Ms. Tamanna Sharma: Eco-Friendly Gluten Based Bio Nanocomposite Films
PhD Research Scholar, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, India
Congratulations, Ms. Tamanna Sharma, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ScienceFather! Heartiest congratulations on your outstanding achievements! Your hard work, dedication, and passion have culminated in this well-deserved success. Your journey has been an inspiration to us all. Your ability to overcome challenges with grace and determination is truly commendable. May this moment be a celebration of your perseverance and a stepping stone to even greater heights.
Ms. Tamanna Sharma, Dynamic and dedicated research scholar seeking an Assistant Professor position in the field of food technology/food nutrition having a strong academic background and a genuine enthusiasm for cultivating a stimulating learning atmosphere. Eager to contribute fresh perspective, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to research development in areas of food technology.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
- Ph.D. (Food Technology) Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab)
- M.Sc. (Food Technology) Dr Y S Parmar university of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP), 2019
- B. Tech (Food Science and Technology) Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (HP), 2017
Research interests:
Food nano-technology, Food rheology, Food properties, Health foods, novel processing technologies etc.
Research area:
- Ph.D. (Food Technology) Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab) Development and Characterization of Protein Based Bionanocomposite Films for Preservation of Perishables Dr Arashdeep Singh Extension specialist, Food Technology (Punjab Agricultural University)
- M.Sc. (Food Technology) Dr Y S Parmar university of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP) Studies on Development of Aloe Vera Fortified Low Calorie Functional Apple Spread Dr Rakesh Sharma Associate professor, Food Technology (YSPUHF, Nauni)
Accomplishments:
- 5 Publications
- Patent published on the topic “Low Calorie Apple-Aloe vera Spread and the Method Thereof”
- Secured University Merit Fellowship while pursuing M.Sc.
- Received best MSc. Thesis award in the university
- 3 Certificate courses on food safety i.e., HACCP, ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems
Lead Auditor and AI tools
- First prize on the environment day 2023 under “Best out of Waste” as replacement of plastic.
Top Certificates:
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor Course
- HACCP Professional Certification Prep Course- ISO 22000
- Post Harvest Management and Storage Techniques
- FOSTAC
Industrial Training:
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2017, Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. Production and quality control of chocolates Key Learnings: Quality assurance, Quality control , GMP, GHP
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2019 Himalaya Food International Ltd. Canning operations and quality testing Key Learnings: Canning operations of mushroom, Quality assurance and control of canning
Conferences:
- 26th Punjab Science Congress National Conference on the topic environment, Food Security and
Health with Reference to Climate Change
- International conference on Sustainable Development Through Tourism, Food & Hospitality
Management (SDTTFHM 2023)
- 13th IDEA Convention & International Conference on the topic Recent Advances in Engineering
Applications for Sustainable Dairying
- International Conference on Recent Advances in Smart and Sustainable Agriculture for Food and
Nutritional Security (SSAFNS-2023)
Technical Skills:
- Software handling: OPSTAT and Response Surface Methodology (RSM), SPSS, ORIGIN PRO
2023, Turnitin, Chem Draw Ultra 12.0
- MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-power point
- Handling of FT-IR, UV-Viz spectrophotometers, Texture analyser, Hunter colorimeter, Kjeldahl
apparatus, Soxhlet apparatus
- Data analysis
- Project management
Extracurricular Activities:
- Certificate for participation on “Millet in diet” organized by Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural
University, Tirupati on the eve of International Year of millets-2023.
- Certificate of international webinar on “Emerging Approaches in Food Processing Technology”
organized by the DSLD-College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology, Devihosur,
Haveri, Karnataka, India held on 6th October, 2023 (IST).
- Volunteer duty in Kisan Mela, PAU Ludhiana at stall of food technology department for 2 days.
- Volunteer duty in Kisan Milni, PAU Ludhiana at stall of food technology department for 1 day.
- Volunteer duty in Kisan Mela, Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology
(CIPHET) Ludhiana at stall of food technology department for 1 day.
- Participated in cultural events at university level in graduation (traditional dance) and postgraduation (patriotic song)
The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Scopus:
- Cited by: All – 2.
- Citations – 2.
- h-index – 1.
- Documents – 5
A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!
Publications:
- An emerging sustainable approach for development and characterization of gluten-based nanocomposite films reinforced with starch nanocrystals in conjugation with chitosan
- Published in Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy in 2023 with 0 citations.
- Montmorillonite and chitosan modulates the techno-functional, mechanical, antibacterial, biodegradation and morphological characteristics of gluten-based nanocomposite films
- Published in Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization in 2023 with 2 citations.
- Improved mechanical, functional and antimicrobial properties of corn starch-based biodegradable nanocomposites films reinforced with lemongrass oil nanoemulsion and starch nano-crystal
- Emerging Innovative Processing Technologies for Quality Preservation of Carrot and By-Products: A Review Focused on Therapeutic Benefits and Functional Approach
- Published in Food and Bioprocess Technology in 2023 with 0 citations.
- Enrichment of pasta with Pangasianodon hypophthalmus protein isolate for improved sustainability, nutrition, and quality
- Published in International Journal of Food Science and Technology in 2023 with 0 citations.