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Dr. Tanya Luva Swer Dr. Tanya Luva Swer Designation : Assistant Professor tanya.swer@niftem.ac.in +91-130-2281020
  1. Processing and utilization of indigenous/ underutilized crops (fruits, vegetables and spices)
  2. Product development with special interest in herbal beverages
  3. Valorization of food waste
  4. Development of functional edible films/ coatings
  1. ASRB NET Qualified
  2. UGC Fellowship (2014) awarded
  3. Young Scientist Award in Food Science (2022) conferred at 6th CIABASSD-2022, West Bengal
  1. Promita Gundev, Komal Chauhan, Divya Sachdev, Tanya Luva Swer. Formulation and characterization of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) microspheres using natural beeswax as encapsulating material. 2022. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 46(4): e16458. (IMPACT FACTOR 1.288)
  2. Tanya L Swer, Komal Chauhan, C. Mukhim, Khalid Bashir, A. Kumar. Application of anthocyanins extracted from Sohiong (Prunus nepalensis L.) in food processing. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 114, 108360 (IMPACT FACTOR 6.056).
  3. Tanya L Swer, Komal Chauhan. 2019. Stability studies of enzyme aided anthocyanin extracts from Prunus nepalensis L. LWT-Food Science and Technology 102: 181-189. (IMPACT FACTOR 6.056)
  4. Tanya L. Swer, Komal Chauhan, Prodyut K. Paul, C. Mukhim, Khalid Bashir, Rachna Sehrawat. Production and optimization of anthocyanin-rich food colourant extracted from Prunus nepalensis L. (Sohiong). 2018. Pigments and resin Technology 47(6):453-463. (IMPACT FACTOR 1.126)
  5. Tanya L Swer, C.Mukhim, Khalid Bashir, Komal Chauhan. 2018. Optimization of enzyme aided extraction of anthocyanins from Prunus nepalensis L. LWT-Food Science and Technology. 91: 382-390. (ISSN: 0023-6438) (IMPACT FACTOR 6.056)
  6. Ruchi Verma, Shumaila Jan, Savita Rani, Kulsum Jan, Tanya L. Swer, Kumar S. Prakash, M. Z. Dar, Khalid Bashir. 2018. Physicochemical and functional properties of gamma irradiated buckwheat and potato starch. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 144:37-42. (ISSN: 0969-806X) (IMPACT FACTOR 2.776)
  7. Pradeep Kumara, Kumar S. Prakash, Kulsum Jan, Tanya  L. Swer, Shumaila Jan Ruchi Verma, Km Deepika, M. Zuhaib Dar, Kush Verma, Khalid Bashir. 2017. Effects of gamma irradiation on starch granule structure and physicochemical properties of brown rice starch. Journal of Cereal Science. 77: 194-200. (ISSN: 0733-5210) (IMPACT FACTOR 4.075)
  8. M Zuhaib Dar, Km Deepika, Kulsum Jan, Tanya L Swer, Pradeep Kumar, Ruchi Verma, Kush Verma, Kumar S Prakash, Shumaila Jan, Khalid Bashir. 2017. Modification of structure and physicochemical properties of buckwheat and oat starch by γ-irradiation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. (ISSN: 0141-8130) (IMPACT FACTOR 8.025)
  9. Khalid Bashir, Tanya L. Swer, Kumar Satya Prakash, Manjeet Aggarwal. 2016. Physico-chemical and functional properties of gamma irradiated whole wheat flour and starch. LWT-Food Science and Technology. 76:131-139. (ISSN: 0023-6438) (IMPACT FACTOR 6.056)
  10. Tanya L. Swer, Komal Chauhan, Prodyut K. Paul and C. Mukhim. 2016. Evaluation of enzyme treatment conditions on extraction of anthocyanins from Prunus nepalensis L. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 92: 867-871. (ISSN: 0141-8130) (IMPACT FACTOR 8.025)
  11. Rachna Sehrawat, P.S Panesar, Tanya L Swer and Anit Kumar. 2017. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Mediated Interaction of Media Concentration and Process Parameters for the Pigment Production By MonascusPurpureus MTCC 369 Under Solid State Fermentation. Pigments and resin Technology. 46/1: 14–20 ISSN: 0369-9420. (IMPACT FACTOR 1.126)
  12. Rachna Sehrawat, Sandeep Kumar, Khalid Bashir, Kumar Satya Prakash, Tanya L. Swer and Anit Kumar. 2016.  Bioutilization of agro-industrial waste to produce biopigment using Monascuspurpureus MTCC 369 by solid state fermentation. Indian Journal of Ecology 43(1):128-133. ISSN: 0304-5250.
  13. C. Mukhim, A. Nath, T. L. Swer and B. Ghosh. 2016. Changes in pectin and total chlorophyll content Assam Lemon (Citrus limonBurm.) peel during fruit growth and development. Environment and Ecology 34(4A):1477-1479. ISSN 0970-0420.
  14. Tanya L. Swer, Komal Chauhan, Prodyut K. Paul, Mukhim C. and Satyaprakash K. 2016. Valorization of Prunus nepalensis plant parts: Extraction and evaluation of in vitro antioxidantive potential and antibacterial activity. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research 7(3):9272-9277. ISSN 0976-3031
  15. C. Mukhim, A. Nath, Bidyut C. Deka and T. L. Swer. 2015. Changes in physico-chemical properties of assam lemon (Citrus limonburm.) At different stages of fruit Growth and development. The Bioscan 10(2): 535-537. ISSN: 0973-7049.
  16. Veerendra Kumar Verma, Anjani Kumar Jha, Avinash Pandey, Amit Kumar, P. Choudhury and Tanya L. Swer. 2014. Genetic divergence, path coefficient and cluster analysis of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) genotypes. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 84 (8): 925–30. ISSN: 0019-5022. (IMPACT FACTOR 0.374)
  17. Tanya L. Swer, Kamini Devi, T. V. Hymavathy and J. DilipBabu. 2013. Development and evaluation of fruit incorporated pearl millet/bajra (Pennisetumglaucum) malt drink. Trends in Biosciences 6(3): 239-243. ISSN: 0974-8431.
  18. V. K. Verma, A. K. Jha, K. K. Wanshnong, T. L. Swer. 2012. Effect of integrated nutrient management modules on growth, yield and quality attributes in taro (Colocasia esculentaL. Schott). Indian Journal of Hill Farming 25(1): 21-25. ISSN: 0970-6429.

Books/Book Chapters:

Book Chapters:

  1. P. Mariadon Shanlang Pathaw, C. Mukhim, Savita Rani, Dinkar B. Kamble, and Tanya Luva Swer *. (2023). Principles of radiofrequency processing in the food industry. In S. M. Jafari (ed), Emerging Thermal Processes in the Food Industry Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry, Woodhead Publishing, pp 289-312 (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822107-5.00008-8; ISBN: 978-0-12-822107-5)
  2. Dinkar B. Kamble, Tanya Luva Swer, Khalid Bashir, P. Mariadon Shanlang Pathaw, Savita Rani. (2023). Application of Ohmic heating in the food industry.  In S. M. Jafari (ed), Emerging Thermal Processes in the Food Industry Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry, Woodhead Publishing, pp 261-285 (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822107-5.00001-5; ISBN: 978-0-12-822107-5)
  3. Pathaw, P.M.S., Swer, T.L. (2021). Galactosidase and Acetyl Esterase Modification. In: Gahruie, H.H., Eskandari, M.H., Mousavi Khaneghah, A., Ghiasi, F. (eds) Physicochemical and Enzymatic Modification of Gums, Springer, Cham, pp 179–190. (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87996-9_10; ISBN: 978-3-030-87995-2)
  4. Tanya L. Swer, P Mariadon Shanlang Pathaw. (2021). Safety Precautionary Measures and Systems Taken by the Food Business Sector During COVID-19 and the Response to its Call (2021) In S. Singha (ed), Impact of COVID-19 on Economy, Business, Education and Social Life (Volume 6). The Native Tribe, India. (ISBN: 978-81- 950963-8-1; DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/ZXEPY).
  5. Tanya L. Swer, C. Mukhim, Khalid Bashir, Savita Rani, Dinkar B. Kamble. (2021). Irradiation and Legal Aspects. In: Knoerzer, K., Muthukumarappan, K. (Eds.), Innovative Food Processing Technologies: A Comprehensive Review, vol. 2. Elsevier, pp. 108–121. (DOI: https://doi.org/B978-0-08-100596-5.22994-6; ISBN: 9780128157817)
  6. Savita Rani, Dinkar B. Kamble, Khalid Bashir, Tanya L. Swer. (2021). Plasma decontamination of animal related food products. In: Knoerzer, K., Muthukumarappan, K. (Eds.), Innovative Food Processing Technologies: A Comprehensive Review, vol. 2. Elsevier, pp. 598-609. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100596-5.22993-4; ISBN: 9780128157817)
  7. Khalid Bashir, Tanya L. Swer, Savita Rani, Kulsum Jan, Shumaila Jan. (2021. Effect of Irradiation on Food Components. In: Knoerzer, K., Muthukumarappan, K. (Eds.), Innovative Food Processing Technologies: A Comprehensive Review, vol. 2. Elsevier, pp. 71-78. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100596-5.23034-5; ISBN: 9780128157817).
  8. Khalid Bashir, Kulsum Jan, Dinkar B. Kamble, Vaibhav K. Maurya, Shumaila Jan, Tanya Luva Swer. 2021. History, Status and Regulatory Aspects of Gamma Irradiation for Food Processing. In: Knoerzer, K., Muthukumarappan, K. (Eds.), Innovative Food Processing Technologies: A Comprehensive Review, vol. 2. Elsevier, pp. 101-107. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100596-5.23051-5; ISBN: 9780128157817).
  9. Tanya L. Swer, Savita Rani and Khalid Bashir. 2018. Manufacturing of Jams, Jellies and Marmalades from fruits and vegetables. Chapter 4. In: Khursheed A. Khan, Megh R. Goyal, Abhimanyu A Kalne (eds). Processing of Fruits and Vegetables From Farm to Fork. Apple Academic Press, Inc, USA,  (ISBN 9781771885867083)
  10. Tanya L. Swer, Savita Rani and Khalid Bashir. 2018. Negative Effects of Processing on Fruits and Vegetables. Chapter 13. In: Khursheed A. Khan, Megh R. Goyal, Abhimanyu A Kalne (eds). Processing of Fruits and Vegetables From Farm to Fork. Apple Academic Press, Inc, USA,  (ISBN 9781771885867083)
  11. Tanya L. Swer, C. Mukhim, Rachna Sehrawat and Sandip T. Gaikwad. 2016. Applications of Freezing Technology in Fruits and Vegetables. Chapter 7. In: Rachna Sehrawat, Khursheed A. Khan, Megh R. Goyal, Prodyut K. Paul (eds). Technological Interventions in the Processing of Fruits and Vegetables. Apple Academic Press, Inc, USA,  (ISBN 9781771885867)
  12. Anit Kumar, Rachna Sehrawat, Tanya L. Swer and Ashutosh Upadhyay. 2016. High Pressure Processing of Fruits and Vegetables Processing. Chapter 8. In: Rachna Sehrawat, Khursheed A. Khan, Megh R. Goyal, Prodyut K. Paul (eds). Technological Interventions in the Processing of Fruits and Vegetables. Apple Academic Press, Inc, USA,  (ISBN 9781771885867)
  13. Sandip T. Gaikwad, ShardulDabir, VintiSinghla and Tanya L. Swer. 2016. Extrusion Technology for Fruits and Vegetables. Chapter 12. In: Rachna Sehrawat, Khursheed A. Khan, Megh R. Goyal, Prodyut K. Paul (eds). Technological Interventions in the Processing of Fruits and Vegetables. Apple Academic Press, Inc, USA,  (ISBN 9781771885867) 
  14. Sandip T. Gaikwad, Anit Kumar, Tanya L. Swer and Onkar A. Babar. 2016. Attitude of Consumers toward fruits and Vegetables. Chapter 18. In: Rachna Sehrawat, Khursheed A. Khan, Megh R. Goyal, Prodyut K. Paul (eds). Technological Interventions in the Processing of Fruits and Vegetables. Apple Academic Press, Inc, USA,  (ISBN 9781771885867)
  15. C. Mukhim, B. Ghosh, T.L. Swer and K. Reang. 2015. Prunus nepalensis, MyricanagiandEleagnuslatifolia– important indigenous fruits of Meghalaya. In Innovative Horticulture Concepts for Sustainable Development: Recent Trends. (P. Sarathi, S. Kr. Ghosh, N. Bhowmick and P. Deb, eds). New Delhi Publishers: New Delhi, India. pp. 79-84. ISBN 978-93-81274-85-9

1. Qualification

# Degree Name Subject University/College Year
1 Ph.D ------- ------- -------

2. Experience

# Designation University/College Duration
1 Assistant Professor NIFTEM 17th February 2020-till date
2 Training Officer Industrial Training Institutes, Jowai 1st May 2019- 31st December 2019
3 Assistant Professor Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi 19th January 2017 - 16th April 2019

International Experience(s)/Collaboration(s)/Counsultancy:

Life member of AFST (I)