0000-0002-4907-4989 About
Deepika Kaushik is a Microbiologist and Botanist with an interdisciplinary academic background in microbiology, plant science, fermentation, and plant-based product development. She holds an M.Sc. in Microbiology from Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India, where her research focused on “Studies on Preparation and Development of Artocarpus lacucha Wine.” She also holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany from Government PG College, Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh University.
Her academic training has provided experience in microbial culture, microbial identification, biochemical analysis, plant taxonomy, plant physiology, phytochemical screening, fermentation, and evaluation of plant-derived materials.
Her broader research interests include food microbiology, functional and nutraceutical foods, herbal formulations, bioactive compounds, green extraction technologies, food waste valorization, algal applications, functional beverages, plant-based therapeutics, and sustainable utilization of agricultural and food-processing by-products.
Her research interests are centered on integrating microbiology, botany, food science, and sustainable processing approaches to explore plant-derived bioactive compounds and develop functional, health-oriented, and value-added products. She is particularly interested in research contributing to food quality, public health, sustainability, circular utilization of biological resources, and innovation in the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
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Publications (48)
- Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent Assisted Extraction of Freshwater Algae Spirogyra: Kinetics, Anti‐Obesity Activity, and Multivariate Correlation Analysis Save
- Early-Life Protein Nutrition and Enzymatic Regulation: Mechanistic Pathways Linking Growth Faltering, Stunting, and Obesity Save
- Functional herbal yoghourt with Moringa oleifera flower extract: RSM-based optimisation, and quality evaluation Save
- Microbial Levan as a Biopolymer for Active Antimicrobial Food Packaging Films: Characterization, Antimicrobial Properties, and Development Save
- Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Anti-Obesity Agents: An Integrative Review Save
- Nanotechnology in aflatoxin management: emerging tools for rapid detection and post-harvest control in grains Save
- Synergizing microbial and artificial intelligence technologies in food Systems: Innovations, safety, and sustainable pathways Save
- Pumpkin Seeds, Oil, and Flour in Functional Foods: Effects of Processing on Composition, Techno‐Functional Performance, and Therapeutic Aspects Save
- Optimizing and Characterization of Soybean Oil Seed Cake Protein Hydrolysis: In Vitro Analysis Save
- Therapeutic Potential of Herbal Compounds in Curing Dysmenorrhea Naturally: A Review Save