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Food Innovation, Bioprocessing, Nutrition and Health (FIBNH)

Introduction / Background

The Food Innovation, Bioprocessing, Nutrition and Health (FIBNH) program is an interdisciplinary academic program designed for students interested in food science, food technology, food engineering, nutrition, and health. The program focuses on developing sustainable, safe, and nutritious food systems by integrating food innovation, bioprocessing technologies, and evidence-based nutrition.

Students in the FIBNH program gain practical knowledge in food processing, value addition, functional foods, nutrition and public health, and modern bioprocessing methods. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, food safety, and health outcomes, the program prepares graduates for careers in the food and beverage industry, food innovation and R&D, nutrition and health organizations, regulatory agencies, and for advanced study in food science and related fields.

Areas of Specialization

  • Food Innovation, Nutrition and Health (FINH)
  • Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology (FEBT)

Focus Areas

  1. Food Innovation,
    Design Thinking and Healthy Food Product Development
    Nutrition, Diet and Health
    Food Waste Valorization and Bio-circular Green Economy.
    Traditional Foods, Bioprocessing and Biotransformations
    Functional Foods and Neutraceuticals
    Nutrigenomics and Personalized Foods
    Food Safety Management Systems
    Nanotechnology in Food Product Design and Delivery Systems
    Delivery and pharmacokinetics of bioactive molecules
  2. Food Engineering 
    Postharvest Technology
    Novel Food Processing Technologies
    Chemical Sensors, Biosensors and Sensing Technology for Food Safety Application
    Innovative and Sustainable Packaging SystemsBiotransformation of Agro-industrial Waste and Value Additions
    Molecular Biotechnology and Food Safety
    Advance Bioprocessing and Tissue Culture
    Nanobiotechnology
    Microbial Physiology and Metabolic Engineering.

Preferred Background

Students can be from:

  • Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering
  • Nutrition Science
  • Biotechnology,
  • Bioprocess Engineering and Technology
  • Chemical Engineering and Biochemical Engineering
  • Industrial Technology
  • Science in Microbiology
  • Science in Animal Produce Food Safety
  • Pharmacy
  • Science in Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock. 
  • Science in Food Safety
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Science related Degree.
  • Medicine
  • Science in Microbiology
  • Science in Animal Produce Food Safety

Course Structure

Concerned Faculty Members

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Contact Information

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02-524-5488