Faculty Detail

Dr Alok Saxena

Associate Professor

Amity Institute of Food Technology

Qualifications
Graduation : B.Sc.(Botany, Chemestry, Zoology)-1999,Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

Post Graduation : M.Sc.(Food Science & Technology)-2001,Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

Doctorate : Ph.D.(Food Technology)-2010,Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore

NET : ICAR-NET-2004,ASRB
Experience
09 Nov 2009 - Present
Associate Professor,
Amity Institute of Food Technology

01 Mar 2005 - 08 Oct 2009
S.R.F.,
Defence Food Research Laboratory(DRDO) Karnataka,

29 Apr 2004 - 28 Feb 2005
J.R.F.,
Paddy Processing Research Center(MoFPI) Tamilnadu,
Current Courses Taught
Advanced Fruits and Vegetables Processing Technology

Food Standards and Regulations
Publications
Impact of microwave heating on detoxification of soybean ,
Beverage & Food World, India

Comparative performance of modern and traditional methods of inactivation of antinutrients in soybean ,
Journal of Food Science & Technology, India

Use of modified atmosphere packaging to extend shelf-life of minimally processed jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs ,
Journal of Food Engineering, U.S.A.

Optimization of a multitarget preservation technique for jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs ,
Journal of Food Engineering, U.S.A.

Phytochemical changes in fresh-cut jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs during modified atmosphere storage ,
Food Chemistry, U.K.

Effect of controlled atmosphere storage and chitosan coating on quality of fresh-cut jackfruit bulbs ,
Food & Bioprocess Technology, Ireland

Effect of minimal processing on quality of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs using response surface methodology ,
Food & Bioprocess Technology, Ireland

Degradation kinetics of color and total carotenoids in jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) bulb slices during hot air drying ,
Food & Bioprocess Technology, Ireland

Advancements in edible biopolymer film packaging: A review ,
Indian Food Packers

Organic Foods: Healthier way of living ,
Indian Food Industry, India

Jackfruit ,
Postharvest Biology and Technology of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, Woodhead Publishing

Degradation kinetics of color and total carotenoids in carrot and pumpkin juices during storage at various temperatures ,
AFSTI, Mysore

Effect of addition of whey protein and soy protein on texture, colour, drying and sensory characteristics of jackfruit bar ,
AFSTI, Mysore

Effect of blanching on the quality of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) pulp after frozen and low temperature storage ,
DFRL, Mysore

Enzymatic extraction of juice and development of ready-to-serve beverage from jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) ,
ISC, Kolkata

Development of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulb crisps ,
IICPT, Thanjavur

Preservation of fresh-cut jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs using chitosan and shellac based coating ,
AFSTI, Mysore

Development of shelf-stable high moisture jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs ,
AFSTI, Mysore

Effect of modified atmosphere packaging and pre-conditioning on the quality of fresh-cut jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs ,
AFSTI, Mysore

Kinetics of color changes in capsicum and french beans during hot air drying ,
AFSTI, Mysore

Impact of microwave heating on detoxification of soybean ,
AFSTI, Mysore

Studies on comparative performance of modern and traditional methods of detoxification of soybean ,
AFSTI, Mysore

Nuan calorie sharkara padarth va anya vaikalpik sharkaraye ,
Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi)

Jaivik Khadya Utpaad ,
Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi)

Khadya prasanskaran ke liye uchh tivarta vaidhut kshetra spandan. ,
Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi)

Phal evam shaak utpado hetu satahi khadya avaran ,
Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi)

Taaje phal va sabjiyon ke bhandaran ke liye parivartit va niyantrit vatavaran bhandaran tatha nuantam sansadhan ,
Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi)

Development of value added products from jackfruit for small and medium enterprises ,
Indian Food Packers, India

Optimization of pretreatment protocols for frozen pre-cut jackfruit bulbs ,
Proceedings of the 22nd Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 6-7 Dec. 2012, CFTRI

Biopolymer Film Packaging ,
In Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Technology, 4-5 Jan. 2013, IICPT, Thanjavur

Spirulina - Ek Aahar Sampoorak ,
Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 20: 1-4.

Bharatiya khadhya sanraksha evem manak pradhikaran ,
DFRL Mysore

Bharatiya khadhya sanraksha evem manak pradhikaran ,
DFRL Mysore

Effect of controlled atmosphere storage and chitosan coating on quality of fresh-cut jackfruit bulbs ,
Food & Bioprocess Technology, Ireland,

Development of value added products from jackfruit for small and medium enterprises ,
Indian Food Packer, India

Novel process technologies for preservation of horticultural crops ,
Indian Food Industry Mag, India

Optimization of pretreatment and evaluation of quality of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) bulb crisps developed using combination drying ,
Elsevier

Optimization of pretreatment protocols for frozen pre-cut jackfruit bulbs ,
22nd Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 6-7 Dec

Snacks for Health and Nutrition ,
In Proceedings of the Snack India Conference, 18 July, India International Center, New Delhi, P-33

Effect of yoghurt pretreatment on drying characteristics of tuber vegetables. ,
In Proceedings of the 23rd Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 13-14 Dec., NIFTE

Drying and Rehydration Kinetics of Colocasia ,
In Proceedings of the 23rd Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 13-14 Dec., NIFTE

Effect of tomato skin powder on the instrumental textural characteristics of restructured papaya ,
In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on ‘Impacting Food Value Chain and Leveraging Inn

Studies on the dynamic rheological properties of xyloglucan with other polysaccharides ,
In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Impacting Food Value Chain and Leveraging Inno

Optimization of pretreatment and evaluation of quality of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) bulb crisps developed using combination drying ,
Optimization of pretreatment and evaluation of quality of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) bulb

Effect of chitosan and alginate based coatings enriched with pomegranate peel extract to extend the postharvest quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) ,
Food Chemistry

Rheological study of Tamarind seed xyloglucan with Xanthan and Psyllium Husk Powder. ,
Ecology, Environment and Conservation

Modelling of mass transfer kinetics of pear (Pyrus communis L.) in ternary solutions of sugar and calcium salt during osmotic dehydration. ,
Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences

Modelling of osmotic dehydration process of pear (Pyrus communis L.) in ternary solutions of sugar and calcium salt using response surface methodology. ,
Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology

Rheology and thermal property of wheat flour dough containing Xyloglucan and Maltodextrin ,
Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology

Effect of chitosan and alginate based coatings enriched with pomegranate peel extract to extend the postharvest quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) ,
Food Chemistry

Characterization and antifungal activity of pomegranate peel extract and its use in polysaccharide-based edible coatings to extend the shelf-life of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) ,
Food and Bioprocess Technology

Use of hydrocolloids as cryoprotectant for frozen foods ,
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

Technological aspects of nanoemulsions and applications in food sector ,
Nanotechnology in Food Industry, Academic Press, Elsevier, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Processing of root crops and functionality of their bio-components ,
Vegetables Processing and Bioactive Compounds, Studium Press, New Delhi, India

Recent advances in processing of Peas ,
Vegetables Processing and Bioactive Compounds, Studium Press, New Delhi, India

Pomegranate peel extract incorporation in polysaccharide based films for improving antifungal, physical and mechanical properties ,
AFSTI

Impact of chitosan and alginate coatings enriched with pomegranate peel extract on the shelf life of guava ,
AFSTI

Restructuring kiwifruit pulp: optimization of additives/ gelling agents ,
AFSTI

). Optimization of a blended juice from tomato, bottle gourd and bitter gourd ,
AFSTI

Development of restructured custard apple through optimization of additives/ gelling agents ,
AFSTI

Effects of pomegranate peel extracts combined with chitosan and alginate coating on the quality of capsicum ,
AFSTI

Development of multi-grain cookies as effect of different levels of under-utilised millets ,
AFSTI

Matar ke upyog tatha aadhunik prasanskaran ,
DRDO

Hare seb ke swasthya laabh ,
DRDO

Optimization of a blended juice from tomato, bottle gourd and bitter gourd ,
AFSTI
Affiliations
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India (AFSTI), Mysore, India Since 01 Dec 2002

The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India Since 01 Jan 2012
Conferences attended
Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists
Organized By :AFSTI

Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists
Organized By :AFSTI

Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists
Organized By :AFSTI

Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists
Organized By :AFSTI

77th Annual Session & Symposium of NASI
Organized By :AFSTI

6th International Food Convention
Organized By :AFSTI

International Conference on Food Technology
Organized By :IICPT, Thanjavur

98th Indian Science Congress
Organized By :SRM University, Chennai, India

International Symposium on Recent Trends in Processing and Safety of Speciality and Operational Food
Organized By :DFRL Mysore, India

Fifth International Conference on Fermented foods, Health Status and Social Well-being: Challenges a
Organized By :CFTRI Mysore, India

21st Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists
Organized By :AFSTI

22nd Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists
Organized By :AFSTI

3rd International Conference on Food Technology
Organized By :IICPT, Thanjavur

Snack India Conference
Organized By :SARV Asia

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