About
Dr. Kamal Narayan Baruah is driven by a profound interest in pioneering solutions that enhance the functionality and nutritional value of food products. Dr. Baruah is passionate about sustainability and believes in the transformative potential of waste valorization strategies in the food industry. Through his research endeavors, he plans to explore sustainable approaches for valorizing food waste, contributing to a circular economy, and minimizing environmental impact.
With expertise in nanotechnology, Dr. Baruah is fascinated by its applications in revolutionizing food processing techniques. He is dedicated to exploring the potential of nanomaterials for enhancing food quality, safety, and shelf-life, while also ensuring consumer acceptance and regulatory compliance.
Enzymes play a pivotal role in food processing, and Dr. Baruah is deeply engaged in exploring enzymatic processing techniques to optimize food production processes. Dr. Kamal Narayan Baruah holds a Master's degree in Food Process Engineering from the prestigious Agricultural and Food Engineering Department at IIT Kharagpur. He has been awarded international joint PhD in Food Science and Technology on 4th December 2024 from School of Agro and Rural Technology, IIT Guwahati, and Gifu University, Japan. His PhD thesis focuses on the application of nanoencapsulated functional bioactives from tea to prepare functional tea.
He is excited about the prospect of contributing to impactful research initiatives in academia, industry, or government institutions, and is committed to advancing the field of food science and technology, Food Biotechnology through his innovative work.