Dr. Pramod Raghav

Accomplished academic and research professional with 25+ years of experience in food technology, agricultural engineering, and higher education.

Recognized India

Book of Record Holder (2023, 2021) with strong research credentials including 44 published papers, 600+ citations, h-index of 9, and successful completion of 4 government-funded projects totaling 95+ Lacs. Expertise in food safety auditing, post-harvest technology, herbal edible coatings, and nutritional sciences. Proficient in research administration, curriculum design, and Ph.D supervision.

Professor - Food Technology at Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University (2024-06 – Present)

Teaching, research supervision, curriculum and lab design, project submissions

• Teaching courses of Food Technology to M.Tech (Food Technology), M.Sc (Food Science & Technology), B.Tech (Food Biotechnology), B.Sc (Food Science & Technology) students
• Review of syllabus, designing lab experiments, setting question papers and evaluating answer sheets
• Mentor for junior faculty members of food technology, food biotechnology, and agriculture sciences
• Supervise Research Scholars and submit research projects for funding to various agencies

Professor at Nirwan University (2023-12 – 2024-05)

Teaching, research supervision, curriculum and lab design, project submissions

• Duties of Professor at School of Engineering
• Coordinating with other faculty members for day-to-day smooth functioning of the school
• Performing other duties as assigned

Professor – Food Technology at Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University (2016-10 – 2023-11)

Teaching, research supervision, curriculum and lab design, project submissions

• Teaching courses of Post-Harvest Technology, Agro Processing, Food Technology to B.Sc (Agriculture), B.Tech (Food Biotechnology), B.Sc (Food Science & Technology) students
• Review of syllabus, designing lab experiments, setting question papers and evaluating answer sheets
• Mentor for junior faculty members of food technology, food biotechnology, and agriculture sciences
• Supervise Research Scholars and submit research projects for funding to various agencies

Director – Research & Development (additional responsibility) at Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University (2012-04 – 2018-05)

Research administration, Ph.D coordination, funding proposals, seminars & workshops

• Handling research work and research project submission to external funding agencies
• Coordinating all activities related to Ph.D admissions
• Coordinating research scholars' activities of the University
• Overseeing research scholar's course work timetable, arranging classes, and progress presentations
• Organizing seminars and workshops

Associate Professor – Food Technology at Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University (2011-08 – 2016-10)

Teaching, mentoring, research coordination

• Teaching courses of Food Technology and Engineering to B.Tech (Food Technology) and B.Sc (Food Science & Technology) students
• Review of syllabus, designing lab experiments, setting question papers and evaluating answer sheets
• Mentor for junior faculty members of food technology
• Responsibility of Director, Directorate of Research & Development

Quality Management Specialist at Steritech Group Inc. (2003-02 – 2009-09)

Food safety audits, brand protection, hygiene systems, client consulting

• Providing operational system auditing and on-the-spot operational consulting
• Brand protection auditing and basic training in food safety to leading fast food outlets and food processing plants
• Writing reports, briefing and advising clients about maintaining brand integrity
• Planning and implementing environmental hygiene techniques in commercial and industrial facilities such as food processing plants, retail stores, fast food outlets, warehouses and distribution centers

Assistant Professor (Govt.) at HP Agricultural University (2001-01 – 2002-05)

• Teaching undergraduate level courses
• Research activities
• Extension activities

Research Associate at CIPHET (ICAR) (2000-07 – 2000-12)

National agri-tech project on greenhouse design

• Participated in the national agriculture technology project entitled Design, Development and Evaluation of Green Houses for Cold Desert Areas

Ph.D in Agro Industrial Processing-Food Technology – Punjab Agricultural University (1997-01 – 2000-06)

M.Tech in Agro Industrial Processing-Food Technology – Punjab Agricultural University (1993-07 – 1996-05)

B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering – G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (1989-01 – 1993-03)