Alisha Thapa

An all-rounder student with a strong foundation in Food processing, Handling, preservation, , Food safety and quality control seeking to pursue a research-based Master's program with an assistantship in Food microbiology, advance processing technologies, product development. My aim is to sharpen my skills and gain advanced knowledge, enabling me to make meaningful contributions to sustainable ,innovative food and challenges in food industry.

Food Microbiology :

Isolation and screening of Citric acid, amylase, protease, antibiotics.

Study about pasteurization, sterilization, fermentation etc.

Production of Fermented food (Kimchi and Wine).

Plant Sanitation :

Determination 0f BOD and COD, Coliform MPN test and Hardness of Water.

Study about GMP, GLP, HACCAP, TQM, different Allergens etc

Processing of Fish, Meat, Poultry and Dairy

Study of Anatomy and dressing.

Practical experience in preparation of indigenous products .

Hands on experience in adulteration test of dairy.

Cereals, legumes and spices:

Extraction of oils , oleoresins and steam distillation of different spices

Study of cooking quality of different cereals and legumes.

Preparation of value-added products.

Processing of Fruits , vegetables  and Beverages:

Practical experience in Dehydration of fruits and vegetables (dries onion, guava leather).

Preparation of Jam, Jelly, Sauce, Puree, Ketchup etc.

Determination of Brix , pH, acidity etc

Preparation of carbonated and non-alcoholic beverages like Nector, Squash, juice.

Study about working of Spray Drier. 

Sensory and Packaging:

Training on different types of sensory testing like Duo-Trio, Paired comparison , Difference test and Triangle test.

Determination of Color (Colorimeter) , Texture /(Texture Profile Analyzer).

Study of different packaging materials and Test like Compression test,  Bursting strength , Tear resistance, Tensile strength , Vacuum leak test etc.

Journal of Innovative Agriculture, Volume 12, Issue 2 : 1-11. Doi : 10.37446/jinagri/ra/12.2.2025.1-11

 https://www.cornous.com/article/journal-of-innovative-agriculture/benefits-and-challenges-in-plant-based-milk-alternatives

1. Crop Mitigation an offline training authorized by Department of Botany PAU.

2. FOSTAC (Food safety training and certification ) : Food safety supervisor training on Basic and Advance Manufacturing and Covid.

Lab:

1. Proficiently handles lab equipments like pH meter, Refractometer, Soxhelet apparatus, Muffle furnace, hot air oven, spectrophotometer, colorimeter , microscope, Autoclave, Laminar air flow etc.

2. Experienced in maintaining ,operating lab tools and acquainted with Calibration and sterilization of tools.

Interpersonal:

• Good leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in lab for long hours.
• Positive attitude, Hardworking and Able to work under pressure.
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, and Excel)
• Good documentation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Languages - English, Hindi, Punjabi (native).

1. Second position in PAU inter-college Youth Festival in Fine arts (Mehandi) and participated in rangoli (2024)

2. Two year winner of inter-collage cultural procession in PAU Youth Festival(2023-24).

3. First Prize in poster making ,Second prize in Mehandi and Third prize in Dance competition organized by UG Girls Hostel of PAU.

4. An active member of the National Social Services.

5. Attended National Social services (NSS) camp (15 days) Organized by punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana,Punjab.

Dr. Jagbir Rehal Food technologist (Fruits and vegetables)

 Email: jagbir@pauedu

 Mobile: +91-9417751567

Dr. Arashdeep Singh Food Technologist (Extension Specialist)

  Email: arashrandhawa@pau.edu

  Mobile: +91-9876235555

Dr. Vikas Kumar Food Technologist 

  Email: vikaschopra@pau.edu

  Mobile: +91-9418653296