Dr. HARISH T | Post-Harvest Technology - Assistant professor at University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot
Dr. Harish T. is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Post Harvest Management at the College of Horticulture, Bidar. With a strong academic foundation in Post Harvest Technology and extensive involvement in research and institutional development, he has made significant contributions in food processing, functional foods, and value addition of horticultural crops. He also actively participates in academic coordination, technical assistance, and capacity-building initiatives at the university level.
Author Profile
EDUCATION
Dr. Harish T. holds a Ph.D. in Post Harvest Technology from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He completed his M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Horticulture with specialization in Post Harvest Technology and Horticulture respectively from renowned universities in Karnataka. His academic background reflects a focused trajectory in agricultural sciences, especially in enhancing the shelf life and value of horticultural produce.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since March 2023, Dr. Harish T. has been working as an Assistant Professor at the College of Horticulture, Bidar under UHS, Bagalkot. In this role, he offers courses to undergraduate students, coordinates institutional events like Green Graduation, and acts as Technical Assistant to the Dean. His responsibilities also include managing JRF coordination, scrutiny duties, and contributing to the overall development of the college.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Dr. Harish's research is centered around post-harvest technology, functional food formulation, fruit and vegetable processing, and technology development for horticultural crops. He focuses on value addition using underutilized crops like dragon fruit and cashew, and investigates their health benefits, especially in diabetic nutrition and food preservation technologies.
AWARD AND HONOR
Dr. Harish was honored with the Best Poster Presentation Award at the International Seminar on Exotic and Underutilized Horticultural Crops held at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru in 2023. This recognition highlights his innovative contributions to post-harvest product development and food safety research.
RESEARCH SKILL
He is skilled in food formulation, analytical evaluation of nutritional properties, drying technologies, and shelf-life enhancement. His competencies extend to organizing seminars, guiding students, and developing novel post-harvest products that are integrated into practical recommendations for the agricultural sector.
PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Harish has authored 7 journal papers, 7 conference abstracts, and 3 books. Noteworthy works include studies on fortified cookies using pomegranate seed and soy flour, dragon fruit powder properties, and cashew processing. He has also contributed to newsletters and popular articles, and developed a technology (Arka red kamalam fruit powder) adopted into official practice.
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Development of Cookies Incorporated with Pomegranate Seed Powder and Defatted Soybean Flour
Harish T, Bhuvaneshwari G, Jagadeesh S.L. and Deepa Terdal
International Journal of Fruit Science
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Evaluating Hypoglycaemic Activity of Pomegranate Peel Powder and Defatted Soybean Flour Formulated Cookies in STZ Induced Diabetic Rats
Harish T., Bhuvaneshwari G., S. L. Jagadeesh, V. M. Chandrashekhar, Deepa T., P Preethi and S V R Reddy
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International
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Cookies fortified with pomegranate seed powder and defatted soybean flour exhibited hypoglycemic and hypo-cholesterolemic effects on type-2 diabetes induced albino rats
Harish T., Bhuvaneshwari, S., Jagadeesh, V., Chandrashekhar, D. T., Preethi, P., and Reddy, S. V. R
Pharma Innovation Journal
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Comparative analysis of tray dried and commercially available dragon fruit powder: A study on physico chemical properties and functional characteristics
Harish T., Narayana C. K., Pooja K., Preethi P., Karunakaran G. & T R Rupa
Plant Science Today
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Exploring the Physicochemical Properties and Nutritional Value of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) for Functional Food Development
Harish T., Narayana C. K., Sudhakar Rao D.V., Karunakaran G., Laxman, R. H. and Shamina Azeez
Plant Archives
CONCLUSION
Dr. Harish T. exemplifies a dedicated academic and researcher in post-harvest technology. Through his teaching, innovation, and project leadership, he contributes meaningfully to horticultural science and value-added product development. His ongoing efforts in functional food research and institutional projects mark him as a progressive figure in agricultural education and innovation.