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upasana yadav

University of Delhi, Indian council of agricultral resaerch, National Dairy Research Institute, Guru Nanak Dev University, Nestle India Ltd

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3332-4127
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Dr. Upasana Yadav is Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition & Food Technology at Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Former scientist in ICAR, a distinguished academician, M.Sc. gold medallist, and DST INSPIRE fellow, she brings over a decade of multifaceted expertise across teaching, research, and industry. Her foundational doctoral research pioneered innovative, nutrient-rich extruded snack formulations. Her primary research interests encompass functional foods, protein functionalization, bio-active compounds, vegan foods, the valorization of agricultural by-products and product development and optimization. She has more than 20 Scopus-indexed research papers, and numerous authored book chapters and lab manuals. As a dedicated educator, she has taught a breadth of subjects, guided numerous theses, and is actively involved in national and international research conferences and journal reviews. Dr. Yadav serves as an editorial board member for Journal of Food Quality, peer reviewer for high-impact journals, including JFST, JFPP, and IJDT, and holds life memberships in premier scientific societies such as AFSTI, NSI and IDA.

Employment

  • University of Delhi Assistant Professor
    2023 - Present
  • Indian council of agricultral resaerch Scientist (food technology)
    2014 - 2014
  • Nestle India Ltd Contaminants (pesticides, heavy metal etc) analysis
    2009 - 2010

Education

  • National Dairy Research Institute Doctor of Philosophy
    2010 - 2014
  • Guru Nanak Dev University M. Sc
    2007 - 2009
  • University of Delhi B. A. Sc. (H) Food Technology
    2004 - 2007

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