Profile of Dr. Kulwinder Kaur

• B.Tech. in Agriculture Engineering: Punjab Agricultural University
• M.Tech. in Process & Food Engineering: Punjab Agricultural University
• Ph.D. in Process & Food Engineering: Punjab Agricultural University

Professional Area

• Research Area: Processing and Food Engineering/ Food Technology
• Research Interests: Novel food processing technologies, dairy and food system design, value addition and product development, grain processing and storage, process modeling, extraction and encapsulation of bioactive compounds

Membership/Fellow Societies

• Life member of Indian Society of Agriculture Science & Technology Research (ISASTR), Noida, India (Membership no- L/2043 w.e.f 29/08/2024)

KEY PUBLICATIONS:

• Kaur, K., Kalsi, B. S., Zalpouri, R., Potdar, P. P., Sharma, S. R., Alam, M. S., & Pandiselvam, R. (2025). Advancements in thermal and nonthermal process-assisted osmotic dehydration: A comprehensive review on current technologies for enhancing the quality of foods. Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods, 17(3), 319-340. 15586/qas.v17i3.1566 (NAAS -10.60)
• Rehal, J., Arora, D., Kaur, K., & Kaur, P. (2025). Ozone induced biochemical and biophysical transformations for enhanced nutritional and functional profiles of moringa seed flour. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-025-03239-0 (NAAS -8.90)
• Rodriguez, S., Kaur, K., & Sharma, M. (2025). Extraction methods and bioactive compounds from pomegranate peels: A comprehensive review for sustainable packaging applications. Food Biomacromolecules, 2(1), 42-68. DOI: 10.1002/fob2.12023
• Kaur, K., Kumar, S., Kaur, P., Singh, R. P., & Grewal, I. S. (2024). Evaluation of mathematical models and artificial neural networks for prediction of sorption isotherm in microwave pre-heated mung bean. Discover Food, 4(1), 155. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-024-00231-3 (SJR 0.681, Q1)
• Ajith, P. P., Bashir, O., Kaur, K., Amin, T., Shams, R., & Dash, K. K. (2024). Sappan wood extraction for intelligent gelatin packaging films: a review on implementing green packaging solutions. Polymer Bulletin, 81(17), 15349-15393. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-024-05444-1 (NAAS rating -9.10)
• Verma, S., & Kaur, K. (2024). Biocolorants from Plant Sources: A Novel Approach to Enhance the Aesthetics and Health Profile of Foods. Bioscene, 21(2), 329-370. https://explorebioscene.com/assets/uploads/doc/5be0e-329-370.10000095.pdf (SJR 0.123).
• Sharma, R., Bhandari, M., Kaur, K., Sohu, R. S., Bhardwaj, R., Dar, B. N., Kaur, P., Sharma, S. (2024). Influence of gaseous ozonation on bio-techno-functionality, in vitro nutrient digestibility, and molecular properties of red sorghum flour. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 46(2), 113-127. https://doi.org/10.1080/01919512.2023.2240845 (NAAS – 8.10)
• Kaur, K., Kumar, S., Kaur, P., Saini, M. K., Singh, A., Bala, M., & Singh, D. (2024). Optimization of process parameters for Ozone disinfestation of C. Maculatus: effects on germination, in vitro protein digestibility, nutritional, thermal and pasting properties of mung bean grains. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 46(2), 128-143. https://doi.org/10.1080/01919512.2023.2210615 (NAAS – 8.10)
• Kaur, S., Singh, M., Zalpouri, R., & Kaur, K. (2023). Potential application of domestic solar dryers for coriander leaves: drying kinetics, thermal efficiency, and quality assessment. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 42(4), e14092. https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14092. (NAAS – 8.10)
• Sharma, R., Bhandari, M., Kaur, K., Singh, A., Sharma, S., & Kaur, P. (2022). Molecular interactome and starch–protein matrix, functional properties, phytochemical constituents, and antioxidant activity of foxtail millet (Setaria italica) flour as influenced during gaseous ozonation. Cereal Chemistry, 99(5), 1101-1111. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10559 (NAAS 8.20)

Book Chapters

• Kaur, K., Kumar, S., Zalpouri, R., Pandiselvam, R., Kalsi, B. S., & Potdar, P. P. (2026). Ozone Technology in the Grain Sector: Fundamentals And Applications. In Ozone Applications in the Food Industry (pp. 95-133). Apple Academic Press. DOI: 10.1201/9781003609827-4
• Kalsi, B. S., Singh, S., Kaur, K., Zalpouri, R., & Potdar, P. P. (2025). Ohmic Heating-Assisted Extraction of Biocomponents from Foods and Food Products. In Ohmic Heating Technology for Processing of Foods and Food Products (pp. 153-172). Apple Academic Press. DOI: 10.1201/9781779643711-11
• Singh, G., Saha, P., Sharma, N., Thakur, V., Kaur, K., & Singh, J. (2024). Municipal Solid Waste Management and Recycling Technologies. In Municipal Solid Waste Management and Recycling Technologies (pp. 203-240). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-4054-7.ch008
• Kaur, M., Zalpouri, R., Kaur, K., Devgan, K., & Kaur, P. (2024). Biosensors in Food Quality and Safety. Nonthermal Food Engineering Operations, 115-139. DOI: 10.1002/9781119776468.ch3
• Brishti, F. H., Mzek, T., Saari, N., Rifna, E. J., Dwivedi, M., Kaur, K., & Kaur, P. (2023). Lentil protein: a sustainable and green alternative to animal meat protein. Lentils: production, Processing Technologies, Products, and Nutritional Profile, 203-235. DOI: 10.1002/9781119866923.ch9
• Rehal, J., Kaur, K., & Kaur, P. (2023). Cereals and Their By-Products. In Cereal Grains (pp. 147-176). CRC Press. DOI: 10.1201/9781003252023-8

Popular Articles

• Zalpouri, R., Kalsi, B. S., & Kaur, K. (2023). Exploring impact of ultrasound on food drying. Food Infotech Magazine.
• Chitesh, K., Zalpouri, R., & Kaur, K. (2022). An overview on the process and effect of vacuum frying technology on quality of foods. Food Infotech Magazine.
• Zalpouri, R., Kaur, K., & Kaur, D. (2022). Innovative fourth generation drying technologies & their applications in food industry. Food Infotech Magazine.
• Alam, M. S., Sharma, R., & Kaur, K. (2017). Drying and pretreatment of fruits and vegetables at household level. Progressive Framing.

Awards/ Achievements:

• University Merit Scholarship in M. Tech, Punjab Agricultural University during 2011-2013.
• Best Young Researcher Award, Current Innovations and Technological Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences, 2024

A. Department of Food Technology

M. kulwinderkaur@rpcau.ac.in

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4163-1226

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