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

ADMISSION 2019-20
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Faculty Detail

Dr. Pavan Kumar

Designation: Scientist
Contact Address:Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004
Telephone : 0161-241025
Mobile: +919464974944
Email:pavankumar@gadvasu.in, vetpavan@gmail.com

Academic Credentials

  • B.V.Sc & A.H
  • M.V.Sc in Livestock Products Technology
  • PhD (thesis submitted)

Teaching and Other Appointments

  • U.G and P.G courses of Livestock Products Technology during 4 years of service in SKAUST (J). Presently working as Assistant Meat Technologist in Dept. of LPT.

Area of Research Interests

  • Fresh meat quality, meat processing, animal welfare, novel foods


Ongoing Projects

Sr. No.

PI/Co-PI

Title of project

Funding agency

Period

Completed

         1.

PI

Development of extended storage life functional meat products by incorporating bioactive phyto-extracts

University Grant Commission, New Delhi

2015-2018

         2.

Co-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), New Delhi

2014-2017

         3.

Co-PI

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

RKVY

2013-15

         4.

Co-PI

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

RKVY

2014-2017

         5.

Co-PI

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

RKVY

2014-17

         6.

Co-PI

Development of extended storage life functional meat products by incorporating bioactive phyto-extracts

RKVY

2016-2018

         7.

Co-PI

Enhancing Profitability of Pig farmers Through Value Addition and Marketing Strategy

RKVY

2018-2021

         8.

Co-PI

RKVY-12-2 (2-Enhancing Profitability of farmers through value addition and Entrepreneurship development)

RKVY

2019-2021

Research Honour’s /Awards

  • ICAR- Junior Research Fellowship (2005-2007)
  • ICAR -Senior Research Fellowship (2009-2010)
  • CSIR-UGS- NET with JRF (2008)
  • Netaji-Subash ICAR International Fellowship 2019-2020

No. of Publications

Research: 145 Extension: 12      Books: 03              
 Manuals: 15

Publications

  • Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Ahmed, M.A., Hayat, M.N., Ajat, M., Kaka, U., Goh, Y.M. and Sazili, A.Q., 2023. Electroencephalogram and physiological responses as affected by slaughter empathy in goats. Animals, 13(6), 100.
  • Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Verma, A.K., Umaraw, P., Adewale Ahmed, M., Mehta, N., Nizam Hayat, M., Kaka, U. and Sazili, A.Q., 2023. New insights in improving sustainability in meat production: opportunities and challenges. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 63(33),11830-11858.
  • Sazili, A.Q., Kumar, P. and Hayat, M.N., 2023. Stunning compliance in halal slaughter: A review of current scientific knowledge. Animals, 13(19), 3061.
  • Kumar, P., Ahmed, M.A., Abubakar, A.A., Hayat, M.N., Kaka, U., Ajat, M., Goh, Y.M. and Sazili, A.Q., 2023. Improving animal welfare status and meat quality through assessment of stress biomarkers: A critical review. Meat Science, 197, 109048.
  • Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Ahmed, M.A., Hayat, M.N., Kaka, U., Pateiro, M., Sazili, A.Q., Hoffman, L.C. and Lorenzo, J.M., 2023. Pre-slaughter stress mitigation in goats: Prospects and challenges. Meat Science, 195,109010.
  • Kumar, P., Chatli, M.K., Mehta, N., Singh, P., Malav, O.P. and Verma, A.K., 2017. Meat analogues: Health promising sustainable meat substitutes. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57(5), 923-932.
  • Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Imlan, J.C., Ahmed, M.A., Goh, Y.M., Kaka, U., Idrus, Z. and Sazili, A.Q., 2023. Importance of knife sharpness during slaughter: Shariah and kosher perspective and scientific validation. Animals, 13(11), 1751.
  • Kumar, P., Mehta, N., Abubakar, A.A., Verma, A.K., Kaka, U., Sharma, N., Sazili, A.Q., Pateiro, M., Kumar, M. and Lorenzo, J.M., 2023. Potential alternatives of animal proteins for sustainability in the food sector. Food Reviews International, 39(8),5703-5728.
  • Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Sazili, A.Q., Kaka, U. and Goh, Y.M., 2022. Application of electroencephalography in preslaughter management: A review. Animals, 12(20), 2857.
  • Kumar, P., Sharma, N., Ahmed, M.A., Verma, A.K., Umaraw, P., Mehta, N., Abubakar, A.A., Hayat, M.N., Kaka, U., Lee, S.J. and Sazili, A.Q., 2022. Technological interventions in improving the functionality of proteins during processing of meat analogs. Frontiers in nutrition, 9, 1044024