCUSANo
Development of Nanocellulose-Based Nanocomposites and Its PropertiesNanocellulose: A Biopolymer for Biomedical ApplicationsMukhopadhyay, M and D Bhattacharya113-13911st and corresponding2024978-1-394-17237-5Wiley-Scrivener Publishing LLCUSANo
Application of metabolic engineering for elimination of undesirable fermentation products during bioGenetic and Metabolic Engineering for Improved Biofuel Production from Lignocellulosic BiomassA Kuila , V Sharma63-80MoreOther2020978-0-12-817953-6ElsevierUnited StatesNo
Mycosynthesized Nanoparticles: Role in Food Processing IndustriesFungal Nanobionics: Principles and ApplicationsR Prasad, V Kumar, M Kumar, S Wang287-312MoreOther2018978-981-10-8666-3Springer NatureSingaporeNo
Role of lactic acid bacteria in anticarcinogenic effect on human healthHealth Benefits of Fermented Foods and BeveragesJ P Tamang169-196More2nd20159780367268213Taylor & Francis, CRC PressBoca RatonNo
Non dairy probiotic beverage as potent functional foodAdvances in Industrial BiotechnologyR S Singh, A Pandey & C Larroche217-230More2nd20129789382332763IK International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.IndiaNo
Quorum quenching - an alternative antimicrobial therapeuticsScience against microbial pathogens: communicating current research and technological advancesA. Méndez-Vilas586-93More1st201113: 978-84-939843-1-1FORMATEXSpainNo

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Utilization of yam flour for the preparation of nachos30th ICFoST 2024Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, CFTRINational19-12-2024Navi MumbaiIndia3 days
SDS-low molecular weight lipase interaction study by ITCAsian Congress on Biotechnology (ACB 2013)ACBInternational15-12-2013New DelhiIndiaOthers
Purification and characterization of lipase from Rhizopus oryzae NRRL 356215th International Biotechnology Symposium & Exhibition (IBS 2012)IBSInternational16-09-2012DeaguSouth KoreaOthers

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
WorkshopNationalDepartment of Food science and Technology, SJU in collaboration with Institute of Baking technology and value addition, UAS19-01-2026Innovative and sustainable processing of fruits and vegetables2 DaysSJU and UAS Bangalore
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
Emerging and Re-emerging Infections with a Focus on Antimicrobial ResistanceSymposiumInter-CollegiateSUn Pharma Science Foundation and SJU30-01-2026One day
Innovative and Sustainable processing of Fruits and VegetablesWorkshopNationalDepartment of Food Science and Technology, SJU in collaboration with Institute of Baking Technology and Value Addition, UAS19-01-2026Two day
Rethinking Food for Sustainable futureWorkshopIntra-CollegiateFST, SJU18-09-2025Half a day
Enhancing Teaching and Learning- A two day workshop on outcome based educationWorkshopUniversitySJU18-07-2025two days
Processing and Value Addition in MilletsWorkshopStateFST, SJU06-03-2025One day
SAMBHAVSeminarNationalNIFTEM28-03-2024One day
Teaching, Learning and EvaluationWorkshopUniversitySJU28-02-2024One day
Digital Governance in the context of National Education Policy- 2020WorkshopNationalUGC-HRDC, Sambalpur University17-06-20221 hour
Structure based Computer Aided Drug Design and DiscoveryWorkshopInter-CollegiateCCMB, SJC and Zastra Innovations22-05-2022one day
UGC Sponsored Faculty Induction ProgrammeOrientation ProgramNationalUGC-HRDC Sambalpur University05-01-202228 days
Research MethodologyWorkshopInternationalDepartment of Physical Science in Association with IQAC APS College of Arts & Science17-06-2021Three days
Food NanotechnologyTraining ProgramNationalIndian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT)13-11-2020One day

Membership

Membership (Research body/Professional Association)
Name of the BodyLevelStart DateEnd DateAny other Information
Biotech Research Society of India [BRSI]National27-07-2013

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
BITPS-BCILNationalBCIL-DBTIndia29-10-20096 months
CSIR-NET JRF 2009NationalCSIRIndia21-06-20095 years
GATE 2009NationalMHRDIndia15-03-2009
CSIR-NET LS 2008NationalCSIRIndia21-12-2008

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
Academic Support SpecialistBiotecnika Info Labs Pvt. Ltd09-08-201631-10-2020

Guidance And Support

Title of the PaperYear of GuidanceTypeName of StudentsName of the Institution
DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY EVALUATION OF KOKUM-INFUSED YOGURT2025Master's degree projectBHARATHE KUMAR RSJU
DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE BIOCHEMICAL AND PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF Chlorella vulgaris ENRICHED NOODLES: A NUTRIENT RICH FUNCTIONAL FOOD2025Master's degree projectNEHA RAJESHSJU
DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVE CARRAGEENAN BASED BIODEGRADABLE FILMS UTILIZING VALORIZED GUAVA PEEL WASTE2025Master's degree projectSANDRA MARIYA BENNYSJU
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF PLANT-BASED FROZEN YOGURT USING PEARL MILLET2025Master's degree projectNIKHIL EDWARD PRAXY FERNANDESSJU
STUDIES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUNGER SUPPRESSANT- FORMULATION BASED ON GALACTOMANNAN AND PINOLENIC ACID2025Master's degree projectANSHITA BISHTSJU
FORMULATION AND ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONAL FRUIT-BASED TENDER COCONUT KEFIR BEVERAGES2025Master's degree projectMAHALAKSHMI MSJU
Production of bioethanol from fruit waste using isolated yeast and its application in active packaging2025Master's degree projectVeeksha R ReddySJU
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF AN HERBAL GREEN TEA USING LEAVES OF INDIGENOUS PLANT LUCAS ASPERA AND STEVIA2025Master's degree projectVIJETHASJU
OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESS PARAMETERS FOR TROPICAL FRUIT JUICES EXTRACTION AND STORAGE STABILITY2025Master's degree projectRUBINA YASMINSJU
Development of Spirulina infused coffee cubes and its sensory, proximate, anti-microbial and phytochemical analysis2025Master's degree projectSamantha NSSJU
Flavours of Karnataka2024Term PaperSindhu DSJU
Development and Standardization of Coconut Milk Based Soursop (Annona muricata) Kulfi2024Master's degree projectMuhammed AshnafSJU
FORMULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MILLET BASED NUTRIENT ENRICHED POPSICLES SWEETENED WITH STEVIA2024Master's degree projectMADHUMITHA KSJU
Utilization of Cardamom Husk in the Development of Fibre-Rich Gummies2024Master's degree projectAbhina ThomasSJU
PHOTONIC CRYSTAL-BASED TIME TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MONITORING THE TEMPERATURE 60-65°C OVER 20 MINUTES2024Master's degree projectAYUSHI VAISHYASJU
Development of Carbonated READY-TO-SERVE (RTS) Functional Millet Based Whey Beverage2024Master's degree projectZeba AhmedSJU
Development and Characterization of Fish Meat – Millet Based Papad2024Master's degree projectMISHAEL LEONA NORONHASJU
Active Packaging of Chicken2024Master's degree projectNivedita Ravindra PrabhuSJU
Preparation and evaluation of instant drink mixpowder from orange peel, beetroot and carrot fortified with dietary fibre2024Master's degree projectAALAP V VSJU
Development and Nutritional Evaluation of Fiber Rich Multigrain Noodles2023Master's degree projectRashi KaushalSJC
Attain Prolonged Fruit Chunk Suspension in Fruit Beverage Using Commercially Available Gellan Gum2023Master's degree projectHarshita PonnapalliSJC
Utilization of Spent Grains in The Development of High Fibre & Protein Granola Bar2023Master's degree projectSweettha HGSJC
FORMULATION OF GLUTEN FREE NUTRIENT BAR UTILISING QUINOA AND SPIRULINA2023Master's degree projectSOJI MARIUM SABUSJC
Development and Standardization of Instant Vegan Coffee Premix Using Soy-milk Powder and Non-dairy c2023Master's degree projectDharshana. SSJC
DEVELOPMENT OF PAPAYA YOGURT WITH PAPAYA LEAF EXTRACT2023Master's degree projectALBIN ANTONY JOSEPHSJC
Development and Quality Evaluation of ready to eat Fish Pickle from white Sardine (Escualosa thora2023Master's degree projectAmrith ChackoSJC
FORTIFICATION OF ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR WITH PINEAPPLE POMACE FLOUR AND BANANA PEEL POWDER FOR BAKERY PRO2023Master's degree projectANAGHA SATHISHSJC
EFFECT OF FOOD ON METABOLISM2022Term PaperSMRUTHI SRIKANTHSJC
Development of Textured Vegetable Protein from Horse gram2022Master's degree projectMukund Kumar D RSJC
THE SCIENCE BEHIND BAKING2022Term PaperCHITRA. GSJC
Production of hydrolytic enzymes from Bacillus subtilis CAM 21 and its application in extraction of 2022Master's degree projectPavithra P.SJC
Development of graphene oxide reinforced polylactic acid nanocomposite films for food packaging2022Master's degree projectJISANASJC
PREPARATION OF FERMENTED BEVERAGE FROM WHEY-BASED HONEYDEW MELON2022Master's degree projectR. Mercelino GreenSJC
Standardization of Appam Batter2022Master's degree projectNisha Ann MathewSJC
Formulation and Evaluation of an Herbal Tea Blend from indigenous plant Hygrophila auriculata (Schum2022Master's degree projectSaptadipa DeySJC
Development of regenerated chitin and cellulose reinforced sodium alginate-carrageenan biocomposite films for food packaging applications2022Master's degree projectSenna J KurianCFTRI
FERMENTATION: A TIE IN OF MICROBIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY2021Term PaperIGNATIUS AJAY.J.St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
INCORPORATION OF CEREALS, PULSES AND MILLETS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF READY-TO-EAT BAKED SNACK2021DissertationCINNU JAMESSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
PRODUCTION OF PROBIOTIC BEVERAGE FROM COFFEE CHERRY PULP2021DissertationSAMPADA B.USt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
UTILIZATION OF YAM FLOUR FOR PREPARATION OF NACHOS2021DissertationAnugraha LaluSt. Joseph's College
FORTIFICATION OF CAKE USING UNDERUTILIZED LEGUMES (HORSE GRAM AND GREEN GRAM)2021DissertationJebin JosephSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
DETECTION AND ISOLATION OF ANTIFUNGAL COMPOUNDS FROM AZOTOBACTER AND ITS APPLICATION IN THE FOOD IND2021DissertationY. VISHAKA PRABHUSt. Joseph's College
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISATION OF FLAVORED MILK KEFIR2021DissertationSUPRAJA H JSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
UTILIZATION OF FRUIT PEELS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHUTNEY POWDER2021DissertationROSEMARY SANTHOSHSt. Joseph's College
WHEY BASED STIRRED CURD SUPPLEMENTED WITH BANANA FRUIT PULP2021DissertationSUMA KAKKERASt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Emerging and Re-emerging Infections with a Focus on Antimicrobial ResistanceOthersOthersSUn Pharma Science Foundation and SJUSJU30-01-202630-01-2026
Innovative and Sustainable processing of Fruits and VegetablesWorkshopNationalDepartment of Food Science and Technology, SJU in collaboration with Institute of Baking Technology and Value Addition, UASBangalore19-01-202620-01-2026
Sustainable Food Systems and Green TechnologiesFDPs attendedNationalSaintgits College of Engineering and AFST(I) Chocin ChapterOnline01-12-202505-12-2025
Rethinking Food for Sustainable futureWorkshopOthersFST, SJUSJU18-09-202518-09-2025
Enhancing Teaching and Learning- A two day workshop on outcome based educationWorkshopOthersSJUSJU18-07-202519-07-2025
Processing and Value Addition in MilletsWorkshopStateFST, SJUFST, SJU06-03-202506-03-2025
Standardizing spirits: Understanding Indian Standards on Alcoholic beveragesSeminarNationalCFTRI and BISOnline27-02-202527-02-2025
Faculty Development Programme on Digital Teaching ToolsFDPs attendedOthersSt Joseph's UniversitySt Joseph's University16-01-202518-01-2025
JESCOL IIFDPs attendedStateBJESAashirvad18-07-202420-07-2024
SAMBHAVSeminarOnlineNIFTEMKundli28-03-202428-03-2024
teaching, Learning and EvaluationWorkshopOthersSJUBengaluru28-02-202428-02-2024
Food BiotechnologyOnline Course/Lecture SeriesNationalInstitute of Innovationsonline16-03-202330-03-2023
Credible Research PublicationsOnline Course/Lecture SeriesOthersSJRI, SJUSJU13-10-202213-10-2022
Digital Governance in the context of National Education Policy- 2020WorkshopNationalUGC-HRDC, Sambalpur UniversityOnline17-06-202217-06-2022
E-Content DevelopmentWorkshopNationalSt. Ann’s College, Kokrajhar, AssamOnline07-06-202212-01-2022
Structure based Computer Aided Drug Design and DiscoveryWorkshopOnlineCCMB, SJC and Zastra InnovationsOnline22-05-202222-05-2022
Practical Considerations in Research Writing and PublicationTalks AttendedOnlineJAIN Deemed to be UniversityBangalore31-03-202231-03-2022
Teacher Competencies and Effective Classroom Management SkillsFDPs attendedOthersSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bangalore25-02-202226-02-2022
UGC Sponsored Faculty Induction ProgrammeOrientation HRDCHRDCUGC-HRDC Sambalpur UniversitySambalpur05-01-202201-02-2022
How to pipette correctly: An expert guide to techniques and best practicesTalks attendedInternationalSelect ScienceOnline21-09-202121-09-2021
Intellectual Property Rights for AcademiaFDPs attendedNationalCSIR-IICT, Hyderabadonline20-09-202125-09-2021
Research MethodologyWorkshopInternationalDepartment of Physical Science in Association with IQAC APS College of Arts & ScienceOnline17-06-202119-06-2021
COVID-19 and Mucormycosis: Myths FactsTalks attendedOthersSchool of Life Sciences, Department of Microbiology, St. Joseph's College BengaluruOnline03-06-202103-06-2021
Jesuit Lay CollaborationSeminarLocalBJESBangalore28-01-202130-12-2021
NAAC- Quality Assurance in Higher EducationTalks attendedOthersInternal Quality Assurance Cell, St. Joseph’s Collegeonline15-12-202015-12-2020
Faculty Development ProgrammeFDPs attendedLocalSt. Joseph's College BangaloreBangalore10-12-202021-12-2020
Food NanotechnologyTraining ProgramNationalIndian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT)online13-11-202013-11-2020
Faculty InductionFDPs attendedOthersSt. Joseph's College, BangaloreBangalore23-07-202030-07-2020

Research Ids

Google Scholar idResearchGate idOrcid idScopus Author IDVidwan
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YujWHloAAAAJhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sunita-Adakhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6520-701656230961700
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YujWHloAAAAJhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sunita-Adakhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6520-7016https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56230961700https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/521772
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YujWHloAAAAJhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sunita-Adakhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6520-7016https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56230961700https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/521772

Teaching Innovation

Name of InnovationName of PlatformDateInnovationTarget GroupWebsite Link
PuzzleClass ActivityCross word puzzle for terms in food chemistry to be used as flash card for revision by studentsentire class
SurveyIndustry VisitSmall scale meat industry or retail visit and learning
Case study based Problem solvingFlipped Classroom
QuizGoogle ClassroomAnalytical questions for revision and notes preparationEntire class specific for remedial class students
Puzzle and PictionaryFlipped Classroom
Self learningFlipped Classroom
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