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The Department of Food Science and Nutrition at Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore campus, offers a robust academic framework with its 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) program in Food Science and Nutrition as per the new NEP 2020 and Ph.D. program in Food Science and Nutrition. The department is driven by a passionate team of faculty members with significant expertise in the fields of Food Science and Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics, Food Science and Technology. Their dedication to research and teaching is complemented by cutting-edge infrastructure, including advanced laboratories for food processing, food analysis and product development. The department focuses on addressing critical issues such as improving food and nutrition security for malnourished populations, and the development of innovative, health-promoting functional food products. With a holistic approach to learning and research, the department prepares students to become pioneers in food science and nutrition, equipped to tackle global challenges and contribute meaningfully to the industry, academia, and public health sectors.

Faculty

Dr. Janci Rani P. R
Dr. Janci Rani P. R
Chairperson

Dr. N.Tharani Devi
Dr. N.Tharani Devi
Assistant Professor

Dr. Deepika Anand
Dr. Deepika Anand
Assistant Professor

Dr. Haripriya Ravikumar
Dr. Haripriya Ravikumar
Assistant Professor

Dr. L. Banupriya
Dr. L. Banupriya
Assistant Professor

Soorya Haridas
Soorya Haridas
Faculty Associate

Dr. M.Indumathi
Dr. M.Indumathi
Assistant Professor

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Achievements

  • Mrs.Soorya Haridass: Best Poster Award: 2024, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • Dr.P.R.Janci Rani : Excellence in Research Award: 2023, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • Dr.P.R.Janci Rani : Excellence in Research Award: 2017, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • Dr.P.R.Janci Rani : Nutrition Consultant: UNICEF Roster since 2017
  • Dr.P.R.Janci Rani : National Resource Person: NIRD & NRLM since 2016

Contact us

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore Campus
Amritanagar
Coimbatore – 641 112
Tamilnadu, India

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