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Faculty Profile

Rajni Chopra

Dr. Rajni Chopra

Professor and Head of Department

Area of Interest/Specialization

  1. Lipid Science and Technology
  2. Enzymatic interesterification
  3. Oil-based nutraceuticals
  4. Proteins of oil meal and designer fats
  5. Designer lipids
  6. Liposomes
  7. Functional proteins from oil seed meal

Awards & Recognition

  1. Received Dr. S. Husain Zaheer Memorial Award” by the Oil Technologists' Association of India (OTAI) for excellence in research contribution
  2. Received best researcher award from Science Father 2023.
  3. International Travel Grant award funded by UGC (Nov. 2017)
  4. Received UGC-JRF/SRF for pursuing doctoral research in June 2002.
  5. Received ICAR JRF for pursuing Master degree in June 1999. 
  6. Qualified UGC-NET in Dec 2001 and June 2002.
  7. Qualified ICAR-NET in Dec 2001

Publications

Research Papers 

  1. Sahni, R., Kumar, N., Malakar, S., Islam, M., Abdul Wahid, P., Kishore, A., Chopra, R., & Halder, K. (2026). Ultrasound‐Mediated Process Optimization, Characterization, and Thermal Stability of Beeswax–Rice Bran Oil Oleogels: An Application in Bakery Products. Journal of Food Process Engineering49(4), e70461. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.70461
  2. Talwar, B., Chopra, R., Taneja, N. K., Badgujar, P. C., Singh, L. P., Dige, M. S., & Rana, A. (2026). Biotransformation of flaxseed oilcake using Rhizopus oryzae: A sustainable way to enhance its nutritional and functional properties. Food Chemistry Advances, 101268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2026.101268
  3. Priyanka Prajapati, Neha Singh, Manish Singh, Ravins Dohare, Avneesh Mittal, Susmita Dey Sadhu, Rajni Chopra, Meenakshi Garg (2026) Molecular and Functional Characterization of an Iron Fortified Plant Based Meat (IFPBM) for Enhanced Nutritional Efficacy and Cellular Iron Uptake, Applied Food Research, 101827, ISSN 2772-5022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2026.101827
  4. Neha Singh, Meenakshi Garg, Purnima Anand, Rajni Chopra (2026) Optimization and Characterization of Composite Flour Developed from Adaptogenic Medicinal Plants Enriched with Bioactive Compounds, Applied Food Research, 101749, ISSN 2772-5022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2026.101749
  5. Chand Monika, Chopra Rajni, Dhiman Aishwarya, Dhananjay K Singh (2025). Development of omega-3 rich oleogels using blended flaxseed oil and their application as a fat replacer in cookies. Discover Food. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00764-1
  6. Homroy S, Chopra R, Dhiman A, Priyanka Kumari Singh (2025) Utilization of Ocimum sanctum extract for stability enhancement of omega-3-rich blended Perilla oil. Food Measure https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-025-03823-4
  7. Prajapati P, Porwal C, Garg M, Singh N, Sadhu SD, Chopra R, Rao ES, Agarwal A, Saeed M, Rab SO, Mahato DK (2025) Transforming lemon Peel into a sustainable reservoir of bioactives: A green osmotic dehydration strategy. Food Chemistry: X Jan 1; 25:102172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102172
  8. Dhiman A and Chopra R (2025) Rosemary extract as a natural antioxidant in structured lipid systems: a sustainable approach to enhance stability of perilla seed oil-based omega-3 fatty acid rich margarine. Front. Sustain. Food Syst. 9:1654058. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1654058
  9. Sahil, Aniket Kamboj, Pramod K. Prabhakar, Rajni Chopra (2025) Increasing pressure and number of passes during dynamic high-pressure microfluidization treatment modulates the structural, techno-functional, and rheological properties of perilla seed protein, Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, Volume 102, 104029, ISSN 1466-8564, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2025.104029
  10. Dhiman, A., Chopra, R., Homroy, S. et al. (2025) Perilla seed oil-based omega-3 fatty acid rich designer lipid enriched with rosemary extract: a sustainable approach to enhance oxidative stability and functional properties. Discover Food 5, 134. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00388-5
  11. M. Chand, R. Chopra, A. Singh, et al. (2025) Enhancement of flaxseed oil quality and yield using freeze-thaw pre-treatment optimization: A novel approach”, Food Chemistry: X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102328
  12. Neha Singh, Nipanshi Tyagi, Manish Singh, Hemant Ritturaj Kushwaha, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Pallee Shree, Avneesh Mittal, Rajni Chopra, Meenakshi Garg (2024) Characterization, phytochemical profiling, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity of underutilized medicinal plants and composite flour, Food Chemistry, Volume 456, 139985, ISSN 0308-8146,   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139985.
  13. Aniket Kamboj, Sahil, Rajni Chopra, Pramod K. Prabhakar (2024) Perilla protein isolate exhibits synergistic techno-functionality through modification via sequential dynamic high-pressure microfluidization and enzymatic hydrolysis, Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, Volume 94,103683, ISSN 1466-8564, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2024.103683
  14. Dhiman A, Chopra R, Singh PK, Singh A & Homroy S (2024). Enzymatic interesterification of perilla seed oil and palm stearin: A sustainable approach to develop a novel zero-trans-fat margarine rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Journal of Food Science, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.17483
  15. Singh P K, Chopra R, Garg M, Chauhan K & Agarwal A (2024). Stability of perilla seed oil based PUFA-rich structured lipids using enzymatic interesterification: A thermo-oxidative kinetic study. Industrial Crops and Products, 209, 118029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118029
  16. Kumari Singh P, Chopra R, Garg M, Chauhan K, Singh N, Homroy S, Agarwal A, Mishra, AK, Kamle M, Mahato DK, & Tripathi, A D (2024). Shelf-Life Enhancement of Structured Lipids Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Using Rosemary Extract: A Sustainable Approach. ACS Omega, 9(29), 31359–31372. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c09584
  17. Priyanka Kumari Singh, Rajni Chopra, Aishwarya Dhiman, Komal Chuahan, Meenakshi Garg (2023) Development of omega-3 rich structured lipids using perilla seed oil and palm olein: Optimization and Characterization. Biomass Conversion and Biorefineryhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04422
  18. Rahul Kumar, Aniket Kamboj, Rakhi Singh, Rajni Chopra (2023) Effect of microwave treatment on the alkaline extraction of proteins and phenolics from perilla seed meal in varying pH conditions: An optimization study using multicomponent analysis, Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy, 57:4, 306 329, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08327823.2023.226949
  19. Priyanka Kumari Singh, Rajni Chopra, Meenakshi Garg (2023) Comparative study on the use of rosemary bioactive for enhancing the oxidative stability of blended perilla seed oil: A multivariant kinetic approach. Food Chemistry Advances, 3, 100447, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100447.
  20. Dhyani A, Chopra R, Singh PK, Garg M. (2023) Palm olein and perilla seed oil blends for the improvement of nutritional and thermal stability. Grasas Aceites 74(2), e511. https://doi.org/10.3989/gya
  21. Meenakshi Garg, Roshan Lal Yadav, Rajni Chopra, Balaram Pani, Vandana Sablania (2023) Optimization and evaluation of quality characteristics of traditional Indian snack (baked balls) made by using pumpkin peel powder. J Food Sci Technolhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-023-05749-5
  22. Aniket Kamboj, Rajni Chopra, Rakhi Singh, Vikas Saxena, Prassana Kumar GV (2022) Effect of pulsed electric field parameters on the alkaline extraction of valuable compounds from perilla seed meal and optimization by central composite design approachApplied Food Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2022.100240 
  23. Dhyani Akriti, Chopra Rajni, Singh Priyanka & Garg Meenakshi (2022). Enhancement of antioxidant stability of peril seed oil by blending it with other vegetable oils. Journal of Oleo Science, 71 (8)
  24. Akriti Dhyani, Priyanka Prajapati , Rajni Chopra, Meenakshi Gargand Priyanka Singh (2021) Physicochemical Characteristics and Thermal Stability of Perilla Seed Oil of Indian Origin. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33(60A): 501-511, https://DOI: 10.9734/JPRI/2021/v33i60A34511
  25. Meena P, Garg M, Wason S, Chopra R, Dhyani A, & Sadhu SD (2021) Effect Effect of Frying on Physicochemical Properties of Sesame and Soyabean Oil Blend. Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 13(3), 820-829 https://doi.org/10.31018/jans.v13i3.2744
  26. Ghazala R, Naik S N, Garg M & Chopra R (2021). Phytochemical Composition of an underutilized plant Sorrel/Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa L.) cultivated in India. Letters in Applied NanoBioScience, 10(2) (pp. 2138–2147).
  27. Khanna P & Chopra R (2020). Oxidative and thermal stability of linseed oil blend and it’s application as a frying oil. Annals: Food Science and Technology, 21(4).
  28. Prakash K & Chopra R (2018) Effect of supplementation of malted sorghum flour on sensorial quality attributes of muffins and murukkus. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 3(4), 67–75.
  29. Prakash K & Chopra R (2016). Development of healthy snacks from finger millet (Eleusine Coracana) malt: An alternative approach to functional foods. Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology, 3(1), 123–130.
  30. Prakash P & Chopra R (2016) Enhancement of nutritional and sensorial attributes of murukkus by accompaniment of malted finger millet (Eleusine Coracana). Asian Journal of Science and Technology, 7(6), 3038–3043.
  31. Chopra R Rastogi N K & Sambaiah K (2011) Enrichment of rice bran oil by enzymatic acidolysis with α- linolenic acid obtained from linseed oil: Optimization by response surface methodology. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 4(7), 1153–1163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-009-0191-1
  32. Chopra R & Sambaiah K (2009) Synthesis of lipase catalyzed structured lipids from rice bran oil and long chain n-3 PUFA from cod liver oil. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 46(1), 26–30.
  33. Chopra R & Sambaiah K (2009) Effects of structured lipids from rice bran oil enriched with long-chain n-3 PUFA on serum and liver lipid of rats. Lipids, 44, 34–47
  34. Chopra R, Reddy S R Y & Sambaiah K (2008). Structured lipids from rice bran oil and stearic acid using immobilized lipase from Rhizomucormiehei. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 110(1), 32–39. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.200700094
  35. Chopra R, Kumari K & Nagraj G (2004) Fatty acid profile and shelf- life of linseed-groundnut, linseed-sunflower and linseed-palm oil blends. Journal of Oil Technologists Association of India, 36(1), 21–24.  

 

 Review Papers:

  1. Jindal, A., Alam, T., Chopra, R., Sadhu, S. D., & Garg, M. (2026). Millets as phytochemical-rich functional foods: gut microbiota modulation and multi-omics insights for chronic disease prevention. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41110-026-00453-8
  2. Talwar, B., Chopra, R., & Chaudhary, S. (2026). Sustainable valorization of oilseed cake using solid-state fermentation for enhanced nutritional profile. Discover Food6(1), 187. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-026-00912-1
  3. Abdul Wahid, Rajni Chopra, Nitin Kumar, Monika Chand, Rajat Singh, Aishwarya Dhiman, (2026) Fibers as Oleogelators: Innovations, Applications, and Future Prospects in Structured Lipid Systems. Journal of The American Oil Chemists' Society , Wiley https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.700401
  4. Aparna Agarwal, Shivani Chauhan, Chhaya Kumari, Naina Mathur, Vinay Balodi, Muskan Kumari Gupta, Meenakshi Garg, Rajni Chopra, Abhishek Gupta, Raj Kumar Arya, Abhishek Dutt Tripathi (2025) Valorization of agro-waste of pea: challenges, current developments, and circular bioeconomy, Food Chemistry: X, 103212, ISSN 2590-1575, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2025.103212
  5. Richa Soni, Deepak Verma, Rajni Chopra, Vishakha Singh, Dweipayan Goswami (2025) Demystifying intricate factors of nutritionalaw anemia beyond iron deficiency–A narrative review, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, Volume 69, 745-764, ISSN 2405-4577 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2025.08.034
  6. Talwar, B., Chopra, R., Taneja, N.K. et al. (2025) Use of flaxseed cake as a source of nutrients in the food industry and possible health benefits- a review. Food Prod Process and Nutr 7, 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-024-00294-w
  7. Megha Malpotra, Meenakshi Garg, Neha Singh, Susmita Dey Sadhu, Rajni Chopra, Bhupesh Sharma (2025) An overview of bioactive components and phytopharmaceutical potentials of Hygrophila auriculata–A herbaceous medicinal plant, Phytomedicine Plus, Volume 5, Issue 1, 100737, ISSN 2667-0313, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2025.100737.
  8. P. K. Singh, N. Singh, R. Chopra, M. Garg, M. Chand, A. Dhiman, S. Homroy and B. Talwar (2025). Rosemary bioactives as antioxidant agent: A bidirectional approach to improving human health and vegetable oil stability, Food Chem. Adv. 7, 100952, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2025.100952
  9. Prajapati, P., Garg, M., Singh, N., Chopra, R., Mittal, A., & Sabharwal, P. K. (2024). Transforming plant proteins into plant-based meat alternatives: Challenges and future scope. Food Science and Biotechnology, 33(15), 3423-3443. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-024-01683-0
  10. Chand M, Chopra R, Talwar B, Homroy S, Singh PK, Dhiman A and Payyunni AW (2024) Unveiling the potential of linseed mucilage, its health benefits, and applications in food packaging. Front. Nutr. 11:1334247, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1334247
  11. Dhiman A, Chopra R, Singh P K, Homroy S, Chand M, & Talwar B (2023) Amelioration of nutritional properties of bakery fat using omega-3 fatty acid-rich edible oils: a review. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculturehttps://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.13225
  12. Homroy S, Chopra R, Singh P K, Dhiman A, Chand M, & Talwar B (2023). Role of encapsulation on the bioavailability of omega-3 fatty acids. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 1–34. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541- 4337.13272
  13. Neha Singh, Meenakshi Garg, Priyanka Prajapati, Priyanka Kumari Singh, Rajni Chopra, Anita Kumari, Avneesh Mittal (2023) Adaptogenic property of Asparagus racemosus: Future trends and prospects. Heliyon 9 e14932, doi https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14932
  14. N Singh, M Garg, R Chopra (2023) An Overview of Herbal Formulations: From Processing to Pharmacovigilance, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Volume, 14(2): 562-578. DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.14(2).562-78
  15. Prajapati, Priyanka and Garg, Meenakshi and Chopra, Rajni and Mittal, Avneesh and Sabharwal, Prabhjot K (2023) Alternative Protein Sources- Sustainable Approach to Befitting Current Challenges of Food System. Heliyon, https://ssrn.com/abstract=4515084
  16. P Prajpati, M Garg, N Singh, R Chopra, A Mittal (2022) Extension of Shelf Life of Paneer- An Indian Variety of Soft Cheese: A Review, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Researchhttps://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:088196f3-abe5-3290-9586 2cba96ae70b8
  17. Singh Priyanka Kumari, Chopra Rajni, Dhyani Akriti, Garg Meenakshi (2022) Enzymatic Interesterification of Vegetable Oil: A Review on Physicochemical, Functional and its Health Effects. Journal of Oleo Science, DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess22118
  18. Sheetal Mane, Purnima Kumari, Anupama Singh, Neetu Kumra Taneja, Rajni Chopra (2022): Amelioration for oxidative stability and bioavailability of N-3 PUFA enriched microalgae oil: an overview, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2124505
  19. Garg M, Balodi A, Trivedi R, Rao E S, Sadhu S D, Singh P & Chopra R (2021) An overview of recent innovations in food packaging and their role in food safety and quality. Science, Technology and Development 10(6), 801-817
  20. Dhyani A, Chopra R & Garg M (2019). A review on nutritional value, functional properties and pharmacological application of Perilla (Perilla FrutescensL, Biomed Pharmacol J 12(2), 640–660.
  21. Dhyani A, Chopra R & Garg M (2019). A Review on Blending of oils and their functional and nutritional benefits. Chemical Science Review and Letters, 7(27), 840–847.
  22. Riaz G & Chopra R (2018) A Review on photochemistry and therapeutic uses Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Biomedicine &  Pharmacotherapy, 102, 575–586. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.023

 

Edited Books

  1. Rajni Chopra, Anupama Singh, Harinder S Oberoi. Dynamics of Linseed and its valorization (2025) Springer Publisher
  2. Anupama Singh, Komal Chauhan, Rajni Chopra, Rakhi Singh, Anurag Singh, Pramod K Prabhakar, Shruti Shukla (2021) Green Perspectives in Food Processing" NIPA Publisher.

 

Book chapters 

  1. Dhiman, A., Homroy, S., Singh, P. K., & Chopra, R. (2026). Biomedical Applications of Omega‐3‐FAs Induced Molecular Changes: Therapeutic Approach for Prevention of Skeletal Deformities. Therapeutics and Molecular Nutrition, 301-319.
  2. Mavai, S., Chopra, R. (2026). Essential Oil Identification in Citrus Seeds. In: Suri, S., Singh, A., Sridhar, K. (eds) Citrus Fruit Processing By-Products. Methods and Protocols in Food Science. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-5088-2_12
  3. Mavai, S., Goswami, L., Singh, G., Lohiya, N., Yadav, P.K.S., Oh, S. (2025). Refining Linseed Oil: Recent Trends, Advancements, and Sustainability Indicators. In: Chopra, R., Singh, A., Oberoi, H.S. (eds) Dynamics of Linseed and its Valorization. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8927-9_5
  4. Monika Chand, Rajni Chopra, Yachana, Deepak Joshi, Abdul Wahid P, Himanshi  Madan (2025) Physicochemical Characteristics, Handling, and Storage of Linseeds in book Dynamics of Linseed and its Valorization, Springer Online ISBN: 9789819689279. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-8927-9
  5. Monika Chand, Rajni Chopra, Yachana, Deepak Joshi, Abdul Wahid P, Himanshi Madan (2025) Physicochemical Characteristics, Handling, and Storage of Linseeds in book Dynamics of Linseed and its Valorization, Springer Online ISBN: 9789819689279. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-8927-9
  6. Himanshi Madan, Rajni Chopra, Monika Chand (2025) Composition of Linseed Oil: Major and Minor Components in book Dynamics of Linseed and its Valorization, Springer Online ISBN: 9789819689279. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-8927-9
  7. Snigdha Homroy, Reena Malongil Bapputty, Rajni Chopra, Richa Soni, Deepa Sanglekar, Vidhi Shah (2025) Nutritional Benefits of Linseed Oil-Based Omega-3 Fatty Acids. in book Dynamics of Linseed and its Valorization, Springer Online ISBN: 9789819689279. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-8927-9
  8. Binanshu Talwar, Rajni Chopra, Neetu Kumra Taneja (2025) Utilizing By-Products from the Linseed Processing Industry: Opportunities and Challenges. in book Dynamics of Linseed and its Valorization, Springer Online ISBN: 9789819689279. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-8927-9
  9. Snigdha Homroy, Monika Chand, Binanshu Talwar, Aishwarya Dhiman, Priyanka Kumari Singh, Abdul Wahid, Rajni Chopra (2024) Long-Term Enhancement of Food Stability Using Encapsulation-Based Coating. In Food Coatings and Preservation Technologies in the book Food Coatings and Preservation Technologies. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Online ISBN: 9781394237623 
  10. Garg, M., Gupta, A.K., & Singh, N. (Eds.). (2025). Phytoadaptogenic Properties of Medicinal Plants (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003527329
  11. Aishwarya Dhiman, Meenakshi Garg, Rajni Chopra (2024) Edible Film and Coating for Food Packaging” in the book “Biodegradable Composites for Packaging Applications” published by CRC press Tylor and Francis Group (Edited; ISBN: 9781032131511, 2022
  12. Priyanka Prajapati, Meenakshi Garg, Rajni Chopra (2023) Recent Development in Food Packaging for Enhancing Food Quality and Safety in the book “Biodegradable Composites for Packaging Applications” published by CRC press Tylor and Francis Group (Edited By Arbind PrasadAshwani Kumar and Kishor Kumar Gajrani; ISBN:9781032131511, 2022
  13. Neha Singh, Meenakshi Garg, Rajni Chopra (2023) Active Biodegradable Composite for Packaging Applications in the book “Biodegradable Composites for Packaging Applications” published by CRC press Tylor and Francis Group (Edited By Arbind PrasadAshwani Kumar and Kishor Kumar Gajrani) ; ISBN: 9781032131511, 2022
  14. Neha Singh, Meenakshi Garg, Rajni Chopra (2021) Recent Development in Food Packaging for Enhancing Food Quality and Safety” in the book “Nutraceuticals- Food Applications and health Benefits” Publishes by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. NewYork (Edited by Anita Kumari and Gulab Singh) ; ISBN: 9781685074883 (hard cover), 87811685075125 (Adobe pdf)2021https://doi.org/10.52305/ZDNY4862
  15. Priyanka Kumari Singh Singh, Rajni Chopra, Meenakshi Garg,and Akriti Dhyani (2021) Omega 3 Fatty Acid as Novel Nutraceutical and Its Role in Human Health” in the book “Nutraceuticals- Food Applications and health Benefits” Publishes by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. NewYork (Edited by Anita Kumari and Gulab Singh)  ; ISBN: 9781685074883 (hard cover), 87811685075125 (Adobe pdf), 2021,  https://doi.org/10.52305/ZDNY4862
  16. Priyanka Prajapati, Meenakshi Garg and Rajni Chopra (2021) Role of Nutraceutical in Food Packaging” in the book “Nutraceuticals- Food Applications and health Benefits” Publishes by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. NewYork (Edited by Anita Kumari and Gulab Singh) ; ISBN: 9781685074883 (hard cover), 87811685075125 (Adobe pdf), 2021,  https://doi.org/10.52305/ZDNY4862
  17. Bhasha Sharma, Rajni Chopra, Susmita Dey Sadhu and Meenakshi Garg (2021) Edible packaging of liquid foods ” in the book “Edible Food Packaging: Applications, Innovations and Sustainability’ published by Springer  (Edited by Poonia, Amrita, Dhewa, Tejpal,  ISBN: 978-981-16-2382-0 hardcopy production, 2021
  18. Bhasha Sharma, Rajni Chopra, Susmita Dey Sadhu and Meenakshi Garg (2021) Role of Packaging in Food Processing” in the book “Food Chemistry: The Role of Additives, Preservatives and Adulteration’ published by Scrivener Publishing  (Edited by Mousmi Sen),  ISBN: 9781119791614 hardcopy production, 2021
  19. Preeti Khanna, Rajni Chopra and Meenakshi Garg (2021) Law Impacting Chemicals added to Food” in the book “Food Chemistry: The Role of Additives, Preservatives and Adulteration’ published by Scrivener Publishing (Edited by Mousmi Sen),  ISBN: 9781119791614 hardcopy production, 2021
  20. Meenakshi Garg, Sadhana SharmaRajni Chopra, and Susmita Dey Sadhu; (2021) Sanitation and Hygiene Process in Storage” in the book “Packaging and Storage of Fruits and Vegetables Emerging Trends” published by CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group (Edited by Tanweer Alam);  ISBN: 9781771889872, hardcopy production, 2021
  21. Meenakshi Garg and Rajni Chopra (2019) Advances in Food Packaging” in the book “Food Frontiers”, New Delhi, Publishers2019 (ISBN)
Qualification
S.No Degree Subject University/College Year
1 Ph.D Biochemistry CFTRI, University of Mysore 2008
2 M.Sc. Food & Nutrition Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University 2001
3 UG Home Science/Community Science Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur 1999
Experience
S.No Designation Institution Duration
1 Associate Professor NIFTEM-K 2020 - 2023
2 Assistant Professor(UG & PG) Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi 2008-2020
3 Professor NIFTEM-K 2023- Present
International Experience/Collaboration/Consultancy
  1. Delivered Talk during the international conference on Food Science and Technology Organized by Cenetri Publishing Group, Rome Itlay from 13th -15th November 2017, travel grant funded by UGC, GoI
  2. Attended two-weeks training on Rice processing at Tokyo, Japan funded by JICA and NIFTEM K Ministry of Food Processing Industries from 22nd Jan 24 to 3rd Feb 2024, funded by JICA
  3. Delivered talk on “Flaxseed oil cake as source of smart protein” during CSABE-SCGAB 2026 Annual Conference, July 19-22, Saskatoon, Canada

 

Experience

  1. Head, Admission Cell, NIFTEM- Kundli, April 2021-till date
  2. Associate Dean of Postgraduate Studies, NIFTEM Kundli, November 2021- till date
  3. In charge, International Cell, NIFTEM- Kundli, April 2021- June 2025
  4. FST Dept. PhD Coordinator, June 2020 –Nov. 2023
  5. Department Incharge, Dept. of Food and Nutrition & Food Technology, Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, July 2018 to June 2020
  6. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Food and Nutrition & Food Technology, Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi- From July 2008 to 10th June 2020
Externally Funded Projects
  1. Completed DST-funded project on “Development of Indian perilla seed (perilla frutescens) oil meal-based proteins and their incorporation in cereals-based food products.” to develop Science and Technology Hub for the livelihood of self-help group, Allocated Funds of Rs 78,09,838 for 03 years duration (2022-2025)
  2. Completed Seed money project on “Development of Indian perilla seed (perilla frutescens) oil meal-based proteins and their incorporation in cereals-based food products” funded by NIFTEM K, funds allocated Rs 1.7 Lakhs for one year (2021-2022)
  3. Completed consultancy project titled “A comparative study on oil absorption in frying and its relationship with weight management and gut health in mice” funded by KRBL Industry with funding of Rs 12Lakh+GST/- for one year from Feb 2025-Jan 2026
  4. Ongoing consultancy project titled “Characterization of plant protein protein and its In-vitro and in-vivo bioavailability” funded by BPCL.
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