Dr. Gurnaz Singh Gill joined Punjab Agricultural University in 2018, serving as Assistant Professor (PFE) at KVK Nawanshahr and KVK Patiala, before joining as Scientist in the Department of Processing and Food Engineering in 2023. He holds a B.Tech. (AE), M.Tech., and Ph.D. (PFE) from PAU. His key achievement includes establishing common incubation centre for processing fruits, oilseeds, and spices at KVK Patiala under PMFME scheme (Rs 345 lakhs, MOFPI). He worked extensively on development of solar hybrid dryer for turmeric, individual quick freezing of horticultural produce, and is pursuing 3-D food printing for personalised and sustainable food products. He oversees production at the PAU Jaggery Processing Plant and PAU Agro Processing Complex, and serves as DDMC President for CAET. He published many research papers, articles, book chapters, and received recognitions including a Merit Fellowship, College Colour, and appreciation letters for contributions in crop residue management and cultural activities.

Professional Accomplishments

 Research Projects:

1. Establishment of common incubation centre for processing of guava and other fruits, oilseeds and spices at KVK Patiala under the PMFME scheme by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (Funding of Rs 345 Lakhs from PMFME scheme, MOFPI).
2. Study of individual quick freezing of post harvest produce.
3. Performance evaluation of 3D food printers for personalised and sustainable food products

Research Publications :

1. Sewak A , Singla N and Gill G S (2023) The Agrarian and Nutritional Potential of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench): A Review. Acta Scientific 7(11): 2-10.
2. Sewak A , Singla N , Javed M and Gill G S (2023) Suitability of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) and sorghum ( Sorghum Bicolor (l.) Moench) based food products for diabetics. Acta Alimentaria 52(10): 1-12.
3. Kaur J , Kumar V , Singh G , Sabhikhi HS , Gill G S and Rampal V K (2023) Comparative Analysis of Different Paddy Establishment Methods in Punjab. Journal of Agricultural Development and Policy 33(1): 122-126.
4. Sewak A, Singla N, Gill PPS and Gill G S (2025) Varietal and processing influence on nutrient retention and bioavailability of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]: A comprehensive analysis. Annals of Phytomedicine. 14(1): 1-10.
5. Gupta R, Kaur R, Sewak A, Gill G S and Priya (2025) Lipid-based nanoescapulation of anthocyanins: Strategies to enhance stability, bioavailability, and functional efficacy. Annals of Phytomedicine. 14(1): 1-14.

Awards and Recognition:

• Awarded “Merit Fellowship” for highest OCPA in Ph.D. degree
• Awarded “College Color” for being holder of college merit and 1^st prize winner in theatre category.
• Awarded “College Merit” for representing college theatre team in PAU inter college youth festivals and PAU theatre team in inter-varsity tournaments.
• Appreciation letter received from the then Zonal Project Director Dr Rajbir Brar in February 2023 for work as team of KVK Patiala in each specific field of specialisation
• Letter of appreciation as the part of event management committee in State Youth Festival 2024.
• Letter of appreciation as the part of refreshment committee in HUNAR2024 (AIU’s 37th Inter University National Youth Festival.