Mahendran Radhakrishnan
VIDWAN ID: 150778

Prof Mahendran Radhakrishnan

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Professor | Food Process Technology
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR
Tamil Nadu
Expertise: Food Science and Technology
168 Publications
16 Projects
569 Scopus Citations
3101 CrossRef
21 Years 4 Months Total Experience
Publications
168 Total
Articles
116
Books
7
Chapters
44
Proceedings
1
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Professional Recognition

Best Scientist Award 2021
2021
National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)
Fellow
2022
Institute of Food Science and Technology
Fellow
2020
Institution of Engineers (IEI) India
FIRST Place - State Level Students Projects
2018
Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology
Second Place - State Level Student Projects
2022
Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology
Mentor - SERB-TARE
2023
SERB - DST
Best Whole Grain Researcher - South Asia - 2023 Award
2023
Whole Grains Research Foundation

Community & Membership

Annual Meeting Scientific Program Advisory Panel (AMSPAP)
Member
Sep 2021 – Aug 2023
IFT - Nonthermal Processing Division
Member
Jul 2021 – Dec 2024
FSSAI - Scientific panel on Sweets, Confectionery, Sweetener, Sugar & Honey
Member
Mar 2023 – Dec 2023
Guest Editor - Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
Guest Editor for the Spl Issue on Novel disinfectant technologies for food preservation
Mar 2021 – Apr 2022
Guest Editor - Journal of Food Process Engineering
Guest Editor for the Spl Issue on Advances in thermal and non-thermal food engineering interventions in millet processing and its value addition
Jul 2021 – Dec 2022
Guest Editor - Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systaems
Guest Editor for the Spl Issue on Emerging Non-Thermal Technology Applications For Sustainable Food Processing
Jun 2021 – Mar 2023
Guest Editor - International Journal of Food Science and Technology
Guest Editor for the Spl Issue on Application of Novel Extraction Technologies for Valorisation of food by-products & waste for utilizing in functional food product development
Nov 2021 – Apr 2023
Journal: Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods
Editorial Board Member
Nov 2022 – Dec 2024
Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
Editorial Board Member
Jan 2020 – Dec 2024
International Journal of Food Science
Editorial Board Member
Jul 2022 – Dec 2023
IFTSA Research Competition and Awards Applications
Member
Apr 2023 – Jul 2023
Journal of Food
Editorial Board Member
Nov 2023 – Dec 2024
Journal: Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
Editorial Board Member
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Journal: Trends in Food Science and Technology
Editorial Board Member
Jan 2025
Journal of Food Science and Technology
Editor
Apr 2026
Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) - ASFT(I)
Life Member
Jan 2017
International Association of Engineering
INENG Member
Jan 2020
International Society of Food Engineering
Member
Jan 2012
Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers
Life Member
Jan 2011
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
Member
Jan 2012
The Indian Society for Technical Education
Life Member
Jan 2012
Indian Society for Spices
Life Member
Jan 2014
The Indian Science Congress Association
Life Member
Jan 2011
IFT-Institute of Food Technology
Professional
Jan 2021
Institute of Food Science and Technology
Fellow
Jan 2022
Institution of Engineers (IEI) India
Fellow
Jan 2020

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2015
N/A
Master of Technology
2005
SRI SRI UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Technology
2003
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CEMENT AND BUILDING MATERIALS
Professor
May 2022 – Present
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR | Food Process Technology
Associate Professor
May 2016 – May 2022
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR
Assistant Professor
Aug 2010 – May 2016
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR
Scientist B
May 2005 – Aug 2010
Department of Science and Technology, DST
Agricultural Sciences
Food Science and Technology

Related Profiles

Scholarly Work

Exploration of unconventional dry fractionation technique for protein extraction from untapped pulses/legumes, millets and oil seed cake for ensuring sustainability
Other
Agency: Department of Bio-Technology Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: BT/PR60585/FFSP/171/56/2025
Process Optimization for Production of Coconut Sap (Neera) Sugar Crystals and Granules
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: Q-11/11/2025-R&D
Utilization of selected seaweed for the development of Functional Food Product
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: Q-11/21/2025-R&D
Fortification of eggshell waste and vitamin D source in early meal to stimulate women's bone health
Completed
Role: Other Grant: PG2024001
Performance evaluation of Microwave Vacuum dehydrator developed by Frozencomp Innovations Pvt Ltd and study on quality characteristics of dried selected commodities
Completed
Role: Other Grant: STG-002
Effect of different culinary treatments of three varieties Christophine fruits (Sechium edule, Curcubitaceae) on the anti-diabetic potential (type 2 diabetes
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Other Grant: DST/INT/CVRF/2022
Green technologies for the extraction of bioactive ingredients from millet species and incorporate into the sustainable community food system
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Other Grant: TAR/2022/000134
Development of standards for production of Palm Jaggery (gur) and standardization of machines/tools involved
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Development of process for production of coconut sap sugar crystals and granules
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Design and development of cold plasma based portable water treatment unit for armed forces in difficult conditions
Completed
Agency: Defence Research and Development Organisation Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Development of non-thermal plasma system for liquid food sterilization
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Principal Investigator
Smart warehouses with application of frontier EM & Electronics based technology
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Design and development of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma for food applications
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator
A study on plasma intensity and its impact on physico chemical properties of bread slices
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Development of Low Pressure atmospheric pressure plasma system
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Development of a computer vision system for automatic grading and sorting of fruits & vegetables
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator

Morphogenesis and characterization of food xerogel structure and its shape transformation

University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - NIFTEM-Thanjavur
Year 2022
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Influence of non-thermal plasma on pasteurization of liquid foods

University National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), India
Year 2022
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Development of processing methods for extending shelf life of coconut neera

University Bharathidasan University
Year 2022
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COLD PLASMA APPLICATIONS IN POST-HARVEST PROCESSING OF SOYBEAN

University National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), India
Year 2023
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Studies on Extraction of Bioactives from Green Coffee Beans Using Non-Thermal Technology

University National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), India
Year 2024
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Composition and Method for Preparation of Flaxseed Mucilage-Based Bigel with Cold Plasma Processing

NIFTEM-Thanjavur
- Application No. : 202641044267 Filed : 07-04-2026
Published : 17-04-2026 Published

Self Heating Cup

NIFTEM-Thanjavur
- Application No. : 481420-001 Filed : 24-11-2025
Published : 24-11-2025 Published

Composition and Method for Fortifying Unleavened Flatbread with Calcium and Vitamin D Using Eggshell and Egg Yolk Powder

NIFTEM-Thanjavur
- Patent No. : 579652 Filed : 26-12-2024
Published : 10-01-2025 Granted

The process of manufacturing flexible biodegradable packaging material from peanut hulls and the product thereof

National Institute of Food Technology
Entrepreneurship and Management
Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)
- Patent No. : 502767 Filed : 03-02-2020
Published : 07-02-2020 Granted

A process for production of sugar like granules from coconut sap (Neera) and crystals thereof

National Institute of Food Technology
Entrepreneurship and Management
Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)
- Patent No. : 515863 Filed : 20-09-2018
Published : 19-10-2018 Granted

Scholarly Publications

Practices in bioleaching: A review on clean and economic alternative for safe and green environment

Book Chapter
Year: 2017.
Authors: Devi, S.; Devi, B.; Verma, S.

Disinfestation techniques for major cereals: A status report

Journal Article
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY. Year: 2020. Volume: 19 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 1125-1155 .
Authors: Paul, A.; Radhakrishnan, M.; Anandakumar, S.; Shanmugasundaram, S.; Anandharamakrishnan, C.

Effects of Microwave and Cold Plasma Assisted Hydrodistillation on Lemon Peel Oil Extraction

Journal Article
International Journal of Food Engineering. Year: 2019. Volume: 15 , Issue: 10 , Pages: 20190093 .
Authors: Pragna, C.H.; Ranjitha Gracy, T.K.; Mahendran, R.; Anandharamakrishnan, C.

Application of computer vision technique on sorting and grading of fruits and vegetables

Journal Article
Year: 2012.
Authors: Mahendran, R; Jayashree, GC; Alagusundaram, K

Gamma Irradiation Usage in Fruit Juice Extraction

Book Chapter
Year: 2018. Pages: 423-435 .
Authors: Kalaiselvan, R.R.; Sugumar, A.; Radhakrishnan, M.

Improvement in Millet Soaking by Way of Bubbled Cold Plasma Processed Air Exposure; Phytic Acid Reduction Cum Nutrient Analysis Concern

Open Access
Journal Article
Year: 2021. Pages: 1-16 .
Authors: Lokeswari R; Sharanyakanth P. S; Mahendran R

Investigation of hydrogel temperature and concentration on tapioca xerogel formation

Journal Article
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING. Year: 2021. Volume: 44 , Issue: 11 , Pages: e13833 .
Authors: Jaspin Stephen; Dharini Manoharan; Bhavadharini Boopathy; Anbarasan Rajan; Mahendran Radhakrishnan

Evaluation of temperature and concentration on the development of rice hydrogel and 2D xerogel

Journal Article
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION. Year: 2021. Volume: 45 , Issue: 10 .
Authors: Bhavadharini Boopathy; Jaspin Stephen; Anbarasan Rajan; Mahendran Radhakrishnan
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