Who am i ??
- Doctorate in Food Engg & Tech from SLIET, Longowal, Ph.D Co-advisor: SLIET, Deemed University (GOI), MD Co-advisor: BAMS MD ayurveda student at Dhanvantri Medical College Chandigarh.
- More Than 9 + years of experience in Teaching and researching.
- Contributed 07 edited books with CRC Press Taylor & Francis, and 01 edited book with NIPA N.Delhi in collaboration with faculties and scientists of international heights. Lead editor for Multiple choice Q. Bank on Food Science (Brillion Publisher, N.Delhi).
- Patent and Publications (Research /Reviews): 40+, Book Chapters: 30+, Citation – 600+ (total), h index – 15, ICAR NET(2014) – Qualified, 01 Design Patent Awarded, 01 Design & 01 Utility patent in examination, Achieved top cited article tag (2020-21) for publication in Starch-Starke Journal (Wiley)
- DST sponsored speaker for an oral talk at an international conference of Chicago, USA.
- Examiner/Paper setter/BOS member: KUK Kurukshetra, PU Patiala, SLIET, Longowal, Khalsa College Patiala (Autonomous), Khalsa College A. sahib (Autonomous) and SVVV Uni, Indore (MP)
- Leading Research Collaborative Partners: IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, Clemson University USA, Celal Bayer Uni Turkey, DFRL DRDO Mysore, Malysia Technological Uni, Malysia, HAU Hisar, GJU Hisar, CDLU Sirsa, State Agri University, Rajasthan, HNB Garhwal Central Uni Uttarakhand & Patanjali Haridwar etc.
- Qualified with rheology Diploma from Anton Paar, Austria along with distinction in online certificate course from AGMOOCS course(IIT kanpur & CDL, Canada)
- International Talks and Project:
- DST sponsored invitee for an International Conference “Nutrition-2015” at Chicago USA. Invited speaker for an international talk at BIET, Bukhara Uzbekistan 26 April 2024.
- Worked as mentor for sponsored bakery project at RONDO Switzerland for “Snacks-Technology development of Oval Khari” an Indian traditional snack.
Research , Journal & Review Profile ; Publication
Kumari, N., Bangar, S.P., Petrů, M., Ilyas, R.A., Singh, A. and Kumar, P. (2021). Development and Characterization of Fenugreek Protein-Based Edible Film. Foods (MDPI), 10(9), p.1976. (IF=4.33).
Sneh Punia Bangar, Ajay Singh, Monica Trif, Manoj Kumar, Pradyuman Kumar, Ramandeep Kaur, and Navjeet Kaur (2021). Process Parameter Optimization and Characterization for an Edible Film; Flaxseed
Concern. Coatings (MDPI), 11(9),1106; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings11091106 (IF = 2.88).
P. Kumar, A. K. Rai, A. Gupta, H. Phukon, A. Singh, D. Kalita, S. Sharma, K. Harshvardhan, and R. C.
Dubey (2021). Pesticide-Degrading and Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacilli Isolated from Agricultural Soil of
Punjab (India) Enhance Plant Growth. Microbiology, 90(6) 848-856.
Shivani J, Kaushal N and Singh A. (2021). Process Optimization and Physico-Chemical Evaluation of Apple
Ginger Blended Wine along with Different Sweetening Agents” International Journal of Current Microbiology
and applied science.10(1) 2941-2949.
Sanju bala Dhull, ajay Singh (2022). Lotus seed starch: A novel functional ingredient with promising
properties and applications in food; A review. Starch-starke (Accepted)
“Gluten free approach in fat and sugar amended biscuits: A healthy concern for obes and diabetic individuals.” (Journal of Food Processing & Preservation) WILEY
“Physico — chemical approach for utilization of by – products from coconut industry for human consumption .” (International Journal of Food & Nutritional Science)
“Optimization of gluten free biscuit from foxtail, copra meal and amaranath.”(Campinas Journal of Food Science) SCI Indexed Journal
“Storage stability determination of calorie deficit gluten free biscuit: Taguchi concern.”(Journal of Food Processing & Preservation ) WILEY
“Comparative characteristics of Foxtail Millet, A Physico – chemical approach for its suitabilityto celiacs.”( Journal of Food Processing and Tachnology)
“Effect of Debittered fenugreek (Trigonella foenum -graceum L.)flour addition on physical, nutritional, antioxidant and sensory properties of wheat flour rusk. “(Legume Science) WILEY
” Antimicrobial potential of green synthesized gold nano-particles against human pathogens.” (Acta Scientific Agriculture.)
To study the osmotic dehydration
characteristics of kiwifruit (Actinidia delicosa) slices. (International Journal of Current Microbiological and Applied
Sciences.)
A blended
approach of mango seed, peel and pulp through statistical modeling for development of mango bar.( Acta Scientific
Nutrition Health.)
Dhull, S. B., Chandak, A., Collins, M. N., Bangar, S. P., Chawla, P., & Singh, A (2022). Lotus seed Starch: A Novel Functional Ingredient with Promising Properties and Applications in Food–A Review. Starch‐Stärke (Wiley IF=2.7, 0038-9056), 2200064.
Sheetal Thakur, Bhavya Jha, Naman Bhardwaj, Ajay Singh, Pravin D Sawale and Ashish Kumar (2022). Isochoric freezing of foods; A review of instrumentation, mechanism, physico-chemical influence and applications. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (Wiley IF=2.5, 1745-4549).
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.17113
Gurpreet Kaur, Kamalpreet Kaur and Ajay Singh (2023). Water Chestnut Starch; Extraction, Chemical Composition, Properties, Modifications, and Applications Concern (Manuscript ID: FB-REV-11-2022-000041.R1). Sustainable Food Technology (Royal Society of Chemistry, ISSN: 2753-8095), 1, 228 – 262.
Shweta Suri and Ajay Singh (2023). Modification of starch by novel & traditional ways: Influence on structure & functional properties. Sustainable food technology (Royal society of chemistry, ISSN: 2735-8095),
10.1039/d2fb00043a
Baljeet Kaur, Ajay Singh, Shweta Suri, Muhammad Usman, and Debashish Dutta (2023). Minor millets: a review on nutritional composition, starch extraction/modification, product formulation, and health benefits. Journal of Science of Food and Agriculture (Wiley, IF=4.1, ISSN: 1097-0010).
https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.12493
Sheetal Thakur, Ajay Singh, Balwant Insa, and Sourav Sharma (2024). Food Fortification in India as export and import concern: A global approach. Sustainable Food Technology (Royal Society of Chemistry, ISSN: 2753-8095).
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3FB00079F
Anju Tanwar, Ajay Singh, Ashok Aggarwal, Esha Jangra, Sergio T. Pichardo. (2021). Evaluation of municipal sewage sludge for Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculum production. Eurasian Journal of Soil Science 10(4):
XX-XX. (IF= 0.2).
Harsha Pal, Ramandeep Kaur, Pankaj Kumar, Manju Nehra, Kritika Rawat, Nishant Grover, Ozlem Tokusoglu,
Loveleen Kaur Sarao, Sandeep Kaur, Tanu Malik and Ajay Singh (2021). Process parameter optimization for
development of beer: Star fruit fortified approach. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (Wiley, IF=
2.1): e15838.
Anju Tanwar, Ajay Singh, Ashok Aggarwal, Neetu Badda, Rubdeep Kaur & Ravindra Kumar (2021).
Fertilization integrated with microbial inoculants improves bell pepper production. International Journal of
Vegetable Science (Taylor & Francis), DOI: 10.1080/19315260.2021.1970074
Manpreet Kaur, Ashish Kumar Singh and Ajay Singh (2023). Bioconversion of food industry waste to value added products: Current technological trends and prospects. Food Bioscience (Elsevier IF=5.3, ISSN:5.32212-4292).
Mukul Sain, P. S. Minz, Hima John, and Ajay Singh (2024). Effect of Ohmic Heating on Food Products: An In-Depth Review Approach Associated with Quality Attributes, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 17 pages.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2025937
Deepika Singla, Tanu Malik, Ajay Singh, Sheetal Thakur, Pradyuman Kumar, Pankaj Kumar (2023). Advances in understanding wheat related disorders: A comprehensive Review on Gluten-Free products with emphasis on wheat allergy, celiac and Non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Food Chemistry Advances (Elsevier). 4;100627.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2024.100627
Sawale P. D., Patil P. S., Singh A., Poonam., Xavier J. R., Kumar P., Monika., Dutta D. Non-Thermal Techniques for Microbiological Safety, Nutritional Preservation, and Enhanced Efficiency in Dairy Processing. Functional Food Science 2024; 4(5): 180-203
https://www.doi.org/10.31989/ffs.v5i5.1326
Tanu Malik, Ruchi Sharma, Paramjit Singh Panesar, Rakesh Gehlot, Ozlem Tokusoglu, Sanju Bala Dhull, Halil
Vural, and Ajay Singh (2021). Nutmeg Nutraceutical Constituents: In vitro and In vivo Pharmacological
Potential. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (Wiley, IF= 2.1): e15848.
“Copra meal flour can control cholesterol, prevent colon cancer”
published with, United News of India (Oldest News Agency of India)
” Process Optimization for Anti-nutrient
minimization cum Physico-chemical Characterization of Millets: A Comparative Approach.” ( Asian Journal of
Dairy and Food Research)
“Edible oil coatings prolong shelf life and improve quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.). (International Journal of Pure
and Applied Bioscience.)”
“Extraction of color from indigenous plants and to
study the effect of these extract on RTS beverage, (Journal of Plant Development Science)”
Dhansu, P.; Ram, B.; Singh, A.K.; Tomar, S.K.; Karuppaiyan, R.; Kumar, R.; Chhabra, M.L.; Singh, A.; Raja, A.K.; Kaushik, P. (2023). Different Treatments for Sugarcane Juice Preservation. Foods (MDPI IF = 5.2), 12, 311
https://doi.org/10.3390/ foods12020311
Hidam Roshree Devi, Anil Panghal, Navnidhi Chhikara, Sanju Bala Dhull, Sneh Punia Bangar, Ozlem Tokusoglu and Ajay Singh (2022). Effect of blanching and drying processes on shelf-life of Parkia speciosa seed and pods. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (Wiley IF=2.5, 1745-4549). e17257.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.17257
Naveen Kumar, Anita Yadav, Gulab Singh, Ajay Singh, Pankaj Kumar & Neeraj K. Aggarwal (2023). Comparative study of ethanol production from sodium hydroxide pretreated rice straw residue using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Zymomonas mobilis. Archives of Microbiology volume 205(146).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-023-03468-1
Aastha Dewan, Sanya Dawra, Nita Kaushik, Ajay Singh, Sheetal Thakur, Sandeep Kaur and Janifer Raj Xavier. (2024). Process Characterization for Tisane Development Using Pomegranate Waste; An Herbal Drink Optimization Strategy. Sustainable Food Technology (Royal Society of Chemistry).
10.1039/D3FB00202K
“Taro
starch: Isolation, morphology, modification and novel applications concern – A review.”(International Journal
Of Biological Macromolecules.)”
ELSEVIER
“Selection Criteria for Probiotics: A Review,
(International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics.)”
Riya Arora, Daljeet Singh, Poonam, Sheetal Thakur, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Ajay Singh and Mukul Sain. (2023). Development and characterization of blended carrot (Daucus carota L.) juice. Indian Journal of Hill Farming 36(2); 86-96 (ISSN: 0970-6429)
My books publications
Sajad A Wani, Ajay Singh and Pradyuman Kumar working as editor for an edited book entitled “Spice Bioactive Compounds: Properties, Applications, and Health Benefits” under the flagship of CRC Press, (submission date 31.03.2022)
Sanju B Dhull, Ajay Singh and Pradyuman Kumar working as editor for an edited book entitled “Food Processing Waste and Utilization: Tackling Pollution and Enhancing Product Recovery” CRC Press, (submission date 31.03.2022).
Singh Ajay, Kumar Pankaj and Kumar Pradyuman. (2022) “An Objective Compendium on Food Science : Specially For NET, SET, ARS, Ph.D Entrance & Other Competitive Exams”. ISBN: Brillion Publishing House, N. Delhi. Pages 440.
Ajay Singh, Sajad A Wani and Pradyuman Kumar working on an accepted proposal for edited book entitled “Frying Technology: Recent development, challenges, and prospects” (CRC Press Taylor & Francis).
Sharma Gopal Kumar, Xavier Raj Janifer and Singh Ajay working on an accepted proposal for edited book entitled “Food Adulteration, Contaminants and their Detection- A Safety guide” on Adulteration to New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) N. Delhi in collaboration with Scientists from Defence Food Research Lab of Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence (GOI) Mysore (Karnataka).
Book Chapter Contribution
Singh Ajay, Kumar Pankaj and Kumar Pradyuman. (2022) “An Objective Compendium on Food Science : Specially For NET, SET, ARS, Ph.D Entrance & Other Competitive Exams”. ISBN: 9789392725241. Brillion Publishing House, N. Delhi. Pages 440.
Sharma Gopal Kumar, Xavier Raj Janifer and Singh Ajay working on an accepted proposal for edited book entitled “Food Adulteration, Contaminants and their Detection- A Safety guide” on Adulteration to New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) N. Delhi in collaboration with Scientists from Defence Food Research Lab of Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence (GOI) Mysore (Karnataka).
Sajad A Wani, Ajay Singh and Pradyuman Kumar working as editor for an edited book entitled “Spice Bioactive Compounds: Properties, Applications, and Health Benefits” under the flagship of CRC Press, (submission date 31.03.2022)
Sanju B Dhull, Ajay Singh and Pradyuman Kumar working as editor for an edited book entitled “Food Processing Waste and Utilization: Tackling Pollution and Enhancing Product Recovery” CRC Press, (submission date 31.03.2022).
Ajay Singh, Sajad A Wani and Pradyuman Kumar working on an accepted proposal for edited book entitled “Frying Technology: Recent development, challenges, and prospects” (CRC Press Taylor & Francis).
Simmi Goel, Mukul Sain, Pankaj Gupta and Ajay Singh (2022). Anaerobic treatment of food processing wastes and agricultural effluents. In; Food Processing Waste and Utilization: Tackling Pollution and Enhancing Product Recovery. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis, 9781003207689).
Priyanka, Ajay Singh, Kritika Rawat and Abhimanyu Kalne (2022). By-Products from Malting, Brewing and Distilling. In; Food Processing Waste and Utilization: Tackling Pollution and Enhancing Product Recovery. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis, 9781003207689).
Viney Kumar, Swati Haldar, Anju Tanwar and Ajay Singh (2022). Cinnamon- Bioactive Compounds, Pharmacological Properties and Health Benefits. In; Spice Bioactive Compounds: Properties, Applications, and Health Benefits. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis, ISBN 9781032062914).
Shiksha Arora, Loveleen K Sarao, and Ajay Singh (2022) Bioenergy from cellulose of Woody Biomass. In; Agro-industrial waste for green fuel application. (ISBN: 978-981-19-6230-1) (Springer).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6230-1-4https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6230-1-4
Shubham Anand, Jashanpreet Kaur, Loveleen Kaur Sarao* and Ajay Singh (2022). Agricultural residues and manures into bioenergy. In; Agro-industrial waste for green fuel application. (ISBN: 978-981-19-6230-1) (Springer).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6230-1_3
Malik Tanu, Kaur Ramandeep, Singh Ajay, and Gehlot Rakesh (2022). Palytoxin. In; Handbook of Plant and Animal Toxins in Food. 313-324. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis, 9781003178446). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003178446
Naveet Kaushal, Nitesh Sood, Talwinder Singh, Ajay Singh, Mandeep Kaur, and Mukul Sain (2022). Oxalates. In; Handbook of Plant and Animal Toxins in Food. 97-124. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis) 9781003178446
Jujhar Singh, Prabhjot Saini, Bharti Singh, Ravinder Kumar and Ajay Singh (2022). Gardening: A best way of stress management during Covid-19. In; Management practices amidst Covid-19 (ISBN: 978-3-96492-299-1)
Singh Ajay, Kumar Pradyuman, Chandermohan and Gupta Sourabh. (2018). Copra Meal Flour Utilization as Value Added Gluten Free Concern: By – product Approach in Advances in Food Science and Post Harvest Technology Vol – 1.
Punia Sneh, Dhull Sanju and Singh Ajay(2019). Impact of different modifications in starch properties of Pearl millet: properties, functionality and its applications.
Gupta Saurabh, Kaur Damanjeet, Singh Ajay(2019). Genetic engineering approaches and applicability for the bioremediation of metalloids. Elsevier
Singh Ajay , Kaur Ramandeep and Kumar Pradyuman(2020). Dietary fatty acids: A key requirement for healthy life in special reference with its future perspective Essential fatty acids; Sources, processing effects and health benefits. Chapter 12. CRC Press,Taylor & Francis
Singh Ajay, Kalne Abhimanyu and Narender Raju Panjagiri(2020). Role Of Millets as Traditional and Alternative Medicine : A Way Forward with Enhanced Health Attributes. Small millets, super foods and pseudo cereals . NIPA,N.Delhi
Singh Ajay, Kumar Pradyuman and Gupta Saurabh (2020). Kodo millets (paspalum scrobiculatum): Chemistry, Nutritional attributes, Processing innovations, Traditional and modern foods & beverages, Anti-nutrition and health benefits . Small millets, super foods and pseudo cereals. NIPA ,N.Delhi
Singh Ajay, Kaur Ramandeep , Kumar Pradyuman and Sanju Bala(2020) . Yam: A value chain on Functional potential and its impact on human health. Fruits and Vegetables: A way forward with healthy approach for the present life-style. Springer
Singh Ajay, Sangwan Rohit and Kumar Pradyuman(2020) . Way forward with nanomicrobials as food safety and preservation concern: A look to the ongoing trends. Nanotechnological Approaches in Food Microbiology . CRC Press,Taylor & Francis
Simmi Goel, Mukul Sain, Ajay Singh and Pankaj Gupta (2022). Anaerobic treatment of food processing wastes and agricultural effluents. In Food Processing Waste and Utilization: Tackling Pollution and Enhancing Product Recovery. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis).
Priyanka, Ajay Singh, Kritika Rawat and Abhimanyu Kalne (2022). By-Products from Malting, Brewing and Distilling. In Food Processing Waste and Utilization: Tackling Pollution and Enhancing Product Recovery. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis).
Viney Kumar, Swati Haldar, Anju Tanwar and Ajay Singh (2022). Cinnamon- Bioactive Compounds, Pharmacological Properties and Health Benefits. In Spice Bioactive Compounds: Properties, Applications, and Health Benefits. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis).
Shiksha Arora, Loveleen Kaur Sarao, and Ajay Singh (2021) Bioenergy from cellulose of Woody Biomass. (Springer, In press)
Shubham Anand, Jashanpreet Kaur, Loveleen Kaur Sarao* and Ajay Singh (2021) Agricultural residues and manures into bioenergy. (Springer, In press)
Malik Tanu, Kaur Ramandeep, Singh Ajay, and Gehlot Rakesh (2022). Palytoxin. In Handbook of Plant and Animal Toxins in Food. 313-324. CRC Press. (Taylor & Francis)
Naveet Kaushal, Nitesh Sood, Talwinder Singh, Ajay Singh, Mandeep Kaur, and Mukul Sain (2022). Oxalates. In Handbook of Plant and Animal Toxins in Food. 97-124. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis)
Book Editorial contribution
Sajad A Wani, Ajay Singh and Pradyuman Kumar working as editor for an edited book entitled “Spice Bioactive Compounds: Properties, Applications, and Health Benefits” under the flagship of CRC Press, (ISBN 9781032062914).
Sanju B Dhull, Ajay Singh and Pradyuman Kumar working as editor for an edited book entitled “Food Processing Waste and Utilization: Tackling Pollution and Enhancing Product Recovery” (CRC Press,
Singh Ajay, Kumar Pankaj and Kumar Pradyuman. (2022) “An Objective Compendium on Food Science: Specially For NET, SET, ARS, Ph.D Entrance & Other Competitive Exams”. ISBN: Brillion Publishing House, N. Delhi. Pages 440.
Sharma Gopal Kumar, Xavier Raj Janifer and Singh Ajay working on an accepted proposal for edited book entitled “Food Adulteration, Contaminants and their Detection- A Safety guide” on Adulteration to New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) N. Delhi in collaboration with Scientists from Defence Food Research Lab of Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence (GOI) Mysore (Karnataka).
Ajay Singh, Sajad A Wani and Pradyuman Kumar working on an accepted proposal for edited book entitled “Frying Technology: Recent development, challenges, and prospects” ISBN: 9781032348735. (CRC Press Taylor & Francis). October 2022
Sudip K Pattanaik, Debashis Dutta and Ajay Singh working on an accepted book proposal entitled “Non-Thermal Processing of Functional Foods” under the flagship of CRC Press Taylor & Francis. April 2023
Hari Niwas Mishra, Pradyuman Kumar and Ajay Singh working on an accepted book proposal entitled “Recent Advances in Ready-to-Eat Food Technology” ISBN: 9781032607788 under the flagship of CRC Press Taylor & Francis. May 2023.
Ajay Singh, Aastha Dewan and Balwinder Singh Sooch (2025). Gluten Free Food Revolution. Chapters assigned to contributors for their worthy writing input. (CRC Press Taylor & Francis).
JourNAl Guest Editorship
Vikram Dalal (Washington Uni, USA), Pradyuman Kumar (SLIET, India), Ajay Singh (MGC, India) and Poonam Dhankhar (Cornell Uni, USA). 2022. Guest issue editor entitled (27 Aug, 2022 to 20 Dec, 2022) “In silico and experimental techniques to battle life-threatening viruses and infectious disease” Frontiers in Bioinformatics (PubMed & SCOPUS Indexed).
Ajay Singh (MGC, India), Bhupinder Kaur (Uni of Nebarska, USA), Praveen Kumar Sappati (IIT KGP, India) and Bhupendra M Ghodki (IIT KGP, India). 2023. Guest issue editor entitled (20 Dec, 2023 to 19 April, 2024) “Polysaccharides Modifications and Characterization” in J of Food Processing and Preservation (SCI & SCOPUS Indexed).
Patents
Process Patent: An invention entitled “A composition and method for preparation of Hibiscus tea for flavor and nutrition” got published under Indian patent Office with Application no. 202311058967, filed on 02 Sept, 2023, and got published on 06 Oct, 2023.
Name of Applicant: Dr. Jujhar Singh
Name of Inventor: Dr. Jujhar Singh, Prabhjot Saini, Mandeep Kaur, Dr. Ajay Singh, Dr. Hemraj Meena, Bhawna Thakur and Dr. Jitender Kumar
Design Patent: An invention entitled “Got under examination by Indian Patent Office with Application no. 408241-001, with crbr no. 202848 and Cbr date 21.02.2024
Name of Applicant: Dr. Debashis Dutta
Name of Inventor: Dr. Debashis Dutta, Dr. Prashant Kumar, Dr. Ajay Singh, Dr. Dheeraj Chitara, Dr. Saptarshi Roy and Dr. Surendra Manuri
Design Patent:
Application No. 414944-001, Cbr No. 206971 Dated 26.04.2024
Applicant Name: Dr. Debashis Dutta, Dr. Prashant Kumar, Dr. Ajay Singh, Dr. Dheeraj Chitara, Ms. Sweta Rai, Dr. Shankar Mukundrao Khade and Ms. Jyoti Srivastava