About Department
The Food Processing (FP) sector emerged as an important segment of the Indian economy in terms of its contribution to GDP, employment and exports. The significant growth of the Indian Food Industry, has created the need for qualified and trained personnel in the fields of Food Technology and , Food Process engineering, packaging, storage, cold chain management safety and quality control in food. Considering this, the Department of Food Technology established in the year 2016 at K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, offers degree programs namely Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology and Master of Technology in food Technology. State of Art Laboratories are the strength to the Department. The Department received funding from DBT-STAR Scheme, DST-SERB, New Delhi and MSME. Industry internships, collaboration with food industries, Industry supported courses, Industry supported Laboratories, sponsored Fellowships,National and International certification courses are some of the highlights of the department.The degree programs are designed to study the physical, biochemical and microbiological makeup of food materials and unit operations involved Ongoinging them. The students are trained in the areas of post-harvest technology of food crops, processing, preservation, packaging and value addition of food, for complete food supply chain management from farm to fork.
Vision
To be a leading centre for learning and sharing knowledge in the field of Food Technology across the nation and beyond.
Mission
- To develop skilled and ethically responsible Food technology professionals by providing technical knowledge through quality teaching and learning process.
- To create an environment that fosters employability skills in Food technology through collaborations with industry and academia.
- To encourage students to focus on research and entrepreneurship in Food technology, promoting societal welfare and enhancing the quality of life.
The PEOs of UG Programme
- PEO1: Core Competence: Our graduates apply technical knowledge to solve problems in Food
safety, quality and sustainability.
- PEO2: Employability: Our graduates exhibit technical expertise and professionalism to
meet the needs of the Food industry and society.
- PEO3: Research and Development: Our graduates promote research and development in Food
technology through lifelong learning, addressing challenges in Food safety, quality and
sustainability.
The POs of UG Programme
- PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
- PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze
complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles
of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- PO3: Design /development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering
problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with
appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal,
and environmental considerations.
- PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data,
and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex
engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
- PO6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
- PO7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the
knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.
- PO11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one‘s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability
to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological
change.
The PSOs of UG Programme
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
- PSO1: Food Processing Expertise: Graduates will design, develop and optimize Food
processing techniques to improve product quality, safety and efficiency.
- PSO2: Food Safety and Quality: Graduates will ensure adherence to high standards of food
safety and quality throughout the production process.
- PSO3: Sustainability Practices: Graduates will implement environmental friendly and
energy-efficient practices in food production.
Contact Details
From the Hod's Desk
Dr. J. Philip Robinson
Head & Professor
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461790343 | College ID: CTFTF001
LinkedIn Profile | IRINS Profile| ProfileMail-ID: [email protected], [email protected]
Dr. J. Philip Robinson is a Professor and Head, Department of Food Technology, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District of Tamil Nadu. He has completed his under graduation in the discipline of Plant Science from Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, and secure University Rank. He has completed his PG in the same discipline from St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapplli. He has joined as Junior Research Fellow in major research project funded by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi. He has published more than 25 research papers in peer reviewed journals, published 4 book chapters and published one book entitled “Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology”. He is the technical editor for the Asian Journal of Plant Science and Journal of Biotechnology. He has received Young Scientist Award from Tamil Nadu State Council of Science and Technology, Chennai for the year 2009. Presently he is the Coordinator for DBT STAR College Scheme and DBT Sponsored PG Programme of K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He has conducted awareness programmes and orientation programmes and workshops for the self-help groups, farmer’s communities, school teachers and PG students in the field of Life sciences. He is the Principal Investigator for two major funded research Projects sponsored by AICTE and DBT New Delhi. One Full time research Scholar completed Doctoral Research Programme under his guidance. Presently he is guiding one Post doctoral Candidate through the DST SERB NPDF Scheme. He is a Resource person for Green School Programme Jointly Organized by Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi and CSI Synod. His field of interest includes Conservation of plant species, Environmental Biotechnology Agricultural Biotechnology, Post harvesting Technology, and Eco Theology. He has been recognized as Earth Councilor through United Nation Environmental Programme and United Religious Initiative.
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Our Intellectuals
Dr. S. Anita
Professor
Food Product Development
Dr.P.Muthusamy
Professor
Chemical Engineering
Dr. G. Ayyapadasan
Professor
Bioprocess and Food process Engineering
Dr. S. Poornima
Professor
Chemical Engineering
Dr.G.Mylsami
Associate Professor
Fluid Mechanics
Dr. K. Prabha
Associate Professor
Food Chemistry
Dr. J. Balachandra Mohan
Associate Professor
Refrigeration and cold chain
Dr .K .Balasubramani
Associate Professor
Heat and mass transfer operations
Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsisa
Assistant Professor
Food Microbiology and Nano Biotechnology
Mr. G. Bharath
Assistant Professor
Dairy Technology
Nagarjun T G N
Assistant Professor
Food Biochemistry
Ms. R.Krishnaveni
Assistant Professor
Functional Foods
Mr. S. Nithish Kumar
Assistant Professor
Sensory Evaluation
Ms. P. Aarthi
Assistant Professor
Food preservation
Mr. P. Kalai Rajan
Assistant Professor
Food processing
Ms. B. Srinithi Priya
Assistant Professor
Food Product Development
Dr. Piyush Kumar Gupta
Adjunct Faculty
Biomaterials development and Nanotoxicology
Our Non-Teaching staffs
Distinguished Alumni
| S.no | Batch | Name of the Alumni | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | Mr. Hariprasath P | GRB Dairy Foods Pvt. Ltd., Hosur, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | 2023 | Mr. Arulprakash P | Milky Mist Dairy Food Pvt. Ltd., Perundurai |
| 3 | 2022 | Mr. Maha Hariharan G | Britannia Industries Pvt. Ltd., Perundurai |
| 4 | 2021 | Ms. Selvi | Quality Analyst,Cavin Kare,Chennai |
| 5 | 2021 | Ms. Soundarya C | Food Safety officer,Tamil Nadu Government |
| 6 | 2020 | Mr. Dinesh E | Proprietor, NAS Food Products, Krishnagiri |
Curriculum & Syllabi
| S.No. | Academic Year | No.of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2024-25 | 61 |
| 2. | 2023-24 | 76 |
| 3. | 2022-23 | 66 |
| 4. | 2021-22 | 70 |
| S.No. | Batch | No.Of Students Placed | Percentage | Highest CTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2021 - 25 | 32 | 84.29 % | 3,30,000 |
| 2. | 2020 - 24 | 37 | 91.00 % | 5,50,000 |
| 3. | 2019 - 23 | 44 | 90.00 % | 4,50,000 |
| 4. | 2018 - 22 | 27 | 91.00 % | 7,50,000 |
| 5. | 2017 - 21 | 50 | 90.06 % | 7,00,000 |
| 6. | 2016 - 20 | 53 | 92.33 % | 5,50,000 |
Higher Education
| S.No. | Academic Year | Student Name | Institution | Year of Admission | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-24 | Nethra P | Christ University | 2024 | MBA |
| 2 | 2023-24 | Shriranjani K | Karunya Institute Of Technology and Science | 2024 | M.Tech |
| 3 | 2023-24 | Dharani N | National Institute Of Food Technology | 2024 | M.Tech |
| 4 | 2022-23 | Subash N | Annamalai University | 2023 | M.Tech |
| 5 | 2022-23 | Karthikyan | KSRCT | 2023 | M.Tech |
| 6 | 2021-22 | Aswini Preetha S | JAIN CMS Business School | 2022 | MBA |
| 7 | 2021-22 | Advay Vinod | University College Cork | 2022 | MSc |
| 8 | 2021-22 | Malavika M | KSRCT | 2022 | M.Tech |
| S.No. | Batch | Company Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2020-24 | YMG Edible |
| 2. | 2020-24 | Cresent Foods Pvt.ltd |
| 3. | 2019-23 | Blue Cakes |
| 4. | 2019-23 | Infiniun Food Counsultancy |
| 5. | 2018-22 | Foodfinity |
| 6. | 2016-20 | NAS Food Products |
Academic Laboratory
Lab Incharge - Faculty & staff: Dr. K. Prabha & Ms. S. Saranya
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Dr. K. Balasubramani & Mr. A. Srinivasan
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. G. Bharath & Ms. R. Kokila
Lab Incharge - Faculty & staff: Mr. S. Nithishkumar & Mr. S. Saranya
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. P. Kalairajan & Ms. R. Kokila
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. G. Bharath & Ms. A. Abitha
Lab Incharge - Faculty & staff: Dr. K. Prabha & Ms. R. Sowthamani
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. S. Nithishkumar & Mr. A. Srinivasan
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsia & Mr. C. Soniya
Classrooms
No of classes: 07
Department Library
Seminar/Conference Hall
| S.No. | Particulars | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ph.D. Doctorates | 10 |
| 2. | Ph.D. Supervisors | 6 |
| 3. | Ph.D. Pursuing | 6 |
| S.No. | Academic Year | Name of the Funding Agency | Title of the proposal/ Project | Investigator(s) | Amount Sanctioned (Rs.) |
Duration | Sanction Order No. |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2024-25 | Niral Thiruvizha Hackathon | Inclusion of Green Extraction from Gongura (Hisbiscus Sabdariffa) into Pumpkin Based Biodegradable Film | Dr. K. Prabha | 10,000 | 6 Months | NMNTSTD 7377401 | Ongoing |
| 1. | 2024-25 | TNSCST | Synthesis of oxidation catalyst for removal of organic pollutants in food industrial waste water by electrochemical catalytic AOP method | Mr. S. Nithishkumar | 7,500 | 6 Months | ES-462 | Completed |
| 2. | 2024-25 | TNSCST | Development of Portable Water RO Purifier with the removal of microplastic and microbial contaminants | Dr. P. Shanmugam | 7,500 | 6 Months | ES-437 | Completed |
| 3. | 2024-25 | TNSCST | Isolation of edible wax coating from opuntia to improve the shelf life of fresh cut fruits | Mr. P. Kalai Rajan | 7,500 | 6 Months | BS-527 | Completed |
| 4. | 2024-25 | Niral Thiruvizha Hackathon | Semi Automated Cashew Processing | Dr. P. Shanmugam | 10,000 | 6 Months | NMNT720 | Completed |
| 5. | 2024-25 | ICAR-IARI | ICAR-IARI Grant in Aid Funding | Dr. G. Ayyappadasan | 25,00,000 | 1 Year | 93-U22R-31/BTPL/ZTM/2022/293 | Ongoing |
| 6. | 2022-23 | SERB - TARE | Green technologies for the nanoformulation of phytochemicals from Copaiba and Andiroba for repellent activity against dengue mosquito (Aedesaegypti) | Dr. C. Chandrasekar | 18,30,000 | 3 Years | TAR/2022/000134 | Completed |
| 7. | 2021-22 | Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) | FIST-PROJECT (Level-A) |
Dr. Gopalakrishnan R. Dr. Kumar P. Dr. Kalpana B. Dr. Kathriselvam M. Dr. Mythili Gnanamangai B. |
46,00,000 | — | SRFST/COLLEGE/2023/1423 | Completed |
| S.No. | Academic Year | Book Chapters | Journals | Conference | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | International | National | International | |||
| 1. | 2024-25 | 03 | 0 | 2 | 65 | 20 |
| 2. | 2023-24 | 02 | 5 | 15 | 61 | 13 |
Intellectual Property Rights
Academic Year 2024-25
| S.No. | Name of the Faculty | Title of the Patent | Patent Status | Patent Number | Patent Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr J Philip Robinson, Mr P Kalai Rajan, Mr S Nithish Kumar | Nutrient Enriched Vitality Blend Using Plant-Based Materials | Published | 202441093917A | India |
| 2 | Mr T G N Nagarjun, Dr J Philip Robinson, Mr P Kalai Rajan | Fortified waffle using barnyard millet and infuse black cumin seed powder | Published | 202441093910A | India |
| 3 | Mr. Nithish Kumar. S | Fabrication of small scale sensor operated automatic ramming machine | Published | 202441093912A | India |
| 4 | Mr.S.Nithishkumar, Dr.K.Prabha, Mr.P.Kalai Rajan | Sustainable oxidation catalyst for advanced wastewater treatment solutions | Published | 202441093918A | India |
| 5 | G Bharath | Smart motorized stairway climbing transporter | Published | 202441093933A | India |
| 6 | Mr. P Kalai Rajan, Dr K Prabha, Mr. S Nithish Kumar | Extracting prickly pear wax for fruits and vegetable preservation | Published | 202441093960A | India |
| 7 | Dr K Prabha, Mr P Kalai Rajan, Mr S Nithish Kumar | Composition and method of palmyra sprout flavored cookies for nutrition | Published | 202441093965A | India |
| 8 | Dr.K.Prabha, T.G.N.Nagarjun | Automated smart farming robot for pest detection and crop monitoring | Published | 202441093989A | India |
| 9 | S. Nithishkumar | Mechanical and tribiological properties of hybrid aluminium metal matrix composites | Published | 202441094000A | India |
| 10 | Mr. Bharath. G | Self-generated water pump to produce electricity | Published | 202441094026A | India |
| 11 | Dr Prabha K | Artificial bottom ash based coarse aggregate using geopolymer techniques and method thereof | Published | 202441094028A | India |
| 12 | Dr. K.Prabha | Antibacterial compounds from Micro greens of fenugreek against MDR strains | Published | 202441004121A | India |
| 13 | Dr.J.Philip Robinson, Dr. K.Prabha | Compounds from Solanum nigrum against resistant enterobacteriaceae | Published | 202441004122A | India |
| 14 | Dr. Balachandra Mohan J, Dr. K.Prabha | Active pharmaceutical ingredient from Elettaria cardamomum against MDR strains | Published | 202441004123A | India |
| 15 | Dr K Balasubramani | Cellulose extraction from diverse biomass material | Published | 202441093959A | India |
| 16 | Dr K Prabha | Eggshell – enriched toothpaste with antimicrobial properties | Published | 202441093968A | India |
| 17 | Mr. G. Bharath | Formulation of natural preservative for nutrition and longer storage of chicken meat | Published | 202441093914 | India |
| 18 | Mr P Kalai Rajan, Mr S Nithish Kumar | Ecofriendly food grade packaging material using bamboo stem | Published | 202441093915 | India |
| 19 | Dr J Balachandra Mohan | Biodegradable banana pseudo stem sap and carboymethyl cellulose for sustainable packaging | Published | 202441058539 | India |
Academic Year 2023-24
| S.No. | Name of the Faculty | Title of the Patent | Patent Status | Patent Number | Patent Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. K. Prabha | Image processing technique for detection of adulterants in white sugar | Published | 202441020918 A | India |
| 2 | Dr A.S.Ruby Celsia | Organic lipstick with a two way crayon | Published | 202341084207 | India |
| 3 | Mr G Bharath | Vehicle safety supported with android – based assistance system | Published | 202441019500 | India |
| 4 | Mr. G. Bharath | Security and privacy in IIoT systems based on a lightweight blockchain security architecture using artificial intelligence | Published | 202341046935A | India |
| 5 | Dr.A.S.Ruby Celsia | Cool heal nano wound care | Granted | 473725 | India |
| 6 | Dr.A.S.Ruby Celsia | Process for preparing nano foliar spray fertilizer with micronutrient to fortify food with iron, zinc | Granted | 436310 | India |
| 7 | Dr.A.S.Ruby Celsia | Extraction of urease inhibitor from tamarindus indica fruit pulp and the coating of urinary catheter | Granted | 536775 | India |
Consultancy
| S.No. | Academic Year | Consultancy Details | Company Name | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-25 | Analysis of Cattle and Livestock Feed | Vishra Agro Sales, Madurai | 20,000 |
| 2 | 2024-25 | Determination of Calcium and Phosphorus using IS standards | KSR Institute of Dental Sciences and Research | 10,000 |
| 3 | 2024-25 | Formulation of cream using antimicrobial compounds from sesame plant root | KSR Institute of Dental Sciences and Research | 10,000 |
| 4 | 2024-25 | Formulation of Nutraceutical feed for cattle and livestock | Vishra Agro Sales, Madurai | 45,000 |
| 5 | 2024-25 | Value Addition and shelf life extension of Barnyard Millet and its value-added products | Biorith Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore | 50,000 |
| 6 | 2023-24 | Probiotic feed production for the Nutraceuticals initiative in livestock management | KB Livestock Farm, Salem | 80,000 |
| 7 | 2022-23 | Probiotic feed production for Nutraceutical initiative in livestock management | KB Livestock Farm, Salem | 2,03,000 |
| 8 | 2022-23 | Data information for Biomedical Applications | Lumina Data Matics, Chennai | 3,32,000 |
| 9 | 2022-23 | Microbial testing for Dental samples | KSR Dental College, Tiruchengode | 1,05,000 |
| 10 | 2022-23 | Developing Digital App for marketing Village food products | Nithra Apps India Pvt Ltd, Tiruchengode | 2,00,000 |
| 11 | 2021-22 | Ensuring Purity: Metal Detector Applications in Food Production | Magna Tronix, West Mambalam | 1,80,000 |
| 12 | 2021-22 | Characterization of Areca leaf for food plates | Olive Bio Products Pvt Ltd, Erode | 30,000 |
| 13 | 2021-22 | Optimizing Seed Drying Processes | Sri Chakkra Agri Industry Pvt. Ltd | 2,00,000 |
Facilities
Measures absorbance of UV and visible light by samples. Essential for quantitative analysis of compounds. It helps in identifying and estimating concentration of solutes in a solution.
Used for extracting compounds from solid materials. Common in food, pharma, and chemical research for solvent-based extraction of plant materials or powdered drugs.
Provides precise weight measurement of materials. Offers high accuracy and is used for weighing samples, chemicals, or small lab equipment.
Maintains sterile working conditions using filtered airflow. Commonly used in microbiology and pharmaceutical labs to prevent contamination during operations.
Demonstrates heat transfer by natural convection. Used in thermal engineering to understand temperature gradients and fluid behavior.
Measures the viscosity of liquids. Helps analyze fluid flow behavior, essential in food, paint, oil, and chemical industries.
Used for sterilization and drying of materials. Operates at high temperatures for uniform heating and is widely used in biological and chemical labs.
Used for grinding and mixing materials into fine powder. Plays a crucial role in mechanical alloying and sample homogenization.
Heats or dries materials at controlled temperatures. Ideal for food processing, quality control, and sample drying in research.
Tests strength of packaging under pressure. Ensures material can withstand transport stress and is used in packaging industry.
Measures the moisture content in materials. Important in pharmaceuticals, food, and agriculture to ensure product stability.
Evaluates packaging durability by simulating drops. Used in quality assurance for shipping materials to prevent damage during transit.
MoUs
| S.NO. | Date of Signing | Name of the Company | Academic Year | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 29.04.2025 | Parikshan FSS Pvt Ltd | 2024-25 | 5 Years |
| 2. | 21.03.2025 | N.A.S Food Products | 2024-25 | 5 Years |
| 3. | 31.01.2025 | Angel Starch and Foods Pvt Ltd | 2024-25 | 5 Years |
| 4. | 08.04.2024 | Milky Mist Dairy Food Private Limited | 2024-25 | 3 Years |
| 5. | 18.03.2024 | Biorith | 2023-24 | 5 Years |
| 6. | 06.02.2024 | Qubec Foods Pvt Ltd | 2023-24 | 5 Years |
| 7. | 06.02.2024 | Enteeon Organics Pvt Ltd | 2023-24 | 5 Years |
| 8. | 27.09.2023 | Moon Foods | 2023-24 | 5 Years |
| S.No. | Academic Year | Type of the Event | Student Name | Participated / Prize Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2024-25 | Paper Presentation - International Conference, Paavai Engineering College, Namakkal | Adarsh K | Winner with cash prize of Rs.5000 |
| 2. | 2024-25 | Paper Presentation - International Conference, Paavai Engineering College, Namakkal | Gowtham K | II Prize |
| 3. | 2024-25 | Hackathon - Innovation Entrepreneurship and Venture Development | Surya S | II Prize |
| S.No. | Academic Year | Type of the Event | Student Name | Participated / Prize Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2024-25 | Solo Singing - Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore | Mouriya S | III Prize |
| 2. | 2024-25 | Group Dance - Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore | Vishakh H | II Prize |
| 3. | 2024-25 | Group Dance - Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore | Manoj A | I Prize |
| 4. | 2024-25 | Kho Kho - Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore | Saran S | II Prize |
| 5. | 2024-25 | Solo Dance - Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore | Surendhar C | III Prize |
| 6. | 2024-25 | Kho Kho - Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore | Ashok V | III Prize |
| 7. | 2024-25 | Solo Dance - Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore | Monish Raj S C | II Prize |
| 8. | 2023-24 | National Cadet Corps – Army Wing | Narenthiran V | C Certificate (A Grade) |
| 9. | 2023-24 | National Cadet Corps – Army Wing | Arthy A | C Certificate (A Grade) |
Extra-Curricular
| S.No. | Academic Year | Type of Event | Student Name | Participation / Prize Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2024-25 | Southern Railways Divisional Sports Meet | Dhanush V | Gold Medal in Powerlifting |
| 2. | 2024-25 | SBKA International Games - 2024 held in Nepal | Sridhar D | Achieved Gold Medal |
Food Horizon Association
Academic year: 2024 - 25
Chairpersons:
Chairman: Dr. J. Phillip Robinson
Vice Chairman: Mr. Naga Arjun
Office Bearers:
President: Arunesh R D
Vice-President: Kanishkar M
Secretary: Muppidathi R
Treasurer: Praveen M
Joint Secretary: Theivam S
Publicity Officer: Priyadarshini Y
Executive Members:
Ashok V
Pooja S
Gowsika S
Members:
Monish Raj S C
Shahina N A
Tejashwini R
Mahalakshmi J
Vijayayugeshwar R
Shahana B
Food Safety Club
Academic year: 2024 - 25
Chairpersons:
Chairman: Dr. J. Phillip Robinson
Vice Chairman: Mr. Naga Arjun
Office Bearers:
President: Manoj A
Vice President: Pugazhendhan R
Treasurer: Sujatha R
Secretary: Subash P
Joint Secretary: Riyashini T S
Social Media Incharge:
Janani D & Prem Abishek
Maanusha N
Executive Members:
Lega C
Vinesh Krishna K
Hariharan K
P. Moththi Bhuvanenth
N. Logesh
Yathesswar R
Surya S
Hariprasath K
Pavithara R
Vishakh H
Vinesh Krishna K
Subashini T
Event Activities List
| S.NO. | Date | Event | Title of the Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 25.04.2025 | Alumni Lecture | Importance of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) in Food Industries |
| 2. | 28.03.2025 & 29.03.2025 | Workshop on Daksha 2K25 | Millet Fiesta: From Farm to Fork |
| 3. | 25.03.2025 | Guest Lecture | Refrigeration in Food Processing and Heat Transfer |
| 4. | 21.03.2025 | Industry Expert Lecture Series | ZED MSME certification for Industries |
| 5. | 21.03.2025 | Awareness Programme | Food Safety Awareness Programme |
| 6. | 10.03.2025 to 15.03.2025 | Faculty Development Programme | IPR to startup: Guide to Research, IP Career and Startup Ecosystem |
| 7. | 04.03.2025 | Guest Lecture | Innovation in Bioproducts Development for Food Applications |
| 8. | 28.02.2025 | Workshop | Science & Mathematics Day |
| 9. | 19 to 21.02.2025 | Workshop | Innovative Development of Millet-Based Sweet Delicacies: A Nutritious and Wholesome Approach |
| 10. | 18.02.2025 | Workshop | Millet Awareness Programme: Healthy Millet Meal Box |
| 11. | 15.02.2025 | Guest Lecture | Innovations in Food Composition, Nutrition, and Health |
| 12. | 14 to 16.02.2025 | Workshop | Innovative Development of Millet-Based Dairy Alternatives: A Fusion of Nutrition and Sustainability |
| 13. | 11.01.2025 | Guest Lecture | Food Technology Career Opportunities in Abroad |
| 14. | 09.01.2025 | Guest Lecture | Application of Freeze Drying in Fruits and Vegetables |
| 15. | 14.12.2024 | Alumni Reunion | Alumni shared diverse career paths, inspiring students to explore opportunities in food technology, quality control, entrepreneurship, and research. |
| 16. | 14.11.2024 | Guest Lecture | Unlocking the Power of Enzymes and their Innovation in the Food Industry |
| 17. | 29.10.2024 | Guest Lecture | Innovation in Plant Based and Lab Grown Food & Entrepreneurial Opportunity in Food Safety Auditing |
| 18. | 28.10.2024 | Guest Lecture | Innovation Applications in Industrial Microbiology |
| 19. | 28.09.2024 | Awareness Programme | World Rabies Day – Awareness and eliminating rabies to protect both animals and people |
| 20. | 31.08.2024 | Outreach Programme | SDG Initiative for Distribution of Nutritional Powder to low-income communities |
| 21. | 28.08.2024 | Awareness Programme | Breaking Rabies Boundaries |
| 22. | 26.07.2024 | Workshop | Food Safety and Quality Protocols for Professionals |
| 23. | 02.07.2024 | Training Programme | Innovative Approaches to Boost Safety and Quality in Food Traceability Supply Chains |
| 24. | 29.06.2024 | Explore to Visit | Poultry Tech Summit Expo 2024 |
| 25. | 30.03.2024 | Webinar | Recent Innovation in Food Industry |
| 26. | 22.03.2024 | Webinar | Overseas Education and Business Opportunity |
| 27. | 22.03.2024 | Awareness Programme | National Campaign of Ashwagandha |
| 28. | 22.03.2024 | Guest Lecture | Preplacement Talk |
| 29. | 22.03.2024 | Guest Lecture | Role of Food Safety Officers in the Society |
| 30. | 22.03.2024 | Workshop | Overseas Education |
| 31. | 06.03.2024 | Guest Lecture | Exploring Thermal Analysis Innovation in Food Technology |
| 32. | 28.02.2024 | - | Mission LiFE |
| 33. | 14.02.2024 | Workshop | Innovation in Millet Products |
| 34. | 07.02.2024 | Workshop | Latest Innovation in Mobile App Development - Food Tech |
| 35. | 24.01.2024 | Workshop | Drafting Patents and Copyrights |
| 36. | 24.08.2024 | Function | Inauguration with Dr.K.Ruckmani, Head of Pharmaceutical Technology, BIT Campus, Trichy |
| Academic Year (2024-25) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No | Name of industry | Students Attended | Year | Date of Visit |
| 1. | Milk Mist Industries, Erode | 20 | III, IV | 15.05.2025 |
| 2. | Naga limited foods, Dindigul | 56 | III, IV | 20.11.2024 |
| 3. | Guveraa & Fruit Crush Product,Pondicherry | 48 | III, IV | 03.10.2024 |
| 4. | High Field Tea Factory, Coonoor and Benchmark Tea Factory, Ooty | 54 | III, IV | 22.08.2024 |
| 5. | MPR Food Products, Trichy | 65 | III, IV | 20.01.2024 |
| Academic Year (2022-23) | ||||
| S. No | Name of industry | Students Attended | Year | Date of Visit |
| 1. | Ruby Food Products Pvt.Ltd | 73 | III, IV | 08.11.2023 |
| 2. | IIFPT, Thanjavur | 76 | III, IV | 15.07.2023 |
| 3. | Tanuvas, Namakkal | 58 | III, IV | 15.02.2023 |
| 4. | Shri Nandhi Dhall Mills India Private Limited, Salem | 74 | III, IV | 12.11.2022 |
| 5. | VSR Agro products Krishnagir | 56 | III, IV | 20.09.2022 |
| Academic Year (2019-20) | ||||
| S. No | Name of industry | Students Attended | Year | Date of Visit |
| 1. | Ruby Food Products Pvt.Ltd | 61 | II, III | 30.08.2019 |
| 2. | IIFPT, Thanjavur | 57 | II, IV | 2.08.2019 |
| 3. | IIFPT, Thanjavur | 53 | II, III | 21.02.2019 |
Achievements
ABC Fruits ltd recruited highest number of students from batch 2021-25
Received the Asian Book of Records award for a 24-hour continuous Millet Awareness Program, commemorated with the International Year of Millets 2023.
Food Tech students (2021–2025 batch) received an award at the TN Startup Fest for the Poultry Hackathon.n
Dhanushya secured 4th place in the 10Km mini marathon
Hariharan M and KaviShree K secured second prize in the paper presentation at Kongu Engineering College.
FoStAC Cerification completed by all the students of Food Technology department
Dhanush. V secured 1st prize in south india level weight lifting competition
Received the Overall Runner Trophy in the Women's Category and Athletics Achievements in the Men's Category.
Our students achieved Gold in Athletics and Silver in Kho-Kho at the international event conducted in Nepal.
