Our Faculty

• Empanelled National Resource Person (NRP- “A”- Thrust Area-FNHW): Our professional has been recognized as an Empanelled National Resource Person (NRP-Thrust Area-FNHW) by the prestigious National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), under the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (MoRD& PR). Since 2016, they have been actively involved in this role, contributing to the advancement of rural development and livelihood initiatives.
• UNICEF Roster Nutrition Consultant: Our professional served as a Nutrition Consultant on the UNICEF Roster. Their expertise and insights have been instrumental in shaping and implementing nutrition programs, addressing crucial issues related to child health and well-being.
• SME – Subject Matter Expertise – Amrita O-Labs Project: Our professional’s subject matter expertise shines through their involvement with the Amrita O-Labs Project. Specifically, they are contributing as an SME for developing virtual labs for the Home Science Curriculum for XI and XII NCERT topics. Their valuable insights and guidance are enhancing the educational experience for students in these subjects.
• Excellence in Research Award – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Recognizing their outstanding research contributions, our professional received the Excellence in Research Award in 2017 from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. This accolade highlights their dedication and accomplishments in pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making a significant impact in their field.
• Young Scientist Award – SagarmalGoenaka Award: In 2009, our professional was honored with the Young Scientist Award, specifically the SagarmalGoenaka Award, by the Indian Dietetic Association. This prestigious recognition showcases their early achievements and promising potential in the field of dietetics and nutrition.
• Membership and Associations: Our professional is an active member of esteemed organizations such as the Nutrition Society of India, Indian Dietetic Association, and the Food Technologist Association of India. Through these memberships, they stay connected with the latest developments, contribute to the professional community, and foster collaborations for further advancement in their respective fields.

We are proud to have such a distinguished professional as part of our team. Their expertise, experience, and commitment ensure that our services and offerings are of the highest quality.

PhD

UG projects Guided

1. Exploring Valorization Potentials in watermelon rind and its applications in Food Product Development – 2024
2. Maximising millet microgreens through sustainable Urban agriculture: Growth Mediums, Nutrition, Ant nutrients, Bioactive compounds and shelf life study.
3. Estimation of Phenoloc content in the developed buckwheat microgreen dark chocolates
4. Evaluating the effectiveness of edible coating with pectin form dragon fruit peel and aloevera gel.

UG Courses

1. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
2. Food Service Management and Dietetics
3. Food Science and Experimental Foods
4. Nutrition Though Lifespan
5. Understanding Science of Food and Nutrition
6. Health and Lifestyle
7. Introduction to Food Chemistry

PG/PhD Courses

1. Advances in Community Nutrition and Public Health
2. Principles of Food and Nutrition
3. Principles of Food Science and Technology
4. Metabolism of Nutrients
5. Advanced Food Chemistry
6. Food Processing and Preservation Technology
7. Nutritional Approach to Holistic Health

• Invited as National Resource Person on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) for District and Block Officials of TNSRLM, Women Development Corporation on 20-21 August 2024 at Chennai.
• Resource person for an invited talk on ”Nutrition- Focused Food Product Development: Bridging Research and Innovation”, convened by the Department of Food Processing Technology and Management on 23.07.2024 (Tuesday).
• Resource person for a national conference on lifestyle diseases and management (NCLDM – 2024) 19 & 20 February 2024 “TOPIC: 100 DAYS CARE: A WAY FORWARD FOR PREVENTING LIFESTYLE DISEASE” organized by department of biochemistry faculty of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management, at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education.
• Invited Speaker:  Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, sponsored training program on “Research for Societal Good through Social Responsibility“. Feb 22^nd 2023.
• National Resource person to ToT -NRLMRC & NIRD PR- Training of mainstreaming FNHW intervention and State operational Strategy in Puducherry for the Union territories &North East States- 30-31^st May 2023.
• National Resource person to ToT -NRLMRC & NIRD PR- Training of mainstreaming FNHW intervention and State operational Strategy in Gawhati for the North East States- 12-15^th Dec 2022.
• National Resource person to ToT -NRLMRC & NIRD PR- Training of mainstreaming FNHW intervention and State operational Strategy in Hyderabad- 24-25^th Aug 2022.
• National Resource Person (NRP) for conducting “Training on Covid-19 Vaccine, Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviors, Health Seeking Behavior and Immunity Building” for SRLMS-State Rural Livelihood Mission staff (Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, Jharkhand) through the National Rural Livelihood Mission, 9 & 12^th April 2021.
• Training for Trainers (ToT) for Community Resource Person on Food Nutrition and Health WASH (FNHW) integration into state- Karnathka&Tamilnadu Self Help Group women organization, August-2020.
• Invited Speaker to Nehru Institution, to address on the topic “Nutrition for a holistic living”, on 20^th Oct 2020.
• Invited Talk to Narayana Guru Institution, to address on the topic “Nutrition for a holistic living”, on 12^th July 2019.
• Panel Head for FNHW National Workshop for integrating FNHW interventions into the State SRLMS-Kranataka& Tamil Nadu on 24^th 25, 26^th June 2019.
• Invited Speaker to a seminar on “Proposal Writing for Science and Technology Fields”, at Narayana guru Institution in the Month of April 2019.
• Resource Person for DST Training –Research for Societal good through Social Responsibility Scientist in which presented a session on “Food, Nutrition and Health Wash (FNHW) initiatives for societal good– Indian perspective” at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, on 19^th Feb 2019.
• Training on Menstrual hygiene and usage of Non disposable banana fibre napkins for sustainable living”- Anju Bist&Dr.Janci- Resouece person- Amrita Coimbatore campus faculty & staff- Jan-2019.
• National Resource Person for State Workshop to FNHW integration to Madya Pradesh SRLM at Bhopal, June 17, 18 & 19^th June 2018.
• Resource Person for UNICEF TOT for Institutional in charges for child help line on the session “Nutrition for Children” on 24^th July 2018.
• Resource Person for UNICEF TOT for Institutional Trainers of Child care Institutions on the session “Nutrition Knowledge building for Child Care Institution Staff” on 30^th August 2018.
• As a Resource Person for training Tribal People on Eco Tourism Foods in 12-13 December, 2017 “Workshop on promoting local food preparations at eco- tourism destinations for Irular tribes”.
• National Resource Person to a State Workshop at Chhattisgarh through NRLM –Nutri Agri Convergence 21^st August 2017.

Dr. P.R. Janci Rani’s research is centered around advancing knowledge in Community Nutrition and Public Health, with a particular emphasis on improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations. Her work focuses on pre- and post-natal nutrition, aiming to support maternal and child health through evidence-based dietary interventions. By studying the nutritional challenges faced by communities, Dr. Janci Rani seeks to develop innovative approaches to combat malnutrition and enhance overall well-being.

In addition to her focus on community health, she is actively engaged in the development of functional foods—nutrient-rich products designed to provide specific health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Her expertise in food product development enables her to contribute to the creation of health-promoting products that address key nutritional deficiencies. Moreover, Dr. Janci Rani also focuses on optimizing food service management practices, ensuring that healthy, safe, and nutritious food is accessible to all. Through her research, she continues to impact both the academic and practical aspects of nutrition science, promoting healthier communities.