Advancing postharvest technologies, food processing innovations, and value-addition strategies to enhance food security, reduce losses, and promote sustainable food systems.

Overview

The Department of Food Engineering conducts research and technology development to reduce postharvest losses, improve food processing efficiency, and enhance value addition in agricultural supply chains. The department develops sustainable technologies for food preservation, processing, and quality enhancement that support national food security and contribute to global food systems resilience.

With a focus on reducing food loss and waste, valorizing agricultural by-products, and promoting demand-driven research, the department collaborates with industry, government, and international partners to deliver innovative solutions for the food and agricultural sectors.