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Attar Singh Chauhan

Central Food Technological Research Institute CSIR, High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Center (HAPPRC)-HNB Garhwal University

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Name: Attar Singh Chauhan
Present Designation: Senior Principal Scientist
Date of Joining to CSIR-CFTRI: 15 December 1995
Department/Institute/University: Department of Fruit and Vegetable Technology,
CSIR- CFTRI, Mysore-570020, Karnataka, Tel:-0821-2515653 (O), India, Mobile: (0) 9845864347,
Fax: 0821-2517233, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Date of Birth: 01-05-1970, Sex (M/F): Male
Education (Post-Graduation onwards)
1. *M. Phil. (By Research) in 1994 [First Div., Subject-Botany (Specialization in Plant Physiology), High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Center (HAPPRC)-H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttrakhand State, India].
2. **M.Sc. in 1993 (First Div., Subject-Botany, Specialization in Plant Pathology, Govt.P.G. College, Uttarkashi-H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttrakhand State, India).
3. B.Sc. in 1991 (First Div., Subject-Chemistry, Botany & Zoology, Govt.P.G. College, Uttarkashi-H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttrakhand State, India).
*Title of the M.Phil. Thesis (Environmental Plant Physiology): Biochemical responses of some C-3 and C-4 plants to different light conditions.
**Title of M.Sc. Thesis: Comparative morpho-metrics of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) associated with Solanum viarum and Brassica juncea.
A. Honors and Awards
1. Bestowed with Best Technology Award in 2014 for Amla Candy towards highest download online (under the category of free technology for the entrepreneurs). The award was instituted by CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, Karnataka State, India.
2. Bestowed with CFTRI Foundation Day Award-2004 (Individual Category for best scientific and technological research work at CSIR-CFTRI). The award was instituted by CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, Karnataka State, India.
3. Bestowed with Young Scientist Award-2003 for best scientific and technological research work carried out in the area of food science and technology. The award was instituted by AFST (I), Mysore, Karnataka State, India.
4. Awarded with "Best Scientific Review Paper" written in Hindi Language on “Amla (Indian gooseberry): Prakirti ka vardan” in 1998. The award was instituted by CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, Karnataka State, India.
5. Awarded with junior project fellowship (JPF) in 1994 and worked in the project entitled “Multiplication and conservation of some high altitude medicinal herbs" (Instituted by HAPPRC, H.N.B.Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand State, India).
6. College Topper award for achieving highest marks during M.Sc. IInd year examination (1994-1995, instituted by Govt. P.G.College, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand State, India).
7. College Topper award for achieving highest marks during M.Sc. Ist year examination (1993-1994, Instituted by Govt. P.G.College, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand State, India).
B. Professional and Relevant Training Experience
1. More than 22 years research experience in the area of processing and value addition to fruits and vegetables at FVT Department, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
2. Obtained training experience in the area of “Processing of Fruits and Vegetables” at FVT Department, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, Karnataka State (Duration: 1997).
3. Obtained training experience in the area of “Cultivation of Mushroom” at Potato Development Office (PDO), Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand State (Duration: 1988, Instituted by Directorate of Horticulture and Fruit Cultivation, Ranikhet, Uttarakhand State, India).
C. Publications (Numbers only) and Others
1. Total Number of Published Papers: 41
2. Books (Chapters): 05
3. Research Papers & Review Articles: 30
4. General articles: 06
5. Patents: 30 Granted, 05 Filed
6. Processes developed: 24 (Commercialized: 20)
7. Poster/Paper Presentations: 38
8. Students Guided (AcSiR PhD Scholar-Industry Project/M.Tech./M.Sc./B.Tech./B.E.): 49
9. Projects handled (GAP, SSP, CNP and MLP): As a Principal Investigator: 05 Projects and as a Co-PI/Co-Investigator/Member: 24 Projects.

Employment

  • Central Food Technological Research Institute CSIR Presently working as a Chief Scientist/Scientist-G & Head-Traditional Food, Sensory and Applied Nutrition (TFSAN) Department at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore-570020
    1995 - Present

Education

  • High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Center (HAPPRC)-HNB Garhwal University M.Phil (Plant Physiology), M.Sc. (Botany)
    1992 - 1995

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Publications (15)