Prof. (Dr.) Avik Mukherjee
Professor • Department of Food Engineering and Technology
Scholarly Indexes & Profiles
Professor
Food Engineering and Technology
Prof. (Dr.) Avik Mukherjee
Institutional Email
ak.mukherjee@cit.ac.in
Academic Campus
CIT Kokrajhar, BTR, Assam
Specialization & Research Thrusts
Microbial food safety and quality, Novel food preservation and packaging technologies, Application of nanotechnology in food packaging and preservation, Utilization of food processing wastes
Academic Background
Educational Qualifications & Pedagogy
MS and PhD, University of Minnesota, USA;
Post-doctoral Fellow, Colorado State University, USA
Scholarly Footprint
Peer-Reviewed Publications (59)
| # | Publication Title | Journal / Venue | Authors | Publisher | ISSN / ISBN | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilization of agro-industrial, food processing wastes and pollutants for manufacture of products of industrial value: A review | Defence Life Science Journal Vol 8 | Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh | Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Govt. of India | https://doi.org/10.14429/dlsj.8.18861 | 2023 |
| 2 | Chitosan-based composite films containing eugenol nanoemulsion, ZnO nanoparticles and Aloe vera gel for active food packaging | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 242 | Basumatary, I. B., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124826 | 2023 |
| 3 | Current progress in valorization of food processing waste and by-products for pectin extraction | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 239 | Kumar, S., J. Konwar, M. D. Purkayastha, S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124332 | 2023 |
| 4 | Carnauba wax-based sustainable coatings for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of citrus fruits | Sustainable Food Technology | Devi, L. S., A. Mukherjee, D. Dutta, and S. Kumar | Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) | https://doi.org/10.1039/d2fb00049k | 2023 |
| 5 | Recent progress in pectin extraction and their applications in developing films and coatings for sustainable food packaging: A review | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 239 | Kumar, S., A. R. L. Reddy, I. B. Basumatary, A. Nayak, D. Dutta, J. Konwar, M. D. Purkayastha, and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124281 | 2023 |
| 6 | Carnauba wax-based composite films and coatings: Recent advancement in prolonging postharvest shelf-life of fruits and vegetables | Trends in Food Science and Technology Vol 129 | Devi, L. S., S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2022.09.019 | 2022 |
| 7 | Chitosan-based active coating for pineapple preservation: Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy and shelf-life extension | LWT – Food Science and Technology Vol 168 | Basumatary, I. B., A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, J. Dutta, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113940 | 2022 |
| 8 | Aloe vera: A contemporary overview on scope and prospects in food preservation and packaging | Progress in Organic Coatings Vol 166 | Kumar, S., S. Kalita, A. Das, P. Kumar, S. Singh, V. Katiyar, and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2022.106799 | 2022 |
| 9 | Natural food preservatives | Emerging Technologies in Food Preservation | Dasgupta, J. B., L. S. Devi, S. Jha, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, D. Halder, and A. Mitra | CRC Press, Taylor & Francis | 978-0-367-67515-8 | 2023 |
| 10 | Laws and regulations for emerging food processing technologies | Emerging Technologies in Food Preservation | Chakraborty, P., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | CRC Press, Taylor & Francis | 978-0-367-67515-8 | 2023 |
| 11 | An Overview of Natural Biopolymers in Food Packaging | Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications | S. Kumar, I.B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, J. Dutta | John Wiley & Sons Ltd. | 978-1-119-70225-2 | 2022 |
| 12 | Biopolymers: Chemistry of Food and Packaging | Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications | R. Majumdar, A. Das, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar | John Wiley & Sons Ltd. | 978-1-119-70225-2 | 2022 |
| 13 | Nanomaterials in Food Packaging System | Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications | S. Kumar, A. Mukherjee, S. Kalita, N. Singh, V. Katiyar, A. Mitra, D. Halder | John Wiley & Sons Ltd. | 978-1-119-70225-2 | 2022 |
| 14 | Edible Films and Coatings | Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications | I. B. Basumatary, S. Kalita, V. Katiyar, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar | John Wiley & Sons Ltd. | 978-1-119-70225-2 | 2022 |
| 15 | Produce safety in organic vs conventional crops | Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce | Diez-Gonzalez, F., and A. Mukherjee | Wiley-Blackwell and IFT Press | 978-0-8138-0416-3 | 2009 |
| 16 | Neem oil and its nanoemulsion in sustainable food preservation and packaging: Current status and future prospects | Journal of Agriculture and Food Research Vol 7 | Kumar, S., N. Singh, L.S. Devi, S. Kumar, M. Kamle, P. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2021.100254 | 2022 |
| 17 | Ethanol production from aqueous extract of dried sugarcane bagasse using Saccharomyces cerevisiae MTCC180 | GIS Science Journal Vol 8 | Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh | GIS Science | 1869-9391 | 2021 |
| 18 | Chitosan-based antimicrobial coating for improving postharvest shelf life of pineapple | MDPI - Coatings Vol 11 | I. B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, Vimal Katiyar, Santosh Kumar, and Joydeep Dutta | MDPI | https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings11111366 | 2021 |
| 19 | Bio-alcohol generation from agro-industrial wastes: A comprehensive review | Journal of Biofuels Vol 12 | Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh | Diva Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. | https://doi.org/10.5958/0976-4763.2021.00002.7 | 2021 |
| 20 | Plant extract mediated silver nanoparticles and their applications as antimicrobials and in sustainable food packaging: A state-of-the-art review | Trends in Food Science and Technology Vol 112 | S. Kumar, I.B. Basumatary, H.P.K. Sudhani, V.K. Bajpai, L. Chen, S. Shukla, A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.04.031 | 2021 |
| 21 | Biopolymer-based nanocomposite films and coatings: Recent advances in shelf-life improvement of fruits and vegetables | Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Vol 62 | Basumatary, I.B., A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, and S. Kumar | Taylor & Francis Group | https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2020.1848789 | 2020 |
| 22 | Biodegradable hybrid nanocomposite of chitosan/gelatin and green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles for food packaging | MDPI - Foods Vol 9 | Kumar, S., A. Mudai, B. Roy, I. B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta | MDPI | https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9091143 | 2020 |
| 23 | Chitosan based nanocomposite films and coatings: Emerging antimicrobial food packaging alternatives | Trends in Food Science and Technology Vol 97 | Kumar, S., A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2020.01.002 | 2020 |
| 24 | A novel green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their catalytic action in reduction of methylene blue dye | Sustainable Environment Research Vol 27 | Saha, J., A. Begum, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | Springer Nature | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.serj.2017.04.003 | 2017 |
| 25 | Lagerstroemia speciose fruit-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its application as filler in agar based nanocomposite films for antimicrobial food packaging | Food Packaging and Shelf Life Vol 17 | Basumatary, K., P. Daimary, S. K. Das, M. Thapa, M. Singh, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2018.06.003 | 2018 |
| 26 | Utilization and selection of food waste as substrate for fermentation using Saccharomyces cerevisiae | Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences Vol 9 | Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh | RJPBCS | — | 2018 |
| 27 | Bionanocomposite films of agar incorporated with ZnO nanoparticles as an active packaging material for shelf life extension of green grape | Heliyon Vol 5 | Kumar, S., J. C. Boro, D. Ray, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01867 | 2019 |
| 28 | Recent progress in pectin extraction and their applications in developing films and coatings for sustainable food packaging: A review | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 239 | Kumar, S., A. R. L. Reddy, I. B. Basumatary, A. Nayak, D. Dutta, J. Konwar, M. D. Purkayastha, and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124281 | 2023 |
| 29 | Carnauba wax-based sustainable coatings for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of citrus fruits | Sustainable Food Technology | Devi, L. S., A. Mukherjee, D. Dutta, and S. Kumar | Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) | https://doi.org/10.1039/d2fb00049k | 2023 |
| 30 | Current progress in valorization of food processing waste and by-products for pectin extraction | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 239 | Kumar, S., J. Konwar, M. D. Purkayastha, S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124332 | 2023 |
| 31 | Chitosan-based composite films containing eugenol nanoemulsion, ZnO nanoparticles and Aloe vera gel for active food packaging | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 242 | Basumatary, I. B., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124826 | 2023 |
| 32 | Utilization of agro-industrial, food processing wastes and pollutants for manufacture of products of industrial value: A review | Defence Life Science Journal Vol 8 | Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO ... | https://doi.org/10.14429/dlsj.8.18861 | 2023 |
| 33 | Onion peel extract as milk freshness indicator in biopolymer-based intelligent packaging films | Food and Humanity Vol 2 | Devi, D., S. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2023.100223 | 2024 |
| 34 | Exploring the potential of jujube seed powder in polysaccharide based functional film: Characterization, properties and application in fruit preservation | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 260 | Nayak, A., A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, and D. Dutta | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129450 | 2024 |
| 35 | Recent advances in therapeutic and biological activities of Aloe vera | Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology Vol 57 | Kumar, S., S. Kalita, I. B. Bausmatary, S. Kumar, S. Ray, and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103084 | 2024 |
| 36 | Composite coatings containing silk protein, chitosan, and Aloe vera for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of ghost chilli (Capsicum chinense) | Food and Humanity Vol 2 | Kalita, S., S. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2024.100290 | 2024 |
| 37 | Editorial - Emerging and sustainable food packaging systems | Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy Vol 41 | Kumar, S., and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2024.101674 | 2024 |
| 38 | Progress in essential oil extraction and their applications in food packaging and preservation | Food Biomacromolecules Vol 1 | Borah, R., M. D. Purkayastha, M. Malakar, A. Mukherjee, A. Roy, and S. Kumar | Wiley & Sons | https://doi.org/10.1002/fob2.12014 | 2024 |
| 39 | Natural wax-based edible coatings for preserving postharvest quality of mandarin orange | Food Chemistry: X Vol 25 | Devi, L.S., A. Mukhrejee, S. Sharma, V. Katiyar, J. Dutta, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102302 | 2025 |
| 40 | Chitosan and gelatin based antimicrobial composite coatings functionalized with natural active agents for preservation of pork meat | Future Foods Vol 11 | Kalita, S., S. Kumar, J. Dutta, and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2025.100607 | 2025 |
| 41 | Antimicrobial efficacy of eugenol and neem oil nanoemulsions against foodborne pathogens and food spoilage fungi | Food Bioengineering Vol 4 | Devi, L. S., A. Mukherjee, M. R. Das, and S. Kumar | John Wiley & Sons, Inc | https://doi.org/10.1002/fbe2.70007 | 2025 |
| 42 | Development of eugenol nanoemulsion loaded shellac-based formulations for extending postharvest shelf-life of Kaji lemon (Citrus jambhiri) | Journal of Future Foods Vol 6 | Devi, L. S., B. Das, A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfutfo.2024.04.006 | 2026 |
| 43 | Plant-mediated synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles and their applications in biopolymer-based sustainable food packaging: A state of-art-review | Trends in Food Science & Technology Vol 162 | Borah, P., H. Baisya, A. Mukherjee, A. Mitra, J. Dutta, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2025.105101 | 2025 |
| 44 | Effects of blending of neem seed oil, carvacrol, and eugenol in carnauba wax-based nanocoating on shelf-life extension of common mandarin | Food Chemistry Advances Vol 8 | Devi, S. L., A. Mukherjee, S. Sharma, V. Katiyar, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2025.101038 | 2025 |
| 45 | Chitosan and gelatin based antimicrobial coating for ensuring microbial safety of chicken and pork meat | Food Chemistry Advances Vol 8 | Kalita, S., S. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2025.101105 | 2025 |
| 46 | Chitosan, gelatin, Aloe vera, and carvacrol nanoemulsion–based edible coatings: Effects on physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory qualities of vacuum‐packed chicken fillets | Food Bioengineering Vol 4 | Kalita, S., S. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee | Wiley & Sons, Inc | https://doi.org/10.1002/fbe2.70033 | 2025 |
| 47 | Natural pigments-based intelligent colorimetric food freshness indicators: A comprehensive review | Food Control Vol 190 | Raghuvanshi, N., U. Patel, T. Kumari, S. Babu, W. E. Devi, A. Mukherjee, B. Gupta, and S. Kumar | Food Control | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2026.112394 | 2026 |
| 48 | Sericulture waste for edible films and coating of fruits and vegetables | Agro-waste derived biopolymers and biocomposites: Innovations and sustainability in food packaging Vol 7 | Kalita, S., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | Scrivener Publishing LLC, and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. | 978-1-394-17455-3 | 2024 |
| 49 | Sugarcane bagasse for sustainable food packaging | Agro-waste derived biopolymers and biocomposites: Innovations and sustainability in food packaging Vol 5 | Kalita, S., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | Scrivener Publishing LLC and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. | 978-1-394-17455-3 | 2024 |
| 50 | Coir fibers for sustainable food packaging | Agro-waste derived biopolymers and biocomposites: Innovations and sustainability in food packaging Vol 4 | Kalita, S., A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, and M. D. Purkayastha | Scrivener Publishing LLC and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. | 978-1-394-17455-3 | 2024 |
| 51 | Promising agro-wastes for food packaging | Agro-waste derived biopolymers and biocomposites: Innovations and sustainability in food packaging Vol 1 | Devi, L. S., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | Scrivener Publishing LLC and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. | 978-1-394-17455-3 | 2024 |
| 52 | Advancements in microbial fermentation of agro and food processing wastes for generation of biofuel | Solid‐gaseous biofuels production Vol 10 | Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh | Scrivener Publishing LLC and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. | 9781394204403, 9781394204816 | 2024 |
| 53 | Nanoemulsion in sustainable food packaging and preservation | Sustainable materials for food packaging and preservation: Food security and sustainability Vol 15 | Basumatary, I.B., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13567-5.00015-0 | 2025 |
| 54 | Life cycle assessment of smart food packaging systems | Smart food packaging systems: Innovations and technology applications Vol 16 | Kalita, S., D. Nath, E. Pesaranhajiabbas, M. Misra, A. K. Mohanty, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar | John Wiley and Sons Ltd. | 9781394189595, 9781394189564 | 2025 |
| 55 | Biopolymer-based nanocomposites for intelligent food packaging | Smart food packaging systems: Innovations and technology applications Vol 15 | Baishya, H., S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | John Wiley and Sons Ltd. | 9781394189595, 9781394189564 | 2025 |
| 56 | Additives in active food packaging systems | Smart food packaging systems: Innovations and technology applications Vol 2 | Nath, D., A. K. Mohanty, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, and Manjusri Misra | John Wiley and Sons Ltd. | 9781394189595, 9781394189564 | 2025 |
| 57 | Introduction to active food packaging system | Smart food packaging systems: Innovations and technology applications Vol 1 | Kalita, S., A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar | John Wiley and Sons Ltd. | 9781394189595, 9781394189564 | 2025 |
| 58 | Natural colors as pH indicators in intelligent food packaging systems | Natural additives in food and sustainable packaging: Innovations and applications Vol 11 | Kumar, S., and A. Mukherjee | Jenny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., Taylor & Francis Group | 978-981-5129-79-3 | 2026 |
| 59 | Introduction to natural food additives | Natural additives in food and sustainable packaging: Innovations and applications Vol 1 | Baglary, G. R., L. S. Devi, A. Mukherjee, A. Islary, and S. Kumar | Jenny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., Taylor & Francis Group | 978-981-5129-79-3 | 2026 |
Extramural Grants
Sponsored R&D & Consultancy Projects (3)
| # | Project Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Duration | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of a biopolymer based smart packaging system indicating freshness of milk | All India Council for Technology Education (AICTE) | Dr. Avik Mukherjee Co-PI: Dr. Santosh Kumar | 36 mos | April/2022 – Ongoing |
| 2 | Use of non-toxic nanoformulations for prolonging shelf life and reduction of postharvest loss of mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) of North East India | Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India | Dr. Santosh Kumar Co-PI: Dr. Avik Mukherjee | 36 mos | April/2021 – Ongoing |
| 3 | 'Chitosan-gelatin based active and intelligent food packaging system with added onion peel extract as pH-indicator monitoring freshness of perishable foods | A. Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) of UGC-DAE | Dr. Avik Mukherjee Co-PI: Dr. Santosh Kumar | 36 mos | April/2024 – Ongoing |
Keynote Addresses
Invited Talks & Expert Lectures (4)
| # | Lecture Title | Host Organization / Institute | Venue | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advances in tools and techniques in microbiology and molecular biology | Bodoland University | Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam, India | August/2025 |
| 2 | Utilization of food processing wastes in active and intelligent food packaging systems | Centre for Food Engineering and Technology and Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, BIT Mesra, India, Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agricultural and En | BIT Mesra, Ranchi, India | July/2025 |
| 3 | Fruits and vegetables processing wastes for sustainable food packaging systems | Tezpur University | Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Tezpur University | February/2025 |
| 4 | Nutrition awareness: Healthy life | Bineswar Brahma Engineering College | Bineswar Brahma Engineering College, Kokrajhar | September/2024 |
Teaching responsibilities
Odd Semster:
1. Basic Microbiology (UFE303)
2. Food Micrtobiology and Biotechnology (UFE403)
3. Food Processing Technology-III: Milk and Milk Products (UFE501)
4. Introduction to New Food Product Development (UFE715)
5. New Food Product Development and Entreprenuership (MFE104)
6. Advancements in Enzyme Technooogy and Food Biotechnology (PFE1112)
Research
Research interest:
1. Novle sustainable food preservation and packaging systems
2. Application of nanotechnology in food preservation and packaging
3. Utilization food processing wastes for deriving high-value products / components
4. Microbial food safety and quality
PhD guided:
1. Degree awarded in September 2023 with the thesis entitled“Utilization of food processing wastes for production of ethanol by fermentation” in collaboration with Department of Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering, Jadavpur University
2. Degree awarded in December 2025 with the thesis entitled “Development of biopolymer based sustainable and edible coatings containing natural active agents for prolonging shelf-life of perishable foods”
3. Degree awarded in April 2026with the thesis entitled “Natural waxes and active agnets based edible coatings for maintaining quality and extending shelf life of citrus fruits”
Other research guidance: 3 PhD research works ongoing
9 M.Tech projects guided, 1 more M.Tech project ongoing
14 B.Tech projects guided, 2 more B.Tech projects ongoing