About Department
The Food Processing (FP) sector emerged as an important segment of the Indian economy in terms of its contribution to GDP, employment and exports. The significant growth of the Indian Food Industry, has created the need for qualified and trained personnel in the fields of Food Technology and , Food Process engineering, packaging, storage, cold chain management safety and quality control in food. Considering this, the Department of Food Technology established in the year 2016 at K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, offers degree programs namely Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology and Master of Technology in food Technology. State of Art Laboratories are the strength to the Department. The Department received funding from DBTSTAR Scheme, DST- SERB, New Delhi and MSME. Industry internships, collaboration with food industries, Industry supported courses, Industry supported Laboratories, sponsored scholarships, National and International certification courses are some of the highlights of the department. The degree programs are designed to study the physical, biochemical and microbiological makeup of food materials and unit operations involved in processing them. The students are trained in the areas of post-harvest technology of food crops, processing, preservation, packaging and value addition of food, for complete food supply chain management from farm to fork.
Vision
To produce competent technologist, scientist, researchers and entrepreneurs in Food Technology
Mission
- To pursue research in engineering areas of Food Science and Technology through quality education
- To impart entrepreneurial skills for the production of quality food products
The PEOs of UG Programme
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PEO1: : Graduates are professionally competent in Food Technology to solve problems in food
science, food engineering, processing, environmental, safety and quality.
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PEO2: Graduates are expertise in theory and practice in use of recent techniques and skills which
are essential in food technology
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PEO3: Graduates perform as an individual and / or member of a team with professional and
ethical behaviour.
The POs of UG Programme
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PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
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PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
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PO3: : Design /development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
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PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of
the information to provide valid conclusions.
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PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations
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PO6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
the professional engineering practice.
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PO7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development.
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PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.
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PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader
in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
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PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.
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PO11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one‘s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
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PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
The PSOs of UG Programme
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
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PSO1: : Implement and integrate the basic knowledge of process engineering and technology in
food formulation and new food products for developing commercial products.
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PSO2: Develop techniques and tools for new food products /process at laboratory level and mass
production.
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PSO3: Design time saving and labour saving hygienic food processing equipment for producing
quality and safe food products.
Contact Details
From the Hod's Desk
Dr. J. Philip Robinson
HoD – Food Technology
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677631 | College ID: CTMEF004
LinkedIn Profile | IRINS Profile| ProfileMail-ID: [email protected], [email protected]
Dr. J. Philip Robinson is a Professor and Head, Department of Food Technology, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District of Tamil Nadu. He has completed his under graduation in the discipline of Plant Science from Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, and secure University Rank. He has completed his PG in the same discipline from St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapplli. He has joined as Junior Research Fellow in major research project funded by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi. He has published more than 25 research papers in peer reviewed journals, published 4 book chapters and published one book entitled “Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology”. He is the technical editor for the Asian Journal of Plant Science and Journal of Biotechnology. He has received Young Scientist Award from Tamil Nadu State Council of Science and Technology, Chennai for the year 2009. Presently he is the Coordinator for DBT STAR College Scheme and DBT Sponsored PG Programme of K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He has conducted awareness programmes and orientation programmes and workshops for the self-help groups, farmer’s communities, school teachers and PG students in the field of Life sciences. He is the Principal Investigator for two major funded research Projects sponsored by AICTE and DBT New Delhi. One Full time research Scholar completed Doctoral Research Programme under his guidance. Presently he is guiding one Post doctoral Candidate through the DST SERB NPDF Scheme. He is a Resource person for Green School Programme Jointly Organized by Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi and CSI Synod. His field of interest includes Conservation of plant species, Environmental Biotechnology Agricultural Biotechnology, Post harvesting Technology, and Eco Theology. He has been recognized as Earth Councilor through United Nation Environmental Programme and United Religious Initiative.
Faculty List
Our Intellectuals
Dr. P. Shanmugam
Assistant Professor
Fields & Instruments
Dr. K. Prabha
Associate Professor
Bio Organic Chemistry
Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsisa
Assistant Professor
Microbiology and DNA Technology
Dr. J. Balachandra Mohan
Associate Professor
Chemical Engineering
Dr. K. Kavitha
Associate Professor
Nano & Bio-Technology
Dr.G.Mylsami
Professor
Computer Aided Design
Mr. G. Bharath
Assistant Professor
Biotechnology
Mr. S. Nithish Kumar
Assistant Professor
Drying Technology
Ms. P. Aarthi
Professor
New Product Development, Probiotics, Nutrceuticals and FUnctional Foods
Mr. P. Kalai Rajan
Assistant Professor
Drying Technology
Our Non-Teaching staffs
Distinguished Alumni
| S.no | Batch | Name of the Alumni | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | Mr. Dinesh E | Proprietor, NAS Food Products, Krishnagiri |
| 2 | 2021 | Ms. Selvi | Quality Analyst,Cavin Kare,Chennai |
Curriculum & Syllabi
| S.No. | Academic Year | No.of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2023-24 | 76 |
| S.No. | Batch | No.Of Students Placed | Percentage | Highest CTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2019 - 23 | 77 | 90.59 % | 6,00,000 |
| 2. | 2018 - 22 | 96 | 88.07 % | 7,50,000 |
| 3. | 2017 - 21 | 130 | 86.06 % | 12,00,000 |
| 4. | 2016 - 20 | 140 | 83.33 % | 6,20,000 |
| S.No. | Batch | Company Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2016-2020 | NAS Food Products |
| 1. | 2016-2020 | Blue Cakes |
Academic Laboratory
Lab Incharge - Faculty & staff: Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsia & Ms. C. Soniya
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. G. Bharath & Mr. A. Srinivasan
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. P. Kalairajan & Ms. S. Saranya
Lab Incharge - Faculty & staff: Mr. G. Bharath & Mr. A. Srinivasan
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. P. Kalairajan & Ms. S. Saranya
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsia & Ms. C. Soniya
Lab Incharge - Faculty & staff: Dr. A. S. Ruby Celsia & Ms. C. Soniya
Lab In charge – Faculty & staff: Mr. G. Bharath & Mr. A. Srinivasan
Class Rooms
No of classes : 07
| S.No. | Particulars | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ph.D. Doctorates | 14 |
| 2. | Ph.D. Supervisors | 10 |
| 3. | Ph.D. Pursuing | 12 |
| 4. | Ph.D. Completed | 25 |
| S.No. | Academic Year | Name of the Funding Agency | Title of the proposal/ Project | Investigator(s) | Amount Sanctioned (Rs.) |
Duration | Sanction Order No. |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2023-24 | Technology Development Programmes (TDP) - DST | SEMI-Automated BSFL farm for municipal wet waste to enhance circular bioeconomy | Dr. Kumaravel A Dr. Kathirselvam M |
42,08,000 | 3 Years | - | Sanctioned |
| 2. | 2022-2023 | SERB - TARE | “Green technologies for the nanoformulation of phytochemicals from Copaiba and Andiroba for repellent activity against dengue mosquito (Aedesaegypti)” | Dr. C. Chandrasekar | 18,30,000 | 3 Years | TAR/2022/000134 | Ongoing |
| S.No. | Academic Year | Book Chapters | Journals | Conference | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | International | National | International | |||
| 1. | 2023-2024 | 02 | - | 11 | - | 08 |
| S.No. | Name of the Equipment | Photos |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | T25 Digital Ultra-Turrax Homogenizer |  |
| 2. | Box Furnace |  |
| 3. | Autoclave |  |
| 4. | Magnetic Stirrer |  |
| 5. | Computerized Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Equipped with Electronic Controlled EGR System and Port Fuel Injector. |  |
| 6. | Computerized Multi Fuel Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) Engine with Data Acquisition System Test Rig |  |
| 7. | Computerized Single Cylinder Four Stroke Diesel Engine Loaded with Eddy Current Dynamometer. |  |
| 8. | AVL 444 Di Gas Analyzer |  |
| 9. | AVL 437 Standard Smoke Meter |  |
| 10. | Wear Test Rig - Pin on Disc Equipment |  |
| 11. | Digital Display Izod Impact Testing Machine |  |
| 12. | Heat Transfer Analysis of Fins Using Data Acquisition System |  |
| 13. | Coordinate Measuring Machine |  |
| 14. | Stir casting cum squeeze casting machine |  |
| S.NO. | Date of Signing | Name of the company | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 05.05.2016 | University of Saskatchewan | 3 Years |
| 2. | 09.08.2018 | Angel Starch and Food Pvt. Ltd | 5 Years |
| 3. | 28.10.2021 | PRATHISTA INDUSTRIES Ltd | 3 Years |
| 4. | 24.11.2021 | Milky mist dairy Food private Ltd | 3 Years |
| S.No. | Academic Year | Type of the Event | Student Name | Participated / Price Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2022-2023 | Technical Symposium Paper Presentation and Technical Quiz | Vishvak B, Yogesawaran JJ, Vishal pandey K. | I Prize |
| 2. | 2021-2022 | Conference | Mouleeswar S. R | Participation |
| 3. | 2019-2020 | Paper Presentation | Parthipan B | II Prize |
| 4. | 2019-2020 | Paper Presentation | Dineshkumar V, Karthikeyan S. | II Prize |
| 5. | 2019-2020 | Paper Presentation | Mithun Addav M, Sahaya Jervin S, Sabinus. | II Prize |
| 6. | 2019-2020 | Components Assembly | Prince Victor P Meghanathan S.D Dina R | II Prize |
| S.No. | Academic Year | Type of the Event | Student Name | Participated / Price Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2023-2024 | Hackfest-23 | Ranjith M | I prize Rs. 1,00,000 |
| 2. | 2023-2024 | A National Level Kart design & Racing Event season 2 | Gowtham M R, Mohamed Aslam M, Pavani Shankar M, Dhanushpranav R, Rajamanickam K, Shankar R, Sridhar S, Yogeswaran J, Kowshigan R, Sandeep K, Dinesh M, Manoj C, Abishek C, Athish S, Depan M, Elamurugan S, Pradhiban G, Pridhivraj S, Rajkumar L, Jeyasheelan D, Surya K, Thennavan M, Vignesh R, Sriprasanna T A, Nandhikesh C S, Abiner Philp, Kandharaj M, Mariamervin M, Ravishankar M, Avinesh G, Sriharan S. | Overall championship in 130cc Rs.25000, Best build quality award in 130cc - Rs.3000, Autocross in 130cc - Rs.3000, Kalpana chawla award - Rs.5000. |
| 3. | 2023-2024 | 2nd National level Karting Championship "RUSH HOUR 2023" | Gowtham M R, Mohamed Aslam M, Rajamanickam K, Yogeswaran J, Kowshigan R, Sandeep K, Pradhiban G, Pridhivraj S, Ravishankar M, Avinesh G, Sriharan S, Kandharaj M, Shankar R, Thennavan M, Rajkumar L, Sriprasanna s, Athish S, Deepan M, Arunchalam K. | BMC Award, Best Team Spirit Award. |
| 4. | 2023-2024 | Best Engineering College Student | Prithiv Raj S | Dr.APJ.Abdul Kalam award |
| 5. | 2023-2024 | Tier II GD & T | Mohammed Apsal S, Naveen Kumar M, Somesaran A R. | First Position |
| 6. | 2023-2024 | Sheetmetal Competition National Level Student Convention | Sri Haran S, Avinesh G, Jaganathbalaji N, | First Position |
| 7. | 2023-2024 | Welding Competition | Kesavan R R, Jaivikas S, Gibi M. | Third Position |
| 8. | 2023-2024 | Computer Aided Manufacturing Competition | Sri Maha Vishnu R, Naveen Kumar G, Kannan M, | Third Position |
| 9. | 2023-2024 | Sheetmetal Competition | Sri Haran S, Avinesh G, Jaganathbalaji N. | Second Position |
| 10. | 2023-2024 | Mobile App Development | Siva S | Third Position |
| 11. | 2023-2024 | SAEISS Bicycle Design Challenge | Raghunath E, Diyaneshvar R Y, Janarthan S, Martin James G, Ravishankar M. | Team Dream Warriors |
| 12. | 2023-2024 | SAEISS Bicycle Design Challenge | Martin James G, Janarthan S, Diyaneshvar R Y, Dharanidharan R, Raghunath E. | Dream Warriors |
| 13. | 2023-2024 | Workshop on SAEISS Bicycle Design Challenge | Janarthan V, Bhaskar S, Jaivikas S, Avinrsh G, Arunchalam K P. | Precision Pioneers |
| 14. | 2023-2024 | SAEISS Bicycle design Challenge 2024 | Arunchalam K P, Krishna Kumar J, Jaivikas S, Bhaskar S, Janarthanan V, Avinesh G. | Best Presentation First Prize |
| 15. | 2023-2024 | SAEINDIA Southern section Dr.G.Padmanabham Memorial electric two wheeler design competition 2024 | Deepan M, Kamalesh B, Nithish A, Jaganathbalaji N, Navishnu R, Sakthivel M, Kaushal S, Nithilan S, Prithiv Raj S, Ragavan T S, Chandra Kumar E. | Phoenixeon Participation |
| 16. | 2023-2024 | SAEINDIA Southern section Dr.G.Padmanabham Memorial electric two wheeler design competition 2024 | Navishnu R, Jaganathbalaji N, Sri Maha Vishnu R, Prithiv Raj S, Kannan M. | Phoenixeon Participation |
| 17. | 2022-2023 | GoKart | Dhanush S, Naveen Kumar C, Chanduru V M, Mohammad Anas, Vivekanandhan M, Manu Barath K, Sanjeeth R, Humza N, Mohammed Farooq V R, Niketh S, Arjun K, Rajamanickam K, Mohamed Aslam M, Yogeshwaran J J, Gowtham M R. | I prize Rs.15000 |
| 18. | 2022-2023 | ICT Academy | Arjun V S, Kalaiarasan E, Sri Rangavasalu N, Abishek.M, Mohammed Fyasi. | I prize |
| 19. | 2022-2023 | ISTE | V.S Arjun | Best Student Award |
| 20. | 2021-2022 | Project Contest | Dhanush S, Dharaneesh A, Mohan Bharathi K. | I Prize |
| 21. | 2021-2022 | Project Contest | Sanjayrajan V, Sandhieep K R, Shankar P V. | II Prize |
| 22. | 2021-2022 | Project Contest | Guna S, Gunaseelan G, Afzal Hassan Z. | III Prize |
| 23. | 2020-2021 | India Design Week Competition 2022 | Arjun V S, Kalaiarasan E, Sri Rangavasalu N, Abishek.M, Mohammed Fyas. | I Prize |
| 24. | 2020-2021 | National Level Technical Symposium | R.Dina,E.Prasath | I Prize |
| 25. | 2020-2021 | ISTE | Neresh P | ISTE Best Student Award |
| 26. | 2019-2020 | Go - Kart | Abdul Wahid.T, Ezhilarasan.V, Hari.G, Naviyarasan R, Rithish R, Abinav.R.G, Sasibalan.S, Siva Kumar.A. | Championship with Cash Prize Rs. 1,10,500 |
| 27. | 2019-2020 | Go - Kart | Abdul Wahid.T, Ezhilarasan.V, Hari.G, Naviyarasan R, Rithish R, Abinav.R.G, Sasibalan.S, Siva Kumar A. | First Prize in Business Plan and Acceleration Test (Prize Rs. 25,000) |
| 28. | 2019-2020 | BAJA | Abdul Wahid.T, Ezhilarasan.V, Hari.G, Naviyarasan R, Rithish R, Abinav.R.G, Sasibalan.S, Siva Kumar A. | Maneuverability Test (First Price): 15,000/- Suspension Test (Second Price): 10,000/- Overall, Runner Up:40,000/- |
| 29. | 2019-2020 | Clay Sculpting | Kavin Kumar S | III Prize |
| 30. | 2019-2020 | Short Film | CharanRaj V, Harshad Gajanan Shivpuje,Vinothan V. | I Prize |
| 31. | 2019-2020 | Clay Sculpting Competition | Sandeep P R, Gokulraj C Naveenkumar G, Kavinkumar S. | Won 3rd Prize with The Cash Prize Of 3000 |
| 32. | 2019-2020 | Paper Presentation | Sasikumar P R, Vishal Pandey K. | Won 1st Prize with The Cash Prize of 1000/- in Paper Presentation |
| 33. | 2019-2020 | Technical Quiz | Saranraj N | Won 1st Prize with The Cash Prize of 1000 |
| 34. | 2019-2020 | Technical Quiz | Yogeshwaran J J | Won 1st Prize with The Cash Prize of 1000 |
| 35. | 2019-2020 | RC Plane Competition | Vishnuram M K | Won 2nd Prize with The Cash Prize of 5000/- in Aero Crew Aviation |
Food Horizon and Food Safety Club Association
- Office Bearers:
- Members:
- Final Year
- Third Year
- Second Year
- First Year
- Academic year :2023 - 2024
| S.NO. | Date | Event | Title of the Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30.03.2024 | Webinar | Recent Innovation in Food Industry |
| 2. | 22.03.2024 | Webinar | Overseas Education and Business Opportunity |
| 3. | 22.03.2024 | Awareness Programme | National Campaign of Ashwagandha |
| 4. | 22.03.2024 | Guest Lecture | Preplacement Talk |
| 5. | 22.03.2024 | Guest Lecture | Role of Food safety officers in the society |
| 6. | 22.03.2024 | Workshop | Overseas Education |
| 7. | 06.03.2024 | Guest Lecture | Exploring Thermal Analysis Innovation in Food Technology |
| 8. | 28.02.2024 | - | Mission LiFE |
| 9. | 14.02.2024 - 15.04.2024 | Workshop | Innovation in Millet Products |
| 10. | 07.02.2024 | Workshop | Latest Innovation in Mobile App Development - Food Tech |
| 11. | 24.01.2024 | Workshop | Drafting Patents and Copyrights |
| 12. | 30.11.2023 | Webinar | Research and startup Opportunities in Food Sector |
| 13. | 20.09.2023 | Awareness Programme | Awareness in Food Nutrition for Healthy Life |
| 14. | 07.09.2023 | Inauguration | Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere |
| 15. | 28.07.2023 | Alumni Interaction | - |
| 16. | 26.07.2023 | Valedictory Function | Food Horizon and Food Safety Club Valedictory Function |
| 17. | 03.07.2023 | Webinar | Food based startups - Role of safety Auditing |
| Academic Year (2019-20) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No | Name of industry | Students Attended | Year | Date of Visit |
| 1. | VSR Agro products Krishnagir | 60 | III, IV | 24.09.2019 |
| 2. | Ruby Food Products Pvt.Ltd | 61 | II, III | 30.08.2019 |
| 3. | IIFPT, Thanjavur | 57 | II, IV | 2.08.2019 |
| 4. | IIFPT, Thanjavur | 53 | II, III | 21.02.2019 |
| Academic Year (2018-19) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No | Name of industry | Students Attended | Year | Date of Visit |
| 1. | Guveraa & Fruit Crush Product | 57 | II, III | 30.08.2018 |
| 2. | High Field Tea Factory, Coonoor and Benchmark Tea Factory, Ooty | 57 | IV | 15.03.2018 |
| Academic Year (2017-18) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No | Name of industry | Students Attended | Year | Date of Visit |
| 1. | TANUVAS | 57 | III, IV | 11.10.2017 |
