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Major Areas of Research

MAJOR AREAS OF RESEARCH

♦ FOODS AND NUTRITION

  •  Oxidative stress and inflammation in health and diseases
  • Nutraceuticals –antioxidant, anti inflammatory and antidiabetic activity of plant foods, probiotics
  • Community nutrition – Dietary intervention for specific health claims (anemia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis), obesity, undernutrition in preschool children, breast feeding practices
  • Evaluation of antioxidant potential of natural food products to prevent oxidation in fats and oils during frying.
  • Bio-processing (fermentation and germination)

♦ FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY:

  • Detection of food borne pathogens from different food samples using traditional molecular methods
  • Yoghurt and other dairy preparations and their evaluation
  • Probiotic & synbiotic food product development
  • Food matrix immobilization

♦ FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

  • Ergonomics
  • Waste management
  • Interior space design

♦ TEXTILES AND CLOTHING:

  • Natural dyes
  • Textile finishes
  • Textile waste management
  • Traditional textiles
  • Traditional embroideries
  • Contemporary clothing and accessories
  • Quality management in clothing

♦ HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:

  • Adolescent health
  • Breastfeeding practices
  • Woman and health

Research Projects (Completed)

Research Projects (Completed)
Sr. No. Title Name of Principle Investigator Funding agency Grant
(Rs.  in lacs)		 Duration
1 Haematinic effect and antioxidant activity of cactus pear fruit (Opuntia Ficus-Indica)” Dr. Viraj Roghelia U.G.C. 3.25 2014-2016
2 Immobilization of food matrixes and their application in the preparation of fermented dairy product Dr. Rema Subhash DBT 11.37 2011-14
3 Development of database for total phenol and total antioxidant capacity of Indian foods. Dr. V. H. Patel U.G.C 10.65 2011-14
4 Screening Of SNPs in melanocortin-4-receptor (MC4R) gene in  overweight-obese population of Anand-Vallabh Vidhyanagar. Dr. Jisha Elias Seed grant (S.P.U.) 1.0 2011-2012
5 Nutritional composition and pesticide residue level among organically and conventionally grownfruits and vegetables. Dr. Viraj Roghelia Seed grant (S.P.U.) 1.0 2011-2012
6 An ergonomic assessment of selected activities carried out in food unit Dr. Manjari Acharya U.G.C. 6.48 2009-2012
7 Dying Jute with natural dyes Dr. Namrita Kola U.G.C. 3.99 2007-2010
8 Lipid oxidation products in fried food products available in the market and processed in the laboratory Dr. V. H. Patel U.G.C. 10.41 2006-2009
9 Enhancement of level of awareness regarding consumerism among the secondary school students through intervention programmes Dr. M. S. Acharya IIPA, New delhi 2.42 2007-2008
10 Total Antioxidants in wheat grass and it’s effect of supplementation on geriatric population Dr. Neeta Dave U.G.C. 1.0 2007-2008
11 Studies on tempeh-product development and nutritional evaluation Dr. Rema Subhash D.B.T., 7.40 2004-2007
12. Prevalence of osteoporosis in the local community of Anand & Vallabh Vidyanagar Dr. Rema Subhash U. G. C. 4.40 2002 to 05
13. Environmental awareness and it’s enhancement among selected females of Gujarat Dr. M. S. Acharya U. G. C. 2.75 2001 to 03
14 Sex education for better reproductive health (INDO – US Project) Ms. Kamala R. DBT,
NIH USA		 7.5 2000 to 03
15 Strengthening of food biotechnology research and training in the area of fermented foods Dr. Rema Subhash DBT 49.5 1998 to 2003

Women's Studies Center

Women’s Studies Center

 

Sr.
No		 MAJOR   RESEARCH   PROJECTS Grant
(Rs. in lacs)		 Duration
1 Women’s Studies Centre 37.30 2012 to2017
2 Women’s Studies Centre 30.00 2007 to 2012
3. Women’s Studies Centre 15.00 2004-2007

Research Projects (Ongoing)

Research Projects (Ongoing)

 

No. Title Name of Investigator Funding agency Grant
(Rs.  in lacs)		 Duration
1 UGC-Special Assistance Programme-DRS-II Dr. V. H. Patel
(Co-ordinator)		 U.G.C. 80 + Actual Project fellow 2016-2021

Research Grants

Research Grants

 

Agency Grant (Rs. in lacs)
UGC-SAP-DRS-II 80.00 + 1 project fellow (actual)
UGC-SAP-DRS-I 75.00
Infrastructure grant Under SAP-DRS-I 20.00
Non-SAP grant 20.00
UGC-Innovative programme 58.00
Gujarat State-Innovative programme 39.50
UGC ( Research projects) 42.93
DBT  ( Research projects) 75.77
IIPA 2.420
Seed Grant (S.P.U.) 2.00

Research Publication

July, 2016 to August, 2021
National 38
International 16
Total 54
July, 2010 to June, 2016
Total 54
Grand total
(July,2010 to April,2021)		 107

Research Students

RESEARCH STUDENTS

⇒ Details of Ph. D.  Students  (June 2010 onwards)

 FULL TIME  STUDENTS
A)   AWARDED
Sr. No. Name of student Name of supervisor Date of registration Title of Thesis Date of Award
1. Anjali Vijay Bhatt Dr. V.H. Patel 29/08/2008 Evaluation of actual antioxidant intake of traditional Indian Diet with the help of vitro gastro-intestinal model July, 2014
2. Ranjit Kaur Dr. M.S. Acharya 21/04/2009 An ergonomic assessment of selected activities carried out in food units March, 2014
3. Sulaiman Ahmed Dr. M.S. Acharya 23/06/2009 An ergonomic Investigation in the interior design of living room in the residence of Hodaidah city. 2013
4. Pratiksha N.Patel Dr. Rema Subhash 03/11/2009 Immobilization of probiotic microorganisms food matrix on their efficacy in the preparation of fermented dairy product. November, 2016
5. Mosmi Ruparelaiya Dr. Namrita Kola 20/11/2010 Application of silicone finishes to enhance performance of textiles July, 2016
6.

Bhoomi Parikh

 

 Dr. V.H. Patel 3 /06/ 2011 Analysis of Indian foods for their total phenols and total capacity to develop a antioxidant database October, 2016
7. Vincenta Khristi Dr. V.H. Patel 17/06/2011 The functional assessment of selected Indian medicinal plant on metabolic syndrome induced by high fructose diet in rats. March, 2017
8. Hinal Patel Dr. V.H. Patel 03/09/2013 Anti-inflammaroty activity of selected plant material against diet induced obesity among adult albino rats. December, 2018
9. Anu Mishra Dr. V.H. Patel 03/09/2013 Development and evaluation of dietary supplements and functional foods for diabetes.

December, 2018

 
10. Tejashri Trivedi Dr. Rema Subhash 21/03/2014 Effect of intervention programs for the prevention of undernutrition in children aged 6-59 months from selected talukas of Anand district October, 2021
11. Poonam Oza Dr. Namrita Kola 15/10/2015 Seam quality : an effect of thread size, stitch, seam type on woven and knitted fabrics April, 2022
B)   PURSUING
12. Khusbu Dalwadi Dr. V.H. Patel 09/10/2015 Effect of amla and tamarind leaves extract on molecular targets related to secondary complications of hyperglycemia in chemically induced diabetic rat model Synopsis submitted
13. Vimal Jayswal Dr. Neeta Dave 23/11/2015 Evaluation of nutraceutical properties of underutilized leafy vegetable Basella alba for its application in foods Thesis submitted
14. Revati Shah Dr. Neeta Dave 13/10/2015 Prevalence of dietary and metformin induced vitamin B12 deficiency   among adult population of Vallabh Vidyanagar – Gujarat Thesis submitted
15. Disha Mall Dr. Rema Subhash 4/10/2018 Detection of food borne pathogen from selected street foods sold in Anand city using conventional and molecular techniques Pursuing
16. Urvashi Mall Dr. V.H. Patel 4/10/2018 Potential prebiotic properties of agro based raw materials using in vitro model Pursuing
17. Nidhi Parmar Dr. Viraj Roghelia 10/02/2021 Development of composite edible coating using novel food materials and its application on minimally processed fruits Pursuing
18. Ayushi Yadav Dr. Neeta Dave 22/02/2022 Hamp Seeds (Cannabis Sativa L.): A Potential Nutraceutical Pursuing
19. Dipali Suthar Dr. V.H. Patel 09/02/2022 Isolation of Potential Probiotic Organism from Fecal Material of Human Consuming Curd in Daily Diet Pursuing
PART TIME  STUDENTS
A)   AWARDED
1. Neeta R. Dave Dr. V.H. Patel 08/01/2007 Honey as nutraceutical ingredient for functional food. July, 2012
2. Anita Patel Dr. M.S. Acharya 10/10/2008 A comparative study of decision making ability of male and female child in Anand District. July, 2014
3. Viraj N. Roghelia Dr. V.H. Patel 06/05/2008 A comparative study on consumer perception, sensory attributes, nutrients and pesticide residue level among organic foods and conventional foods.

October, 2015

 
4. Bhavana Chauhan Dr. V. H. Patel 10/03/2008

Dietary flavonoid intake and its relation with plasma antioxidant capacity.

 

October, 2016

 
5. Yogesh Vadwala Dr. Namrita Kola 19/11/2011 Application of Natural dyes from plant waste on pre and post treated fabrics March, 2016
6. Minal Chauhan Dr. Rema Subhash 05/11/2012 Development of functional foods for the prevention of osteoporosis. September, 2021
B)   PURSUING
7. Harbindar Kaur Dr. Namrita Kola 15/10/2013 Revival of languishing traditional textile crafts of Ahmedabad district Thesis Submitted
8. Tanvi Makwana Dr. V.H. Patel 19/03/2014 Effect of different elicitors  on the antioxidant potential of commonly consumed legumes Thesis Submitted
9. Alpana Shah Dr. Namrita Kola 30/09/2014 A study on recycling of post –producer waste generated by textile industries Synopsis submitted
10.

Rupjyoti

Neog

 Dr. Namrita Kola 21/03/2018 Antimicrobial finishing on Eri silk and its union fabric using selected plant extracts Pursuing
11. Barkha Anjariya Dr. Namrita Kola 25/01/2020 Tangaliya a native craft of Gujarat: problems and initiatives for amelioration Pursuing