Design and Development of Artificial Intelligence Driven Indigenous Protein Texturization Shear Cell for Manufacturing High Moisture Meat Analogue Sponsoring Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Chandrakant Genu Dalbhagat (PI)
• Shubham Mahendra Nimbkar (Co-PI)
• Jul 2026 - Jul 2028

Optimization, characterization and nutraceutical value labeling of traditionally fermented Rice Beer (Zutho) of Nagaland for sustainable development towards Entrepreneurial and Socioeconomic Livelihood in North East India Sponsoring Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Dr. Dibyakanta Seth (PI)
• Prof. Santosh Kumar (Co-PI)
• Jun 2026 - Jun 2029

BLUEZEN (Blue Bioresource Utilization for Zero-Waste and Enhanced Nutrition): Unlocking the Potential of Underutilized Aquatic Biomass for Sustainable Nutrition and Zero-Waste Food Systems Sponsoring Agency: Department Of Biotechnology Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Madhuresh Dwivedi (PI)
• Rama Chandra Pradhan (Co-PI)
• Jun 2026 - Jun 2028

Process Development for Millet Proteins with Sustainable Extraction, Flavor Modulation and Texturization for Next-Generation Plant-Based Meat Sponsoring Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Mohd Khalid Gul (PI)
• Rachna Sehrawat (Co-PI)
• Jun 2026 - Jun 2028

Design and Development of Laser Induced Shockwave Technology (LIST) system for its application in perishable food commodities: Low Cost, energy efficient & nondestructive approach Sponsoring Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Madhuresh Dwivedi (PI)
• Rama Chandra Pradhan (Co-PI)
• May 2026 - May 2030

Improved Technology and Process for Parboiled Rice and Selected Extruded Products Sponsoring Agency: IIT Kharagpur Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Chandrakant Genu Dalbhagat (PI)
• Shubham Mahendra Nimbkar (Co-PI)
• Mar 2026 - Mar 2028

Novel Disruptive Technology: Design and development of smart and sustainable technology for agri-food systems Sponsoring Agency: Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Madhuresh Dwivedi (PI)
• Rama Chandra Pradhan (Co-PI)
• Dec 2025 - Nov 2027

Waste-to-Wealth” - Sustainable and innovative organic farming technique especially for women farmers of peripheral areas of RSP Sponsoring Agency: SAIL,RSP Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Rama Chandra Pradhan (PI)
• Dibyakanta Seth (Co-PI)
• Oct 2025 - Oct 2028

IoT based hybrid energy efficient storage system for small scale farmers Sponsoring Agency: IIT Bombay Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Dr. Madhuresh Dwivedi (PI)
• Prof. Rama Chandra Pradhan (Co-PI)
• Sep 2025 - Sep 2027

Development of Sustainable Options by Utilizing Locally Available Finger Millet in Odisha through Transformative Technologies for Circular Economy Sponsoring Agency: MoFPI Department: FP : Food Process Engineering

• Dr. Rachna Sehrawat (PI)
• Dr. Khalid Bashir, Dr. P. K. Nema (Co-PI)
• Aug 2025 - Aug 2027