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Subramanian R

Central Food Technological Research Institute CSIR, University of Tsukuba, United Nations University, University of Madras

ORCID iD 0000-0002-6460-9136
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Dr. R. Subramanian obtained an honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology (Coimbatore), University of Madras and subsequently obtained a doctoral degree in Bioresource Engineering from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. He joined Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in 1984, as a Scientist and moved up in the ladder with timely and merit promotions to reach the level of Chief Scientist in the year 2008.
His professional career spans over 37 years and his specializations include Food and Membrane Process Engineering, Project Engineering and Design of Food Process Equipment. He has keen research interest in developing sustainable technologies towards conservation of energy in food processing.
During his professional journey, he has published 70 research and review articles in reputed International SCI journals, with a h-index of 24. Besides he has 12 patents to his credit out of which 5 are commercialized. In all, he has commercialized 12 technologies comprising 9 processes and 3 equipment designs. He has guided eight doctoral and twenty-eight master course students in their investigation. Dr Subramanian was a recipient of United Nations University-Kirin Fellowship and JSPS-Ronpaku Fellowship.
Dr Subramanian had a leadership role as Advisor for Management and Administration from August 2017 to October 2018. Recognizing his contributions, the Institute management conferred him with ‘Outstanding Institutional Contributions Award’ during the Foundation Day celebrations. Dr Subramanian had also discharged the responsibilities as Director In-Charge during the absence of the Director since August 2017 until his superannuation from CSIR service in September 2020.

Employment

  • Central Food Technological Research Institute CSIR Chief Scientist
    1984 - 2020

Education

  • University of Tsukuba PhD - Bioresource Engineering (Membrane Process Engineering)
    1997 - 2002
  • United Nations University Advanced Training & Research (Food & Nutrition - Food Process Engineering)
    1995 - 1996
  • University of Madras B.E (Hons) - Mechanical Eng.
    1977 - 1982

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Publications (75)