| Area of Research |
- Development of bio-polymer based delivery systems for marine nutrients
- Sustainable extraction of marine bioactive compounds using greener technologies
- Formulation of marine compound based functional foods
- Application of nanotechnology in the development of nutraceuticals
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| Education |
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| Current Projects |
- Marine Biomolecules - Characterization and Utilization for Nutraceutical, Biomedical and Industrial Applications (Institute Project)
- Nutrient Profiling and Evaluation of Fish as a Dietary Component (ICAR Outreach Activity Project)
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| Awards and recognitions |
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Awarded with Dr.Hiralal Chaudhari Gold medal for securing1st Rank in MFSc (Masters Degree- PHT)
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Awarded with Dr. C.V. Kulkarni Gold medal for being the overall Topper of the CIFE, Mumbaiduring the academic year (2011-’13)
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Secured Sir Dorabhji Tata Endowment scholarship for being the overall University Topper (CIFE, Mumbai) in 2013
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1st rank in All India Ph.D entrance conducted by CIFE, Mumbai
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Selected for witnessing the 2014 Republic Day Parade from Prime Minister’s Box for academic excellence in Master’s degree
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| Publications (Best 5 publications) |
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Kumar, L.R., Kasim, A.K., Lekshmi, M., Nayak, B.B. and Kumar, S., 2016. Incidence of methicillin-resistant staphylococci in fresh seafood. Advances in Microbiology, 6(06), p.399.
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