Assistant Professor
Amity Institute of Food Technology
Amity
University, I-1 Block, Fourth Floor
Sector-125, Noida-201303, India
Mobile: +91 9899690717
Emails:aloksaxena156@gmail.com
asaxena3@amity.edu
http://www.amity.edu/aift/
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (Food Technology)
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2010
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Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore, India
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M.Sc. (Food Science and Technology)
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2001
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Bundelkhand University,
Jhansi, India
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B.Sc. (Chemistry,
Botany, Zoology)
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1999
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Bundelkhand University,
Jhansi, India
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- Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Food Technology, Amity University, Noida, India, (Nov 2009 - At present)
- Senior Research Fellow, Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysore, India, (March 2005 - Oct. 2009)
- Junior Research Fellow, Paddy Processing Research Center (PPRC), Thanjavur, India, (April 2004 - Feb. 2005)
- Research Trainee, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Bhopal, India (May 2002 – Aug. 2002)
- Industrial Trainee, Bhopal Dairy Plant, Habibganj, Bhopal, India (June 2000)
HONORS/ AWARDS
- Best Review Paper Award, at Lab Raising Day, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore, India (Dec. 2012)
- Best Research Paper Award, at Lab Raising Day, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore, India (Dec. 2010)
- Dr. TS Vasundhara Best Research Paper Award, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore, India (Feb. 2010)
- Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Government of India Fellowship (2005-2009)
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI), Government of India Fellowship (2004-2005)
- Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) for lectureship conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) (2004)
RESEARCH
- Conducted doctoral research work on the processing and preservation of fresh-cut fruits by different preservation and processing techniques such as modified atmosphere packaging, controlled atmosphere storage, minimal processing, hurdle technology, freeze-drying, osmotic dehydration, edible coating etc at DFRL, Mysore, India. Also determined the degradation kinetics of color and total carotenoids in jackfruit bulb slices during hot air drying
- Conducted research work on the standardization of the pretreatment for milling of pulses such as redgram, blackgram etc. at PPRC, Thanjavur, India
- Conducted research work on inactivation kinetics of anti-nutrients in soybean using different thermal techniques such as microwaving, steaming, and blanching etc. at CIAE, Bhopal, India
TEACHING
Courses taught
- Technology of Fruits and Vegetables Processing
- Technology of Spices, Plantation crops and Flavor
- Food Plant Sanitation
- Food Chemistry
- Member, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India (AFSTI), Mysore, India (2-L03-07-HQR-I)
- Member, The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India (A1226)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- Editorial Board Member of ‘International Journal of Food Nutrition and Safety’, USA
- Reviewer of the journal ‘Food Chemistry’, UK
- Reviewer of ‘Journal of Food Science and Technology’, India
- Reviewer of ‘Agricultural Research’, India
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Research
Articles
2. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2012). Effect ofminimal processing on quality of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbsusing response surface methodology.Food and Bioprocess Technology, 5 (1), 348-358.
3. Saxena A., Saxena T.M., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2011). Effect of controlled atmosphere storage andchitosan coating on quality of fresh-cut jackfruit bulbs. Food &Bioprocess Technology, Ireland, DOI: 10.1007/s11947-011-0761-x.
4. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2009). Phytochemicalchanges in fresh-cut jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs duringmodified atmosphere storage.Food Chemistry, U.K., 115, 1443-1449.
5. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2009). Optimization of a multitarget preservationtechnique for jackfruit (Artocarpusheterophyllus L.) bulbs. Journalof Food Engineering, U.S.A., 91 (1), 18-28.
6. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2008). Use of modified atmosphere packaging toextend shelf-life of minimally processed jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs. Journal of Food Engineering, U.S.A., 87 (4), 455-466.
7. Saxena A., Patil R.T., & Sinha L.K. (2006). Comparative performance of modern and traditional methods of inactivation of anti-nutrients in soybean. Journal of Food Science & Technology, India, 43(6), 586-588.
8. Saxena A., Chaturvedi B., Patil R.T., & Sinha L.K. (2006). Impact of microwave heating on detoxification of soybean. Beverage & Food World, India, 33 (3), 58-61.
Review Articles
9. Saxena T.M., Saxena A., & Raju P.S. (2012). Development
of value added products from jackfruit for small and medium enterprises. Indian
Food Packer, India (Under review).
10. Saxena A., Maity T., & Jain S.C. (2012). Advancements in edible biopolymer film packaging: A review. Indian Food Packer, India, 66 (6), 104-109.
11. Maity, T., Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2010). Organic Foods: Healthier way of living. Indian Food Industry, India, 29 (4), 18-23.
Book Chapter
10. Saxena A., Maity T., & Jain S.C. (2012). Advancements in edible biopolymer film packaging: A review. Indian Food Packer, India, 66 (6), 104-109.
11. Maity, T., Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2010). Organic Foods: Healthier way of living. Indian Food Industry, India, 29 (4), 18-23.
Book Chapter
12. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2011): Jackfruit. In Yahia, E. M. (Ed) Postharvest Biology and Technology of Tropical and Subtropical FruitsVol. 3. Woodhead Publishing Limited, United Kingdom. 275-298.
Abstracts in Conference Proceedings
13. Saxena A., & Maity T. (2013). Biopolymer Film Packaging. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Food Technology, 4-5 Jan. 2013, IICPT, Thanjavur, India, P-267.
14. Saxena A., Maity T., Agarwal N., & Jain S.C. (2012). Optimization of pretreatment protocols for frozen pre-cut jackfruit bulbs. In Proceedings of the 22nd Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 6-7 Dec. 2012, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-80.
15. Saxena A., Maity T, Srivastava A., & Jain S.C. (2012). Degradation kinetics of color and total carotenoids in carrot and pumpkin juices during storage at various temperatures. In Proceedings of the 21st Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 20-21 Jan. 2012, YASHADA, Pune, India, P-150.
16. Maity T., Shruti M., Saxena A., Raju P.S. & Bawa A.S. (2011). Effect of addition of whey protein and soy protein on texture, colour, drying and sensory characteristics of jackfruit bar. In Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Fermented foods, Health Status and Social Well-being: Challenges and Opportunities, 15-16 Dec, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-120.
17. Saxena A., Saxena T.M., Agarwal N., Raju P.S., Bawa A.S., & Jain S.C. (2011). Effect of blanching on the quality of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) pulp after frozen and low temperature storage. In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Recent Trends in Processing and Safety of Speciality and Operational Foods, 23-25 Nov, DFRL Mysore, India, P-83
18. Maity, T., Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2011). Enzymatic extraction of juice and development of ready-to-serve beverage from jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.). In Proceedings of the 98th Indian Science Congress, Part II, 3-7 Jan, SRM University, Chennai, India, P-94.
19. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2009). Development of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulb crisps. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Food Technology, 28-29 Aug, IICPT, Thanjavur, India, P-119-120.
20. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2008). Preservation of fresh-cut jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs using chitosan and shellac based coating. In Proceedings of the 6th International Food Convention, 15-19 Dec, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-37.
21. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2007). Development of shelf-stable high moisture jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs. In Proceedings of the 77th Annual Session & Symposium of NASI, 6-8 Dec, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-109.
22. Saxena A., Chauhan O.P., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2006). Effect of modified atmosphere packaging and pre-conditioning on the quality of fresh-cut jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs. In Proceedings of the Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 16-17 Nov 2006, ANGRAU Hyderabad, India, P-74.
23. Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2005). Kinetics of color changes in capsicum and french beans during hot air drying. In Proceedings of the Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 9-10 Dec, NIMHANS Bangalore, India, P-59.
24. Saxena A., Chaturvedi B., & Sinha L.K. (2004). Impact of microwave heating on detoxification of soybean. In Proceedings of the Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 9-10 Dec, DFRL Mysore, India, P-30.
25. Saxena A., & Patil R.T. (2002). Studies on comparative performance of modern and traditional methods of detoxification of soybean. In Proceedings of the Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 12-13 Dec, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-13.
Popular Articles
26. Saxena A., Saxena T.M., & Jain S.C. (2011). Spirulina - Ek Aahar Sampoorak. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 20: 1-4.
27. Saxena A., Maity T., & Raju, P.S. (2009). Nuan calorie sharkara padarth va anya vaikalpik sharkaraye. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 18: 26-29.
28. Maity T., Saxena A., & Raju, P.S. (2009). Jaivik Khadya Utpaad. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 18: 26-30.
29. Saxena A., Saxena A., Shah A., & Bawa A.S. (2006). Khadya prasanskaran ke liye uchh tivarta vaidhut kshetra spandan. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 15: 40-42.
30. Saxena A., Chauhan O.P., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2006). Phal evam shaak utpado hetu satahi khadya avaran. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 15: 32-35.
31. Saxena A., Chauhan O.P., Shah A., & Raju P.S. (2005). Taaje phal va sabjiyon ke bhandaran ke liye parivartit va niyantrit vatavaran bhandaran tatha nuantam sansadhan. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 14: 66-74.
Oral Presentations
32. Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2009). Spandit vidhut kshetra prasanskran. In Akhil Bhartiya Vaigyanik Rajbhasha Sangoshti, 29-30 Jan, Mysore, India.
33. Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2008). Khadya Utpaado mein kratim sharkara padaartho ka upyog. In Akhil Bhartiya Vaigyanik Rajbhasha Sangoshti, 24-25 Jan, Mysore, India.
34. Saxena A., Chauhan O.P., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2006). Mulya samvardhit utpad: Jackfruit (Katahal). In Akhil Bhartiya Vaigyanik Rajbhasha Sangoshti, 7-8 Dec, Mysore, India.
35. Saxena A., & Raju P.S. (2006). Khadya Prasanskaran ka Poshan par prabhav. In Akhil Bhartiya Vaigyanik Rajbhasha Sangoshti, 19-20 Jan, Mysore, India.
Abstracts in Conference Proceedings
13. Saxena A., & Maity T. (2013). Biopolymer Film Packaging. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Food Technology, 4-5 Jan. 2013, IICPT, Thanjavur, India, P-267.
14. Saxena A., Maity T., Agarwal N., & Jain S.C. (2012). Optimization of pretreatment protocols for frozen pre-cut jackfruit bulbs. In Proceedings of the 22nd Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 6-7 Dec. 2012, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-80.
15. Saxena A., Maity T, Srivastava A., & Jain S.C. (2012). Degradation kinetics of color and total carotenoids in carrot and pumpkin juices during storage at various temperatures. In Proceedings of the 21st Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 20-21 Jan. 2012, YASHADA, Pune, India, P-150.
16. Maity T., Shruti M., Saxena A., Raju P.S. & Bawa A.S. (2011). Effect of addition of whey protein and soy protein on texture, colour, drying and sensory characteristics of jackfruit bar. In Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Fermented foods, Health Status and Social Well-being: Challenges and Opportunities, 15-16 Dec, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-120.
17. Saxena A., Saxena T.M., Agarwal N., Raju P.S., Bawa A.S., & Jain S.C. (2011). Effect of blanching on the quality of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) pulp after frozen and low temperature storage. In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Recent Trends in Processing and Safety of Speciality and Operational Foods, 23-25 Nov, DFRL Mysore, India, P-83
18. Maity, T., Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2011). Enzymatic extraction of juice and development of ready-to-serve beverage from jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.). In Proceedings of the 98th Indian Science Congress, Part II, 3-7 Jan, SRM University, Chennai, India, P-94.
19. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2009). Development of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulb crisps. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Food Technology, 28-29 Aug, IICPT, Thanjavur, India, P-119-120.
20. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2008). Preservation of fresh-cut jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs using chitosan and shellac based coating. In Proceedings of the 6th International Food Convention, 15-19 Dec, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-37.
21. Saxena A., Bawa A.S., & Raju P.S. (2007). Development of shelf-stable high moisture jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs. In Proceedings of the 77th Annual Session & Symposium of NASI, 6-8 Dec, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-109.
22. Saxena A., Chauhan O.P., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2006). Effect of modified atmosphere packaging and pre-conditioning on the quality of fresh-cut jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs. In Proceedings of the Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 16-17 Nov 2006, ANGRAU Hyderabad, India, P-74.
23. Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2005). Kinetics of color changes in capsicum and french beans during hot air drying. In Proceedings of the Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 9-10 Dec, NIMHANS Bangalore, India, P-59.
24. Saxena A., Chaturvedi B., & Sinha L.K. (2004). Impact of microwave heating on detoxification of soybean. In Proceedings of the Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 9-10 Dec, DFRL Mysore, India, P-30.
25. Saxena A., & Patil R.T. (2002). Studies on comparative performance of modern and traditional methods of detoxification of soybean. In Proceedings of the Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists, 12-13 Dec, CFTRI Mysore, India, P-13.
Popular Articles
26. Saxena A., Saxena T.M., & Jain S.C. (2011). Spirulina - Ek Aahar Sampoorak. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 20: 1-4.
27. Saxena A., Maity T., & Raju, P.S. (2009). Nuan calorie sharkara padarth va anya vaikalpik sharkaraye. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 18: 26-29.
28. Maity T., Saxena A., & Raju, P.S. (2009). Jaivik Khadya Utpaad. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 18: 26-30.
29. Saxena A., Saxena A., Shah A., & Bawa A.S. (2006). Khadya prasanskaran ke liye uchh tivarta vaidhut kshetra spandan. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 15: 40-42.
30. Saxena A., Chauhan O.P., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2006). Phal evam shaak utpado hetu satahi khadya avaran. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 15: 32-35.
31. Saxena A., Chauhan O.P., Shah A., & Raju P.S. (2005). Taaje phal va sabjiyon ke bhandaran ke liye parivartit va niyantrit vatavaran bhandaran tatha nuantam sansadhan. Raksha Khadya Vigyan Patrika (Hindi), Vol 14: 66-74.
Oral Presentations
32. Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2009). Spandit vidhut kshetra prasanskran. In Akhil Bhartiya Vaigyanik Rajbhasha Sangoshti, 29-30 Jan, Mysore, India.
33. Saxena A., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2008). Khadya Utpaado mein kratim sharkara padaartho ka upyog. In Akhil Bhartiya Vaigyanik Rajbhasha Sangoshti, 24-25 Jan, Mysore, India.
34. Saxena A., Chauhan O.P., Raju P.S., & Bawa A.S. (2006). Mulya samvardhit utpad: Jackfruit (Katahal). In Akhil Bhartiya Vaigyanik Rajbhasha Sangoshti, 7-8 Dec, Mysore, India.
35. Saxena A., & Raju P.S. (2006). Khadya Prasanskaran ka Poshan par prabhav. In Akhil Bhartiya Vaigyanik Rajbhasha Sangoshti, 19-20 Jan, Mysore, India.
