Dr. Arashdeep Singh joined PAU as Extension Specialist (Food Technology) on 31.08.2017. He completed his graduation Bachelors in Food Science and Technology (Hons.) from Khalsa College, Amritsar, under Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar in 2011. He did his Masters (M.Sc Food Technology, 2013) and Doctoral (Ph.D Food Technology, 2017) form Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. He later worked as Junior Research Fellow, under DST sponsored project in College of Dairy Science and Technology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, before joining the PAU as Extension Specialist (Food Technology). He held the charge of Assistant Warden, Boys Hostel No. 2 from 2018-2022. His field of specialization is Cereal Technology and Dairy Technology. He has guided 5M.Sc students and 1 PhD students as major advisor, published 140 research papers in national and international journals, 25 Book chapters, 5 laboratory manuals, 1 edited book and presented 20 papers in national and international conferences. He has delivered 250 extension lectures to guide farmers and entrepreneurs in processing and value addition of various food commodities. 

Professional Accomplishments

Research Projects Ongoing

1. Breeding high yielding quality wheats using nested population and SNP-chip, funded by DBT New Delhi as Co-PI (2022-2027)

Research Publications:

• Singh A, Bobade H, Sharma S, Singh B and Gupta A (2021) Enhancement of digestibility of nutrients (in vitro), antioxidant potential and functional attributes of wheat flour through grain germination. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition 76(1): 118-124. (NAAS 9.10)

• Prastuty, Kaur G and Singh A (2022) Shelf-life extension of muffins coated with cinnamon and clove oil nanoemulsions. Journal of Food Science and Technology 59(5), 1878–1888. (NAAS 8.60)

• Sharma T, Kaur G, Singh A, Kaur P, Dar BN and Kaur A (2023) An emerging sustainable approach for development and characterization of gluten-based nanocomposite films reinforced with starch nanocrystals in conjugation with chitosan. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 36: 101338. (NAAS 11.80)

• Saini M, Singh A, Sharma T, Surasani VKR, Kumar V and Bobade H (2024) Enrichment of pasta with Pangasianodon hypophthalmus protein isolate for improved sustainability, nutrition, and quality. International Journal of Food Science and Technology 59(2): 1160-1168. (NAAS 9.30)

• Getanjali, Kaur G, Singh A and Khatkar S (2025) Effect of ultrasonicated corn starch as a fat replacer on muffin quality and sensory characteristics. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 19(1): 1-11. (NAAS 8.90)

Awards and Recognitions:

1. Best Poster award for the paper: Singh A, Sharma S and Singh B (2015) Antioxidant activity and hydration properties of germinated brown rice, presented in the XXIV Indian Convention of Food Scientists & Technologists (ICFoST), “Farmer Empowerment through Agro-processing & Sustainable Technologies (FEAST)” on 18-19 Dec. 2015, held at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani, Maharashtra, India.
2. Best Poster award for the paper: Singh A, Sharma S and Singh B (2016) Characterization and antioxidant properties of germinated sorghum, presented in the International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing and Biotechnology, on 5-6 April 2016, held at Centre of Food Science and Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 
3. Nutrition Division Best Student Research Award for the paper: Singh A, Sharma S and Singh B (2017) Biological activation of wheat for enhanced in vitro antioxidant activity, bioactive components and nutrient digestibility, presented in AACC International Annual Meeting 2017, on  8-11 Oct, 2017 held at San Diego, USA.  
4. Best oral presentation award for the paper: Sahni P, Singh A, Sharma S and Singh B (2018) Evaluation and quality assessment of spirulina enriched functional pasta, presented in 3rd Himachal Pradesh Science Congress for “Rural upliftment through science and technology interventions”, on 22-23 Oct. 2018, at  IIT Mandi,.  
5. Baba Ganga Singh Memorial Innovation Award for Ph. Research on: Biological Activation of Grains: Characterization, Functionality and Utilization, during Annaul Convocation of Punjab Agricultural University 2019.
6. Award of Honour for recicving Baba Ganga Singh Memorial Innovation Award for Ph. Research, Annual Alumni Meet of College of Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, in 2020.
7. Award for Appreciation for Excellence in Teaching and Research by Dean, College of Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana in 2023
8. Best Poster award for the paper: Joshi S, Mahajan S, Singh A and Sharma S (2023)Recent advances in addressing the nutritional, industrial and therapeutic effects of magical spice: Kalonji (Nigella Savita) presented in National Conference on Seed, Spices and Allied crops at ICAR- National Research Centre on Seed Spices, on 13-15 March 2024, at Ajmer Rajasthan.
9. Best oral presentation award for the paper: Kaur S, Singh A, Kaur J and Kaur P (2025) Ozone treatment as green technology for reducing antinutritional properties and enhancing baking quality for whole wheat flour, present in 28th Punjab Science Congress 2025, on 7-9 February 2025,  held at Khalsa College Amritsar, Punjab.
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