Processing and Food Engineering

The Post-graduation course in Processing and Food Engineering integrates engineering principles with food science to develop and optimize processes that enhance the safety, quality, and shelf life of food products. It plays a critical role in addressing global food security, reducing post-harvest losses, and ensuring efficient and sustainable food processing systems.

It aims to produce professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in food engineering, focusing on areas such as heat and mass transfer, food process equipment design, food packaging, and quality control. The programme emphasizes practical learning and research, enabling students to tackle real-world problems in food processing and allied industries.

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    Teaching Staff Details

    Sl. No Name Designation Field of Specialization Contact Details Photo
    1 Dr. M. Padma Associate Professor & Head Processing and Food Engineering
    padma2386@gmail.com
    2 Dr. G. Rajender Assistant Professor Processing and Food Engineering
    rajender.agengg@gmail.com
    3 Er. K. Anil Kumar Teaching Associate Processing and Food Engineering
    anil.cae002@gmail.com

    Student Experiences

    I am Pursuing my postgraduate programme in Processing and Food Engineering in 2025 from the College of Agricultural Engineering, Kandi, under PJTAU. This College provides excellent facilities for M.Tech in Processing and Food Engineering, including fully furnished classrooms and hygienic hostels. Laboratories are well-equipped with high-capacity machinery for hands-on training in post-harvest processing and value addition, minimizing food losses effectively. Faculty members, many with PhDs, offer dedicated, practical-oriented teaching and readily clear doubts. Curriculum emphasizes industry-relevant skills, industrial visits, and energy-efficient food technologies for future job markets. Overall, the department delivers high value education, with functional equipment and supportive staff making it ideal for PG studies. Highly recommended for aspiring food engineers seeking quality, affordable education.

    – Ch. Nandini, SEM/2025-04

    I am Pursuing my postgraduate programme in Processing and Food Engineering in 2025 from the College of Agricultural Engineering, Kandi, under PJTAU. This college provides a positive and supportive learning environment with experienced and helpful faculty who explain concepts clearly and encourage student participation. The campus atmosphere is disciplined, safe, and conducive to both academic and personal growth. The infrastructure, including classrooms, laboratories, library, and computer facilities, is good and supports effective learning. Academic support through regular assessments, guidance, and mentoring helps students stay focused and prepared. The college also encourages extracurricular, cultural, and sports activities, which contribute to the overall development of students. Overall, the institution offers a well-balanced educational experience with scope for continuous improvement.

    – M. Manideepika,SEM/2025-02

    I am Pursuing my postgraduate programme in Processing and Food Engineering in 2025 from the College of Agricultural Engineering, Kandi, under PJTAU. The programme provided a strong foundation through rigorous academics, hands-on field training, and faculty mentoring, which enhanced my technical skills and confidence in Processing and Food Engineering sustainability.

    – T. Shekar, SEM/2025-06