Personal Information

- Process Engineering
- Transport Phenomena
- Food Functionalization
- Food Rheology
- Food Process Modeling
- Novel Food Processing,
- GATE qualified
- ASRB NET qualified
- DBT Sponsored Senior Research Fellowship (2014) awarded by IIT Kharagpur
- UGC Fellowship (2014) awarded
- Young Scientist Award (2017) conferred at 19th IASF Congress, Allahabad
- Best Oral Presentation Award at NutriCon-2019, Bangkok, Thailand
- Life member of AFST (I) Mysore and ISAE, New Delhi
- Kumar, N., Kumar, G., Prabhakar, P.K., Sahu, J.K., Naik, S. (2023). Ultrasound-assisted
extraction of bioactive compounds from giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) stem: Quantitative process
optimization and bioactives analysis, Journal of Food Process Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.1425 - Kumar, M., Madhumita, M., Prabhakar, P.K., Basu, S. (2022). Refractance Window Drying of
Food and Biological Materials: Status on Mechanisms, Diffusion Modelling and Hybrid Drying
Approach, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2132210 - Gopalakrishnan, K., Chandel, M., Gupta, V., Kaur, K., Patel, A., Kaur, K., Kishore, A.,
Prabhakar, P.K., Singh, A., Prasad, J.S., Bodana, V., Saxena, V., Shanmugam, V.K., Sharma, A.
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(2022). Valorisation of fruit peel bioactive into green synthesized silver nanoparticles to modify
cellulose wrapper for shelf-life extension of packaged bread. Food Research International,
112321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112321 - Gopalakrishnan, K., Chandel, M., Gupta, V., Kaur, K., Patel, A., Kaur, K., Kishore, A.,
Prabhakar, P.K., Singh, A., Prasad, J.S., Bodana, V., Saxena, V., Shanmugam, V.K., Sharma, A.
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(2022). Valorisation of fruit peel bioactive into green synthesized silver nanoparticles to modify
cellulose wrapper for shelf-life extension of packaged bread. Food Research International,
112321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112321 - Gade, S. R., Meghwal, M., Prabhakar, P. K., Giuffrè, A. M. (2022). A Comparative Study on the
Nutritional, Antioxidant, Thermal, Morphological and Diffraction Properties of Selected Cucurbit
Seeds. Agronomy, 12(10), 2242. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12102242 - Suhag, R., Dhiman, A., Prabhakar, P. K., Sharma, A., Singh, A., & Upadhyay, A. (2022).
Microfluidization of liquid egg yolk: Modelling of rheological characteristics and interpretation
of flow behavior under a pipe flow. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 103119.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2022.103119 - Kumar, M., Madhumita, M., Srivsatava, B., Prabhakar, P.K. (2022) Mathematical Modeling and
Simulation of Refractance Window Drying of Mango Pulp for Moisture, Temperature and Heat
Flux Distribution, Journal of Food Process Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.14090 - Singh, H., Meghwal, M., Prabhakar, P. K., & Kumar, N. (2022). Grinding characteristics and
energy consumption in cryogenic and ambient grinding of ajwain seeds at varied moisture
contents. Powder Technology, 117531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117531 - Kumar, G., Kumar, N., Prabhakar, P. K., & Kishore, A. (2022). Foam mat drying: Recent
advances on foam dynamics, mechanistic modeling and hybrid drying approach. Critical Reviews
in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2053061 - Suhag, R., Kumar, R., Dhiman, A., Sharma, A., Prabhakar, P. K., Gopala Krishnan, K., Kumar,
R., & Singh, A. (2022). Fruit peel bioactives, valorisation into nanoparticles and potential
applications: A review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-20.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2043237 - Kamble, M. G., Singh, A., Prabhakar, P. K., Meghwal, M., Singh, S. V., & Chinchkar, A. V.
(2022). Effect of high shear homogenization on quality characteristics of bael fruit pulp. Food
Quality and Safety. https://doi.org/10.1093/fqsafe/fyac011 - Thakur, D., Singh, A., Prabhakar, P. K., Meghwal, M., & Upadhyay, A. (2022). Optimization and
characterization of soybean oil-carnauba wax Oleogel. LWT- Food Science and Technology,
113108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113108 - Kumar, M., Vatsa, S., Madhumita, M., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2021) Mathematical Modeling of
Food Processing Operations: A Basic Understanding and Overview. Turkish Journal of
Agricultural Engineering Research, 2(2), 472-492.
http://dx.doi.org/10.46592/turkager.2021.v02i02.019 - Singh, A., Mehta, A., Singh, A. P., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2021). Ultrasonic modulated osmotic
dehydration of Aonla (Phyllanthus emblica L.) slices: An integrated modeling through ANN,
GPR, and RSM. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, e16247.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/JFPP.16247 - Prabhakar, P. K., Srivastav, P. P., Pathak, S. S., & Das, K. (2021). Mathematical Modeling of
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen and Microbial Biomass in Stored Rohu (Labeo rohita) Fish. Front.
Sustain. Food Syst. 5: 669473. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.669473 - Mehta, A., Singh, A., Sing, A.P., Prabhakar, P.K., & Kumar, N. (2021) Ultrasonic induced effect
on mass transfer characteristics during osmotic dehydration of aonla (Phyllanthus emblica L.)
slices: A mathematical modeling approach, Journal of Food Process Engineering, e13887 ,
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13887 - Madhumita, M., Guha, P., Nag, A., & Prabhakar, P. K. Natural Preservative Efficacy of Cured
Betel Leaf Essential Oil for Sapota Juice: Effect on Physicochemical, Microbial and Sensory
Properties. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, e15927.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15927 - Gupta, V., Prabhakar, P. K., Gharde, S., Nimbaria, A., Sharma, V., & Rawat, A. (2021). Foam
Mat Drying of Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana) Juice: Process Optimisation, Physico-Functional,
Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Analysis. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India):
Series A, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-021-00566-5 - Jha, P., Meghwal, M., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2021). Microwave drying of banana blossoms (Musa
acuminata): Mathematical modeling and drying energetics. Journal of Food Processing and
Preservation, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111632 - Ghanghas, N., Prabhakar, P. K., Sharma, S., & Mukilan, T. M. (2021). Microfluidization of
fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) seed protein concentrate: Effects on functional,
rheological, thermal and microstructural properties. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 111830.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111830 - Kumar, Y., Roy, S., Devra, A., Dhiman, A., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2021). Ultrasonication of
mayonnaise formulated with xanthan and guar gums: Rheological modeling, effects on optical
properties and emulsion stability. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 149, 111632.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111632 - Dhiman, A., Suhag, R., Singh, A., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2021). Mechanistic understanding and
potential application of electrospraying in food processing: a review. Critical Reviews in Food
Science and Nutrition, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2021.1926907 - Dhiman, A., Suhag, R., Chauhan, D. S., Thakur, D., Chhikara, S., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2021).
Status of beetroot processing and processed products: Thermal and emerging technologies
intervention. Trends in Food Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.05.042 - Kamble, M. G., Singh, A., Mishra, V., Meghwal, M., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2021). Mass and
surface modelling of green plantain banana fruit based on physical characteristics. Computers and
Electronics in Agriculture, 186, 106194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2021.106194 - Gupta, R., Meghwal, M., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2021). Bioactive compounds of pigmented wheat
(Triticum aestivum): Potential benefits in human health. Trends in Food Science & Technology.
110, 240-252, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.02.003 - Gangmei D.L., Sharma, A., Gopalkrishnan, K., Prabhakar, P.K., Singh, A. (2021) Electropotential and Chemical Changes in Stored Paneer: A Potentiometric Approach, 12(6)21-40.
http://dx.doi.org/10.15515/abr.0976-4585.12.6.3141 - Jha, P., Meghwal, M., Prabhakar, P. K., & Singh, A. (2021). Exploring Effects of different PreTreatments on Drying Kinetics, Moisture Diffusion, Physico-Functional and Flow Properties of
Banana Flower Powder. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, e15356.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15356 - Rahate, K. A., Madhumita, M., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2020). Nutritional Composition, AntiNutritional Factors, Pre-treatments-cum-Processing Impact and Food Formulation Potential of
Faba Bean (Vicia Faba L.): A Comprehensive Review. LWT-Food Science and Technology,
110796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110796 - Gupta, R., Meghwal, M., Prabhakar, P. K., & Garg, M. (2020) Investigating Moisture Induced
Changes in the Engineering Properties and Colour Attributes of Pigmented Different Wheat
(Triticum aestivum) Varieties. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, e15142.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15142 - Dhiman, A., Suhag, R., Thakur D., Gupta, V., Prabhakar, P. K., (2020) Current Status of Loquat
(Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.): Bioactive Functions, Preservation Approaches and Processed
Products, Food Review International, https://doi.org/10.1080/87559129.2020.1866007 - Himani, N., Kumar, N., Prabhakar, P. K., & Pant, V. (2020) Physical, Mechanical, Functional and
Thermal Characterization of Chitosan: Maltodextrin Blends Edible Oral Film Incorporated with
Aqueous Clove Extract. Starch‐Stärke, 1900220. https://doi.org/10.1002/star.201900220 - Gade, S. R., Meghwal, M., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2020). Engineering properties of dried ash gourd
(Benincasa hispida Cogn) seeds: Mass modeling and its analysis. Journal of Food Process
Engineering, e13545. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13545 - Dhiman, A., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2020). Micronization in food processing: A comprehensive
review of mechanistic approach, physicochemical, functional properties and self-stability of
micronized food materials. Journal of Food Engineering, 110248.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110248 - Ghanghas, N., Mukilan, M T, Sharma, S., & Prabhakar, P. K. (2020). Classification,
Composition, Extraction, Functional Modification and Application of Rice (Oryza sativa) Seed
Protein: A Comprehensive Review. Food Reviews International, 1-30.
https://doi.org/10.1080/87559129.2020.1733596 - Bajpai, A., Kumar, Y., Singh, H., Prabhakar, P. K., & Meghwal, M. (2020). Effect of moisture
content on the engineering properties of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) seed. Journal of Food Process
Engineering, 43(2), e13325. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13325 - Prabhakar, P. K., Vatsa, S., Srivastav, P. P., & Pathak, S. S. (2020). A comprehensive review on
freshness of fish and assessment: Analytical methods and recent innovations. Food Research
International, 109157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109157 - Prabhakar, P. K., Srivastav, P. P., & Pathak, S. S. (2019). Kinetics of total volatile basic nitrogen
and trimethylamine formation in stored Rohu (Labeo rohita) Fish. Journal of Aquatic Food
Product Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10498850.2019.1604598 - Makroo, H.A., Prabhakar, P. K. Rastogi, N.K., & Srivastavaa, B. (2019). Characterization of
mango puree based on total soluble solids and acid content: Effect on physico-chemical,
rheological, thermal and ohmic heating behavior. LWT – Food Science and Technology 103
(2019) 316-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2019.01.003 - Chouhan, L; Prabhakar, P.K; & Srivastav, P.P (2018). Utilization of palm jaggary for preparation
of palm candy. Green Farming, 9(3) 583-585. - Kant, R., Prabhakar, P. K., Kumar, N., Kumari, S., & Broadway, A. A. (2018). Chemical and
organoleptic characteristics of functional gulabjamun along with food energy value. International
Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(1), 897-902 - Kant, R., Prabhakar, P. K., Samadder, S., & Srivastav, P. P. (2017). Radio frequency based
sensor: An innovative detection tool for food spoilage. The Pharma Innovation, 6(4, Part B), 80-
86 - Kumar, N., Prabhakar, P. K., Meena, G. S., Kishore, A., & Halder, K. (2017). Effective energy
management in a commercial multi-product dairy plant through a graphical user interface. The
Pharma Innovation, 6(11, Part C), 193-198. - Raigar, R. K., Prabhakar, P. K., & Srivastav, P. P. (2017). Effect of different thermal treatments
on grinding characteristics, granular morphology and yield of Ready‐to‐Eat wheat grits. Journal
of Food Process Engineering, 40(2), e12363. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.12363 - Kumar, J., Prabhakar, P. K., Srivastav, P. P., & Bhowmick, P. K. (2016). Moisture dependent
physical properties of Chironji (Buchanania Lanzan) nut. Journal of Agricultural Engineering,
53(2), 45-54. - Kumar, J., Prabhakar, P. K., Srivastav, P. P., & Bhowmick, P. K. (2016). Moisture dependent
physical properties of Chironji (Buchanania Lanzan) nut. Journal of Agricultural Engineering,
53(2), 45-54. - Verma, D. K., Mohan, M., Prabhakar, P. K., & Srivastav, P. P. (2015). Physico-chemical and
cooking characteristics of Azad basmati. International Food Research Journal, 22(4). 1380-1389 - Prabhakar, P. K., & Srivastav, P. P. (2015). Characterization of soru-chakli-A traditional food of
West Bengal. Food Sci Technol, 1(2), 1-8. - Hansdah, R., Prabhakar, P. K., Srivastav, P. P., & Mishra, H. N. (2015). Physico-chemical
characterization of lesser-known Palo (Curcuma leucorrhiza) starch. International Food
Research Journal, 22(4), 1368-1373. - Jha, R. K., Prabhakar, P. K., Srivastav, P. P., & Rao, V. V. (2015). Influence of temperature on
vacuum drying characteristics, functional properties and micro structure of Aloe vera (Aloe
barbadensis Miller) gel. Research in Agricultural Eng., 61, 141-149.
https://doi.org/10.17221/13/2014-RAE - Kumar. J., Prabhakar, P K, Srivastav P. P., & Bhowmick P K. (2014) Physical characterization of
chironji (Buchananialanzan) nut and kernels. Food Science Research Journal, 5, 148-153.
https://doi.org/10.15740/HAS/FSRJ/5.2/148-153
Books/Book Chapters:
Book
- Singh, A., Chauhan K., Chopra R., Singh, R., Singh, A., Prabhakar, PK., Shukla, S. (2021) Green Perspectives In Food Processing, ISBN: 9788194849513, New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi
Book Chapters
- Gopalakrishnan, K., Sharma, A., Emanuel, N., Prabhakar, P. K., & Kumar, R. (2021). Sensors for Non‐Destructive Quality Evaluation of Food. Food Chemistry: The Role of Additives, Preservatives and Adulteration, 397-449.
- Gaudham, R. S., Kumar, R., Ranjit, R., Sharma, A., Prabhakar, P. K., & Emanuel, N. (2021). Technologies for Shelf-Life Enhancement of Herbs and Leafy Vegetables. Handbook of Research on Food Processing and Preservation Technologies: Volume 2: Nonthermal Food Preservation and Novel Processing Strategies, 135.
- Neeraj., Das, K., Prabhakar, P.K., Ghnaghas, N. (2021). Edible Films and Coatings for Fruits and Vegetables: Composition, Functions and Regulatory Aspects, In Edible Food Packaging: Applications, Innovations and Sustainability (eds. Poonia, A., Dhewa, T.) ISBN: 978-981-16-2383-7, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
- Himani., Singla, M., Prabhakar, P.K.; Sharma, A., Meghwal, M. (2021). Edible and Oral thin Films: Formulation, Properties, Functions and Application in Food Packaging and Pharmaceutical Industry. In Edible Food Packaging: Applications, Innovations and Sustainability (eds. Poonia, A., Dhewa, T.) ISBN: 978-981-16-2383-7, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
- Cherukuri, N.D.; Meghwal, M., Prabhakar, P.K., Singh, A. (2021). Edible Coatings and Films from Agricultural and Marine Food Wastes. In Biotechnology for Zero Waste – Emerging Waste Management Techniques (eds. Hussain, C. M., Kadeppagari, R. K.). ISBN: 9783527348985, Wiley-VCHPublisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag. 4. Selvamuthukumaran, M., Prabhakar, P. K., & Ghanghas, N. (2021). Loquat (Chinese Plums): Medicinal and Therapeutic Values and Their Processed Products. In Asian Berries (eds. Xiao, G., Xu, Y., Yu, Y.) 205-220. ISBN: 9780429286476, CRC Press.
- Vatsa, S , Kumar, M., Ghanghas, N., Prabhakar, P. K., Meghwal, M. (2021). Nanofiltration. In Food Processing: Advances in Non-Thermal Technologies (eds. Das, K.K., Chakraborty, S.) ISBN 9780367756109, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis.
- Singh, H., Meghwal, M., Prabhakar, P.K. (2021). Cryogenic freezing. In Food Processing: Advances in Non-Thermal Technologies (eds. Das, K.K., Chakraborty, S.) ISBN 9780367756109, CRC Press Taylor & Francis
- Gopalakrishnan, K., Kumar, R., Ranjit, R., Sharma, A.., Prabhakar, P.K. (2020) Detection of Pesticides in Fruits and Vegetables: Principles and Methods. In Handbook of Research on Food Processing and Preservation Technologies (eds. Goyal, M. R., Birwal, P.) ISBN, 9781774630334, Apple Academic Press, CRC
- R., Ranjit, R., Sharma, A.., Prabhakar, P.K. Emanuel, N. (2020) Dielectric Properties of Animal Source Foods (ASF) and Applications for Quality Evaluation. In Handbook of Research on Food Processing and Preservation Technologies (eds. Goyal, M. R., Birwal, P.) ISBN, 9781774630334, Apple Academic Press, CRC.
- Ghanghas, N., Mukilan, M.T., Prabhakar, P.K., and Kumar, N. (2019). Rice protein: properties, extraction, and applications in food formulation. In: Technologies for Value Addition in Food Products and Processes, Eds. S.C. Deka, D. Seth, N.R.S. Hulle, Apple Academic Press, USA, pp. 287-304, eBook. ISBN9780429242847.
- Madhumita, M., and Prabhakar, P.K. (2019). Enzyme immobilization in food and agriculture: principles, practices, and future prospects. In: Technologies for Value Addition in Food Products and Processes, Eds. S.C. Deka, D.S., N.R.S., Hulle, Apple Academic Press, Pp. 73-102. eBook. ISBN9780429242847
- Ranjan, A., and Prabhakar, P.K. (2019). Phytochemical, pharmacological, and food applications of asparagus (A. racemosus). Food Bioactives: Functionality and Applications in Human Health, Eds.: S.C. Deka, D. Seth, N.R.S. Hulle, Apple Academic Press, USA, pp. 191-211, eBook. ISBN: 9780429242793
- Verma, D K; Mahato, D K; Billoria, S; Kopari, M; Prabhakar, P. K., Kumar, A V; Srivastav, P P (2015). Microbial spoilage in milk products, potential solution, food safety and health issues. Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture, Food and the Environment (eds. Verma, D. K. and Srivastav, P. P.), Apple Academic Press, USA.
- Verma, D K; Mahato, D K; Billoria, S; Kopari, M; Prabhakar, P. K., Kumar, A V; Srivastav, P P. (2015). Microbial approach in fermentation for production and preservation of different foods. Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture, Food and the Environment (eds. Verma, D. K. and Srivastav, P. P.), Apple Academic Press, USA.
- Mahato, D K; Verma, D K, S Billoria, Kopari, M; Prabhakar, P. K., Kumar, A V; Behera, S. M; Srivastav, P P. (2016). Applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Food Processing and Packaging Management. Developing Technologies in Food Science Status, Applications, and Challenges (eds. Meghwal, M. and Goyal, M. R.). Volume-7, Apple Academic Press, USA.
1. Qualification
# | Degree Name | Subject | University/College | Year |
1 | Ph. D. | Food Process Engineering | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur-721302 West Bengal, India | 2022 |
2 | M. Tech | Food Process Engineering | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur-721302, West Bengal, India | 2013 |
2. Experience
# | Designation | University/College | Duration |
1 | Assistant Professor | NIFTEM, Kundli, HR, India | April 2017- till date |
2 | Senior Research Fellow | IIT Kharagpur, WB, India | Dec 2013 – Dec 2014 |
3 | Assistant Professor | NIFTEM, Kundli, HR, India | Aug 2013-Dec 2013 |
International Experience(s)/Collaboration(s)/Counsultancy:
- Prabhakar, P. K; Srivastav, P P & Pathak, S S, (2019). Effect of Storage Time and Temperature on Muscle Morphology and FT-IR Spectral Dynamics of Stored Rohu (Labeo rohita) Fish. 3rd International Conference on Food, Nutrition, Health, and Lifestyle held during 7-8 Nov, 2019 at Bangkok.
- Prabhakar, P. K; Srivastav, P P & Pathak, S S (2018). Kinetic modeling of Colour and Textural Properties of Stored Rohu (Labeo rohita) Fish. International Conference on Food Properties (iCFP) during 21-24 Jan, 2018 at Sharjah, Dubai
Patent:
Indian Patent
Kumar, J., Srivastav, P. P., Bhowmick, P. K. & Prabhakar, P. K (2015) Chironji (Buchanania lanzan) Nut Decorticating Machine. Patent filed (Ref. No. 1245/KOL/2015 dated December 03, 2015)