Dr.Venkatesh R
- Dr.Venkatesh R
- Scientist
- rvenkatesh@niist.res.in
- 9449394430
Dr. Venkatesh R acquired Post-Doctoral Research in Food Science and Nutrition from University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra (GKVK), Bengaluru. and he completed Ph. D in Sugar Technology and MSc in Food Science and Nutrition from University of Mysore. Possess around 8 years of research experience in the area of Food Science and Nutrition. He has published several research articles in UGC Recognised peer-reviewed national and international journals, and presented papers in various conferences. His current research interest is Product formulation, Probiotics and Prebiotics, Sensory evaluation, Nutrient digestibility and bioavailability, Functional properties of foods and Nutri-garden. Further, he is also interested in Clinical nutrition-disease specific and immune enhancing enteral formulations, functional foods, clinical trials.
Awards
- Recipient of Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University grants commission (UGC), New Delhi.
- Young Scientist Award, guard society, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Projects
On going
| Sl. No | Title of Project | Participating Agencies | Role |
| 1 | Effects of exosomal miRNAs isolated from tender and mature coconut water on gut health and microbiome dynamics | Coconut-Development Board | Co-PI |
| 2 | Development and Validation of nutraceutical products with the edible fungi cordyceps | Adhinidhi Nutriments Pvt. Ltd. | Co-PI |
| 3 | Combination of regional teas for boosting immunomodulation | CSIR | Co-PI |
Completed
| Sl. No | Title of Project | Participating Agencies | Role |
| 1 | Quantitative Estimation of pesticide residues from selected spices as obtained in the local market chain | University Grants Commission (UGC) | PI |
Academic Qualifications
- Post Doc: Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru.
- Ph.D: Sugar Technology, University of Mysore, Mysuru.
- MSc: Food Science and Nutrition, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Mysuru.
- BSc: (Bio-Chemistry, Zoology and Food Science and Nutrition), Yuvaraja’s College, University of Mysore, Mysuru.
Academic Qualifications
- Post Doc: Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru.
- Ph.D: Sugar Technology, University of Mysore, Mysuru.
- MSc: Food Science and Nutrition, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Mysuru.
- BSc: (Bio-Chemistry, Zoology and Food Science and Nutrition), Yuvaraja’s College, University of Mysore, Mysuru.
Publications
- Research Papers: 16
- Book Chapter: 02
- Laboratory Manual: 01
Research Interest
- Food Science and Nutrition: Compositional analysis of foods, Functional Properties of foods and Nutraceuticals, Product formulation, Nutritional quality of processed foods, Antioxidant components and Antioxidant activity of foods, Bio-waste utilization. Nutrition status of population, food behaviour, diet surveys, nutrition and cognition, nutrition education.
- Natural antioxidants – Chemistry, health effects and applications.