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Gadvasu

ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਵੈਟਨਰੀ ਐਂਡ ਐਨੀਮਲ ਸਾਇੰਸਜ਼ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University

ADMISSION 2019-20
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Dr. Nitin Mehta

Designation: Associate Professor
Contact Address:Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004
Telephone : 0161-2414025
Mobile: 9779019271
Email:nmvets220@gmail.com, nitinmehta@gadvasu.in

Academic Credentials

  • B.V.Sc & A.H (Gold Medalist)
  • M.V.Sc in Livestock Products Technology
  • Ph.D in Animal Products Technology

Teaching and Other Appointments

  • U.G, P.G and PhD courses of Livestock Products Technology

Other Appointments

  • Chairman, Departmental Academic Affairs Committee

Area of Research Interests

  • Quality Control of Livestock Products using encapsulation and nano technology, Bioactive Biodegradable films and Novel Livestock Products Development.


Ongoing Projects

Sr. No.

PI/Co-PI

Title of project

Funding agency

Period

1

PI

Encapsulation of natural bioactive compounds and micronutrients for the enhancement of nutritive, preservative and processing functionality of meat products

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), GoI

2014-2017

2

PI

Development and dissemination of processing technologies of value-added meat products for enhanced economic benefits

RKVY

2014-2017

3

Co-PI

Novel bioactive edible films for extending shelf-life of meat-based products

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), GoI

2013-15

4

Co-PI

Processing of meat and egg into newer value-added products for popularization and better marketing

RKVY

2013-15

5

Co-PI

Development of Designer Meat and Egg Products for Health Benefits and Marketing

RKVY

2014-17

6

Co-PI

Development and mechanization of low-fat, high-fibre functional meat products

CIPHET, Ludhiana (Institutional Project)

2015-18

7

Co-PI

Bioactive biodegradable composite films for the extension of shelf life of livestock products

Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India

2017- 20

8

Co-PI

Processing of slaughter house byproducts for the development and storage stability of pet foods.

RKVY

2016-18

9

Co-PI

Designer food for Management of Type-2 diabetes: Targeting the gut hormone modulatory potential of Probiotics.

Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India

2017-20

Research Honour’s /Awards

  • Dr. B.D. Bahl Gold Medal in B.V.Sc. & A.H.
  • CCSHAU Merit Scholarship throughout B.V.Sc. & A.H.
  • Moxel Merit Award for 2nd best outgoing student in B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme for year 2006
  • ICAR- Junior Research Fellowship
  • ICAR -Senior Research Fellowship
  • CSIR- Junior Research Fellowship
  • Best Teacher Award, College of Veterinary Science for year 2017-18
  • Best Researcher Award, College of Veterinary Science for year 2018-19
  • Young Scientist Award by National Academy of Veterinary Science (India)
  • Associate Fellow, National Academy of Dairy Science (India)
  • Membership Award, National Academy of Veterinary Science (India)
  • Best Paper/Poster Presentation Awards: 45

No. of Publications

Research: 87
 Extension: 18     
Books: 05  
Manuals: 15

Publications

  • Mehta, N., Ahlawat, S. S., Sharma, D. P., & Dabur, R. S. (2015). Novel trends in development of dietary fiber rich meat products—a critical review. Journal of food science and technology, 52, 633-647.
  • Mehta, N., Kumar, P., Verma, A. K., Umaraw, P., Kumar, Y., Malav, O. P., ... & Lorenzo, J. M. (2022). Microencapsulation as a noble technique for the application of bioactive compounds in the food industry: A comprehensive review. Applied Sciences, 12(3), 1424.
  • Mehta, N., Kumar, P., Verma, A. K., Umaraw, P., Khatkar, S. K., Khatkar, A. B., ... & Sazili, A. Q. (2022). Ultrasound-assisted extraction and the encapsulation of bioactive components for food applications. Foods, 11(19), 2973.
  • Mehta, N., Sharma, B. D., Kumar, R. R., Kumar, P., Malav, O. P., & Verma, A. K. (2015). Fortification of low-fat chicken meat patties with calcium, vitamin E and vitamin C. Nutrition & Food Science, 45(5), 688-702.
  • Punya, H. N., Mehta, N., Chatli, M. K., Wagh, R. V., & Panwar, H. (2019). In-vitro evaluation of antimicrobial and antioxidant Efficacy of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) essential oil. Journal of Animal Research, 9(3), 443-449.
  • Kaul, S., Kaur, K., Kaur, J., Mehta, N., & Kennedy, J. F. (2023). Properties of potato starch as influenced by microwave, ultrasonication, alcoholic-alkali and pre-gelatinization treatments. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 226, 1341-1351.
  • Kaul, S., Kaur, K., Mehta, N., Dhaliwal, S. S., and Kennedy, J.F. (2022). Characterization and optimization of spray dried iron and zinc nanoencapsules based on potato starch and maltodextrin. Carbohydrate Polymers, 282 119107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119107
  • Verma, A. K., Chatli, M. K., Mehta, N., & Kumar, P. (2022). Antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of papain liver hydrolysate in meat emulsion model at chilling storage under aerobic packaging condition. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 1-13.
  • Kumar, P., Kaur, S., Goswami, M., Singh, S., Sharma, A., & Mehta, N. (2021). Antioxidant and antimicrobial efficacy of giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) stem powder in spent hen meat patties under aerobic packaging at refrigeration temperature (4±1?). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 45(10), e15772.
  • Kumar, P., Mehta, N., Kantale, R. A., Chatli, M. K., Hundal, J. S., & Wadhwa, M. (2020). Effect of fibre combination on quality characteristics of chevon patties. Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The), 26(1), 97-103