TEJINDER Kaur | Food Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. TEJINDER Kaur | Food Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Guest faculty, SLIET, Longowal

Dr. Tejinder Kaur is a dedicated food technologist and academician currently serving as a Guest Faculty in the Department of Food Engineering and Technology at SLIET, Longowal, Punjab, with a Ph.D. in Food Engineering and Technology; her research passionately centers on the hydrothermal processing of millets, exploring their physicochemical, functional, and nutritional properties, aiming to enhance bio-accessibility and sustainability in food systems, while actively contributing to scientific literature and participating in national and international conferences.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Kaur holds a Ph.D. in Food Engineering and Technology from SLIET Longowal (2018–2025), preceded by an M.Tech in Food Engineering and Technology from Shoolini University, Solan (2013–2015), and a B.Tech in Food Technology from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (2008–2012), where her academic journey reflects a strong and consistent foundation in food science, processing, and engineering, supported by rigorous research and specialization in millet-based food innovations.

👩‍🏫 Experience

Tejinder Kaur brings over 2 years of teaching and industry experience, currently working as Guest Faculty at SLIET Longowal since July 2024, having previously served as Assistant Professor at Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur, Punjab, for 2 years and 4 months, along with hands-on industrial training at Verka Milk Plant, Mohali (6 months), and GlaxoSmithKline, Nabha (1 month), providing her with a balanced exposure to both academic and practical facets of food technology.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Dr. Kaur has received the prestigious Institutional Fellowship from MHRD, Government of India, for her Ph.D. research, and a cash prize along with a Certificate of Appreciation from the SLIET Quality Publication Awards (SQPA) for her impactful publication in the high-impact journal “Journal of Cereal Science” (Elsevier, IF: 3.9), recognizing her scholarly excellence and significant contributions to the field of food engineering and millet research at national platforms.

🔬 Research Focus

Her primary research interests lie in the hydrothermal treatment of millets with a focus on analyzing physicochemical, milling, and functional properties, as well as profiling bioactive compounds and assessing in vitro antioxidant activity, digestibility, and bio-accessibility of nutrients like proteins and carbohydrates, aiming to improve the nutritional quality and functionality of millet-based food systems for sustainable health and food security solutions.

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Tejinder Kaur is a promising early-career researcher with a strong publication record, recognized academic achievements, and deep domain expertise in millet processing and nutritional profiling. She demonstrates commitment to both scientific advancement and education. With broader collaborations and diversification of research focus, she is well on her way to becoming a leading figure in food technology. She is a suitable and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly in the domain of cereal science and food engineering.

Publication

Author: T Kaur, PS Panesar, CS Riar
Title: Combined effect of hydrothermal treatments and drying temperature on the physicochemical, milling, and nutritional characteristics of foxtail millet
Year: 2023
Citation: 6

 

Author: T Kaur, PS Panesar, CS Riar
Title: Optimization of hydrothermal (soak-boil and soak-steam) treatments of foxtail (Setaria italica L.) millet and their effect on milling, antioxidant, pasting, and drying
Year: 2024
Citation: 5

 

Author: T Kaur, PS Panesar, CS Riar
Title: Effect of hydrothermal treatments on the nutritional, functional and storage stability characteristics of decorticated foxtail millet grains and flour
Year: 2024
Citation: 2

 

Author: T Kaur, PS Panesar, CS Riar
Title: Effect of Controlled Hydrothermal Treatment by Soak-Boil and Soak-Steam Methods on Foxtail Millet Grain Starch Characteristics
Year: 2024
Citation: Not yet cited (preprint on SSRN)

PATHIK SUTRADHAR | Agricultural | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. PATHIK SUTRADHAR | Agricultural | Young Scientist Award

Mr at VISVA BHARATI, PALLI SIKSHA BHAVANA, India

Pathik Sutradhar, an M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science) student at Visva-Bharati University, is passionate about combating climate change through precision farming. With expertise in soil and water management, remote sensing, and sustainable agriculture, he has participated in various research projects and training programs to enhance his technical knowledge. Pathik is skilled in advanced technologies like drones, geospatial tools, and data analysis, striving to create a globally sustainable environment.

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🎓 Education 

M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science), Visva-Bharati University (2023–2025). B.Sc. Agricultural Sciences, Visva-Bharati University (2019–2023), OGPA: 8.02/10. B.A. Public Administration, Netaji Subhash Open University (2019–2022), Percentage: 87.61%. Higher Secondary Education, WBCHSE (2015), Percentage: 94.8%. Secondary Education, WBBSE (2013), Percentage: 55.57%

💼 Professional Experience

Laboratory Assistant, Soil Health Card Scheme (6 months). RAWE Internship, Crop and soil quality management (6 months). Experiential Trainee, Mushroom and biofertilizer production (3 months). Apprenticeship, Seed production and quality testing (3 months)

🏅 Awards & Honors

University merit scholarship (2019–2023). Developed “Pathonagri” website for sustainability awareness. Organizer of 6 programs and participant in 2 seminars (1 international, 1 national)

🔬 Research Focus

Precision farming techniques. Soil and water conservation technologies. Integration of remote sensing and drones in agriculture. Sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation methods

Conclusion

Pathik Sutradhar’s innovative mindset, practical experience, and dedication to sustainable farming position him as a strong contender for the Young Scientist Award. By addressing minor gaps, he has the potential to make significant contributions to global agricultural research.

Publications 📚

  • Role of Biofertilizer on Productivity and Growth of Kharif Crops in West Bengal Red Soil Zone
    • Journal: Just Agriculture
    • Year: 2024

 

  • LANDSAT 7 ETM
    • Authors: P. Sutradhar, P.S. Bhavana
    • Year: 2023

 

  • A Detailed Study on Agro Industrial Attachment
    • Institution: Visva-Bharati University and ICAR
    • Year: 2022

 

  • A Comprehensive Study on Rural Agricultural Work Experience
    • Institution: Visva-Bharati University and ICAR
    • Year: 2022

 

Marie Bragg | Food Policy | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Marie Bragg | Food Policy | Excellence in Research

Dr. Marie A. Bragg is an Assistant Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, affiliated with NYU School of Global Public Health and NYU Stern School of Business. Her research focuses on food marketing’s impact on obesity and health disparities, funded by prestigious grants like NIH Early Independence Award. Dr. Bragg directs the SeedProgram for Obesity & Health Disparities Research and leads the Food Policy Research Platform. She holds leadership roles in diversity initiatives at NYU and has received numerous awards for mentorship and research excellence. Dr. Bragg is committed to educating on health equity and structural racism in public health and medicine.

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🎓Education

B.S./B.A. Psychology/English University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 05/2008. M.S. Clinical Psychology Yale University, New Haven, CT, 05/2011. M.Phil. Clinical Psychology Yale University, New Haven, CT, 05/2011. Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Yale University, New Haven, CT, 05/2014

🏥👨‍🏫Previous Appointments and Leadership Positions

Clinical Supervisor Yale Center for Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 08/2011-08/2012. Psychology Intern
Department of Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center, New York, NY, 08/2013-08/2014. Teaching Fellow & Coordinator Yale University Teaching Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 08/2010-08/2011

🏆Awards, Honors, and Memberships

Mentor of the Year Award Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 05/2020. Outstanding Postdoctoral Mentor Award Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 10/2020. Best in Medical Education Collaboration Award
Office of Medical Education, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 10/2020

🧪Research Activity

Director, SocioEconomic Evaluation of Dietary Decisions Program (SeedProgram). Primary research themes: food marketing, racially targeted food advertising, obesity prevention policies, nutrition labeling.

💡Grant History

Current Grants include NIH R01 projects on sugary beverage taxes, smoke-free housing policies, and Facebook food advertisements. Pending Grant focuses on social media intervention for preventing e-cigarette use among Latinx adolescents.

 📚Education Activity

  • Designed courses emphasizing health equity and public health issues, recognized with the Best Medical Education Collaboration Award.

 📝Teaching Activities

Teaching Assistant Roles at Yale University and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, teaching various psychology and public health courses.. Guest Lectures across medical, doctoral, undergraduate, and MPH courses on topics like food policy, obesity, and food marketing.

Publications Top Notes 📝

 

  • Cancer misinformation on social media
    • Journal: CA Cancer Journal for Clinicians
    • Year: 2024 (Article in Press)
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Menu Labeling and Calories Purchased in Restaurants in a US National Fast Food Chain
    • Journal: JAMA Network Open
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 12
    • Pages: E2346851
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 3

 

  • Food industry donations to patient advocacy organisations focused on non-communicable diseases
    • Journal: Public Health Nutrition
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 26
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 510–518
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 0

 

  • COVID-19–Related Changes to Drug-Selling Networks and Their Effects on People Who Use Illicit Opioids
    • Journal: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 84
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 222–229
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 3

 

  • Contemporary Approaches for Monitoring Food Marketing to Children to Progress Policy Actions
    • Journal: Current Nutrition Reports
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 14–25
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 11

 

  • The impact of racially-targeted food marketing and attentional biases on consumption in Black adolescent females with and without obesity: Pilot data from the Black Adolescent & Entertainment (BAE) study
    • Journal: PLoS ONE
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 1 January
    • Pages: e0279871
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Food and Beverage Product Appearances in Educational, Child-Targeted YouTube Videos
    • Journal: Childhood Obesity
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: 515–522
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 1

 

  • COVID-Washing in US Food and Beverage Marketing on Twitter: Content Analysis
    • Journal: JMIR Formative Research
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 10
    • Pages: e37642
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Beverage Availability and Price: Variations by Neighborhood Poverty Level in New York City
    • Journal: Health Equity
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 322–329
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Informal Coping Strategies Among People Who Use Opioids During COVID-19: Thematic Analysis of Reddit Forums
    • Journal: JMIR Formative Research
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: e32871
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 6

SUBHADIP PAL | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. SUBHADIP PAL | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. THE NEOTIA UNIVERSITY, India

👩‍🔬 Subhadip Pal is a dedicated academician and researcher with expertise in agricultural economics and sustainable development. Holding a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, his research focuses on topics such as women empowerment, resource utilization efficiency, and decision-making in agriculture. With a strong publication record in reputable journals and active participation in conferences and workshops, Pal demonstrates a commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. As an Assistant Professor at esteemed institutions like The Neotia University and Centurion University of Technology and Management, he contributes to shaping the future generation of agricultural professionals. Pal’s accolades, including prestigious awards and memberships in academic associations, underscore his dedication to excellence in research and teaching.🌟

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Objective:

Seeking opportunities with an organization that fosters professional growth and enhances my knowledge.

🎓Academic Qualification

Madhyamik (Secondary)Board/University: West-Bengal Board of Secondary Education Year of Passing: 2004 Marks Obtained (%): 86.25%OGPA: Not Applicable. Class/Division: 1stMajor Subjects: Bengali, English, Geography, History, Physical Science, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics (Additional)Higher Secondary (10+2)Board/University: West-Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Year of Passing: 2006Marks Obtained (%): 69.20%OGPA: Not Applicable. Class/Division: 1st Major Subjects: Bengali, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. Institution: Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati. Year of Passing: 2010 Marks Obtained (%): 67.40% OGPA: 6.74Class/Division: 2ndSpecialization: Agricultural Economics & Extension. M.Sc. (Ag.)Department: Department of Agricultural Economics, Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology Year of Passing: 2013Marks Obtained (%): 87.90%OGPA: 8.79Class/Division: 1stMajor Subject: Agricultural Economics Thesis Work: “Women empowerment and Decision making in Agriculture through SHG” Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics University: Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya Year of Passing: 2023Percentage: 77.2%OGPA: 7.72Class/Division: 1stMajor Subject: Agricultural Economics Thesis Work: “Economic study on irrigation and sustainable groundwater resource management in West Bengal.”

💼Working Experience

Assistant Professor (Adhoc.) in School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, The Neotia University, since December 2020.Assistant Professor at Centurion University of Technology and Management, since March 2019.

🏅 Awards:

Young Scientist Award from VDGOOD Professional Association, 2019.Best Outstanding Young Scientist National Award 2021 from Kamarajar Institute of Education and Research, Theni, Tamil Nadu, India.Young Scientist Award at the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “Innovative approaches in Agriculture, Horticulture & allied Sciences” jointly organized by SGT UNIVERSITY, GURUGRAM (ICAR Accredited), ISAHRD, CHANDIGARH & Just Agriculture-the Magazine at SGT University, Gurugram, held on 29-31 March 2023.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Title: Participation and role of rural women in decision making related to farm activities: A study in Burdwan district of West Bengal
    • Authors: S Pal, S Haldar
    • Journal: Economic Affairs
    • Volume: 61
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 55-63
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 34

 

  1. Title: Participation of rural women in agriculture and livestock in Burdwan district, West Bengal, India: A regional analysis
    • Author: S Pal
    • Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Research
    • Volume: 2
    • Issue: 4
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 14

 

  1. Title: Comparative study on decision-making power of self-help group and non-self-help group women in relation to farm activities
    • Author: S Pal
    • Journal: International Journal of Agricultural Extension
    • Volume: 2
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 21-28
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 13

 

  1. Title: Determining the Role of Rural Women in Decision Making Related to Farm Activities in Burdwan, West Bengal, India
    • Author: S Pal
    • Journal: Current Aspects in Business, Economics and Finance
    • Year: 2022
  1. Title: Understanding agricultural information networks in West Bengal, India
    • Authors: S Haldar, S Misra, S Pal, D Basu, R Goswami
    • Journal: Indian Research Journal of Extension Education
    • Volume: 16
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 25-34
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 12

 

  1. Title: Statistical modeling and forecasting of food grain in effects on public distribution system: an application of ARIMA model
    • Authors: S Ray, B Bhattacharyya, S Pal
    • Journal: Indian Journal of Economics and Development
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 739-744
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 12

 

  1. Title: Social and Economic Empowerment of Rural Women through Self Help Groups (SHGS): A Case Study in West Bengal, India
    • Author: PAL Subhadip
    • Journal: International Journal of Agriculture Sciences
    • Volume: 8
    • Issue: 32
    • Pages: 1673-1676
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 7

 

  1. Title: Role of Self Help Groups (SHGs) among the Rural Farm Women in Relation to Labour Days and Income of the Seasonal Crops
    • Author: S Pal
    • Journal: Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 5
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 7

 

  1. Title: Economics of tea leaf production by the small and marginal farmers in Assam
    • Authors: M Hazarika, S Pal, AK Nandi, SM Rahaman
    • Journal: Indian Journal of Economics and Development
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 563-568
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 5

 

  1. Title: Groundwater irrigation and cropping pattern in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Alluvial Plain of Burdwan District, West Bengal
    • Authors: S Pal, AK Nandi
    • Journal: American Journal of Economics
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 138-145
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 5