Assistant professor at Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
Dr. Ramesh Sharma is a food process engineer and researcher with a specialization in the extraction, optimization, and characterization of phycobiliproteins from cyanobacteria such as Oscillatoria and Spirulina. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from NIT Agartala, an M.Tech in Food Engineering and Technology from Tezpur University, and a B.Tech in Process and Food Engineering from CAU Imphal.
Profile:
🎓 Academic Background:
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Ph.D. in Bioengineering (2024)
National Institute of Technology, Agartala | CGPA: 8.00
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M.Tech in Food Engineering & Technology (2017)
Tezpur University | CGPA: 7.13
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B.Tech in Process and Food Engineering (2014)
Central Agricultural University, Imphal | CGPA: 7.61
👨🏫 Teaching & Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor (Dec 2023 – Jan 2024)
Sri Shakti Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore
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Taught subjects like Applied Thermodynamics, Food Grain Processing, Additives, and Professional Ethics
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Managed laboratory sessions, NBA/NAAC file preparation, and UG project guidance
🔬 Ph.D. Research Focus:
“Process Optimization & Characterization of Phycobiliproteins from Oscillatoria sp.”
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Investigated sustainable natural pigments as alternatives to synthetic dyes
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Employed Taguchi methodology, sorption isotherm models, and drying kinetics
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Highlighted glucose as the most effective thermal stabilizer for phycobiliproteins
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Published in reputed international journals and presented at national conferences
🌱 Research Interests:
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Microalgal Biotechnology: Spirulina and Oscillatoria pigment extraction
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Functional Foods: Bromelain and phycobiliprotein applications
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Bioactive Compounds: Improving curcumin bioavailability via nano-emulsions
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Smart Technologies in Food Science: AI for fraud detection, nutritional profiling, and bioavailability assessment
🚀 Future Aspirations:
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Promote household Spirulina cultivation
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Develop natural food-grade colorants
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Integrate cyanobacterial extracts into commercial food products
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Address toxicity concerns in algal-based food applications
📊 Citation Metrics:
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Total Citations: 381
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Cited by: 358 documents
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Total Publications: 20
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h-index: 11
Publication Top Notes:
1. Recent Advances in Plant Protein-Based Sustainable Edible Film and Coatings for Applications in the Food-Pharma Industry – Opportunities and Challenges: A Review
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Authors: Pooja Yadav, Uttara Mahapatra, Ramesh Sharma, Pinku Chandra Nath, Kandi S. Sridhar
2. Cold Plasma—A Sustainable Energy-Efficient Low-Carbon Food Processing Technology: Physicochemical Characteristics, Microbial Inactivation, and Industrial Applications
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Authors: Ramesh Sharma, Pinku Chandra Nath, Sarvesh Rustagi, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi S. Sridhar