Ministry of Education
V Hema
VIDWAN ID: 206386

Dr V Hema

Female Doctor of Philosophy
Professor | Food Plant Operations, Incubation and Entrepreneurship
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR
Tamil Nadu
Expertise: Food Science and Technology
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Professional Recognition

Dr.Subrahmayan IIFPT Best Scientist award for Outstanding research
2018
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government o
Safe Food Award for Non-dairy Functional Millet Ice cream for qualifying amongst Top-10 Safe Food Project In India
2017
SKOCH Group: Delhi, IN
Safe Food Award for Mahua Nutribar for qualifying amongst Top-10 Safe Food Projects in India
2017
SKOCH Group: Delhi, IN
Doctoral Research Scholar
2008
University of Saskatchewan : Saskatoon, SK, CA
Master Trainers for Micro & Small Enterprises in Grain Processing
2020
PMFME, CSIR-CFTRI
Best Poster Award “Accelerated shelf life study of protein enriched carbonated fruit drink
2018
International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing Technology (iCRAFPT’18)IIFPT
Best Poster Award “Millet milk: A comparative study on the change in nutritional quality of dairy and non-dairy milks during processing
2018
International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing Technology (iCRAFPT’18) IIFPT
Master Trainer for Baking Technician
2016
National Occupation Standards set by FICSI, AIBTM, Noida
National Nominee, ASESAN-India working group on Science and Technology (10th AIWGST) dialogue partners meet
2013
Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi. and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation M
Doctoral Research Fellowship
2008
University of Saskatchewan & Pulse Grower Development Board, Saskatoon, Canada.
Women Scientist Research Fellowship
2005
Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi, India
TNAU Research Assistantship for Highest OGPA in Post Graduate
2005
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Bharat Ratna Dr. Radha Krishnan Gold Medal award
2021
Global Economic Programme and Research Association, GEPRA, New Delhi
Expert panel in Indian Standard - Development of IS on food processing machinery - dough mixer, dough and pastry bakers: safety and hygienic requirements
2014
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
Expert Panelist for the Tomato Grand Challenge
2023
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Best Paper Award entitled “Formulation o& characterization of rice milk icecream” during the conference on SWEMf Nexus 2025
2025
TNAU, University of Guelph, TNAPEx
Best poster award entitled “Effect of radiofrequency treatment on foam index of milk-marshmellow” during the conference on Innovation, entrepreneurship and start-up opportunities in food and dairy sector
2025
IDA-Tamil Nadu Chapter
Participated in the Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) at Tokyo, Tsukuba, Akita (Japan
2024
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), under the Official Development Assistance Program of
Master Trainer for Food Micro and Small Enterprises in Grain Processing
2020
CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute), Mysuru and FICSI (Food Processing Sector Skil
Best Poster Award entitled "Development of oleogel enriched rice-millet plant extract icecream as a fat reduced vegan desert" during 31st Indian Convention of Food Scientists & Technologists ICFOST 2025
2025
AFST (I) Thanjavur Chapter, NIFTEM-T, CSIR-CFTRI, DIBT-DRDO, CSIR-IITR
Best Poster Presentation Award: Dinesh Suriya B, Harish S, Krishnakumar P, Hema V, Vidyalakshmi R, Shanmugasundaram S, “Effect of Radio Frequency Heating on the Quality and Storage stability of High Protein Nutrient Bar
2026
International Conference on Sustainable Smart Systems (ICSSS) – FOODXPLORE’25 held at TNAU, Coimbato
Best Poster Presentation Award: Devika M, Karthick Ajay B, Vidyalakshmi R, Hema V, Dinesh Suriya B,“ Comparative Evaluation of Rice and Barnyard Millet Starch Properties and Their Edible Films for Sustainable Food Packaging
2026
International Conference on Sustainable Smart Systems (ICSSS) – FOODXPLORE’25 held at TNAU, Coimbato
Best Oral Presentation Award: Harish S., Karthick Ajay B., Vincent Hema, Pratibha Singh, Sanmugasundaram S. “Pickering Emulsion-Assisted Hydrocolloid Structuring of High-Protein Gluten-Free Bread from Hybrid Seeraga Samba Rice
2026
International Conference on Sustainable Smart Systems (ICSSS) – FOODXPLORE’25 held at TNAU, Coimbato
Second Prize in Oral presentation on "Formulation and Characterization of Rice Milk Ice Cream" at the International Conference on Sustainable Food , Water, Energy, Nexus and Whole Grain (SWEMf Nexus 2025
2025
Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Trichy, j
Best Poster Presentation Award: Ishwarya Lakshmi S, Karthick Ajay B, Harish S, Vincent Hema, Kamatchi Devi S, Shanmugasundaram S, “ Effect of Process Parameters on Quality of Carbonated Kinnow Juice
2025
International Conference on Sustainable Smart Systems (ICSSS) – FOODXPLORE’25 held at TNAU, Coimbato
Best Oral Presentation Award: Karthick Ajay B , Nivetha E, Harish S, Hema V, Kamatchi Devi S, Shanmugasundaram, “Next-Generation Nutri-Cereals: Advanced Value Addition of Kodo Millet and Coconut Haustorium Using Hot Air-Assisted Radio Frequency (HARF) Tec
2026
International Conference on Sustainable Development Practices in Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture
Best Oral Presentation Award: Dinesh Suriya B, Devika M, Vidyalakshmi R, Hema V, Shanmugasundaram, “Nutritional Enhancement of Essential Amino Acids in Millet Microgreens: A Value-Added Approach for Hi-Tech Horticulture
2026
International Conference on Sustainable Development Practices in Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture
Best Oral presentation Award : Nivetha E, Karthick Ajay, Hema V, Krishnakumar P, Shanmugasundaram. “From Ancient Grains to Modern Cream : Impact of Thermal stress and Malting on the Nutritional Profile of Millet Based Dairy
2026
International Conference on Sustainable Development Practices in Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture
Best Oral Paper Award: Subhangi Panigrahi and V. Hema, Oral presentation titled “Scoop from the Grain:Reinventing Frozen Desserts the Plant-Based Way
2026
6th International Conference on Food Properties (ICFP6), held from 28–30 January 2026 in Bangkok, Th
Best Oral presentation Award : Shali Santrose V, Harish S, Hema V, Shanmugasundaram, “Extraction, Characterization, and Functional Evaluation of Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) Seed Oil and Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) Flower Extract” at International Conf
2026
School of Agriculture Science, Joy University, Tirunelveli.
Best Oral presentation Award : Tamilarasi. M, Karthick Ajay, V.Hema, S. Shanmugasundaram, “Radio Frequency Processing: A Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Thermal Treatment in Functional Snack Bars” at International Conference at the International
2026
School of Agriculture Science, Joy University, Tirunelveli

Community & Membership

NIFTEM-T Senate
Insitute Member-Ex Officio
Jan 2025
Annamalai University Board of Studies - 220 BSc. Home Science- Nutrition, Food Service Man
Member of Board Studies
Jan 2022
Vellalar College for Women, Bharathiar University, Erode
Editorial board member
Jan 2012
Board of Governors of NIFTEM-Thanjavur
Member
Jan 2022
FAD 24/Panel VI, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Member of Expert Panel
Jan 2023
ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Needamangalam
Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee
Jan 2023
Plant Production & Protection Division (NSP), FAO, Rome
Member of the Millets Community of Practice (CoP)
Jan 2023
PMFME Capacity Building Component Committee
Member
Jan 2020
The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata M.No.L21146
Life membership
Jan 2012
Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) M.No. LM 83989
Life membership
Jan 2012
KAAS - A Multi-Disciplinary Researchers’ Forum No.1027
Life membership
Jan 2010
South Indian Horticultural Association, No.4134
Life membership
Jan 2010
Nutrition Society of India; Reg.No.125/1966
Life membership
Jan 2005
Indian Journal of Research in Foods and Nutrition
Member of Advisory Board in Food Science ISSN:2349-8897
Jan 2020
GRI Alumni Association
Alumni Association No.672
Jan 2001
Annamalai University
Board of Studies for 220 BSc. Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics
Jan 2022
Vellalar College for Women, Bharathiar University, Erode
Editorial board member
Jan 2020
AFSTI (Association of Food Scientists and Technologists - India)
Life Member ID: AFSTI/LM/2024/TNJ/598
Jan 2024
GEPRA - Global Economic Programme and Research Association, GEPRA, New Delhi
Member
Jan 2021
The Institute of Engineer (India)
Institutional membership IM000738-4
Jan 2022

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2009
N/A
Master of Science
2003
N/A
Professor
Aug 2025 – Present
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR | Food Plant Operations, Incubation and Entrepreneurship
Associate Professor
Aug 2022 – Jul 2025
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR | Food Plant Operations, Incubation and Entrepreneurship
Assistant Professor
Aug 2012 – Jul 2022
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR | Food Plant Operations, Incubation and Entrepreneurship
Scientist
Aug 2010 – Jul 2012
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR | Food Plant Operations, Incubation and Entrepreneurship
Senior Research Fellow
Mar 2010 – Jul 2010
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -THANJAVUR | Food Plant Operations, Incubation and Entrepreneurship
Research Scientist
Aug 2006 – Jul 2009
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Department of Agricultural Process Engineering
Senior Research Fellow
Oct 2004 – Jul 2005
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Department of Horticulture
Junior Research Fellow
Apr 2004 – Sep 2004
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Department of Agricultural Process Engineering
Junior Research Fellow
Oct 2003 – Mar 2004
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Department of Horticulture
Agricultural Sciences
Food Science and Technology

Related Profiles

Scholarly Work

Design and functional characterization of high-protein drinking chocolate beverage
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: STG/WFI/TN/2026-08
Amount: ₹2.50 Lac
Duration: 2026 – Ongoing
Formulation and process optimization of healthy spun confectionery using natural sweetners
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SRP/MSME/TN/2025-58
Amount: ₹489
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Formulation & development of a carbonated functional energy beverages
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SRP/MSME/TN/2025-57
Amount: ₹599
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Development & optimization of texturized vegetable protein & gluten free pasta exploring zein as a functional gluten alternative in maize composite flour
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: GAP/MOFPI/R&D/2025-93
Amount: ₹2,297
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Integration of Millets and their Derivatives with Dairy and Non-Dairy Food Matrices for Improved Functionality (consortium mode
Other
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Principal Investigator Grant: GAP-076
Amount: ₹4,900
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Extending the shelf life & quality of banana chips
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: SRP/MSME/TN/2025-52
Amount: ₹335
Duration: 2025 – 2025
Leveraging AI for food processing
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: SRP/MSME/TN/2025-50
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Technology Development for Manufacturing Carbonated & Flavored Functional Drinks
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: SRP/MSME/KA/2025-49
Amount: ₹707
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Tender coconut bio waste-a potential source for extraction of lignin/cellulose & its derivatives for various applications in food industry
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: GAP/CDB/MoAFW/2025-85
Amount: ₹2,170
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Valorisation of food industry waste for production of cellulose derivatives and its application as food additives
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: GAP/MoFPI/R&D/2025-88
Amount: ₹3,845
Duration: 2025 – Ongoing
Value addition and packaging of RTE/RTD millet products
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: SRP-042
Amount: ₹500
Duration: 2024 – 2025
Development of millets supplemented gluen-free pasta & baked weaning food formulations
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: STG-003
Amount: ₹250
Duration: 2024 – 2024
Formulation and standardization of butter peanut chikki
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: SRP-036
Amount: ₹3,330
Duration: 2023 – 2022
Process technology for development of selected functional fruit/edible flower-based beverages
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: SRP-037
Amount: ₹3,693
Duration: 2023 – 2024
Evaluation of color sorters at different locations in Tamil Nadu
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: GAP-067
Amount: ₹6,195
Duration: 2022 – 2023
Technology for the production of vegan meat extender
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: SRP-033
Amount: ₹6,643
Duration: 2022 – 2023
Creation of International School of Millet Processing & Value Addition: To make millet as a superfood
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: IMP-001
Amount: ₹10
Duration: 2022 – 2024
Formulation of fortified wine
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: SRP 029
Amount: ₹73
Duration: 2022 – 2023
Evaluation of the acceptability of nutri-rich breakfast developed by NIFTEM-T for School children
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2021 – 2022
Fabrication Mobile Project Unit for Farmers, Agri Marketing & Agri Business
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹20,000
Duration: 2019 – 2019
Diversified area of kinnow processing and value addition
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: No.112012(12)/1/2016
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2019 – 2021
Incubation facility for production of virgin coconut oil and its value added products to increase coconut farmer’s income
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: GAP-048
Amount: ₹2,500
Duration: 2019 – 2019
Enzymatic improvement of bioavailability of minerals, proteins and soluble fiber from millets
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: SRP 018
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2019 – 2019
Development of non-dairy symbiotic food to ensure food safety & combat hidden hunger deficiency
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: GAP-042
Amount: ₹3,030
Duration: 2018 – 2020
Effective utilization of bio-waste from small onions in food processing applications
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: GAP-041
Amount: ₹3,436
Duration: 2018 – 2020
Setting up of Livelihood Business Incubation Centre (LBI
Completed
Role: Other Grant: GAP-036
Amount: ₹9,777
Duration: 2017 – 2025
Development of coconut milk based frozen dessert and drinks
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2017 – 2018
Accelerated shelf life studies on mixed fruit and mango jam
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2016 – 2017
Explore the possibility of extracting or isolating the fibre /polymer /pectin /aroma /flavor compounds from onion
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2016 – 2017
Development of Technologies for Novel Food Products based on Indigenous Techniques
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: No.11/MFPI/R&D/2010 MOFPI
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2013 – 2015
Novel approach in exploring the functionality of mahua for the development of sugar & confectionery products
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: IMP-02/PMFME/11
Amount: ₹50
Duration: 2003 – 2024
Development of millet based convenient products
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SRP-027
Amount: ₹204
Duration: 2021 – 2021
Dehydrated process of fruit juice for soft candies
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SRP 020
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2019 – 2021
Development of diversified millet products
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: GAP-043
Amount: ₹47.05 Lac
Duration: 2018 – 2021
Development of nutraceutical product for special persons
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SRP-008
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2017 – 2018
Quality evaluation of indigenous instant-dry ginger coffee mix and instant tuna fish pickle
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: No.IICPT-412/R & D/2015 dt. 12.06.2015
Amount: ₹27
Duration: 2015 – 2015
Quality evaluation of pasteurized Whole egg liquid for the substitution of shell egg in Industrial processing of chemically leavened bakery products
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: IICPT/SP/Egg/2016002 SRP-002
Amount: ₹85
Duration: 2015 – 2015
Development of flatulence causing α-glactosides less quick cooking bengal gram (chick pea
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: IICPT/14/14
Amount: ₹20
Duration: 2014 – 2015
A Novel Food Chain Using By-products of Milling Industry for Enhancing Nutritional Security
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹23.39 Lac
Duration: 2013 – 2014

Effective utilization of onion waste and studies on its applicability in food system

University NIFTEM-T
Year 2021
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Evaluation of glucose absorption patterns from baked products using engineered small intestine system by experimental and computational modeling approaches

University NIFTEM-T
Year 2021
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Valorization of onion waste for food packaging applications

University NIFTEM-T
Year 2022
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Development of RF based technology for reduction of rancidity & disinfestation of pearl millet

University NIFTEM-T
Year 2022
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Tender coconut Palmyra wine

University Bharathidasan University
Year 2022
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Comparative evaluation of functional and nutritional propertiesof daiy vs non-dairy based proteins for application in functional foods

University NIFTEM-T
Year 2025
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Development and evluation of plant protein as potential dairy substitute in infant formula

University NIFTEM-T
Year 2023
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Development and evaluation of rice-based beverage fortified with moringa seed protein

University NIFTEM-T
Year 2024
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Micronized Non-Dairy Kodo Millet Curd Ring Composition and Method of Preparation

NIFTEM-Thanjavur
- Application No. : 202641001902 A Filed : 07-01-2026
Published : 23-01-2026 Published

Self cooking and personalized diet Planner device

NIFTEM-Thanjavur
- Patent No. : 459171-001 Filed : 16-05-2025
Published : 25-08-2025 Granted

A Composition for Preparing Silkworm Pupae Protein-Based Chocolate Bar and Method of Preparation

NIFTEM-Thanjavur
- Patent No. : 567984 Filed : 01-01-2025
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Millet-protein fortified non-dairy hybrid paneer & method of preparation

NIFTEM-Thanjavur
- Application No. : 202441101767 A Filed : 22-12-2024
Published : 03-01-2025 Published

Process for preparation of high protein and high fibre mahua nutri bar

NIFTEM-Thanjavur
- Patent No. : 540395 Filed : 20-09-2018
Published : 19-10-2018 Granted

Process for preparation of non-dairy millet-milk icecream

NIFTEM-Thanjavur
- Patent No. : 472893 Filed : 20-09-2018
Published : 19-10-2018 Granted

Scholarly Publications

Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Rice Processing

Book Chapter
Year: 2021. Pages: 97-117 .
Authors: M Durgadevi; V R Sinija; V Hema; C Anandharamakrishnan
DOI 10.1201/9781003246022-6

Study on the characteristics of gluten/alginate-cellulose/onion waste extracts composite film and its food packaging application

Journal Article
Food Chemistry. Year: 2022. Volume: 390 .
Authors: P. Thivya; Y.K. Bhosale; S. Anandakumar; V. Hema; V.R. Sinija
DOI 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133221 Crossref Crossref: 48 Scopus Scopus: 52

Millet Food Products

Book Chapter
Year: 2022. Pages: 265-299 .
Authors: Vincent Hema; M. Ramaprabha; R. Saraswathi; P. N. Chakkaravarthy; V. R. Sinija
DOI 10.1007/978-981-16-7224-8_12 Crossref Crossref: 8 Scopus Scopus: 12

Effect of thermal and high-pressure processing on the quality and shelf life of coconut-cashew nut milk beverage

Journal Article
Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. Year: 2025. Volume: 19 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 1469-1481 .
Authors: Sanjana, K.; Buvaneswaran, Malini; Moses, J. A.; Hema, Vincent; Sinija, V. R.
DOI 10.1007/S11694-024-03091-8 Crossref Crossref: 4 Scopus Scopus: 5

Effect of ultrasound assisted novel and conventional frying on Maillard reaction products and quality of jackfruit chips

Journal Article
Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. Year: 2025. Volume: 19 , Issue: 6 , Pages: 4337-4353 .
Authors: Karthimol Anilkumar; Srikanth Tangirala; V. Hema; C. K. Sunil; Ashish Rawson
DOI 10.1007/s11694-025-03256-z Crossref Crossref: 3 Scopus Scopus: 4

Comparative evaluation of pulsed electric field and assisted technology alkalization on the quality characteristics of cocoa powder

Journal Article
Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies. Year: 2025. Volume: 106 , Pages: 104245 .
Authors: S Harish; K Sandhya; Vincent Hema; Ashish Rawson; Venkatachalapathy Natarajan
DOI 10.1016/j.ifset.2025.104245 Crossref Crossref: 2 Scopus Scopus: 2

Blockchain Technology in Millets

Book Chapter
AIP Conference Proceedings. Year: 2026. Pages: 571-596 .
Authors: Keshav Raghav Hegde; Malini Buvaneswaran; Subhangi Panigrahi; V. R. Sinija; V. Hema
DOI 10.1007/978-3-032-16300-4_22

Customising food sensory perception through 3D printing technology: Emerging concepts and futuristic applications

Review
Trends in Food Science & Technology. Year: 2026. Volume: 172 .
Authors: Mariam S. Thunjath; Keerthi Ravi; J.A. Moses; V.R. Sinija; S. Anandakumar; V. Hema
DOI 10.1016/j.tifs.2026.105663 Crossref Crossref: 2 Scopus Scopus: 2
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