Department Profile
Department of Food Technology was established in 1964 as twin department of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Food Technology. It offers B.Tech. Program in Chemical Technology-Food Technology. Department also offers M. Tech. & Ph. D programs in Chemical Technology with specialization in Food Technology. With the inception of Harcourt Butler Technical University, the Department of Food Technology was given separate identity for the growth and development of technically sound food technologist to serve the food industries and strengthening of R&D activities. The Department was accredited by National Board of Accreditation thrice in 2003 for three years, 2008 for three years and 2013 for three years. Department has well equipped laboratories with modern facilities to meet out the necessities of students of department. Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) Kanpur chapter is also working in the Department.
The Department has highly qualified faculty with good number of research publications in National and International journals of high repute. The faculty of the department is involved in several research projects funding from world bank under TEQIP-III and they regularly visits regarding presentation of their research work in National and International Conferences. The Department has well established labs viz. Food Processing Laboratory, Food Microbiology and Biochemistry Lab, Food Quality Laboratory and Food Research Laboratory and equipped with decent number of laboratories equipments UV Double Beam Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), Texture Analyser, Rapid Visco-Analyzer, Computer Controlled Tray Dryer, Freeze dryer, Vacuum Dryer, Spray Dryer, Fluidized Bed Dryer, Dehumidified dryer, Rotary Vacuum Evaporator, Pasta Making Machine and Potato Chips Making Unit etc. Further, the Department has also signed MoU with reputed institutes and organizations like ICT Mumbai, NIFTEM Haryana, BIS. The placement index of students of the department is constantly improving and almost all students get jobs through campus placement or opt for higher education in institutions of repute. The Department has organized several National and International seminars, workshops, and Short courses and Expert Lectures, for continuous improvement of Students, Research Scholars and Faculty.
Vision
To develop technically sound food technocrats, to cater the needs of food processing industries, Research & Development organizations, and society.
Mission
- Imparting technical knowledge to develop human resources for food processing sectors.
- Imparting knowledge & technical skills for better processing and value addition of food & agro-products through R&D.
- Inculcating innovative thinking with the aim to support entrepreneurship and to develop state-of-art technologies for testing and consultancy to fulfill the needs of industry and society.
- Cultivating strong ethical values for sustainable modern and safe food to society.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The educational objectives of B. Tech. Chemical Technology – Food Technology program are:
PEO-1: Graduates of the program will contribute to the development of sustainable growth of the food processing sectors for the betterment of society.
PEO-2: Graduates of the program will accept and create innovations in providing a solution for sustainable technological development.
PEO-3: Graduates of the program will meet challenges in terms of quality assurance and standardization to withstand global competitiveness.
PEO-4: Exhibit professionalism, ethical attitude, team spirit and pursue lifelong learning for the betterment of society.
FUTURE PLANS
Department has the following future plans for further improvement
- The Department will take sincere efforts to involve in funded Research Projects in the emerging areas of food technology.
- The Department will organize International Conferences/Symposia in collaboration with Professional Societies and Foreign Universities.
- Industry attached research laboratories will be established to promote research-oriented projects
- Interaction with Alumni and eminent personalities from IITs, IISC, NITs etc. will be strengthened for enriching the skills of faculty and students.
- Modern Teaching Practices such as Video Lectures, Flipped Classrooms and Virtual Laboratories will be adopted with the focus on improving Self-learning, Peer learning and Collaborative learning.
- More Entrepreneurship initiatives will be taken.
- Motivational Initiatives will be enhanced to facilitate the students to participate in design contest, project display etc. and receive awards and recognitions by National/International agencies and Technical Societies.
ACADEMIC INDUSTRY NEXUS
Academia and industry share a symbiotic relationship. Academia produces graduates who are absorbed by industry. Research work in universities are taken up by the industry and turned into products and services. Industry on the other hand looks to academia for solutions to their concerns. Department of Food Technology, HBTU Kanpur focus to tailor the courses to turn out graduates whose skillset are aligned to industry requirements. Often new research topics arise out of interaction between the duos which benefit both academia and industry.
Department of Food Technology, HBTU Kanpur shares a close relationship among students, faculty members and alumina from industries. The faculty frequently provides technical updates regarding the latest industrial trends. The students are given research oriented working projects at UG level. They are motivated for paper writing, presentation in seminars, symposium, conferences etc. to develop their professional perception. The department has sculpted numerous engineers & technologists who had proved their mettle by becoming the souls and roots of various industries in the field of research in the country and abroad and are repatriating credit and fame to the department.
Department of Food Technology, HBTU Kanpur conducts various programs regularly to impart knowledge, and strengthen concepts and intellectual skills through course work, seminars and project/ thesis work and cater to the needs of industry, R&D organizations, and educational institutions. The department upholds a close touch with other National and International educational Institutions & industries and has accomplished several research & development projects in collaboration with them.
PROGRAM ORGANIZED
Department of Food Technology, HBTU Kanpur conducts various programs regularly for students and faculty to impart knowledge, and strengthen concepts and intellectual skills through course work, seminars and project/thesis work and cater to the needs of industry, R&D organizations, and educational institutions. The department upholds a close touch with other National and International educational Institutions & industries and has accomplished several research & development projects in collaboration with them.
| Sr. No. | Name of Program | Date | Program Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | National Seminar “Genesis 2K16-Recent Development and Prospects in the Area of Food Biotechnology” organized by Association of Biochemical Engineers and Food Technologists under the aegis of TEQIP-II, World Bank Project | March 5-6, 2016 | |
| 2. | World Food Day-2017 Program on “Change the Future of Migration. Invest in Food Security and Rural Development” organized in association with AFSTI Kanpur Chapter | October 16, 2017 | |
| 3. | One Week Faculty Development Program on “Recent Developments in Food Processing and Packaging” organized under the aegis of TEQIP-III, World Bank Project | September 24-29, 2018 | |
| 4. | World Food Day-2018 Program on “Our Actions Are Our Future – A zero hunger world by 2030 is Possible” organized in association with AFSTI Kanpur Chapter organized under the aegis of TEQIP-III, World Bank Project | October 16, 2018 | |
| 5. | One Week Faculty Development Program on “Recent Advancement in Food Processing and Preservation” organized under the aegis of TEQIP-III, World Bank Project | August 26-31, 2019 | View Brochure Schedule Report |
| 6. | National Workshop on “Rapid Detection of Food Adulterants” organized under the aegis of TEQIP-III, World Bank Project | September 30-October 1, 2019 | View Brochure Schedule Report |
| 7. | World Food Day-2019 Symposium on “Healthy Diets for Zero Hunger World” organized in association with AFSTI Kanpur Chapter organized under the aegis of TEQIP-III, World Bank Project | October 16, 2019 | View Brochure Schedule Report |
| 8. | Faculty Development program 2018 | September 24-29, 2018 | View Brochure Schedule Report |
| 9. | Joint Faculty Development program with Chemical Engineering 2018 | August 9-13, 2021 | View Brochure Schedule Report |
| 10. | webinar SMPI 2021 | 28 September 2021 | View webinar SMPI 2021 |
| 11. | Hindi Diwas 2022 celebration | September 14, 2022 | View Hindi Diwas 2022 Brochure |
| 12. | Webinar on “Role of Food Engineers in Nation Building” on the occasion of Engineers’ Day-2022 | September 14, 2022 | View Webinar Brochure |
| 13. | Webinar on “Nutritional Security through Millets and Coarse Grains” as a part of celebration of Poshan Maah-2022 | September 28, 2022 | View Webinar Brochure |
Programmes
Under Graduate
B. Tech. Food Technology
Post Graduate
- M.Tech. in Chemical Technology with Specialization in Food Technology
PhD
The admission in Ph.D Chemical Technology- Food Technology is done as per University norms whose advertisement is displayed on University portal.
Syllabus
Under Graduate
B. Tech. in Chemical Technology – Food Technology
Syllabus
- BTech Course structure & Detailed Syllabus (effective from 2022-23)
- BTech Course structure & Detailed Syllabus (effective from 2019-20)
- BTech Course structure & Detailed Syllabus (effective from 2017-18)
- B.Tech. Chemical Technology – Food Technology Course Structure (Effective from 2013-14)
- Syllabus B.Tech. Chemical Technology – Food Technology(Effective from the session 2013-2014)
MTech/PhD
PhD
Course structure for PhD program in different specializations.
PhD courses should be taken by students in consultation with their thesis supervisors.
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UG Student List
PG Students
PhD Scholars
Laboratories
UG LAB I
Undergraduate Laboratory-I (UG LAB-I) is a facility used to carry out the practical exercises related to basic food chemistry and food analysis. The laboratory is equipped with the equipment and machinery required to perform proximate and basic food analysis. The major equipment available in laboratory is as follows:
- Hot Air Dryer
- Vacuum Dryer
- IR Moisture Meter
- Microwave
- Incubator
- Automatic Protein Estimation Unit
- Fibra Plus, Socs Plus
- Muffle Furnace
- Stirrer
- Centrifuge
- Magnetic Stirrer
- Rotary Shaker
- Water Bath
- Deep Freezer
- Rotary Vacuum Evaporator
- Hot Plate
- Electronic Weighing Balance
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UG LAB II
Undergraduate Laboratory-II (UG LAB-II) is used to perform the experiments related to food quality, food biochemistry and food microbiology. The laboratory is equipped with the state of the art facility to conduct the experiments. The main equipment available in the laboratory is as follows:
- Water Activity Meter
- Laminar Air Flow Cabinet
- Incubator
- Compound Microscope
- Digital Microscope
- Colony Counter
- Autoclave
- Refrigerator
- Freeze Dryer
- Imaging Box
- Handheld Refractometer
- Heavy Duty Grinder/Mixer
- Vortex Mixer
- Water bath
- Centrifuge
- Cooling centrifuge
- Refrigerated shaker
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Food processing laboratory
Food processing laboratory is equipped with the machineries and equipment to perform the food processing operations of fruits and vegetable processing, cereal processing, bakery products, milk processing etc. This laboratory is used for the demonstration and production purposes. Main machineries/ equipment available in the laboratory are as follows:</b
Dairy Processing Unit
- Homogenizer
- Spray Dryer
- Cheese VAT
- Cheese Pressing Unit
- Khoa Making Machine
- Gerber Centrifuge
- Cream Separator
Cereals, Pulses & Bakery Processing Unit
- Proofing/ fermentation chamber
- Baking Oven
- Planetary Mixer
- Bread Slicer
- Pulse Processing Unit
- Paddy Processing Unit
- Pasta Making Machine
- Seed Dryer
- Weighing Balance
- Sealer
Fruits & Vegetables Processing Unit
- Automatic Slicing/Dicing Machine
- Potato Chips Making Unit
- Bottle Sealing Machine
- Fruit Pulper
- Microwave
- Pilot Scale Tray Dryer
PG RESEARCH LABORATORY
Post Graduate Research Laboratory is the facility created to conduct the research work by the post graduate research scholars in the departments. The laboratory possesses the following facilities:
- Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
- Microwave Digestion System
- Ohmic Heating System
- Temperature Controlled Tray Dryer
- Hot Air Dryer
- Fluidized bed dryer
- Rotary Vacuum Evaporator
- Oil Screw Press
- Centrifuge
- IR Moisture Meter
- Deep Freezer
- Refrigerator
- Vacuum oven
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ADVANCE RESEARCH LABORATORY
Advance research laboratory is containing various high end equipment for analysing textural, rheological, colour and various other characteristics of food products. This laboratory supports the research work of B.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D. students of Food Technology department. The major equipment in the laboratory is as follows:
- Texture analyzer
- Probe Sonicator
- Rapid Visco Analyzer
- Microwave Extraction System
- Colour Measuring System
- Hunter Lab Colorimeter
- IR Moisture Meter
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
- Refrigerated centrifuge
- Centrifuge
- Refrigerated shaker
- Digital refractometer
- Tube mill
- Vacuum oven
- Microwave oven
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Facilities
ICT Facilities of Food Technology Department
1. ICT enabled seminar hall
Department of Food Technology has an air conditioned seminar hall with a seating capacity of 40 persons. The seminar hall is equipped with the modern ICT facilities like projection system, computer and internet facility etc. This facility is used to hold the guest lectures, seminars and other similar activities in the department.
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2. ICT enabled classroom
Department of Food Technology has a well-furnished class room with a seating capacity of 100 persons. The class room is equipped with the modern ICT facilities like projection system, interactive board, computer system, sound system etc. This class room is used for conducting the theory classes of undergraduate and post graduate students of the department.
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KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE CENTER
The Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) is primarily meant for the students of B. Tech, M. Tech. and PhD students under the aegis of School of Chemical Technology for the research work efficiently.
S. No. Resources
1. Design Expert Software (10 User)
2. STATISTICA (5 User, 5 years)
3. MATLAB & Simulink
4. Origin Lab Professional (10 Users)
DEPARTMENT LIBRARY
The Department Library at Department of Food Technology, HBTU Kanpur serves as a significant organ of academic activity in the Department. The Department has a rich & decent collection of books, periodicals and reports in the domain of food and allied disciplines. It also has one copy each of all B.Tech. projects, M. Tech. and PhD dissertations carried out in the department in recent years. All these cater to the needs of students and faculty. Most of the books are of recent edition with the facility of issuing these for a specified time period. The library serves to provide a clean and calm ambience conductive to long hours of study. The library opens on all working days of the Institute from 9 AM to 5:00 PM. To keep pace with the ever-expanding field of knowledge the library is being updated from time to time.
COMPUTER LAB
The Computer Lab is focused to provide additional resources to promote research work using open sources and providing internet for thesis and project work.
S. No. Open Resources
1. SciLab
2. ImageJ
Research/ Project/ Consultancy
The faculty members of Department of Food Technology are actively involved in research activities and publishing the research work in reputed journals. The details of the projects are also provided in the biodata of individual faculty members.
Sponsored Project
| S.No. | Title of the project | PI/Co-PI | Funding agency/ Scheme | Total cost of project | Year of award | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development and Characterization of Nano-emulsion based Sparkling Wine in the Hard-shots Pellets | Dr. Anit Kumar-PI Prof. (Dr.) Alak Kumar Singh-Co-PI | Collaborative Research Scheme under National Project Implementation Unit of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India funded by World Bank | Rs. 17.26 Lakhs | 2019 | Completed |
| 2 | Development of Functional Fat-spreads to reduce the Risk of Cardio-Vascular Heart Disease | Er. Ashwani Kumar-PI Prof. (Dr.) Alak Kumar Singh-Co-PI Dr. Vivek Kumar-Co-PI | Collaborative Research Scheme under National Project Implementation Unit of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India funded by World Bank | Rs. 18.03 Lakhs | 2019 | Completed |
| 3 | Exploring the Synergy between Probiotics and Antioxidative Phenols from Underutilized Indian Fruits to Alleviate Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Gut | Er. Ajeet K. Singh-PI Prof. (Dr.) Alak Kumar Singh-Co-PI Dr. Vivek Kumar-Co-PI | Collaborative Research Scheme under National Project Implementation Unit of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India funded by World Bank. | Rs. 18.96 lakhs | 2019 | Completed |
| 4 | Simplifying 3D culture for easy adaptation | Dr. Ranjana Dutta-PI Dr. Anurag Singh-Co-PI | DST-GoI | Rs. 35.06 Lakhs | 2021 | Ongoing |
TESTING & CONSULTANCY
| Duration | Name of Parties | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Swadeshi Civil Infra., Kanpur; R.D. Traders; Banthar Industrial Pollution Control Company, Unnao; Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.; EE Jal Nigam/ NO SWSM Hamirpur; Kamal and Associates Pvt. Ltd.; Devyash Project Infra. Pvt. Ltd.; Standards Frozen Foods Exports (P) Ltd. Unnao; Mirza International Ltd., Unnao; Rustam Foods (P) Ltd. Unnao; A.O.V. Exports (P) Ltd. Unnao; Chandralekha Const. Pvt. Ltd. IIT Kanpur CPWD; Indagro Food (P) Ltd. Unnao; Agricom Foods Pvt. Ltd.,Unnao; Mash Agro Foods Ltd.,Unnao; M.G. Infraestates Pvt. Ltd. 20/2021-A Dwarika Dhish; Everest Tannery (Upholstery Divi.) Banthar Unnao; Al-Barkah Tannery P Ltd, Jajmau, Kanpur; Saba Exports, Jajmau, Kanpur | Rs.1,60,000.00 (Rupees One Lakh Sixty Thousands only) |
| 2020-2021 | Banthar Industrial Pollution Control Company; Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt.Ltd.; U.P Pollution Control Board, Avas Vikas, Unnao; Geo Miller & Co. Pvt. Ltd.; Jai Prakash & Sons, IIT PROJECT , KANPUR; Central India Tubewell Corporation; Rites Ltd. KDA, Kanpur for M/s Ramky Infra. Ltd. Kanpur; Iqbal Leater Pvt. Ltd.; Sharma Construction Co. Kanpur; Calico Impex, Unnao; Kashyapi Infra. Pvt. Ltd. C/o Asst. Eng.II CPWD; Omega International Tannery Unit-II, Kanpur; PNC Infratech Ltd.; Kings International Ltd. Unnao; Chandralekha Const. Pvt. Ltd. IIT Kanpur CPWD; Gupta Associates C/o SR Manager (Civil)TGCP-UPSIDA; Sadaf Enterprises Exports & Pvt. Ltd; Rahman Industries Ltd. Kanpur; Kings International Ltd. Unnao; Sadaph Dyeing & Proofing Works Maswasi Road, Unnao; Threads (India) LTD; Mirza International Ltd. Unaao; Shakti Buildwal C/o UPSIDC Trans Ganga City Unnao; Mash Agro Foods Ltd., Unnao; Agricom Foods Pvt. Ltd., Unnao; Standards Frozen Foods Exports (P) Ltd. Unnao; Rustam Foods (P) Ltd. Unnao; A.O.V. Exports (P) Ltd. Unnao; Mirza International Ltd. Unaao; Rahman Industries Ltd. Kanpur; Sadaph Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Kanpur; A.S. Leather Finisher, Unnao; Allied Leather Finishers Pvt. Ltd., Unnao; AKI India Limited, Unnao | Rs.1,60,000.00 (Rupees One Lakh Sixty Thousands only) |
| 2019-2020 | Sharma Construction Co., Kanpur; Harnarain & Company, Naya Ganj Kanpur; Northern Tannery, Kanpur; Maharaja Bleching Works, Kanpur; Sam Textiles & Processing, Kanpur; Al-Marzia Agro Foods; Banthar Industrial Pollution Control Conpany; Tata Project Ltd.; Kemin Industries South Asia Pvt. Ltd., Ghaziabad; Unnao Tanneries Pollution Control Company , Unnao; Rites Limited, Kanpur; Jai Prakash & Sons, Kanpur; Rites the Infrastructure People; Maha Laxmi Suppliers, Kanpur; AK Bleaching Works, Kanpur; U.P. Sahkari Katai Mills Ltd.; Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.; Garima Industries; Pramod Zari Industries Pvt. Ltd., Kanpur; Prateek Arts, Farrukhabad; Jai Prakash & Sons, Kanpur; Jawahar Navoday Vidhyalaya, Sarsaul, Kanpur; Capacite Infr. Project Ltd., RNC, Lucknow; Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.; Hilalbone & Manure Mill, Sambhal; Central India Tubewell Corporation; Mirza International Ltd. Unaao; Threads (India) LTD; Diamond Hosiery; Divine Synthetics Pvt. Ltd. Kanpur; S.N. International, Farrukhabad; Military Engg. Services, Fatehgarh; Suryakant Trivedi, Site Engg., E&P-NR for M/s BPCL | Rs.7,75,154.00 (Rupees Seven Lakhs Seventy Five Thousands One hundred Fifty Four only) |
| 01/04/2018-31/03/2019 | Calico Trends, Unnao; M/s New Light Tanners, Kanpur; Calico Impex, Unnao; Kanodia Agritec International, Kanpur; C.P.W.D., Kanpur; Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt.Ltd; Nusrat Tannery Pvt.Ltd. Kanpur; Suspens Account; Ratan Hosiery; V.S.Textiles; New Gayatri Textile; Rooma Pollution Control Association; K.Vinayak Knitwear Industries; Nirbhay Industries; Shubh Tex, Kanpur; J.S.Fabrics, Kanpur; Prateek Arts, Farrukhabad; Sarvodaya Bleaching Works; Jai Prakash & Sons,IIT PROJECT , Kanpur | Rs. 14,44,893 (Rupees Fourteen Lacs, Forty Four Thousand And Eight Hundred Ninety Three) |
| 01/04/2017-31/03/2018/ | M/s Fortune Hospital, Kanpur; Calico Impex, Unnao; M/s New Light Tanners, Kanpur; M/s OEF, Kanpur; Director, Institute of Research Development & Training (IRDT), Kanpur (UP Govt. Polytechic Campus); Seth Anandram, Kanpur; MES GE (I) (P) (Fy) Kalpi Road, Kanpur; Sai-Typsa (JV) Consult Eng.Pvt Ltd. Khurja; Kemin Industries South Asia Pvt.Ltd. Ghaziabad | Rs. 3,28,801 (Rupees Three Lacs Twenty Eight Thousand And Eight Hundred One ) |
| 01/04/2016-31/03/2017 | M/s Ruksh Exim Pvt. Ltd., Jajmau, Kanpur; M/s Super Tannery Ltd., Unnao; M/s Sultan Tanneries & Leather Products (P) Ltd., Unnao; M/s Ashiyana Planners & Interior Designer, Kanpur; M/s Saba Exports, Unnao; M/s Al Barkah Tannery Pvt. Ltd., Jajmau, Kanpur; M/s Calico Trends, Unnao | Rs. 2,76,359 (Rupees Two Lacs Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Nine Only) |