Vasant Pawar

• B. Tech. (Food Sciences) from Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani - 1979.
• M. Tech. (Food Sciences) Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani- 1984
• International training programme on  ‘Processes and Installation of Food Industry (Fruit and Vegetable Sector)’, I.S.I.E. (International Polytechnic for Industrial and Economic Development) Jesi, Italy- 1986.
• D. Tech. (Food Technology) University of Bombay. Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Trombay Mumbai-85.  1995
• International executive training course on  ‘Agri and Food Business Management’, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (USA) 2004

Teaching and Research Experience- 43 Y. 03 M. 06 D

Books: 05

(I) Molecular Biology - A laboratory course (2007)

                  Pawar V.N., Karnewar S.D., Hazare S.T., Ishika Publishing house,         

                  Jaipur-3202018, ISBN No.81-89471-00-5

(II)   Instant Notes in Bio-technology (2007)

                  Hazare S.T., Pawar V.N. and Karnewar S.D., Ishika Publishing

                  house, Jaipur-302018 Jaipur- ISBN: 81-89471-00-7

(III)  Recent Trends in Postharvest Biotechnology (in press)

                 Pawar V.N., Karnewar S.D., Hazare S.T., Ishika Publishing house,

                 Jaipur-3202018, ISBN No.81-89471-00-8

(IV)   Pawar V.N.and Deothankar H.M. (2010). Functional Foods for Chronic Diseases, Volume 5: Diabetes and Related Diseases, Food Science, Publisher, 1212, Hampshire Ln., Suite 213, Richardson, TX 75080, ISBN 10: 0-9767535-6-1, ISBN 13: 978-0-9767535-6-8

(V)    Syed Imran Hashmi and V. N. Pawar (2011). Sugar Apple Powder: Technology for sugar apple (Annona Squamosa L.) and its preparation by Spray Drying and its utilization in ice-cream. A online book . Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN-10:3844388672, ISBN-13:978-3844388671.

Patent: 02

1. N. Pawar, S.R. Padwal Desai, A.G. Behere and P.M. Nair (1995). A process for the enzymatic liquefaction of unconventional fruits. Indian Patent No. 182962 dated 2.5.1995, date of sealing: 25.2.2000.
2. N. Pawar, S.R. Padwal Desai, A.G. Behere and P.M. Nair (1995). Aprocess for the preparation of a pectinolytic enzyme complex comprising polygalacturonase, pectin esterase and pectin lyase from a new microbial strain of Aspergillus niger Van Tiegh. Indian Patent No. 182245 dated 2.5.1995, date of sealing: 17.9.1999.

Patents Filed: 03

• V.N. Pawar, Dr. A.R. Sawate, Miss. G.B. Yadav & Mr. R.B. Kshirsagar (2014) Curcumin Enriched Flavored Skim Milk Health Beverage
• V.N. Pawar, Mr. H.M. Deothankar & Mr. B.S. Agarkar (2014) Lycopene Enriched Whey Fruit Juice Health Beverage
• V.N. Pawar, Dr. A.B. Roadge & Miss. A.G. Lamdande (2014). Maltodextrin enriched low calorie diet ice cream.

Research papers at credentials (National and International Journals) and Internationally Abstracted:

1. Nass Rating - 09 (Nine)
2. National and International J. Abstracted – 31
3. Total Research Paper = 55

Research Projects: Abstract – Papers / Posters presented at National Conferences

1. Conference Papers - 21
2. Technical Paper University Recommendations – 12
3. Total Research Paper = 33

• Recipient of Open Merit Scholarshipof Government of Maharashtra during 1976-77 and 1977-78 academic years.
• Recipient of Italian Government Scholarshipfor the international training course ‘Processes and Installation of the Food Industry’ (Fruit and Vegetable Sector) in 1986.
• Recipient of N. Mohan Memorial Award (1988) for the best research paper entitled ‘Solar drying of white onion flakes’published in the Journal of Indian Food Packer, 42(1): 15-128, 1989 and conferred during annual conference of All India Food Preserver’s Association, New Delhi, at Bangalore on 26.8.1989.
• Recipient of N. Mohan Memorial Award (1994) for the best research paper entitled “Studies on the varietals differences in some physicochemical characteristics and quality of frozen peas (Pisum sativumL.) Published in the Journal of Indian Food Packer, 47(4): 5-16, 1994 and conferred during annual conference of All India Food Preserver’s Association, New Delhi on 6.12.1995.
• Recipient of IFCON-98 Award (1998)for the best research paper entitled ‘Production of technological preparation of pectic enzymes of Aspergillus niger’ presented in 4^th International Food Convention, during 24-27^th November, 1998, Mysore in the area of fermentation and enzyme technology at the poster session.
• ‘Best Project Award’(2004) instituted by Cornell University, USA, and conferred on June 11, 2004 in plenary session of Agri and Food Business Management Overseas Training Programme Programme officer for Diploma in Dairy Tech., IGNOU, New Delhi.

• Recipient of “Eminent Citizen of India Award-2009”and a Certificate of Merit instituted by National and International Compendium (NIC), New Delhi, and presented on 27^th July, 2009 for out standing achievements in the field of Food Science and Technology.

• Recipient of “Rashtriya Vidya Saraswati Puraskar”and a Certificate of Merit instituted by International Institute of Education and Management, Delhi and presented on May 11, 2009 for out standing achievements in the field of Food Science and Technology.  

• Best Educationist Award’ and Certificate of Excellence’ to V.N. Pawar instituted by International institute of education and management, New  Delhi-2010

• ‘Best Teacher Award’(2011-2012) Certificate and cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- to V.N. Pawar instituted by Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth,Parbhani
• Radhakishan Shanti Malhotra Award (2010-2011) Certificate & cash Prize Rs.5000/- to V.N. Pawar instituted by Radhakishan Shanti Malhotra in coordination with Marathwada Krishi Vidypeeth, Parbhani
• ICRAFT-2018 Poster Presentation Awardwith certificate and cash prize constituted jointly by MOFPI New, Delhi at IIFPT, Tanjavur, 17-19  Aug. 2018.
•  50 Most Influential Principals of India Awardpresented on 6^thJuly, 2018 constituted by World Education Congress in Silver Jubilee Year -2018 at Taj Lands End, Hotel Mumbai.
• Sahyadri Shikshan Ratna Puraskar-2018 conferred on 29.06.2018 to MIT College of Food Technology under the leadership as Principal by Sahyadri Udyog Samuh, Ahmadnagar.

• S.S. regular activities 1975-76 and 1976-77 and N.S.S. programme Officer in 1999.
• Sports and Games : Volleyball
• Organizer for short term training course on ‘Home Scale preservation of fruits and vegetables’ since 1980.
• Member of scientific bodies: Life member of AFST (I), CFTRI, Mysore.
• Co-ordinator for short term training course entitled ‘Post harvest technology of fruits’ under the self-employment and agricultural consultancy programme of Govt. of Maharashtra, 1998-2000.
• A member of committee constituted for preparation of self study report of Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani.
• A member of local committee for evaluation of private non grant colleges of Food Technology.

 Radio talks/TV programs in Marathi

• The importance of fruits and vegetables in human diet’ broadcasted on 14.3.1981 by All India Radio, Parbhani.
• ‘Daliche Aharatil Mahatwa’ broadcasted on 2.10.1981 on All India Radio, Parbhani.
• ‘Different products from fruits’ broadcasted on 5.2.1989 by A.I.R. Parbhani.
• ‘Preparation of grape raisins from raw grapes’ telecasted on 5.4.1988 by T.V. programme, Amchi Mati Amchi Manasa.
• ‘Different products from mango’ telecasted on 5.5.1988 by T.V. Programme Amchi Mati Amchi Manasa.
• ‘Post harvest technology of fruits and vegetables’ interview in Marathi broadcasted on 6.2.1995 on A.I.R. Parbhani.
• ‘Advanced technology of fruit and vegetable harvesting’ General conversation broadcasted on 23.6.1998 by A.I.R. Parbhani.
• Post harvest technology and processing of custard apple general conversation broadcasted on 18.09.2007 by A.I.R. Parbhani

• Participated & completed successfully AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy online Elementary FDP on Recent Trends in Food Processing and Preservation Technologies from 01 Feb. 2022 to 05 Feb. 2022 at Department of Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
• Participated in Four Week Certificate Course on “Enhancing Livestock Production and Food Safety Through One Health Approach” during 20 September, 2022 to 18 October 2022 organized under ICAR-NAHEP-CAAST.

Office Address: SMMS, JSPM University, Pune

Email: vasantnpawar@gmail.com              

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