Akshada Vekhande
Post-Harvest Engineering postgraduate (M.Sc.)
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About
Post-Harvest Engineering postgraduate (M.Sc.) with a strong research background in food product development and post-harvest technology. Experienced in developing and evaluating novel food processing solutions, including biodegradable packaging from arrowroot starch and solar-based grain storage systems. Published researcher with hands-on exposure to dairy and cashew processing operations.
Seeking to apply research, innovation, and product-development skills in an R&D or New Product Development (NPD) role in the food processing industry.
Experience
Research Project — Biodegradable Packaging from Arrowroot Starch
- Evaluated and prepared biodegradable packaging material from arrowroot starch, exploring a sustainable, plant-based alternative to conventional food packaging — directly applicable to NPD and sustainable packaging R&D.
Research Project — Solar-Based Grain Storage Structure
- Developed and evaluated a solar-based grain storage structure with temperature and humidity control to reduce post-harvest losses and maintain grain quality.
Industrial Trainee - Swabhimani Agro Producer Company Ltd. - Nandani
- Gained hands-on exposure to dairy processing operations, product testing, and plant workflows, building practical understanding of how products move from formulation to market-ready output.
Cashew Processing Industry Exposure
- Gained practical exposure to cashew processing operations, including product handling, packaging, and post-harvest techniques relevant to process and product improvement.
Academic Research
- Conducted academic research on post-harvest technologies, storage management, and quality evaluation of agricultural commodities.
Education
M.Sc.
- Post-Harvest Engineering - Post Graduate Institute of Post Harvest Management, Killa-Roha, Dist. Raigad (Dr.
Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi
Vidyapeeth, Dapoli) (2026)
B.Sc.
- Agriculture (Hons.) - College of Agriculture, Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri (Dr.
Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi
Vidyapeeth, Dapoli) (2024)
HSC - G.V.
Khade
Vidyalaya, Shahapur, Dist. Thane (Maharashtra State Board, Pune) (2020)
SSC - G.V.
Khade
Vidyalaya, Shahapur, Dist. Thane (Maharashtra State Board, Pune) (2021)
