PRADEEP KUMAR

Ph.D. (Food Science and Technology),

Department of Food Science and Technology,

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of

Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan,

Himachal Pradesh -173230, India.

Email Id: ac8ejo@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: +91-980*******.

Career Objective

To make significant contributions in a value driven organization by utilizing my knowledge and skills to the fullest thus contributing to the organizational growth.

Ph.D. degree

Major work responsibilities include research and experimentation work for development of value added products from Asian carrot (Daucus carota L).

Title and objectives of Ph.D. work

My thesis was on “Development of functional food products from Asian carrot (Daucus carota L)”.

To study the variation in the quality of carrot during the carrot season in the local fruits and vegetable market

To standardize the pre-treatments for the drying of different forms of carrot roots

To compare the drying modes for the drying of different forms of carrot

To develop the products from the different forms of dried carrot

To study the storage quality of the products

To calculate the economics of the different products.

Industrial application

Asian carrot is β-carotene rich highly perishable root vegetable which is available in market only during the season. This study certainly adds novelty for obtaining dried forms of carrot which can be used in different products after rehydration, which could be affordable and meets industrial as well as consumer demand throught the year. Besides, these dried forms of carrot could be helpful to design new value added instant products.

M.Sc. degree

Major work done includes research and experimentation work for development of edible flour from Indian horse chest nut.

Title and objectives of M.Sc. work

My thesis was on “Standardization of technology for the preparation of edible flour from Indian horse chest nut (Aesculus indica Colebr

To standardize the pretreatments for the removal of anti-nutritional factor (saponins).

To standardize the mode of drying for the preparation of flour.

To screen out the packaging material for the packaging and storage of flour.

To calculate the cost of production of flour.

Experience

Currently working as Senior Executive Research & Development in G. D. Foods MFG (INDIA). PVT. LTD (Brand Name TOPS) (2nd April 2018 to till date).

G .D. Foods MFG (INDIA). PVT. LTD is manufacturer of Processed food products- Tomato Ketchup, Culinary Sauces (Green Chilli, Red chilli, Snack and Continental Sauce), Pickles, Jams, Marmalade, Vinegar, Soya Sauce, Ginger & Garlic Paste, Instant Mixes (Vadda, Sambhar, Dhokla, Dosa, Idli, Kulfi, Cake, Jelly, custard, gulabjamun and Drinking chocolate), Corn flour, Baking powder, corn flakes and Vermicelli’s etc. under the “TOPS” brand name.

Responsibilities

Recipe standardization for the development of new products and enhancement in the existing products.

Working on development of new products like Culinary Sauces (Pizza & Pasta Sauce, Dahi Bhalla Sauce, Imli Pudina Sauce, Dark Soya Sauce, Kabab Sauce and Schezwan Sauce), Pizza Topping, Chutney (Tamarind Chutney, Tamarind Date chutney and Schezwan Chutney), Instant Milk shake mixes (Elaichi, Vanilla, Rose, Strawberry, Badam Elaichi, Chocolate and Butterscotch), Instant Kulfi mixes (Chocolate, Keasr Badam, Mango and Rabri), Instant Idli Mixes (Tomato, Beetroot and Carrot), Syrups (Chocolate, Butterscotch, Pineapple and Strawberry) and Instant Cake mixes.

Analysis of competitor samples available in market.

Physico-chemical analysis of finished products like Jam, Tomato Ketchup, Sauces, Pickles and Vinegar for different quality characteristics such as Total soluble Solid, Acidity%, Salt%, pH, sugars, phenols, antioxidant activity and Viscosity etc.

Sensory evaluation of the different standardized products by the sensory evaluation panel.

Raw material and packaging material testing.

Educational Qualification

Qualification

Institute/University/Board

Honors /Specialization

Percentage% or OGPA

Year of Passing

Ph.D.

Department of Food Science and Technology, Dr. Y.S.P, UHF Nauni, Solan (H.P)

Food Science and Technology

8.48 OGPA

February, 2018

M.Sc.

Department of Food Science and Technology, Dr. Y.S.P, UHF Nauni, Solan (H.P)

Food Science and Technology

7.43 OGPA

January, 2014

B.Sc.

Khalsa college Amritsar, Punjab approved by Guru Nanak Dev University (Punjab)

Food Science and Technology

71%

April, 2011

International/National Poster/oral presentations in conferences

Pradeep Kumar and N.S.Thakur, presentation on “Standardization of different treatment for the removal of saponins from Indian horsechestnut”, at National Seminar on Natural Resource Management For Sustainable Development: Present Needs and Our Common Future held at the Maharaja Agrasen University, Solan, H.P, India (March, 2014).

Pradeep Kumar and N.S.Thakur, presentation on “ Evaluation of different packaging material for storage of Indian horsechestnut flour”, at International Congress on Role Of Agri-Science, Forestry, Food Technology and Participatory Natural Resource Management for Mitigation of Climate Change held at the J.N.U, New Delhi, India (February, 2015).

Pradeep Kumar and N.S.Thakur, presentation on “Comparison of different drying modes for preparation of flour from Indian horsechestnut”, at National conference on food technology: EMERGING TRENDS held at the Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana, India (March, 2015).

Pradeep Kumar and N.S.Thakur, presentation on “Proximate composition of Indian horse chestnut (Aesculus Indica L.) and its flour”, at National Conference on Food Processing and Technology: Current Status and Future Prospects held at the Shoolini University, Solan, H.P, India (February, 2016).

Pradeep Kumar, Anju K. Dhiman and N.S.Thakur, presentation on “Microbial Exopolysaccharides: Concept and Application”, at National Conference on Advances in Food Science and Technology held at the Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, H.P, India (March, 2017).

Pradeep Kumar, NS Thakur, KD Sharma, Hamid and Abhimanyu Thakur, presentation on “Comparison of different drying modes for Asian carrot”, at National Conference on Alternate Farming Systems to Enhance Farmers’ Income held at the YSP University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P, India (September, 2017).

Workshops and Trainings

Industrial training from 15th May 2010 to 30th July 2010 in CADBURY INDIA LIMITED in production management (Bourn vita) at BADDI (HP).

Industrial training from 1st July 2012 to 10th July 2012 in Himku at Rajghar (H.P) and from 11th July 2012 to 20th July 2012 in HPMC LTD.(A GOVERMENT UNDERTAKING) at Jabli, Solan (H.P) and from 23th July 2012 to 30th July 2012 in HPMC LTD.(A GOVERMENT UNDERTAKING) at Parwanoo, Solan (HP)

Attended workshop on Entrepreneur Development and Skill Training for Ripening Chambers on dated 21st and 22nd March 2016 organised by National centre for cold chain development.

Attended one day training programme on advances in plant pathology on 4th May 2016 at Dr YSP UHF Nauni, Solan.

Publications in peered journals

Pradeep Kumar and N.S.Thakur. 2017. Studies on changes in quality characteristics of Indian horse chestnut flour during storage. Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 9(1): 445-450.

Pradeep Kumar, N.S.Thakur and Hamid. 2017. Comparison of different drying modes for preparation of Indian horsechestnut flour. International Journal of Farm Sciences, 7(3): 38-42

N.S. Thakur, Pradeep Kumar and V.K. Joshi. 2015. Improvement of traditional methods for the development of edible flour from Indian horsechestnut. International Journal of Food and Fermentation Technology.5(2): 169-176.

Hamid, N.S. Thakur, Pradeep Kumar and Abhimanyu Thakur. 2017. Development of Syrup from Mulberry (Morus alba L.) and its Quality Evaluation under Ambient and Refrigerated Storage Conditions. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 8(1): 116-121.

Hamid, N.S. Thakur and Pradeep Kumar. 2017. Anti-nutritional factors, their adverse effects and need for adequate processing to reduce them in food. Agriculture International, 4(1): 56-60.

Hamid, N.S. Thakur, Pradeep Kumar and Abhimanyu Thakur. 2017. Studies on Preparation and Preservation of Ready-To-Serve (RTS) Beverage from Underutilized Mulberry (Morus alba L.) Fruits and Its Quality Evaluation during Storage. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(9): 1067-1079.

Abhimanyu Thakur, N.S.Thakur and Pradeep Kumar. 2017. Preparation of Myrica nagi (Box myrtle) drink and effect of storage temperature on its quality. Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 9(4): 2137-2142.

N.S. Thakur, Dharmender Kumar, Abhimanyu Thakur and Pradeep Kumar. 2017. Studies on Changes in Quality Characteristics of Brined Seedling Mango Pieces during Storage. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(9): 655-664.

N.S. Thakur, G.S. Dhaygude, Hamid and Pradeep Kumar. 2017. Studies on Development and Storage Quality of Appetizer from Wild Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Fruits. Indian Journal of Ecology, 44(6): 697-703.

N.S. Thakur, Dharmender Kumar, Abhimanyu Thakur, Monika Chauhan and Pradeep Kumar. 2017. Studies on Development and Storage Quality of Seedling Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Pickle of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Ecology, 44(6): 690-696.

N.S. Thakur, G.S. Dhaygude, Hamid Pradeep Kumar and Abhimanyu Thakur. 2018. Studies on Development and Storage Quality Evaluation of Syrup Prepared from Wild Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Fruits. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(2): 538-548.

N.S. Thakur, Nancy Thakur, Abhimanyu Thakur, Pradeep Kumar and Hamid. 2018. Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Standardization of Juice Extraction Method from Wild Aonla (Phyllanthus emblica L.) Fruits of Himachal Pradesh, India. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(2): 731-737.

N.S. Thakur, Nancy Thakur, Hamid, Pradeep Kumar and Abhimanyu Thakur. 2018. Formulation and optimization of vitamin C rich ready-to-serve juice based beverage from wild aonla fruits and its quality evaluation during storage. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(1): 1796-1802.

N.S. Thakur, G.S. Dhaygude, Abhimanyu Thakur, Hamid and Pradeep Kumar. 2018. Preparation and storage potentiality of chutney from wild pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruits. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(1): 2749-2753.

N.S. Thakur, Nancy Thakur, Hamid, Abhimanyu Thakur and Pradeep Kumar. 2018. Standardization of Method for the preparation of Preserve from Wild Aonla (Phyllanthus emblica L.) Fruits and its quality evaluation during storage. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(1): 1841-1847.

Core Competencies

Excellent knowledge of subject areas in Food Processing.

Proficiency in Food Analysis, New Product Development, Food Safety & Quality Control, Food Processing.

Skills sets

Software

Good computer proficiency and skilled in use of software related to research; such as statistical Design.

Leadership

Skilled in preparation and presentation of technical reports, projects, manuscripts and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Extracurricular activities

2nd prize winner in aeromodeling in north zone pre vayu sainik camp NCC air wing held at Hisar Haryana.

Participated in North zone kabbadi competition 2012 held at Dr YSPUHF Nauni Solan (HP)

Winner Badminton in Annual Inter college sports, games and youth festival 2016-17 held at Dr YSPUHF Nauni Solan (HP).

Personal Traits

Self motivated and good team player.

Ability to perform under pressure and meet the deadline.

Quick and always eager to learn new areas.

Helping people/friends who are in desperate need of help.

References:

No

Designations

Contact details

1

Dr. N.S.Thakur

Senior Extension Specialist Dept. Of Food Science & Technology Dr YSPUHF Nauni Solan (HP) 173230

Phone: +91 - 941-***-****.

Email:: ac8ejo@r.postjobfree.com

2

Dr. V.K.Joshi

Former Prof and Head

Dept. Of Food Science & Technology Dr YSPUHF Nauni Solan (HP) 173230

Phone: +91 - 988-***-****.

Email: ac8ejo@r.postjobfree.com

Personal Profile

Father’s Name : Jagat Ram

Date of Birth : 24.05.1990

Address : Village- Kheri, P.O- Bahina,

Teh- Barsar, Distt- Hamirpur,

Himachal Pradesh- 174309.

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Punjabi

Marital Status : Single

DECLARATION: I hereby declare that the above mentioned information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Pradeep Kumar

Place: Hamirpur

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