Dr Elsa Cherian
Academic Member
Associate Professor & Head, Dept of Food Technology, Saintgits College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kottayam
Learn food science, safety and processing technologies that power modern food industries.
Food Technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing and packaging of raw produce or the value added, safe, nutritious and wholesome food fit for distribution and consumption. Food Science is a discipline concerned with all the technical aspects of food, beginning with harvest or slaughtering or milking or catching and ending with its processing and consumption.
The Department Advisory Board is constituted with the aim of keeping the academic programmes aligned with the latest industry requirements and incorporating relevant advancements into the curriculum wherever possible. It reviews and analyses the gaps between the existing curriculum and industry expectations, providing valuable feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement. The Board comprises distinguished academicians from reputed institutions, industry experts from the food sector, researchers from national institutes actively involved in the food research sector, alumni and parent members.
Academic Member
Associate Professor & Head, Dept of Food Technology, Saintgits College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kottayam
RESEARCHER
Senior Principal Scientist, Agro Processing & Technology Division, CSIR- NIIST, Pappanamcode
Industrial Expert
Director, Zeed Drops Research Laboratories International Co.UAE.
Experienced educators and mentors committed to student success in Food Technology.
Associate Professor & Head
Phd in Food Science and Nutrition
Assistant Professor
MSc Food and Nutrition, UGC NET, 18 Years of Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor
MTech in Biotechnology, PhD(pursuing)
Assistant Professor
MSc in Food Technology and Quality Assurance
The Food Technology department is well furnished with the major laboratories
A Food Technology Department conducts a range of academic, research, extension, and student development activities.
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The Placement Cell of the department aims to bridge the gap between academic, learning and industry requirements by preparing students for successful careers in the food sector. The cell actively works to enhance students employability and facilitate placement opportunities in reputed food industries and allied sectors.
Graduates pursue roles as Food Process Engineer.
Graduates pursue roles as Quality Assurance Manager.
Graduates pursue roles as R&D Food Scientist.
Graduates pursue roles as Production Supervisor.
Graduates pursue roles as Supply Chain Specialist.
Graduates pursue roles as Food Safety Auditor.
| SID | Name of Student | Name of Recruiter | Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCC21FT003 | Athira Omanakuttan | kairali food products | 1.5 LPA |
| MCC21FT011 | Neethu M S | Sea Boy Fisheries | 2 LPA |
| MCC21FT012 | Pravisha Pradeep | Olam Food Ingredients | 2 LPA |
Memoranda of understanding and collaborations that strengthen internships, projects and placements.
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