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Dr. M. Sukumar


Professor, Centre for Food Technology

A.C.Tech.,

Anna University, Chennai 600025


+91-44-2235 8385

sukumarcbt@gmail.com




Overview         Experience         Membership        





Food Process Engineering Laboratory




Professional Experience

Since 2014 Professor Centre for Food Technology, Anna University, Chennai-25.
2012-2014 Associate Professor Centre for Bio-Technology, Anna University, Chennai-25.
2009-2012 Assistant Professor Centre for Bio-Technology, Anna University, Chennai-25

Membership

International Association for Engineers (IAE) -115634
Science Advisory Board (SAB) - 114456
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers -22178
International Society of Food Engineering – 1530
Asia Pacific Chemical , Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES) - 100911


Contributions


Coordinator for setting question paper -JNU-M.Tech Entrance Exam -2010.
Coordinator for setting question paper MS/PhD- Entrance Exam -2011.
Coordinator for the purchase of furniture for CBT Faculty members.
Faculty advisor & Class committee Chair person for M.Tech (Biotech) 2010-13
Faculty advisor & Class committee Chair person for M.Tech (Food Tech) -2014
Additional Chief Superintendent – A.C.Tech End Semester Exam – Apr 2012 & 2014.
Chief Superintendent – A.C.Tech End Semester Exam – Dec. 2016 & May 2017
University purchase committee member- 2016-2018
Board of studies member to AU affiliated colleges.


Research Interest      Research areas      Conferences





Research Grants


• DBT-NERPBMC sponsored Project grant of Rs. 61.16 Lakhs sanctioned from Department of Biotechnology, Delhi as PI, 2016-19.

• UGC-MRP Project grant of Rs. 9.64 Lakhs sanctioned from University Grants Commission, Delhi as PI, 2016-19.

• DST- MOFPI/SERB Project grant of Rs. 35.70 Lakhs sanctioned from Department of Science and Technology, Delhi as PI, 2015-18

• DST-TSD Project grant of Rs. 34.14 Lakhs sanctioned from Department of Science and Technology, Delhi as PI, 2012-15.

• UGC Project grant of Rs. 13.23 Lakhs received from University Grants Commission, Delhi as Co PI, 2012-15.

• CSIR Conference grant of Rs. 40,000.00 sanctioned from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Delhi, 2009.

• MoES Conference grant of Rs. 40,000.00 sanctioned from Ministry of Environment and Science, Delhi, 2009



Research Guidance


• No. of PhD students (Completed) - 7

• No of PhD Students (Pursuing) - 8

• No. of M. Tech students guided - 25



Research - Focus areas





Current Position of former PhD. Students


Name Area Title Affiliation
Radha Krishnan. K Meat Preservation Predictive preservative model for the shelf life of meat chain Assistant Professor, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Central Institute of Technology, Assam, India.
Babuskin. S Functional Foods Marine microalgae and their utilization as a functional ingredient Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Chemistry, Abaya campus, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Mohammed A Fayidh Bioremediation Innovative microbiological and bioelectrochemical methods to enhance bioremediation of phenol using novel bacterial strains Associate Professor, Microbiology department, College of Education for Pure Science Ibn AlHaitham, University of Bagdad, Bagdad, Iraq.
Archana. G Drug Delivery Design and development of plant mucilage coatings for food and drug delivery Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.
Sabina. K Microbial Fuel Cell Microbial desalination cell as an emerging technology for enhanced biodegradation of pollutants with integrated bioelectricity generation and desalination Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Prince Shri Venkateswara Arts and Science college, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Azhagu Saravana Babu. P Nutraceuticals Nutraceutical expedition of bioactive compounds for nutritional quality enrichment and shelf life enhancement Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, India.
Sivarajan. M Safety & Risk Analysis Assessing the risk of putrefaction of meat and its byproducts - a scientific approach in food safety Senior Scientist & Safety Consultant, Cell for Industrial Safety and Risk Analysis, Chemical Engineering Division, CSIR-CLRI,Tamilnadu, India.

Ongoing PhD. Students


Name Area Title Designation
K.Sudarshan Biopolymers Design and Development of Biodegradable Polymers from Renewable Agricultural Resources CSIR-SRF
U.Lalitha Priya Hurdle Technology Enhanced preservation of Shrimps by Modified Atmospheric Packaging CSIR-SRF
Maria Jenita Peter Functional foods Identification and characterization of Bioactive compounds in Algae targeting western diseases DST-SRF
K.Harini Active Packaging Design and development of non-migratory bioactive film for packaging food products Teaching Fellow
D.Madhushalini Nutraceuticals Encapsulation of Nutraceutical factor in Food hydrocolloids for functional food development Teaching Fellow
B.Vajiha Aafrin Dairy processing Preservation and Shelf Life Enhancement of Fresh Sausage using Natural Extracts during Refrigerated Storage UGC-SRF
Chandra Mohan Quorum sensing – Meat spoilage Development of Innovative Packaging System and Novel Analysis Model for Highly Perishable Food Products CSIR-SRF
V.Renuka Fortification Evaluation and shelf life enhancement of Omega-3 fatty acid fortified food products DBT-SRF


Conferences/ Workshops


• K. Radha Krishnan and M. Sukumar*. “Application of spice oil incorporated corn starch (CS) edible films for the shelf life extension of fresh meat”. Presented paper (oral) in the International Conference on Food Technology: Impact on Nutrition and Health organized by International Institute of Food and Nutritional Sciences, New Delhi on 23rd and 24th December 2013.

• S. Babuskin, K.Sabina and M.Sukumar*. “Marine microalgal biomass as a functional ingredient in food products”. Oral presentation in the International Conference on Food Technology: Impact on Nutrition and Health organized by International Institute of Food and Nutritional Sciences, New Delhi on 23rd and 24th December 2013.

• P. Azhagu Saravana Babu and M.Sukumar*.. “Evaluation of crude plant seed extracts for the development of nutraceuticals”. Oral presentation in the International Conference on Food Technology: Impact on Nutrition and Health organized by International Institute of Food and Nutritional Sciences, New Delhi on 23rd and 24th December 2013.

• Mohammed A.Fayidh , M.Sukumar*. “A Fast & Easy Technique for Isolation and Selection of Phenol Degrading Bacteria From Waste Water and Contaminated Samples” The 1st International Forum on Asian Water Environment Technology (IFAWET). Jawaharlal Nehru University Convention Centre, New Delhi, India 18th - 20th December 2013.

• Mohammed A Fayidh, M. Sukumar* . A Novel and Rapid Method Development: Screening and Isolation of Phenol Degradable Bacteria Using 4‐Aminoantipyrine And Potassium Ferricyanide as an Indicator. 2ed Biotechnology World Congress Dubai Women’s College (DWC) Dubai. United Arab Emirates on 18th – 21st February, 2013.

• K.Radha Krishnan and M.Sukumar*. Participated in the Second International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials Organized by Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, A.C. Tech, Anna University, Chennai on 28th – 30th January 2013.

• K. Radha Krishnan and M.Sukumar*. Participated in the International workshop on Strategies in Value Addition and Safety Aspects Pertaining to Dairy and Food Industry organized by Madras Veterinary College, Chennai on 15th and 16th March 2012.

• M.Sasikala, K.Radha krishnan, M.Sukumar* “Inhibitory effect of natural preservative on raw fish and meat”. Poster presentation in the Reginational seminar on Recent Trends and Research and Applications of Life Sciences at Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Chennai on 9th February 2012.

• S. Babuskin, M.Sukumar* “Functional foods enriched in omega 3 fatty acids from Nannochloropsis oculata”. Poster presentation in the National seminar on Recent Trends and Research and Applications of Life Sciences at Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Chennai on 9th February 2012.

• K. Radha krishnan ,Mohammed A.Fayidh , M. Sukumar* “Management of Obesity by Targeting Inflammation by South Indian Spices”. Presented paper (poster) in the National Conference on Career and Research Trends in Food Processing at Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu on 24th and 25th June 2011.

• S. Babuskin , Sukumar M*. “Omega 3 fatty acids production from marine microalgae” Poster presentation in the National Conference on Career and Research Trends in Food Processing at Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu on 24th and 25th June 2011.

• K.Sabina and M.Sukumar*. Attended a National Seminar cum Workshop on Methods and Approaches in Screening of Traditional Medicines held at University of Madras, Chennai on March 28-29, 2012.


Publications         Training        





Publications


No. of International publications - 53

No. of National publications - 2

Important Publications

  • Lalithapriya, U., Mariyajenita, P., Aafrin, V., Harini, K., Madhushalini, D., Sukumar, M. 2017, Comparative evaluation on shelf life extension of MAP packed Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp treated with natural extracts, LWT - Food Science and Technology 77, 217-224.
  • Sivarajan, M., Lalithapriya, U., Mariajenita, P., Vajiha, B.A., Harini, K., Madhushalini, D., Sukumar, M. 2017, Synergistic effect of spice extracts and modified atmospheric packaging towards non-thermal preservation of chicken meat under refrigerated storage. Poultry science 96(8), 2839-2844.
  • Chandra Mohan, C., Babuskin, S., Sudharsan, K., Aafrin, V., Mariyajenita, P., LalithaPriya, U., Harini, K., Madhushalini, D., Sukumar, M., 2017, Active compound diffusivity of particle size reduced S. aromaticum and C. cassia fused starch edible films and the shelf life of mutton (Capra aegagrushircus) meat, Meat Science 128, 47-59
  • Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Vajiha Aafrin, B., Archana, G., Sabina, K., Sudharsan, K., Sivarajan, M., Sukumar, M. 2017. Effects of Polyphenols from Carallumafimbriata on Acrylamide Formation and Lipid Oxidation—An Integrated Approach of Nutritional Quality and Degradation of Fried Food, International Journal of Food Properties 20, 1378-1390.
  • Chandra mohan, C., Rakhavan, K.R., Sudharsan, K., Radha Krishnan, K., Babuskin, S., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sukumar, M., 2017. Impact of S. aromaticum and C. cassia Incorporated Edible Films on Shelf Life of Seer Fish (Scomberomorus guttatus) Stored at Different Temperature Conditions, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 41, 13056.
  • Chandra mohan, C., Rakhavan, K.R., Sudharsan, K., Radha Krishnan, K., Babuskin, S., Sukumar, M., 2016. Design and characterization of spice fused tamarind starch edible packaging films. LWT - Food Science and Technology 72, 239 - 250.
  • Chandra mohan, C., Rakhavan, K.R., Sudharsan, K., Radha Krishnan, K., Babuskin, S., Sukumar, M., 2016. Development of predictive preservative model for shelf life parameters of beef using response surface methodology, LWT - Food Science and Technology 68, 642 - 652.
  • Chandra mohan, C., Rakhavan, K.R., Sudharsan, K., Radha Krishnan, K., Babuskin, S., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sukumar, M., 2016. Development of predictive preservative model for shelf life parameters of beef using response surface methodology, LWT - Food Science and Technology 72, 239 – 250
  • Sudharsana, K., Chandra Mohan, C., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Archanaa, G., Sabinaa, K., Sivarajan, M., Sukumar, M., 2016. Production and characterization of cellulose reinforced starch (CRT) films, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 83, 385-395.
  • Sivarajan, M., Chandra Mohan, C., Lalitha Priya, U., Rakhavan, K.R., Radha Krishnan, K., Babuskin, S., Sukumar, M. 2016. Effect of spice-incorporated starch edible film wrapping on shelf life of white shrimps stored at different temperatures. Journal of science of the food and agriculture 96, 4268-75.
  • Radhakrishnan, K., Babuskin, S., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sivarajan, S., Sukumar, M., 2015. Evaluation and predictive modeling the effects of spice extracts on raw chicken meat stored at different temperatures. Journal of Food Engineering 166, 29 – 37
  • Fayidh, M. A., Sabina K., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sivarajan, M., Sukumar, M., 2015.A Rapid and Miniaturized Method for the Selection of Microbial Phenol Degraders Using Colourimetric Microtitration. Current microbiology 70(6), 898 – 906.
  • Radha Krishnan, K., Babuskin, S., Rakhavan, KR., Tharavin, R., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sivarajan, M., Sukumar, M., 2015. Potential application of corn starch edible films with spice essential oils for the shelf life extension of red meat. Journal of applied microbiology, DOI: 10.1111/jam.12932.
  • Archana, G., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sudharsan, K., Sabina, K., Palpandi Raja, R., Sivarajan, M., Sukumar, M., 2015.Evaluation of fat uptake of polysaccharide Coatings on deep-fat fried potato chips by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), International Journal of Food Properties, DOI:10.1080/10942912.2015.1065426.
  • Fayidh, M. A., Sabina K., Sudharsan, K., Sukumar, M., 2015. Isolation of a unique Phenol degrading bacterial strain Escherichia coli moh 1 from effluent of an edible oil industry in Chennai, India.Research Journal of Biotechnology 10(2), 36 – 42.
  • Babuskin, S., Radha krishnan, K., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sukumar, M. 2014, Mohammed A. Fayidh, K.Sabina, G. Archana and M. Sivarajan, Effects of Rosemary extracts on oxidative stability of chikkis fortified with microalgae biomass, Journal of Food Science and Technology (2014), DOI: 10.1007/s13197‐014‐1439‐y.
  • Radha krishnan, K., Babuskin, S., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Fayidh, M.A., Sabina, K., Archana, G., Sivarajan, M., and Sukumar, M. 2014, Bio protection and preservation of raw beef meat using pungent aromatic plants substances. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. (2014) doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6580
  • Babuskin, S., Radha krishnan, K., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sivarajan, M., and Sukumar, M. 2014, Functional Foods Enriched with Marine Microalga Nannochloropsis oculata as a Source of ω-3 Fatty Acids, (2014) Food Technol. Biotechnol. 52 (3) 292–299.
  • Sabina, K., Fayidh, M.A., Archana, G., Sivarajan, M., Babuskin, S., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Radha Krishnan, K., and Sukumar, M. 2014, Biodegradation and bioelectricity generation by Microbial Desalination Cell, (2014) International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 92, 20–25.
  • Babuskin, S., Radha krishnan, K., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sivarajan, M., and Sukumar, M. 2014, Effect of photoperiod, light intensity and carbon sources on biomass and lipid productivities of Isochrysis galbana, Biotechnology Letters 36, 1653‐1660
  • Sabina, K., Fayidh, M.A., Archana, G., Sivarajan, M., Babuskin, S., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Radha Krishnan, K., and Sukumar, M. 2014, Microbial desalination cell for enhanced biodegradation of waste engine oil using a novel bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis moh3. Environmental Technology 35, 2194‐2203.
  • Radha krishnan, K., Babuskin, D., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sasikala, M., Sivarajan, M., and Sukumar, M. 2014, Antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of spice extracts on the shelf life extension of raw chicken meat, International Journal of food microbiology 171, 32–40.
  • Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Radha krishnan, K., Babuskin, S., Sabina, K., Archana, G., Fayidh, M.A., Sudharsan, K., Sivarajan, M., and Sukumar, M. 2013, A novel approach and in‐vitro evaluation of bioactive components for the development of nutraceuticals, African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 7(41), 2721‐2726.
  • Radha krishnan, K., Sivarajan, M., Babuskin, S., Archana, G., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., and Sukumar, M. 2013, Kinetic modeling of spice extraction from S. aromaticum and C. cassia”, Journal of Food Engineering 117, (3).
  • Archana, G., Sabina, K., Babuskin, S., Radhakrishnan, K., Fayidh, M.A., Azhagu Saravana Babu, P., Sivarajan, M., and Sukumar, M. 2013 “Preparation and characterization of mucilage polysaccharide forbiomedical applications”, Carbohydrate Polymers 98, 89– 94.


Training


  • Attended AICTE sponsored 2 weeks Staff development programme on “Research Methodology”at Sona college of Technology during April 18‐30, 2011.
  • Attended AICTE sponsored 2 weeks Staff development programme on “Computational Intelligence for Modelling and optimization of manufacturing system ”at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology during June 6‐18, 2011.
  • Attended AICTE sponsored 2 weeks Staff development programme on “Advances in functional finishes on Textile and Garments” at Sona college of Technology during 21st November - 3rd December, 2011.
  • One week Faculty development programme on “Heat and Mass Transfer” at University college of Engineering, Panruti, 16th‐23rd December, 2013.
  • One week Faculty development programme on “Multidisciplinary perspectives for Pharmaceutical, Life science educators & Researchers” at Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Trichy, during 9th‐15th December, 2013.

Editor


  • Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology
  • International Journal of Biotechnology Applications
  • Asian Journal of Engineering and Applied Technology
  • Continental journal of Environmental Design and Management
  • Continental journal of Environmental Science
  • Austin Journal of Biotechnology & Bioengineering

Reviewer


  • Journal of Hazardous materials
  • Bio resource Technology
  • Bioremediation Journal
  • Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology
  • African Journal of Biotechnology
  • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

Awards        





Awards


  • Prestigious “Author award” for the Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology, 2010
  • Prestigious “Reviewer award” for the Journal of Petroleum and Environmental Biotechnology, for the year 2010.
  • Prestigious ‘Distinguished researcher award’ given by Centre for Technology Development and Transfer, Anna University, for the year 2017.


Contact





Contact


Professor, Centre for Biotechnology

A.C.Tech.,

Anna University, Chennai 600025

sukumarcbt@gmail.com

+91-44-2235 8385