Professional Experience

NIFTEM, Sonipat, Haryana, Assistant Professor, Present

• Leads research and teaching in food science and technology, guiding students and collaborating on industry projects.

Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar, Assistant Professor, 2011 - 2014

• Directed research in dairy bioactives and functional foods, contributing to academic and practical advancements.

Britannia Industries Ltd., Executive,  2007 - 2010

• Managed product development and quality control, improving food safety and product innovation.

Education

• Ph.D. in Food Science & Technology, MGSU, Bikaner, 2013
• M.Tech. in Food Technology, MAU, Parbhani, 2007

Certifications and Licenses

• ASRB NET, 2011
• Junior Research Fellow, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi

Publications and Research

1. Ojha A., et al. "Indirect Micellar Spectrophotometric determination of lead in various soybean based products." Asian J. of Dairy & Food Research 34(2): 336-340 (2015).
2. Sharma A., and Ojha A. "Factors for success of Dairy Cooperatives in Gujarat." National Seminar on Agri Business Potential of Rajasthan (2013).
3. Gaur S., et al. "Omega-3-Fortified Lipid Based Nutrient Supplement." Food and Nutrition Bulletin 38(2): 158-171 (2017). DOI:10.1177/0379572117701234.

Awards and Recognitions

• Member of Technical committee for formulation of Policy and Regulations on Food Fortification, Ministry of WCD
• Expert Panel Member to NSDC for alignment of Courses with NSQF on Food processing
• Member of Scientific Panel in FSSAI, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

• Member of Technical committees at Ministry of WCD and FSSAI
• Panel Member for Journal of Nutrition & Food Science
• Member of FAD-16 in BIS, Department of Consumer Affairs

Skills and Competencies

• Nutraceuticals and Health Foods
• Dairy Bioactives & Functional Food
• Extrusion Process & Functionalization

Languages Known

• Hindi (Full Professional)
• English (Full ProfessionalTop of Form)

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