Faculty of Dairy Technology Department

The Department of Dairy Technology of the college is engaged in teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students for subjects associated with dairy technology. The department has up to date facilities for conducting various practical classes and experiments up to postgraduate levels. The department has separate laboratory for sensory evaluation of dairy products. The facilities available are used for conducting various practical classes, research work and training purposes.

Name	Dr. Kunal Kumar Ahuja
Designation	Assistant Professor, Dairy Technology Department
Joining Year	2013
Qualification	Ph.D. (Dairy Technology)
Professional Experience	Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2013
Publications	Research Papers: 05 Book Chapters: 04 General articles: 05

Name	Dr. Ankitkumar J. Thesiya
Designation	Assistant Professor, Dairy Technology Department
Joining Year	2012
Qualification	Ph.D (Dairy Technology)
Professional Experience	Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2010 Officer at Junagadh Dairy, Junagadh, 2007 to 2008
Publications	Research Papers: 02 Book Chapters: 03 General articles: 08

Name	Mr. Akashkumar K. Solanki
Designation	Assistant Professor, Dairy Technology Department
Joining Year	2012
Qualification	M. Tech in Dairy Technology
Professional Experience	Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2012 Executive officer at GCMMF, Anand, Gujarat, 2010 to 2012
Publications	Research Papers: 04 Book Chapters: 02 General articles: 03

Research Area

The Department of Dairy Technology is also engaged in conducting research activities focusing to develop novel traditional dairy products and value addition in milk and milk products.Till the date department has completed 2 AGRESCO projects, whereas 2 are ongoing. List of completed and ongoing projects are as under.

Development of low calorie fibre enriched milk–beetroot based Burfi (completed)(PI- Dr.Kunal Ahuja).

Process optimization of milk based Peanut Thabdi (completed) (PI-A.J.Thesiya).

Development of Carrot Juice based reduced sugar milk drink (ongoing) (PI- A.K.Solanki).

Faculty of Dairy Chemistry Department

Dairy Chemistry discipline deals with the components of milk and chemical aspects during processing of milk and milk products including quality assurance. It also deals with biochemical aspects and nutritional aspects of milk products to human body

Name	Dr. Tanmay Hazra
Designation	Assistant Professor in Dairy Chemistry
Joining Year	2016
Qualification	Ph.D. (Dairy Chemistry)
Professional Experience	Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2016
Publications	Research Papers: 15 Book Chapters: 10 Book: 01 General articles: 10

Name	Dr. Ashvinkumar Shantilal Hariyani
Designation	Assistant Professor in Dairy Chemistry
Joining Year	2012
Qualification	Ph.D (Dairy Chemistry)
Professional Experience	• Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2010
Publications	Research Papers: 04 Book Chapters: 03 Book: 01 General articles: 03

Name	Dr. Ashish Maruti Shendurse
Designation	Associate Professor Department of Dairy Chemistry
Joining Year	2023
Qualification	Ph.D. (Chemistry)
Professional Experience	1. Associate Professor, Department of Dairy Chemistry, College of Dairy Science, KU, Amreli (2023 to continue…). 2.Assistant Professor, Department of Dairy Chemistry, GN Patel College of Dairy Science, KU, Sardarkrushinagar (2012 – 2023). 3. Assistant Professor, Department of Dairy & Food Chemistry, MIDFT, Mehsana (2011 – 2012). 4. Assistant Professor (Adhoc), Department of Dairy Chemistry, College of Dairy Technology, MAFSU, Pusad & Udgir (2008 - 2011).
Publications	Research Papers: 18 Book Chapters: 20 Book: 01 General articles: 10

Research Area

The main research area of this department is to analysis Physico-chemical properties, nutritional profile, quality and safety evaluations, and trace analysis, shelf life studies of different milk (species) and dairy products.

Research project entitled “Detection of oil adulteration in milk by chromatographic methods in – tandem with chromogenic methods” in Dairy Chemistry Department. (PI- Dr.Tanmay Hazra)

Research project entitled “Quality assessment of market samples of Paneer sold in Amreli city” Dairy Chemistry Department. (PI- Tanmay Hazra)

Faculty of Dairy Microbiology Department

This discipline deals with the basic microbiological aspects during processing of milk and milk products including quality assurance. The subject again emphasizes on the health beneficial bacteria by using them in natural as well as by recombinant methods.

Name	Dr. Vimal M. Ramani
Designation	Principal and Dean, College of Dairy Science, Amreli HOD, Dairy Microbiology
Joining Year	2011
Qualification	Ph.D. (Microbiology)
Professional Experience	Principal and Dean, College of Dairy Science, Amreli (2016 to continue…) Associate Professor, Dairy Microbiology, College of Dairy Science, Amreli (2012-2016) Director Students Welfare, Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar (2011-2012) Principal and Head, of Microbiology Department in U.B.Bhagat Science College, Amreli (2003-2011)
Publications	Research Papers: 35 Book Chapters: 10 Books: 03 General articles: 11

Name	Dr. Miteshkumar Navinbhai Hingu
Designation	Assistant Professor, Dairy Microbiology Department
Joining Year	2012
Qualification	Ph.D (Dairy Microbiology)
Professional Experience	Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2010
Publications	Research Papers: 03 General articles: 01

Name	Dr. Kunal M. Gawai
Designation	Associate Professor & Head, Department of Dairy Microbiology
Joining Year	2023
Qualification	Ph.D. (Microbiology)
Professional Experience	1. Associate Professor, Dairy Microbiology, College of Dairy Science, Amreli (2023 to continue…). 2. Assistant Professor, Dairy Microbiology, College of Dairy Science, Anand (2012 - 2023). 3. Executive (Quality Assurance), GCMMF, Anand(2008 – 2012).
Publications	Research Papers: 18 Book Chapters: 20 Books: 01 General articles: 10

Research Area

Apart from teaching of dairy microbiology courses in UG and PG programmes, diverse research activities are also being carried out. Departmental laboratory is equipped with routine as well as advanced instruments. Requirements of instruments/equipments as mentioned in “Minimum Standards For Higher Agricultural Education” as well as per the “Fifth Deans Committee Report Recommendation” has been fulfilled by the college.Apart from that, the department is also having certain sophisticated instruments viz. nano pore sequencer, electrospraying machine, particle size analyser, nano sight, bioreactor, microencapsulator, real time PCR, freeze dryer, anaerobic glove box etc.The areas of research activities in the departments are as follows:

Other Agency Funded Research Projects

• Research project entitled “Immunomagentic separation based nanotechnological feat for detection of aflatoxin” funded by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi. (Completed) PI: Dr. V. M. Ramani
• Research project entitled “Development of Probiotics fortified Soy food for Health and Nutritional benefits of Elderly population” funded by Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi. (Completed) PI: Dr. V. M. Ramani
• Research project entitled “Bio-Conjugation of Iron oxide/Gold Nanoparticles for the detection of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk” funded by Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. (Completed) PI: Dr. V. M. Ramani
• Research project entitled “Development of Nano-tag and Thread based micro fluidic system biosensor for detection of Aflatoxin M1 in milk” funded by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi. (Completed) PI: Dr. V. M. Ramani
• Project entitled “Bioinformatics lab facilities” awarded by Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Department of Science and Technology, Gnadhinagar for bioinformatics application in the area of dairy science and technology. (Completed) PI: Dr. V. M. Ramani
• Project entitled “Scale-up of Nanotechnology based dipstick for the instant detection of milk adulterants” under the theme Swastha Bharat, BIOTHON (Hackathon of Biotech) Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. (Completed) PI: Dr. V. M. Ramani
• Research project entitled “Nanotechnology based single dipstick for instant detection of multiple Adulterants in milk” funded by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.(Ongoing) PI: Dr. V. M. Ramani
• Project entitled “Making Kamdhenu University, College of Dairy Science, reform ready for accreditation” under NAHEP, ICAR, New Delhi. (Ongoing) PI- Dr. V.M.Ramani

Departmental Research Project

Research project entitled “Nanotechnology based dipstick for the instant detection of milk adulterants”. (Completed) PI: Dr. V. M. Ramani

Research project entitled “Identification of “signatures sequence” associated with raw milk for quality and safety of dairy products: A metagenomics approach”. (Ongoing) PI: Dr. V. M. Ramani

Innovation Developed Patent

Patent has been filed for innovation entitled “Nanotechnology based dipstick for the instant detection of milk adulterants”.

Achievements/Awards

• Dr. V. M. Ramani received Best Poster award for poster entitles “Isolation and screening of probiotic bacteria for their fornication in Soyfood.” At International conference on “Sustainable innovations in dairying 2-5, April, 2015 at Rajgir, Bihar.
• Dr. V. M. Ramani received Best Innovation Award for “Nanotechnology based dipstick for the instant detection of milk adulterants” at in the International Conference at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2017.
• Dr. V. M. Ramani received Best Performer BIOTHON award for “Scale-up of Nanotechnology based dipstick for the instant detection of milk adulterants” under the theme Swastha Bharat by Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat.
• Dr. V. M. Ramani received Vibrant Gujarat Grand challenge award under Idea Stage by Government of Gujarat, in Vibrant Startup & Technology Summits 2018.
• Dr.V.M.Ramani received “Best Teacher Award”.

Faculty of Dairy Engineering Department

Dairy Engineering Department deals with instrumentation and process control required for automation of basic processes. It also deals with the instrumentation and process control required for automation of basic processes.

Name	Mr. Subhash Prasad
Designation	Assistant Professor, Dairy Engineering Department
Joining Year	2013
Qualification	M. Tech. (Dairy Engineering)
Professional Experience	Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2013 Technical Assistant at SGIDT, BASU, Patna, 2008 to 2013
Publications	Research Papers: 02 Book Chapters: 04 Review article: 02 General articles: 05

Name	Mr. Sindhav Rohit Ganeshbhai
Designation	Assistant Professor, Dairy Engineering Department
Joining Year	2018
Qualification	M. Tech. (Dairy Technology)
Professional Experience	Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2018
Publications	Research Papers, Reports: 06 Book Chapters: 06 General Articles: 04

Research Area

The Department of Dairy Engineering is also engaged in conducting research activities focusing to equipment design and characterization of physical, rheological and engineering properties of dairy products. Till the date department has one ongoingAGRESCO project. List of ongoing projects are given hereunder.

Physico-chemical, textural and sensory characteristics of market samples of Peda sold in Saurashtra region of Gujarat State (ongoing) (PI- Mr.Subhash Prasad).

Study on process standardization and optimization of reduced sugar Fennel based Lasi (ongoing) (PI- Mr. R.G.Sindhav)

Faculty of Dairy Business Management

Dairy Business Management discipline deals with the basic managerial aspects required at industrial organization form raw milk production to finished products. It covers financial as well as marketing aspects along with necessary adjunct courses.

Name	Mr. Manishkumar Pratapsinh Parmar
Designation	Assistant Professor, Dairy Business Management Department
Joining Year	2012
Qualification	M.B.A. (Marketing)
Professional Experience	Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2012
Publications	Research Papers: 08 Book Chapters: 03 General articles: 10

Name	Ms. Radhika Subhashchandra Govani
Designation	Assistant Professor, Dairy Business Management Department
Joining Year	2012
Qualification	M.B.A. (Finance)
Professional Experience	Assistant Professor at College of Dairy Science, Amreli, since, 2012
Publications	Research Papers: 04 Book Chapters: 04 General articles: 02