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 in processing 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 center 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
Professor & HoD
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677631 | College ID: CTFTF004
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.
Our Intellectuals

Dr. S. Anita
Professor
Neutraceutical and Functional Foods

Dr.K.Balasubramani
Associate Professor
Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations

Dr.P.Muthusamy
Professor
Heat and Mass Transfer

Dr. G. Ayyapadasan
Associate Professor
Bioprocess Technology

Dr. S. Poornima
Assistant Professor
Food Rheology

Dr. K. Prabha
Associate Professor
Food Chemistry

Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsisa
Associate Professor
Food Microbiology and DNA Technology

Dr. J. Balachandra Mohan
Associate Professor
Chemical Engineering

Dr.G.Mylsami
Professor
Food Plant Equipment Design

Ms. R.Krishnaveni
Assistant Professor
Biofilm production, Microbial Biotechnology

Mr. G. Bharath
Assistant Professor
Food Safety and Quality Control

Mr. S. Nithish Kumar
Assistant Professor
Drying Technology

Ms. P. Aarthi
Assistant Professor
New Product Development, Probiotics

Mr. P. Kalai Rajan
Assistant Professor
Food Product Development

Ms. T. Swathy
Assistant Professor
New Product Development, Probiotics

Ms. B. Srinithi Priya
Assistant Professor
Food Product Development
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. | 2020 - 24 | 29 | 92.59 % | 6,00,000 |
2. | 2019 - 23 | 32 | 82.00 % | 4,50,000 |
3. | 2018 - 22 | 45 | 86.07 % | 7,50,000 |
4. | 2017 - 21 | 50 | 90.06 % | 12,00,000 |
5. | 2016 - 20 | 53 | 92.33 % | 6,20,000 |
S.No. | Batch | No. of Students | Key Institutions |
---|---|---|---|
1. | 2023 - 24 | 03 | National Institute Of Food Technology |
2. | 2022 - 23 | 02 | Annamali University, Chidambaram |
3. | 2021 - 22 | 03 | University College Cork, Ireland |
S.No. | Batch | Company Name |
---|---|---|
1. | 2016-2020 | NAS Food Products |
2. | 2016-2020 | Blue Cakes |
Academic Laboratory
Lab Incharge - Faculty & staff: Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsia & Ms. C. Soniya
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. G. Bharath & Mr. A. Srinivasan
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. P. Kalairajan & Ms. S. Saranya
Lab Incharge - Faculty & staff: Mr. G. Bharath & Mr. A. Srinivasan
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. P. Kalairajan & Ms. S. Saranya
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsia & Ms. C. Soniya
Lab Incharge - Faculty & staff: Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsia & Ms. C. Soniya
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. G. Bharath & Mr. A. Srinivasan
Class Rooms
No of classes : 07
S.No. | Particulars | Count |
---|---|---|
1. | Ph.D. Doctorates | 8 |
2. | Ph.D. Supervisors | 7 |
3. | Ph.D. Pursuing | 1 |
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. | 2022-2023 | 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 | Ongoing |
2. | 2021-24 | 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 | Sanctioned | Ongoing |
S.No. | Academic Year | Book Chapters | Journals | Conference | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
National | International | National | International | |||
1. | 2023-2024 | 02 | - | 11 | - | 08 |
Facilities
S.NO. | Date of Signing | Name of the company | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
1. | 05.05.2024 | Bominos Biofuels, Coimbatore | 3 Years |
2. | 07.04.2024 | Vishra Agro Sales, Madurai, Tamil Nadu | 3 Years |
3. | 28.03.2024 | Dhana Crop Solutions, Hyderabad | 3 Years |
4. | 10.03.2024 | Parikshan Chennai | 3 Years |
5. | 13.08.2023 | SLT consultancy Services, Pvt. Ltd., Banglore | 3 Years |
6. | 09.05.2023 | ALS Testing Pvt., Ltd.,Chennai | 3 Years |
7. | 15.10.2022 | Prathista Industries Ltd. Hyderabad | 3 Years |
8. | 24.11.2021 | Milky Mist Dairy Food private Ltd | 3 Years |
S.No. | Academic Year | Type of the Event | Student Name | Participated / Price Won |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | 2023-2024 | National Level Technical Symposium | Madhushree V, Trishna S, Durgaa Shree A. | II Prize |
2. | 2022-2023 | International Conference | Mouleeswar S. R, Shriranjani K, Tharanai T. | Best Presenter |
3. | 2019-2020 | Symposium | Akhil S | I Prize |
4. | 2019-2020 | Webinar | Sathya Priya T, Ranjala Sri G. | II Prize |
5. | 2019-2020 | Webinar | Sathya Priya T | II Prize |
S.No. | Academic Year | Type of the Event | Student Name | Participated / Price Won |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | 2023-2024 | National Level Symposium | Kavishree K | I prize |
2. | 2023-2024 | ZVAtra 2k24 | Sahana B | Third Prize |
3. | 2022-2023 | Paper Presentation Paavai engineering college | Midula A | Special Prize |
4. | 2022-2023 | National conference Sustainable Alternatives towards environmental pollution management Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore | Logesh P | First Prize |
5. | 2021-2022 | World Food Safety Day Celebrations | Malavika m | First Position |
Food Horizon and Food Safety Club Association
- Office Bearers:
- Members:
- Final Year
- Third Year
- Second Year
- First Year
- Academic year :2023 - 2024
S.NO. | Date | Event | Title of the Event |
---|---|---|---|
1. | 30.03.2024 | Webinar | Recent Innovation in Food Industry |
2. | 22.03.2024 | Webinar | Overseas Education and Business Opportunity |
3. | 22.03.2024 | Awareness Programme | National Campaign of Ashwagandha |
4. | 22.03.2024 | Guest Lecture | Preplacement Talk |
5. | 22.03.2024 | Guest Lecture | Role of Food safety officers in the society |
6. | 22.03.2024 | Workshop | Overseas Education |
7. | 06.03.2024 | Guest Lecture | Exploring Thermal Analysis Innovation in Food Technology |
8. | 28.02.2024 | - | Mission LiFE |
9. | 14.02.2024 - 15.04.2024 | Workshop | Innovation in Millet Products |
10. | 07.02.2024 | Workshop | Latest Innovation in Mobile App Development - Food Tech |
11. | 24.01.2024 | Workshop | Drafting Patents and Copyrights |
12. | 30.11.2023 | Webinar | Research and startup Opportunities in Food Sector |
13. | 20.09.2023 | Awareness Programme | Awareness in Food Nutrition for Healthy Life |
14. | 07.09.2023 | Inauguration | Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere |
15. | 28.07.2023 | Alumni Interaction | - |
16. | 26.07.2023 | Valedictory Function | Food Horizon and Food Safety Club Valedictory Function |
17. | 03.07.2023 | Webinar | Food based startups - Role of safety Auditing |
Academic Year (2019-20) | ||||
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S. No | Name of industry | Students Attended | Year | Date of Visit |
1. | High Field Tea Factory, Coonoor and Benchmark Tea Factory, Ooty | 54 | III, IV | 22.08.2024 |
2. | Guveraa & Fruit Crush Product,Pondicherry | 48 | III, IV | 03.10.2024 |
3. | Naga limited foods, Dindigul | 56 | III, IV | 20.11.2024 |
4. | IIFPT, Thanjavur | 76 | III, IV | 15.07.2023 |
5. | MPR Food Products, Trichy | 65 | III, IV | 20.01.2024 |
6. | Ruby Food Products Pvt.Ltd | 73 | III, IV | 08.11.2023 |
7. | Tanuvas, Namakkal | 58 | III, IV | 15.02.2023 |
8. | VSR Agro products Krishnagir | 56 | III, IV | 20.09.2022 |
9. | Shri Nandhi Dhall Mills India Private Limited, Salem | 74 | III, IV | 12.11.2022 |
10. | Ruby Food Products Pvt.Ltd | 61 | II, III | 30.08.2019 |
11. | IIFPT, Thanjavur | 57 | II, IV | 2.08.2019 |
12. | IIFPT, Thanjavur | 53 | II, III | 21.02.2019 |