Dr. Savita Sharma (Principal Food Technologist) joined as Head of the Department, Food Science and Technology on December 09, 2022. Dr Sharma joined PAU as Assistant Dough Rheologist (1989-1998) and held the positions of Dough Rheologist (1998-2006) and Senior Dough Rheologist/ Principal Food Technologist (Dough Rheology) (2006- till date).

Professional details

Engaged in Research and Teaching in area of Food Science and Technology (Specialization in Cereal Technology) for the last 32 years

• Teaching assignments
  • As Major Advisor, guided M.Sc. (21+3*) and Ph.D. (14+3*) students and has been minor advisor for M.Sc. (65) and Ph.D. (22) and as collaborative scientist (21) for PG students
  • Class Incharge and Advisor of B. Tech. (Food Tech.) students and B.Sc. Agri.
  • Teaching UG & PG (M.Sc. & Ph.D.) courses
  • External Examiner, Thesis Evaluation and Paper setter for outside universities.
  • Nominee Dean PGS (FST, PFE and F&N)
• Course Co-coordinator for the short course “Food laws and standards: changing scenario and safety of consumers” sanctioned by the ICAR to be conducted in December 10-19, 2007
• Actively contributed for Laboratory development, course development, teaching innovations/aids, preparation of resource materials
• Principal Investigator (2), Co-PI (3) & Associated Scientist (3) of funded Research projects
• CAC member for NAIP project at NDRI Karnal
• Member BSMA- (Dairy Technology), ICAR
• Member – Board of Studies, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir.

Research Interests

Conducted research on process/product development in the area of Food Technology (Specialization Cereal Technology)

• • • • Characterization and valorization of millets and super-grains
      • Development of Technologies for convenience and nutritious food products: Developed variety products and processes which have most relevance in the current scenario where diversification is pressing need.
      • Quality improvement & Potential utilization of milling industry byproducts.
      • Biological activated Food Grains: Characterization and Functionality

Publications/ Conferences/ Lectures

• Published - Research papers (157), edited/authored books (8), bulletin (1), brochures (6) and contributed book chapters (48), review/scientific (50) extension articles (31) and approved technologies (3) Practical manuals-UG, PG (6)
• Invited lectures (158), Trainings and Practical Demonstrations (47)
• Attended National (85) and International Conferences (08)

Academic Honors and Awards

• 2022 Fellow – National Academy of Dairy Sciences, India
• 2018 Best paper Award ICFP2018, Dubai
• 2017 JFST Most Cited paper Award
• 2016 IFI Best Featured Article 2016
• 2013 JFST Best Paper
• 2012 IFI Best Featured Article 2012
• 2007 Selected and attended 4^th International course on ‘Food Management’

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel -Awarded

‘Excellent’ grade.

Memberships of scientific and professional societies

• Life member - Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India
• Life member - National Academy of Dairy Sciences, India
• Life member - Indian Science Congress Association
• Life member - Punjab Science Congress Association