SANGAMITHRA Assistant Professor

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  • Department of Food Science & Technology
  • School of Life Sciences
  • asokmithra@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 Ph.D Foam mat drying of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) pulp Faculty of Technology, Anna University, Chennai 2016
2 M.Tech Agricultural Processing AEC&RI, Tamil Nadu Agricultural Universitiy, Coimb 2007
3 BE Food Processing and Preservation Technology Faculty of Engineering, Avinashilingam University, 2005

Area of Specializaion

Food Technology, Drying Technology, Fruit and Vegetable Processing Technology

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 Best Academic Researcher NATIONAL Association of Scientists, Developers and Faculties 2018 -
2 Young Engineer Award NATIONAL Institution of Engineers, New Delhi 2018 -
3 Young Women in Engineering in the field of Food Technology NATIONAL Venus International Foundation, Chennai 2017 -
4 Best Faculty Award REGIONAL Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode 2011 -

Teaching Experience

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1 Guest Lecturer PG Dept of Food Science and Technology DGMMES Mampad College, Malapuram, Kerala
2 Guest Lecturer PG Dept of Food Science and Technology DGMMES Mampad College, Malapuram, Kerala
3 Lecturer Food Technology Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamil Nadu
4 Assistant Professor Food Technology Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamil Nadu
5 Assistant Professor Food Technology Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamil Nadu

Research Experience

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Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Deep fat frying of foods: A critical review on process and product parameters Sangamithra A., Swamy, G.J. and Hajjul, H. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 60, 20 & 3400- 3413 2020 10.2
2 Optimization of foaming properties and foam mat drying of muskmelon using soy protein Sangamithra, A., V Sivakumar, Swamy Gabriela John and K Kannan Journal of Food Process Engineering 39, 6 & 692-701 2016 3
3 Moisture dependent physical properties of maize kernels Sangamithra, A., Swamy Gabriela John, Sorna Prema, R., Nandini, K., Kannan, K., Sasikala, S. and P. Suganya International Food Research Journal 23, 1 & 109-115 2016 1.169
4 Effect of Differently Treated Soyabean Flour on Quality of Biscuits Hasker E., Leelavathi K., Radhai Sri and Sangamithra, A. International Journal of Research in Advent Technology 4, 4 & 328-334 2016 -
5 Foam Mat Drying of Food Materials: A Review Sangamithra, A., V. Sivakumar, Swamy Gabriela John and K.Kannan Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 39, 6 & 3165–3174 2015 2.609
6 Foam-Mat Drying of Muskmelon Sangamithra, A., V.Sivakumar, K.Kannan and Swamy Gabriela John International Journal of Food Engineering 11, 1 & 127-137 2015 1.6
7 Response surface modeling and process optimization of aqueous extraction of natural pigments from Beta vulgaris using Box– Behnken design of experim Gabriela John Swamy, Sangamithra, A., and V. Chandrasekar Dyes and Pigments 111 & 64-74 2014 4.5
8 An overview of a polyhouse dryer Sangamithra, A., Gabriela John Swamy, R Sorna Prema, R Priyavarshini, V Chandrasekar, S Sasikala Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 40 & 902-910 2014 15.9

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Post-harvest Attributes of Muskmelon (Cucumis melo): A Mini Review on the Potential of Value Addition Sangamithra, A. and Ragavi, P Current Nutrition & Food Science 16, 6 & 854- 859. 2020 -
2 Statistical Optimization of foam mat drying of Sapodilla pulp using Glycerol Monostearate Kannan K, Sivakumar V, and Sangamithra A. Vegetos- An International Journal of Plant Research 31, 2 & 39-52 2018 -
3 Effect of antioxidants and dietary fiber from apple and strawberries on value addition into mutton patties Sasikala Shanmugam, Sandra. A.Monis, Nilam Roy, Sruthi.D, Sangamithra. A, and Swamy Gabriela John The Annals of the University Dunarea de Jos of Galati - Food Technology. 41, 1 & 95-105 2017 -
4 Application of Antioxidant from Bamboo Shoot (Bambusa balcooa) as an Effective Way to Reduce the Formation of Acrylamide in Fried Potato Chips Shanmugam, Sasikala, Anjana Bora, Archana Raju, Sangamithra Asokapandian, Swamy Gabriela John, and K. Maharaja Sundari Current Nutrition & Food Science 12, 4 & 256-263 2016 -
5 Effect of foaming agent concentration and drying temperature on physiochemical and anti-microbial properties of foam mat dried powder Veerapandian Chandrasekar, John Swamy Gabriela, K. Kannan and Sangamithra, A Asian Journal of Dairy & Food Research 34, 1 & 39-43 2015 -
6 Mathematical Modelling of the Thin Layer Drying of Banana Blossoms SG John, Sangamithra, A., C. Veerapandian, S. Sasikala, V. Sanju and Bhuvaneswari Journal of Nutritional Health and Food Engineering 1, 1 & 1-8 2014 -
7 Influence of process parameters on the kinetics of the osmotic dehydration of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) using Box Behnken Design Sangamithra, A., V Sivakumar, Swamy Gabriela John and K Kannan International Journal of ChemTech Research 6, 10 & 4520-4524 2014 -
8 Optimization of the Process Variables in the Aqueous Extraction of Natural Pigments from Basella alba using BoxBehnken Design under Response Surface M Gabriela John Swamy, Sangamithra, A., S. Saravanan and V. Sivakumar International Journal of ChemTech Research 6, 10 & 4517-4519 2014 -

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 Optimization of Foxtail millet based convenience mixes using RSM Mahalakshmi and Sangamithra A. Role of Emerging Technologies in Food Processing towards Global Food Security - NETFP’19, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, February 14-15 - 2019
2 Shelf life enhancement of millet based convenience mixes”, Mahalakshmi, M, Wadikar DD, Sangamithra A, Sharma GK, and Semwal AD International Conference on Current Approaches in Nutraceuticals and Food Technology or Diabetes Management, Periyar University, Salem, January 24-25 - 2019
3 Development and evaluation of health drink from Emblica officinalis, Aloe barbadensis miller and Curcuma longa: A rich source of Anti carcinogenic pro Mathangi Devi A and A.Sangamithra International Conference on Technology Development on Agriculture, Energy and Environmental Engineering for Green World ICTDAEEGW’18, February 20-21, ‘2018 66 2018
4 Foam mat drying of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) pulp using whey protein concentrate as foaming agent and studies on powder characteristics A.Sangamithra, V.Sivakumar, and Swamy Gabriela John International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing Technology, ICRAFPT’18, IIFPT, Thanjavur August 17-19 - 2018
5 Optimization and Fortification of Jackfruit bar with corn starch and milk powder Kiruthika, and Sangamithra A. ZEALICHE 2k18, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, August 30 - September 01 - 2018
6 Effect of drying temperature on drying characteristics of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Gunaseelan.E, Sowndharya, RD, and Sangamithra A. Emerging Technologies in Food Processing NCETFP 17, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore. April 5, 107-113 2017
7 Studies on comparison of physical properties of foam dried muskmelon powder treated using egg albumen and soy protein isolate Sangamithra, A., Sivakumar, V and H. Hassena International Conference on Technology Development on Agriculture, Energy and Environmental Engineering for Green World ICTDAEEGW’16, February 18-19, 2016 20 2016
8 Optimization of the Process Variables in the Aqueous Extraction of Natural Pigments from Basella alba using Box- Behnken Design under Response Surface Swamy Gabriela John, Sangamithra. A., Saravanan.S and Sivakumar.V Recent Advances in Chemical Engineering RACE 2014, July 12-13 29 2014
9 Influence of process parameters on the kinetics of the osmotic dehydration of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) using Box Behnken Design Sangamithra. A., V.Sivakumar, Swamy Gabriela John and K.Kannan Recent Advances in Chemical Engineering RACE 2014, July 12- 13 31 2014
10 Optimization of Parameter for Osmotic dehydration of Sapodilla using central composite design by response surface methodology Kannan.K, V.Sivakumar, Sangamithra. A., and Swamy Gabriela John Recent Advances in Chemical Engineering RACE 2014, July 12-13 30 2014
11 Effect of ultrasound processing on physico-chemical properties of tender coconut water Sangamithra, A., Swamy Gabriela John, S.Sasikala and V.Sivakumar. IFCON 2013, CFTRI, Mysore, December 18 -21 245-246 2013
12 Dehydration Beetroot by a combination of Freeze drying, Microwave heating and Air drying’. Swamy Gabriela John, Sangamithra, A,. and V.Sivakumar IFCON 2013, CFTRI, Mysore, December 18 -21 231-232 2013
13 Optimization of process parameters for tray drying of chicken drumstick powder and its value addition Sasikala S, P.Illansuriyan and Sangamithra, A IFCON 2013, CFTRI, Mysore, December 18 -21 263-264 2013

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Objective questions and answers in Food Science and Food Process Engineering Chandramohan, K., Sangamithra, A., Hemambika, T., Subramanian, N. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi 2019 9789353592325

Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Lipids and Oils - An Overview Sangamithra Asokapandian, Sreelakshmi, and Gopirajah Rajamanickam Food biopolymers: Structural, Functional, and Nutraceutical Properties Springer. 2021 978-3-030-27061-2
2 Extraction of bioactive compounds from plants Sangamithra A., Gabriela John Swamy and Chandrasekar V Plant Secondary Metabolites for Human Health Apple Academic Press 2019 9781771887663
3 Review on Principles and Applications of Ultrasound Processing Gabriela John Swamy, Sangamithra Asokapandian, and Chandrasekar Veerapandian Developing Technologies in Food Science - Status, Applications, and Challenges Apple Academic Press 2017 9781771884471
4 Biscuits Sangamithra A. A Bakers Essential Handbook LB Associates 2017 13-978- 93-81760-02-4
5 Ozone for fruit juice preservation Sangamithra. A, Suganya.P, and Gabriela John Swamy Fruit Juices -Extraction, Composition, Quality and Analysis Academic Press 2017 978-0-12-802230-6
6 Ultrasound for Fruit Juice Preservation Gabriela John Swamy, Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan and Sangamithra Asokapandian Fruit Juices -Extraction, Composition, Quality and Analysis Academic Press 2017 978-0-12-802230-6
7 Spinach Suganya, P and Sangamithra Asokapandian Leafy Medicinal Herbs: Botany, Chemistry, Postharvest Technology and Uses CABI Publishing. UK 2016 978-1780645599

Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

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Career Guidance Offered to students

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List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

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Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2018 M.TECH 1 Food Technology, Kongu Engineering College
2 2016 M.TECH 1 Food Technology, Kongu Engineering College
3 2015 M.TECH 1 Food Technology, Kongu Engineering College

Research Guidance - Ph.D

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Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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E-Lecture Details

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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Designer Foods National Seminar on Nutraceuticals, Functional foods and Designer Foods for human health and prevention of modern day diseases Department of Food Technology, Kongu Engineering College National 08-03-2019 08-03-2019 2019
2 Sensory Analysis of Food Products NSTEDB/DST sponsored Technology Based Entrepreneurship Development Programme on Food Processing TBI@ Kongu Engineering College in association with Department of Food Technology & EMDC Regional 29-10-2018 29-10-2018 2018
3 Preparation of fruits and vegetable products NSTEDB/DST sponsored Technology Based Entrepreneurship Development Programme on Food Processing TBI@ Kongu Engineering College in association with Department of Food Technology & EMDC Regional 29-10-2018 29-10-2018 2018
4 Current Scenario and business opportunities in fruits and vegetables processing NSTEDB/DST sponsored Technology Based Entrepreneurship Development Programme on Food Processing TBI@ Kongu Engineering College Regional 25-09-2017 25-09-2017 2017

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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

S.No Title of the FDP Organiser Venue Duration From Date To Date Year
1 11th Facult Induction Programme UGC HRDC UGC - HRDC Pondicherry University 26 Days 17-08-2023 15-09-2023 2023

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