FOOD PROCESSING
Students working on food processing techniques
Programs Offered
About the Department
The Department of Food Technology aims to develop skilled professionals ready to meet the demands of the rapidly growing food processing industry. Alongside nurturing technical expertise, the department supports farmers and entrepreneurs in establishing small-scale food businesses.
The curriculum covers vital areas including food processing, preservation, chemistry, quality control, safety, and marketing. Designed to prepare industry-ready graduates, the program also fosters entrepreneurial skills, enabling students to excel in research, teaching, and the food sector.
With expanding opportunities in India's booming food processing industry, graduates find careers in diverse roles—handling purchase, storage, transportation, distribution, quality management, and innovation in food products and technologies.
Program Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Apply mathematics, science, and engineering principles to solve complex food technology problems.
- Analyze and investigate engineering challenges using research methodologies and data interpretation.
- Design innovative, safe, and sustainable food processing systems and products.
- Utilize modern engineering and IT tools with an understanding of their scope and limitations.
- Consider societal, environmental, and ethical responsibilities in professional practice.
- Work effectively individually and in multidisciplinary teams with strong communication skills.
- Manage projects successfully using engineering and management principles.
- Commit to lifelong learning adapting to continual technological change.
Program Educational Objectives
Qualified Professionals
Become qualified food technologists capable of contributing to industries, research, and education.
Solid Foundations
Build solid foundations in food science, technology, and engineering.
Innovative Solutions
Apply scientific and engineering knowledge to design food products and solve industry challenges.
Professional Skills
Develop professional ethics, communication, teamwork, and multidisciplinary skills.
Leadership & Excellence
Embrace excellence, leadership, and lifelong learning for successful careers.
Program Specific Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Apply process engineering fundamentals to develop innovative food formulations and commercial products.
- Develop and optimize food processing techniques and tools for both laboratory and mass production.
- Design hygienic, time-saving, and labor-efficient food processing equipment to ensure quality and safety.
Laboratory Facilities
The Food Technology Department is equipped with specialized labs:
Food Microbiology Laboratory
Food Chemistry and Nutrition Laboratory
Food Analysis Laboratory
Unit Operations Laboratory
Food Processing and Preservation Laboratory
Biochemical Engineering Laboratory
Fruits and Vegetable Processing Technology Laboratory
Baking and Confectionery Technology Laboratory
Testing of Packaging Materials Laboratory
Dairy Process Technology Laboratory
Vision & Mission
Vision
To produce skilled and knowledgeable graduates capable of addressing societal needs and technological challenges in food processing and allied industries through innovative and systematic approaches.
Mission
M1: Achieve excellence in teaching by delivering quality professional education enriched with strong ethical and moral values.
M2: Develop technically competent engineers who can excel in research, innovation, and advancements in food technology and related fields.
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