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Dr Pratibha Tiwari

@drpratibhatiwari

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Food scientist developing functional foods through non-thermal processing and optimized formulations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to advance my research in functional foods—designing non-thermal processing experiments, optimizing formulations, and validating nutrient retention and shelf life within strong quality systems.

I’m a Ph.D.-qualified Food Scientist and Research Scientist & Food Technologist focused on functional foods and nutraceuticals. Over 10 years of combined academic and scientific experience drive my work in food formulation, nutrient fortification, process optimization, and functional food development.

I build and execute experimental research to improve product quality and nutrient stability. My expertise spans bioactive delivery systems, non-thermal food processing, and vacuum impregnation & frying, with a strong focus on stability, shelf-life assessment, and ANN-based process optimization.

I currently work as a Food Scientist at ICAR-ICMR PUSA and serve as Associate/Assistant Professor (Food Science & Tech) across affiliated institutions. I deliver UG/PG teaching, supervise postgraduate dissertations, develop industry-oriented certification programs, and contribute to Ph.D. curriculum design while evaluating academic quality and compliance.

My record includes 10 peer-reviewed articles, 2 patents filed, and 160+ citations, alongside 25+ peer reviews. I’m also advancing ultrasound-assisted vacuum impregnation techniques for low-fat, nutrient-rich, underutilized vegetable crisps, supported by quality frameworks such as HACCP, GMP, BRCGS, and ISO 22000.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Food Scientist

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ICAR-ICMR Pusa

Jun 2014 - Present (12 years 1 month)

Research Scientist and Food Technologist focused on food formulation, nutrient fortification, process optimization, and functional food development. Applies HACCP, GMP, and BRCGS systems and performs experimental protocol design and lab instrumentation.

Formulation Development Food Fortification Experimental Design HACCP GMP Texture Evaluation Non Thermal Food Processing Vacuum Frying Stability Testing ANN Based Process Optimization

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Associate / Assistant Professor

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University of Delhi (Affiliated Colleges)

Jun 2014 - Present (12 years 1 month)

Delivered UG/PG courses in Food Science & Technology, supervised postgraduate dissertations, and contributed to Ph.D. curriculum design. Developed industry-oriented certification programs and supported distance education academic activities.

UG PG Course Delivery Dissertation Supervision Certification Program Development

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Associate / Assistant Professor

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IGMPI

Jun 2014 - Present (12 years 1 month)

Associate/Assistant Professor in Food Science & Technology, supporting course delivery and postgraduate supervision.

Dissertation Supervision

Current

Associate / Assistant Professor

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IGNOU

Jun 2014 - Present (12 years 1 month)

Associate/Assistant Professor in Food Science & Technology, contributing to UG/PG course delivery and research-related academic supervision.

Academic Instruction Dissertation Supervision

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Associate / Assistant Professor

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Lady Irwin College

Jun 2014 - Present (12 years 1 month)

Serves as an Associate/Assistant Professor in Food Science & Technology, delivering academic instruction and supporting postgraduate research supervision.

Dissertation Supervision

Food Technologist

Haldiram Products Pvt. Ltd.

Sep 2007 - Aug 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Worked as a Food Technologist at Haldiram Products Pvt. Ltd. (Sept 2007 – Aug 2009).

Academic Counsellor & Lead Assessor

Amity University

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Served as Academic Counsellor and Lead Assessor, evaluating institutional academic quality and compliance and facilitating distance education programs and research submissions.

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Delhi University

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Education

2007 - 2009

Completed a B.Ed. (Education) program from September 2007 to August 2009.

University of Allahabad

Master of Science (M.Sc.), Food Technology

2007 -

Completed a Master of Science (Food Technology) at the University of Allahabad (year indicated: 2007).

Ph.D. (Food Technology)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Food Technology

Completed a Ph.D. in Food Technology with research focused on functional foods and nutraceuticals, non-thermal processing, vacuum impregnation/frying, and stability/shelf-life assessment.