PhD in Food Processing from IIT Kharagpur & MSc from CFTRI, Mysore with vast experience in New Product Development. Have worked for Retorted Foods, Non-dairy milk, Ice cream, Natural preservatives, Protein powders, meal replacement shakes, oats masala, noodles, breakfast cereal, Energy Bar, Muesli, Peanut butter, Sauces, Jams. Have worked from product conceptualization to commercialization including Formulation optimization, sensory evaluation, stability study, R&D documentation, RM specs to Pilot plant trials. Have worked on developing Functional books & ave also written books on same topic.