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Ms. Reshmi R S Assistant Professor Food Technology reshmift@tkmit.ac.in Kannangrahathuveedu, Edagramom, Karumom P.O,Thiruvananthapuram-2

Educational Qualification & Specialization

  • UG – Food and Nutrition
  • PG –  Food Science and Nutrition

Professional Experience

  • Teaching – 11 years
  • Industry – 1 year
  • Research –     4 years

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Administrative responsibilities as HOD, Department of Food Technology
  • Infra structure development for the conduct of B.Tech Food Technology course
  • Coordination, development and delivery of learning and teaching activities in food technology
  • Senior class advisor for food technology batch
  • Course Counselor for theoretical and practical courses in Food Technology
  • Conducting training programs, workshops, seminars and conferences in food technology
  • Organizing industrial training and internship for students
  • Placement assistance to food technology students
  • Guiding academic projects and seminars
  • Involved in Curriculum development and updating for Food Technology
  • Examination and evaluation duties assigned by college/University
  • Member of Student Grievance Cell and College Council
  • External Examiner in the Practical Board of Examination and Viva Voce in Kerala Agricultural University ,MG University, CUSAT, IGNOU
  • Board of Examiner in Kerala Agricultural University ,MG University, CUSAT, IGNOU
  • Member of the Curriculum Committee ,Food Technology, KTU
  • Chairman of Board of Examinations, Passing Board member , KTU
  • Resource person for various programs and courses in the area of food technology
  • Technical assistance to food business startups

Membership in Professional Bodies

  • Member Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India
  • Member, Network of Professionals of Food and Nutrition in India, FSSAI initiative
  • Member, Business Advisory CommitteeFood Processing Sector, Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence, Govt of Kerala

Courses and Training Attended

  • Curriculum committee workshop for B.Tech Food Technology, KTU, June 2019
  • Highfield Level 4  Award in Food Safety Management, June 2019
  • Highfield Level 3  Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing, June  2019
  • Training on ISO 9001:2015, September 2017
  • Training on Food Safety Management System Implementation ,October 2013
  • ISO 22000:2005, Food Safety Management System ,December 2010
  • Instrumental Methods of Analysis Training, CEPC, October 2009
  • Teaching Effectiveness in Technical Education, June 2009
  • Continuing Medical Education Program on Applied Nutrition, March 2006
  • Training in Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables, Food and Nutrition Board ,Govt of India, 2003

Research Interest & Ongoing PhDs

  • Food Science and Technology
  • Food Processing
  • Food Packaging
  • Food quality analysis

Consultancy & Sponsored Projects

  • Consultancy services – Offers consultancy services and technology transfer for business entrepreneur in Food Processing

Achievements

  • Qualified UGC National Eligibility Test for Lectureship,2005
  • Qualified SET Exam, Govt of Kerala, 2005
  • Gold medal and University rank holder for PG, 2003
  • Certificate of Merit for first and second year in MSc,2002,2003
  • Scholarship under Women Scientist Scholarship, DST, Govt of India ,2007
  • Distinction in High field Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing,2019

Publications

Books
  • Editor – Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Food Processing Technologies towards safe food, February 2018.
  • Editor – Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Avenues in Food Technology for better health and safety, 2013
  • Article -1
    • Scope and opportunities of Food Technology ‘, Smart Vidhya, Mathrubhoomi Thozil Vartha, May 2015, page no 7.
International Conferences
  • Fathima Zajel Liyakath,Himanath, Jaisal George,Megha Maria Reji and Reshmi R.S ‘Isolation and analysis of nanofibre from aloevera rind’, Proceedings of International Conference on Emerging Synergies in Agriculture, Food Processing Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Bioscences, Karunya University 2018, page no 255-256.
  • Reshmi R.S, Reshma VP, Rosin K Benny , Safreena Kabeer and Shravan S ‘Consumer’s acceptance and quality stability of coconut oil flavored with essential oils of ginger, black pepper and curry leaf’, Proceedings of International Conference on Emerging Synergies in Agriculture, Food Processing Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biosciences, Karunya University 2018, page no 274-275
  • Reshmi R.S and Nandini P.V ‘Status of urinary iodine excretion and goiter prevalence to determine iodine deficiency disorder’, Proceedings of VII th International Food Convention, CSIR –CFTRI,Mysore, December 2013, page no 313.
  • Reshmi R.S, Nandini P.V and Anitha Mohan ‘Prevalence of iodine deficiency among school children in Thiruvananthapuram’, Proceedings of International Conference on Bioactive natural compounds from plant food in nutrition and health, Department of Home Science, CMS College, Kottayam in association with ICMR,2012, ISBN 978-81-923850-5-1.page no 220-223.
National Conference
  • Ajeena Beegam A, Ananthu Ajith, Anju Rengan,Nikhil Jose and Reshmi R.S ‘ ‘Comparison and formulation of an edible coating in extending the shelf life of fresh cut mango slices’, Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Food Processing for Sustainable Food Security, NIT, Rourkela, May 2019 page no 27-28
  • Fathima Rosh E.K ,Liya P.A, Lualua M , Milintha Mary T.P and Reshmi R.S ‘ Extraction and characterisation of carboxy methyl cellulose from jackfruit peel and its application in food ‘ Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Food Processing for Sustainable Food Security, NIT, Rourkela, May 2019 page no 10.
  • Resmi Pillai, Sneha James, Akhila Mohan, Athulyadeep A and Reshmi R.S ‘ Analysis of aquafaba and aquafaba incorporated products’ Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Food Processing for Sustainable Food Security, NIT, Rourkela, May 2019 page no 53. 
  • Akhila Mohan,Athulyadeep,Resmi Pillai, Sneha James and Reshmi R.S ‘Development and analysis of Aquafaba ‘, Proceedings of  National Conference on Innovation and sustainable development in biosciences and technology, Equilibria, SCT College of Engineering, April 2019 page no 27.
  • Resmi Pillai,Sneha James,Akhila Mohan , Athulyadeep and Reshmi R.S ‘Development of aquafaba and its use as an egg replacer’, National Level Technical Project Exhibition and Competiton, Saintgits College of Engineering, February 2019.
  • Fathima Zajel Liyakath,Himanath, Jaisal George,Megha Maria Reji and Reshmi R.S ‘Extraction of nanofibre from aloevera rind’, Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Food Processing Technologies towards safe food, TKM Institute of Technology ,February 2018, page no 64
  • Reshma V.P, Rosin K Benny,Safreena Kabeer, Shravan S and Reshmi R.S ‘Consumer’s acceptance and quality stability of coconut oil flavored with essential oils of ginger, black pepper and curry leaf ’, Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Food Processing Technologies towards safe food, TKM Institute of Technology February 2018, page no 76.
  • Shivani S.R, Talia Jude ,Shibi la P, Zabith Khan and Reshmi R.S ‘Development of frozen dessert from germinated brown rice milk’,  Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Food Processing Technologies towards safe food, TKM Institute of Technology February 2018, page no 80.
  • Anjana A,Arjun M Kumar,Fathima Rosh,Jeena Thankachan and Reshmi R.S ‘Extraction of polyphenol from pomegranate peel’ Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Food Processing Technologies towards safe food, TKM Institute of Technology February 2018, page no 137
  • Reshmi R.S and Nandini P.V ‘ Assessment of iodine content of salt as an indicator of Iodine Deficiency Disorder’ Proceedings of National Level Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition, Agricultural Engineering and Research Institute, TNAU, September 2013,page no 110 ISBN : 978-81-927084-0-9 
  • Haisel Harison, Sony I.S and Reshmi R.S ‘Development of Biodegradable film from food industry waste’ Proceedings of National Level Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition, Agricultural Engineering and Research Institute, TNAU, September 2013,page no 34 978-81-927084-0-9
  • Reshmi R.S and Nandini P.V ‘Iodine deficiency disorder in 6-12 year old primary schoolchildren in Thiruvananthapuram district’, National Conference on Food Processing and Technology for Health Progression, Periyar University in association with DBT and DST,Govt of India, January 2013, page no27.
  • Indubala and Reshmi R.S ‘ Development and formulation of antioxidant enriched beverage’ Proceedings of XXII Indian Convention of Food Scientist and Technologists, CSIR-CFTRI,Mysore, December 2012,page no 95.
  • Reshmi R.S,’Nutraceuticals’ Technical fest organized by Department of Food Technology, TKM Institute of Technology, February 2010.

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