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Dr. J R Anoop Raj

Associate Professor

Date of Joining : 07-04-2021

AICTE Id : 1-2898222883

https://drjranoopraj.amaljyothi.ac.in

Membership in

  • ISTE - Life Time(LM 92237)
  • ISHS - Yearly(124822)

Areas of Interest

  • Environmental microbiology, Waste water treatment, phytoremediation, Anaerobic digestion

Area of Specialization

  • Biodegradation

# Address

Shiloh, Nettirachira, Trivandrum, Nedumangad, Trivandrum - 695541 Kerala

Dr. J R Anoop Raj

Associate Professor, Food Technology

Date of Joining : 07-04-2021

Department Responsibilities
Dept. Quality Assurance Cell Member (DQAC)
Education Summary
  • PhD (Engineering)- Biochemical engineering - VIT University(2013)
  • M.Tech- Biotechnology - VIT University (2009)
  • B.Tech- Biotechnology - Calicut University (2007)
Employment History
  • Associate Professor in Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Pattoor, Alappuzha from 2016 to 2021
  • Assistant Professor in Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology from 2013 to 2016
  • Research Associate in VIT University, Vellore from 2009 to 2012
Awards and Achievements
  • Technology development for osmo-dried pineapple and jackfruit project was funded INR 50,000 by UBA., awarded Unnath Bharath Abhiyan (UBA)
  • Amal Jyothi College of Engineering (Dep of FT) signed an MoA with Thomson Group for the design and development of a functional pasta (Cassava-based) on 24th May 2022. The industry has funded INR 10 lakhs for the product formulation. , awarded Thomson Group Pvt Ltd
  • AJCE (Dep of FT) signed an MOU with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology and its TBI , awarded Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology, TBI
  • Eat Right Campus certificate received from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), awarded FSSAI
  • Letter of appreciation from KTU as Member of the Curriculum Committee for the curriculum development and syllabus preparation of B.Tech Biotechnology/Biotechnology and Biochemical Engg 2019 scheme., awarded KTU
  • Successfully completed two NPTEL (4 weeks) courses on the following areas: 1. Industrial Biotechnology and 2. Bioreactors, awarded NPTEL
  • Recognized PhD guide in APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, awarded KTU
  • Recognized PhD guide in Kerala University, awarded Kerala University
  • Research award obtained from School of Mechanical and Building sciences, VIT University, Vellore in recognition of contribution to research through publication in peer reviewed journals., awarded VIT University, Vellore
  • 9 GenBank Publications in National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), awarded NCBI
  • Detection of age-related macular degeneration from oct images using double scale CNN architecture ,2021, Biomedical Engineering: Applications, Basis and Communications
  • Synergistic effect of salts on the corrosion inhibitive action of plant extract: a review ,2020, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology
  • Microbial growth and degradation kinetics of perchlorate by Proteus sp. LMNCRE in a batch reactor system ,2016, International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development
  • Biodegradation of perchlorate from real and synthetic effluent by Proteobacterium ARJR SMBS in a stirred tank bioreactor system ,2013, Environmental Technology
  • Batch studies and effect of environmental parameters on microbial degradation of perchlorate using acclimatized effluent sludge ,2012, Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment
  • Isolation and characterization of perchlorate respiring strains of Proteobacterium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa sp. from perchlorate enriched effluent sludge ,2012, Research Journal of Biotechnology
  • Kinetics of perchlorate degradation by Proteobacterium ARJR SMBS ,2011, International Journal of ChemTech Research
  • Fungal Proteins as Bioindicators of Aquatic Heavy Metal Pollution ,2020, National Conference on Biotechnology Research Innovations and Opportunities (BRIO-2020), Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Pattoor
  • Mechanistic insights into the inhibition of mild steel acidic corrosion using leaf extract: a review ,2019, 4th Kerala technological congress-KETCON of KTU Techfest 2019
  • Removal of perchlorate from synthetic effluent by Bacillus sp. ARJR in a bioreactor system ,2014, Int. Conf. on Advances in Chemical Engineering and Technology, ICACE TKMCE 14

Book / Chapters Published

SI# Title of the paper/article Publisher Year(dd-mm-yy) Page (From-To) ISBN No
1. Biomass Valorization to Bioenergy- Optimization of Bio-ethanol Production from Whey and the Characterization of Bio-edible Films from the Fermentation Residue SpringerLink 09-10-2025 77-85 978-981-15-0410-5

Training programs attended

  • NPTEL Course on Canning Technology, Value Addition of Seafood (Fish Processing), NPTEL-IITM, Online, from 2025-07-01 to 2025-09-30
  • Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Shri Ram College of Commerce (MMTTC, SRCC), Shri Ram College of Commerce (MMTTC, SRCC), Online Mode, from 2025-02-17 to 2025-02-25
  • NSDL certificate training program on "Market ka Ekalavya", NSDL in association with Poornatha, Online-AJCE, from 2025-01-30 to 2025-01-30
  • Patent Clinic-Edition 2, Startups Valley AJCE TBI, AJCE, from 2025-01-28 to 2025-01-29
  • Workshop on OBE, IQAC, AJCE, AJCE, from 2025-01-17 to 2025-01-17
  • ATAL FDP (6 days), Dep of ME, SBCE, Online, from 2025-01-13 to 2025-01-18
  • NASA Space App Challenge 2024, AJCE, AJCE, from 2024-10-05 to 2024-10-06
  • Institutional Strategic Planning for Innovation, Results and Excellence, INSPIRE '24-25, IQAC, AJCE, AJCE, from 2024-08-16 to 2024-08-16
  • FDP on Counselling and Academic Mentoring, The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) of KTU, The Government Engineering College, Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, from 2024-07-01 to 2024-07-05
  • One day national workshop on Recent Advances in Tools and Techniques for Food Quality and Safety , Department of Food Safety and Quality, 1DSLD College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology, Online- Karnataka, from 2024-04-16 to 2024-04-16
  • Administrative Training Program OBE-Computation & Attainments and Accreditation Workspace in AES, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2022-12-12 to 2022-12-16
  • Basics and Best practices for Fruitful Research, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2022-01-10 to 2022-01-14
  • Online National webinar on Recent advances in food processing by Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Dep of FT, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, Online, University of Delhi, from 2021-10-21 to 2021-10-21
  • Online Certificate Training Program on Food Safety Supervisor and Certificate of Competence Milk and Milk Products - Level-3, Kerala State Productivity Council (KSPC), Ernakulam, Online, Ernakulam, from 2021-09-24 to 2021-09-24
  • Biofuels-Recent trends and future prospects, BT & BCE, Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Online, Alappuzha, from 2021-08-30 to 2021-09-03
  • Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education, AICTE, Online, from 2021-07-26 to 2021-07-30
  • User Awareness Webinar on National Digital Library of India and NDLI Club, NDLI Club of Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2021-06-30 to 2021-06-30
  • Non-Thermal Processing of Food Products, College of Food Processing Technology & Bio Energy, Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat, from 2021-06-29 to 2021-07-03
  • Advance Technology in Effective Teaching, Department of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engg, Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum, from 2021-05-24 to 2021-05-29
  • Participated in a webinar on the International webinar on sensing techniques for non-destructive food quality evaluation", SAFI Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayur, Malappuram, from 2021-05-18 to 2021-05-18
  • National-level webinar on the Scope and prospects of study abroad, Mar Baselios College of Engg. & Tech., Trivandrum, Trivandrum, from 2021-04-30 to 2021-04-30
  • Advance techniques in effective teaching-Dep of Biotechnology and Biomedical Engg., Dep of Biotechnology and Biomedical Engg., Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum, from 2021-04-19 to 2021-04-24
  • KTU sponsored three-day online FDP on Biosensors in point-of-care diagnostics: strategies and implementation", Dep of Biotechnology and Biomedical Engg., Sahrdaya College of Engg & Tech, Thrissur, from 2021-04-19 to 2021-04-21

Invited speakers in seminars/conferences/workshops

  • Resource person and Panel member during Panel discussion on Innovation & Research Opportunities in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering (Bio-Entrepreneurship, Innovation Centre of Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum, from 2021-04-13 to 2021-04-13

Funded Projects

  • Development of Osmotic Dehydration Technology for the Preservation of Pineapple and Jackfruit, PI, Fund-Unnath Bharath Abhiyan, from 2022-06-08 to 2023-06-08
  • Cassava based novel food products, Co-PI, Fund-Thomson Hospitality Pvt Ltd, from 2022-05-24 to 2023-11-24
  • OPTIMIZATION OF BIO ETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM WHEY AND THE CHARACTERIZATION OF BIO-EDIBLE FILM FROM THE FERMENTATION RESIDUE, PI, Fund-Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2021-01-12 to 2022-01-11

Faculty as members of Expert committees

  • Organizing Team Leads, AICERA-2025, International Conference on Novel & Smart Technologies for Sustainability (ICNSS2025), AJCE, Organizing Team Leads for the Technical Committee , from 2025-03-27 to 2025-03-29
  • KTU-Comprehensive Viva Examination for S6 students, Dep of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum, External Examiner, from 2021-07-16 to 2021-07-19
  • KTU Pass Board Committee Member in Food Technology Stream, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, Pass Board Committee Member, from 2021-06-26 to 2021-10-27
  • Board of Studies (BoS), KTU, KTU, BoS Member, from 2019-05-07 to 2021-01-15

Programs Organized

  • Online National webinar in connection with World Food Day on the topic “Our actions are our future”, Inaugural Address and interaction with the students , from 16-10-2021, to 16-10-2021
  • Live Talk on the topic “Journey of Food Engineer to Entrepreneur”, Overall coordination for the event, from 21-09-2021, to 21-09-2021
  • Restoring the Beautiful smiles of kids of the home of Bethlehem, Overall coordination and interaction with the students, from 12-08-2021, to 12-08-2021
  • Online Webinar on the topic “Career Opportunities in Food Technology”, HiC and Inaugural Address for the event, from 06-08-2021, to 06-08-2021
  • Organized online invited talk on the occasion of World Food Safety Day on the topic “Food Safety: A Way Forward for a Prosperous India”, Delivered welcome speech for the event, from 08-06-2021, to 08-06-2021
  • Department level Webinar Organized on the topic “Value addition in JackFruit", Delivered welcome speech for the event, from 26-05-2021, to 26-05-2021

Current Responsibilities

  • Head of the Department Food Technology , from 12-04-2021, to 30-06-2025, Head of the Department of Food Technology.
  • Pursuing KTU Board of Studies (BoS) Member under Food Technology stream , from 26-06-2021,  Invited to be part of KTU Board of Studies (BoS) Member under Food Technology session and previously member of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering session under Chemical Engineering Stream.
  • Pursuing KTU Pass Board Member in Food Technology Stream, from 26-06-2021,  KTU Pass Board meeting member under Food technology stream
  • Pursuing DQAC Coordinator, from 01-08-2025,  DQAC Coordinator of Dep of FT
  • Pursuing NBA Co-Coordinator, from 01-09-2025,  NBA Co-Coordinator of Dep. of FT
  • Dept. Quality Assurance Cell Member (DQAC)

Specialized Trainings

  • Three day training and workshop on Extrusion Technology, Mumbai, 2022-08-29
  • Online Certificate Training Program on Food Safety Supervisor and Certificate of Competence Milk and Milk Products (Special Course) - Level-3, Online-Kerala State Productivity Council (KSPC), Ernakulam, 2021-09-24


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