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The Department of Food Technology at Gnanamani College of Technology was established in 2018 with the vision of fostering innovation and excellence in the field of food science, processing, and technology. The department is dedicated to produce skilled professionals who can contribute to the food industry, research, and academia while addressing global challenges related to food security, nutrition, and sustainability. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and skill development, the department continues to shape the future of food technologists who will contribute to a healthier and safer global food system.
To involve in production, preservation, and packaging.
To ensure food safety and compliance with standards like FSSAI, HACCP.
To Innovate new food products and improving existing ones.
To work with food brands and FMCG companies in product promotion and distribution.
To develop entrepreneurial ventures with guidance and incubation support.
Food Technology presents numerous opportunities in private and government sectors, making it a promising career choice for students. Due to the growing demand for safe nutritious food products, food technologists are crucial in food processing, safety, research, and entrepreneurship.
The private sector offers diverse career opportunities in food processing industries, research and development, quality control, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Key areas include food processing and manufacturing industries, quality control & food safety, research and development, marketing and sales, and entrepreneurship. Major recruiters include Milky Mist, Nestlé, Britannia, ITC, PepsiCo, Amul, Hindustan Unilever, Coca-Cola, Parle, and more. Opportunities include roles in dairy, bakery, confectionery, beverages, packaged foods, ready-to-eat meals, and more.
The government sector offers stable career opportunities in food regulation, public health, and research institutions. Opportunities include hiring food safety officers, inspectors, and analysts from FSSAI, state food departments, public sector undertakings like FCI, NDDB, and CWC, agricultural and research institutes like ICAR, CFTRI, and NIFTEM, teaching and academia positions in engineering colleges, universities, and polytechnic institutes, and government schemes like PM-Kisan Sampada Yojana, Make in India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The department offers continuous learning through various FDP, STTP, Conferences, Seminars, Guest lectures and workshop in order to lay a strong foundation in academic.
B.Tech. – Food Technology - 4 Years
To emerge out as a global competitive center of excellence and to produce competent technologists, scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs in food technology by imparting quality education with ethical values.
To setup a center of excellence that grooms’ future leaders who can make innovations that create developments in food sector and also promote co-operation and networking with food processing industries, R&D institutions for achieving the goals effectively.
To setup an infrastructure with constant upgradation of technical expertise, impactful applied research and competitive learning environment to contribute to the sustainability of food system.
To upgrade scientific knowledge in the areas of food science, food processing and safety for the sustainable development of food products through quality research thus paves the way for entrepreneurship.
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. P. Ezhil Kumaran | Ph.D | Associate Professor |
| 2 | Mr. K. Deepan Prakash | M.Tech | Assistant Professor |
| 3 | Ms. L. Meenatchi | M.Tech | Assistant Professor |
| 4 | Mr. G. Selvam | M.Tech | Assistant Professor |
| 5 | Ms. G. Vaishali | M.Tech | Assistant Professor |
| 6 | Ms. A. Preethi | M.Tech | Assistant Professor |
| 7 | Ms. S. Keerthana | M.Tech | Assistant Professor |
| 8 | Mr. A. Raja Rajan | M.Tech | Assistant Professor |
| 9 | Ms. A. Hemalatha | M.Tech | Assistant Professor |
| S.No | Category | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chairperson (1 Member) Head of the Department concerned |
Dr. V. Baskaran Dean - Chemical Sciences |
| 2 |
All Faculties Faculty members of the Department |
Faculty Members of the Department |
| 3 |
Subject Experts (2 Members) From outside the parent University Nominated by the Academic Council |
Dr. A. Arunagiri Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering National Institute of Technology Cell: 94438 08533 Email: aagiri@nitt.edu Dr. N. Samsudeen Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering National Institute of Technology, Trichy - 620015 Cell: 9894182441 Email: samsudeen@nitt.edu |
| 4 |
University Nominee (1 Member) Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor |
Dr. P. Selvamani Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology Bharathidasan Institute of Technology Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirapalli - 620024 Cell: 9842478785 Email: selvamani@aubit.edu.in Email: profselvamani@gmail.com |
| 5 |
Representative from industry/corporate sector/allied areas (1 Member) Nominated by the Principal |
Mr. R. Shurya Chief Manager Sree Amogha Food Gallery Pvt Limited, Namakkal - 637407 Cell: 7904183832 Email: rshurya@gmail.com |
| 6 |
College Alumni (1 Member) Nominated by the Principal |
Mr. R. Nishanth Plant Operator Sree Amogha Food Gallery Pvt Limited, Namakkal - 637407 Cell: 9629217365 Email: nishanth10072002@gmail.com |
| 7 | Experts (1 Industrial Expert + 1 Academic Expert) |
Dr. C. Sivakumar Managing Director Ensafe Technologies (P) Ltd., Salem - 636004 Cell: 9443428302 Email: infoensafetech@gmail.com Dr. S. Renganathan Professor, Department of Biotechnology Anna University, Chennai - 600025 Cell: 9941613532 Email: srenganathan@annauniv.edu |
| Description | Count |
|---|---|
| Book Publication | 1 |
| Journal | 1 |
| S.NO | Name of the institution/ industry/ corporate house | Month and Year of signing MoU | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fibro Foods Private Limited, 74/2a2a, Kandampatty Village, Near RTO Office, Salem, Tamilnadu - 636005 | Feb - 2023 | 5 Years |
| 2 | Yhalaa Eat & Drink Private Limited, Pachal (Po), Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India - 637003 | Dec - 2021 | 5 Years |
| 3 | Gnyanamani Ventures Private Limited, Pachal (Po), Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India - 637003 | Dec - 2021 | 5 Years |
| 4 | Sri Sai Sivam Mushrooms Private Limited, 37/2, Sozhiya Mudaliyar Street, Mohanur - 637015 | Mar - 2023 | 5 Years |
| 5 | Sree Amoha Food Galary Private Limited, 3/89-B, P M Palayam, Rasipuram, Namakkal - 637407 | Feb - 2023 | 5 Years |
| 6 | Ivory Gull Candy Company, Tharamangalam, Salem District - 636502 | Oct - 2023 | 5 Years |
| S.No | Batch | Total Strength | Placed Students Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018-2022 | 40 | 32 | 80% |
| 2 | 2019-2023 | 47 | 40 | 85% |
| 3 | 2020-2024 | 30 | 24 | 80% |
| S.No | Batch | Name | Designation | Company Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 - 2022 | Shobika D | Food Safety and Quality Assurance | Godrej Tyson Foods |
| 2 | 2018 - 2022 | Surya D | Process Controller QA | Bimbo Bakery India Pvt. Ltd. |
| 3 | 2019 - 2023 | Monisha S | Assistant Branch Post Master | Indian Post |
| 4 | 2019 - 2023 | Arunkumar S | Quality Controller | Varun Beverages Limited |
| 5 | 2019 - 2023 | Nishanth R | Technical Officer | Amilma |
| 6 | 2020 - 2024 | Monisha S | Quality Controller | Value Ingredients |
| 7 | 2020 - 2024 | Sarathi V | Quality Controller | GRB |
Studying Food Technology at Gnanamani College of Technology has been a transformative experience. The supportive faculty, modern laboratories, and industry-focused curriculum provided the perfect environment for my academic and personal growth. I am proud to be an alumnus of this esteemed institution.
Choosing Food Technology at Gnanamani College of Technology was one of the best decisions of my life. The guidance from experienced faculty, hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs, and constant encouragement to innovate have prepared me for real-world challenges. I confidently step into my future, carrying the values and knowledge imparted by my college.
| S.No | Faculty name | Description of the Activity | Name of Organizing Agency | Date | Amount (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. M.R.Mahalakshmi | Wafer Cone Crispiness to be improved. Natural Brown Color to be achieved in the Wafer Cones | Ivory Gull Candy, Salem District – 636502, Tamil Nadu, India | 10/12/2022 | 1,00,000 |
| S.No | Academic Year | Semester | Club Name | Course/Program Name | Duration/Date | Student Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-2025 | ODD | ENTRONEST | Startup Eco System and Trending Startup Ideas | 1 Day 20/09/2024 |
113 |
| S.No | Academic Year | Semester | Type of the Program | Name of the Program Name | Date | Total Students Participated | Whether the program is organized by / Professional Body (Name)/MOU Industry(name)/ /General |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-2025 | ODD | Seminar | Idea to Impact: Government support for Start up and Entrepreneurs | 11/06/2024 | 53 | Mr. R. Mohan, Project Associate, Startup TN, Salem Regional Hub |
| 2 | 2024-2025 | ODD | Seminar | Startup Eco System and Trending Startup Ideas | 20/09/2024 | 113 | Mr. Gurushankar Selvam, Project Lead, Startup TN, Salem Regional Hub |
| 3 | 2024-2025 | ODD | Placement Training | FOSTAC Basic Manufacturing & COVID | 19/11/2024 – 22/11/2024 | 59 | Ms. Nithya Muthusamy, Trainer/ Director, Food Maven Private Limited |
| 4 | 2024-2025 | ODD | Placement Training | FOSTAC Advance Manufacturing & COVID | 19/11/2024 – 22/11/2024 | 59 | Ms. Nithya Muthusamy, Trainer/ Director, Food Maven Private Limited |
| 5 | 2024-2025 | ODD | Placement Training | ISO 22000:2018 & Internal Skill Auditor Development as per ISO 19011:2018 | 19/11/2024 – 22/11/2024 | 59 | Ms. Nithya Muthusamy, Trainer/ Director, Food Maven Private Limited |
| S.No | Type of the Program (Symposium, Conference, Seminar, Webinar, Workshop, Guest Lecture, IV, If others mention) | Name of the program | Date | Total Students Participated | Association with / Professional Body(Name) / MOU Industry(name) / other cells / General | Resource person details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seminar | Opportunities For Young Food Technologist To Choose Entrepreneurship In Their Future Career | 20.02.24 | 80 | IIC | Ms Bharathi Ravi Ekambaram, R&D Food Consultant and Startup @ Eat Bucks |
| 2 | Seminar | Identifying Business Opportunity in Food Industry | 29.05.24 | 65 | IIC | Mr K Manikandan, CEO, Ivory Gull Candy Company |
| 3 | Workshop | Business Model Canvas | 27.05.2024 – 28.05.2024 | 61 | IIC | Mr K Manikandan, CEO, Ivory Gull Candy Company |
| S.No | Students Activities | No. of Students Participated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Journals/Conference Published | 29 |
| 2 | Symposium Paper Presentation / Seminar / Workshop / Other Events | 198 |
| 3 | Project Presentation | 12 |
| 4 | Implant Training / Internship / Extension Activities | 154 |
| 5 | Value Added Course / Worth Mentioning Achievements | 81 |
| 6 | Prize Winners | 53 |
| Particulars | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total No. of Titles | 109 |
| Total No. of Volumes | 430 |
| Total No. of National Journals | 06 |
| Total No. of International Journals | 52 |
The Second year students of Food Technology department have undertaken field visits to the Kannan Devan Hill Plantation Company Pvt ltd at Munnar, Kerala on.
Third-year students of the Food Technology have completed an Industrial Visit to Masco Tea Pvt Ltd, Vagamon, Kerala.
| S.No. | Category | Cumulative acquisition as on date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No of book titles | 27 |
| 2 | No of book volumes | 78 |