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Bhavya MysoreLokesh

Postdoctoral Researcher (Marie Slodowska-Curie Career Fit PLUS fellow)

Research Interests

Dr. Bhavya is a skilled professional with a strong research track record in the area of food science and technology. She has directed research in the area of emerging food processing technologies and has gained significant experience on the application of various novel thermal and non-thermal food processing techniques including plasma, blue light, ultrasound, radiofrequency, microwave, and infrared waves on a range of food products. In addition, she also has experience in the field of microbiology (food borne pathogens and mycotoxins), food safety (stored product insects), and flavour analysis (spices and fruits).

Current Projects

Plasma Assisted Spray drying Technologies for tailored healthy and functional dairy products

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Education

PhD (Food Science), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (University of Mysore), India.

  • Thesis:  “Light based processing of cut fruit, leafy greens & fruit juices for microbial load reduction”

MSc Food Technology, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, India.

BSc (Botany, Biochemistry, and Microbiology) 88.13%, University of Mysore, India.

Professional Membership

Association of food scientists & technologists (India)

 

  1. Zhao, Y., Bhavya, M.L., Patange, A., Sun, D.W. and Tiwari, B.K., 2023. Plasma‐activated liquids for mitigating biofilms on food and food contact surfaces. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 22(3), pp.1654-1685.
  2. Bhavya, M.L., Shewale, S.R., Rajoriya, D. and Hebbar, H.U., 2021. Impact of blue LED illumination and natural photosensitizer on bacterial pathogens, enzyme activity and quality attributes of fresh-cut pineapple slices. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 14, pp.362-372.
  3. Bhavya, M.L., Ravi, R. and Madhava Naidu, M., 2021. Development and validation of headspace Solid-Phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography (HS-SPME-GC) method for the analysis of Zingiber zerumbet L. Natural Product Research, 35(7), pp.1221-1225.
  4. Bhavya, M.L., Obulaxmi, S. and Devi, S.S., 2021. Efficacy of Ocimum tenuiflorum essential oil as grain protectant against coleopteran beetle, infesting stored pulses. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 58, pp.1611-1616.
  5. Rajoriya, D., Bhavya, M.L. and Hebbar, H.U., 2021. Impact of process parameters on drying behaviour, mass transfer and quality profile of refractance window dried banana puree. Lwt, 145, p.111330. 
  6. Shewale, S.R., Rajoriya, D., Bhavya, M.L. and Hebbar, H.U., 2021. Application of radiofrequency heating and low humidity air for sequential drying of apple slices: Process intensification and quality improvement. LWT, 135, p.109904.
  7. Rajoriya, D., Shewale, S.R., Bhavya, M.L. and Hebbar, H.U., 2020. Far infrared assisted refractance window drying of apple slices: Comparative study on flavour, nutrient retention and drying characteristics. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 66, p.102530.
  8. Bhavya, M.L. and Hebbar, H.U., 2019. Sono-photodynamic inactivation of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in orange juice. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 57, pp.108-115.
  9. Bhavya, M.L. and Hebbar, H.U., 2019. Efficacy of blue LED in microbial inactivation: Effect of photosensitization and process parameters. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 290, pp.296-304.
    1. Bhavya, M.L., Chandu, A.G.S. and Devi, S.S., 2018. Ocimum tenuiflorum oil, a potential insecticide against rice weevil with anti-acetylcholinesterase activity. Industrial Crops and Products, 126, pp.434-439.
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