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Ph. D. in Food Science and Nutrition is a doctoral program offered by the School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore campus.

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About the Program

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Coimbatore

The Ph.D. program in Food Science and Nutrition is a comprehensive and research-intensive course designed to cultivate advanced knowledge and expertise in the interdisciplinary fields of food science and nutrition. This program at Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore integrates principles from chemistry, biology, and engineering to explore the complexities of food composition, processing, and safety. Students engage in cutting-edge research, delving into topics such as food chemistry, microbiology, sensory analysis, and nutritional sciences.

 

 

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The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, experimental design, and analytical skills, fostering the development of independent researchers and scholars. Graduates are equipped to address challenges in food quality, safety, and human nutrition, contributing to advancements in the food industry, public health, and sustainable food systems. The program provides a platform for innovation, preparing students for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, and the food and processing industries.

Important Note

2025 January Intake Admissions Open
Eligibility

Eligibility

Coimbatore

M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition/M.Tech Food Technology Disciplines.

 

Faculty for Guideship

Coimbatore
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

Soorya Haridas
Soorya Haridas
Faculty Associate

Research Areas

Coimatore
Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition

Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition 

Food Preservation and Processing

Food Preservation and Processing 

Novel Food Product Development

Novel Food Product Development 

Community Nutrition and Public Health

Community Nutrition and Public Health 

Food Service Management

Food Service Management

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals 

Food Microbiology

Food Biotechnology 

New Food Product development

Food Chemistry

Proteomics

Protein study 

Natural plant extraction

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Bioactive compounds

Community Nutrition and Public Health

Nutraceuticals

Therapeutic nutrition

Fundings / Projects
Title of the Project Funding Agency
Comparison of developed fortified nutraceuticals food products with Ayurveda Aahar for the management of anemia AMRITA SEED GRANT-Ongoing
STI HUB improving tribal livelihoods, education sustainability     STI-ITLIVES. DST-SEED DIVISION-Ongoing
An edge-based cyber-physical system for smart polyhouse solar drying of agricultural food products. SONY SSUP-Ongoing
Enhancement of livelihood for scheduled caste households through an ICT enabled integrated rural nutrition Centre in Madukkarai block of Coimbatore district, Tamil nadu DST SEED-Ongoing
Awareness on micronutrient deficiency for tribal women of the Madukarai block of
Coimbatore district
MINISTRY OF TRIBAL WELFARE-Completed
Promoting a model for skill development, capacity building and food processing among Irular tribes of Madukkarai block, Coimbatore district. DST- NRDMS- Completed
Facilities / Research Infrastructure

Integrated Rural Nutrition Center

  • Nutritional Deficiency Diagnosis point
  • Knowledge Dissemination point
  • Nutrition Counseling Centre & Diet Clinic

Food Processing Incubator

  • Solar Tunnel Drying Unit
  • Mechanical Drying Unit
  • Oil Expelling Unit
  • Vegetable & fruits Processing Unit
  • Baking Unit
  • Dry mix – Pulverizing Unit

Food Science and Analytical Lab 

Name of the Research Lab Major Facilities / Equipment Details
 Food Processing Incubator  Dehydration and Drying Units Solar Tunnel Poly House.

Freeze Drier

Spray Drier

Mechanical Drier

Oilseed Processing Unit Cold Press Oil Expeller
 Fruit & Vegetable Processing Unit  Fruit Pulper
 Double Jacketed boilers
 Baking Unit  Baking Oven
 Dough Kneader
 Dry Mix Pulverising Unit & Packaging Facility  Dry Pulveriser
 Wed Pulveriser
Wet Grinder
Vacuum packing Machine
 Integrated Rural Nutrition Center  Nutritional Deficiency Diagnosis point Bp Apparatus, Glucometer, Hb Meter
 Community kitchen Garden
 Training Centre- Knowledge centre
 Cookery & Food Science Lab  Bulk Cooking and Hands on Cooking facility Different cooking ranges
Storage, Refrigeration, and freezer facility

Contact Us

Ph.D. Coordinator (Coimbatore)

Dr. Tharani Devi.N, Assistant Professor (Selection Grade),
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India.
n_tharanidevi@cb.amrita.edu  

 

 

 

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