Dr Savita Sharma (Principal Food Technologist) joined as Head of the Department, Food Science and Technology on December 09, 2022. Dr Sharma joined PAU as Assistant Dough Rheologist (1989-1998) and held the positions of Dough Rheologist (1998-2006) and Senior Dough Rheologist/ Principal Food Technologist (Dough Rheology) (2006- till date).
Professional details
Engaged in Research and Teaching in area of Food Science and Technology (Specialization in Cereal Technology) for the last 32 years
- Teaching assignments
- As Major Advisor, guided M.Sc. (21+3*) and Ph.D. (14+3*) students and has been minor advisor for M.Sc. (65) and Ph.D. (22) and as collaborative scientist (21) for PG students
- Class Incharge and Advisor of B. Tech. (Food Tech.) students and B.Sc. Agri.
- Teaching UG & PG (M.Sc. & Ph.D.) courses
- External Examiner, Thesis Evaluation and Paper setter for outside universities.
- Nominee Dean PGS (FST, PFE and F&N)
- Course Co-coordinator for the short course “Food laws and standards: changing scenario and safety of consumers” sanctioned by the ICAR to be conducted in December 10-19, 2007
- Actively contributed for Laboratory development, course development, teaching innovations/aids, preparation of resource materials
- Principal Investigator (2), Co-PI (3) & Associated Scientist (3) of funded Research projects
- CAC member for NAIP project at NDRI Karnal
- Member BSMA- (Dairy Technology), ICAR
- Member – Board of Studies, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir.
Research Interests
Conducted research on process/product development in the area of Food Technology (Specialization Cereal Technology)
- Characterization and valorization of millets and super-grains
- Development of Technologies for convenience and nutritious food products: Developed variety products and processes which have most relevance in the current scenario where diversification is pressing need.
- Quality improvement & Potential utilization of milling industry byproducts.
- Biological activated Food Grains: Characterization and Functionality
Publications/ Conferences/ Lectures
- Published – Research papers (157), edited/authored books (8), bulletin (1), brochures (6) and contributed book chapters (48), review/scientific (50) extension articles (31) and approved technologies (3) Practical manuals-UG, PG (6)
- Invited lectures (158), Trainings and Practical Demonstrations (47)
- Attended National (85) and International Conferences (08)
Academic Honors and Awards
- 2022 Fellow – National Academy of Dairy Sciences, India
- 2018 Best paper Award ICFP2018, Dubai
- 2017 JFST Most Cited paper Award
- 2016 IFI Best Featured Article 2016
- 2013 JFST Best Paper
- 2012 IFI Best Featured Article 2012
- 2007 Selected and attended 4th International course on ‘Food Management’
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel –Awarded
‘Excellent’ grade.
Memberships of scientific and professional societies
- Life member – Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India
- Life member – National Academy of Dairy Sciences, India
- Life member – Indian Science Congress Association
- Life member – Punjab Science Congress Association
