ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute

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Dr. Pandiselvam R

Scientist

Division

Physiology | Biochemistry | and Post-Harvest Technology

Designation

Scientist

r.pandiselvam@icar.gov.in

anbupandi006@gmail.com

Phone

04994-232894 (ext.) 232

Mobile

Qualification

Ph.D.

Specialization

Agricultural Structure & Process Engineering

· Design and developed a Tender Coconut Trimming Machine, Testa Removing Machine and Tender Coconut Cutting Machine

· The process protocol for preservation of trimmed tender coconut has been standardized and commercialized

· Extrusion processing parameters for coconut milk residue enriched extrudates has been optimized and commercialized as “Kalpa Krunch”

· Production process for nutritious extrudates from foxtail millet and coconut milk residue blend has been standardized.

· Matured coconut water based value added products have been developed.

· Modelling the quality standards of virgin coconut oils derived from various methodologies [J. Food Process Eng. 43 (6):p.e13395].

· Process parameters optimized for the production of jaggery infused osmo-dehydrated coconut chips [LWT, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111441]

· Developed a cashew apple pomace powder enriched cereal based extrudates [LWT, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110539]

· NAAS Young Scientist Award (Agricultural Engineering & Technology) for the Biennium 2019-20.

· Best Scientific Team Research Award-ICAR-CPCRI (2019-20)- 2021

· Served as Guest Editor for Journal of Food Process Engineering (Impact Factor: 2.35) and Ozone Science and Engineering (Impact Factor: 2.56)

· Associate Editor for Measurement: Food (Elsevier)

· Conferred “Best Young Scientist Award-2019” in 10th International Conference on Agriculture, Horticulture, and Food Science from The Society of Tropical Agriculture, New Delhi.

· Conferred Best Oral Paper Presentation award in the “Nutrition-19- An International Conference on Functional Foods and Nutraceutical” held at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode during August 2rd-3rd, 2019.

· Best poster award in International Conference on Innovative Insect Management Approaches for Sustainable Agro Eco-System held at Agricultural College & Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, January 27-30, 2015.

· International committee and review board member of “The 3rd International Conference on Agricultural and Food Science (3rd ICAFS 2019), December 8-11, 2019 held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

· Committee member of International Seminar on Food Safety and Environmental Engineering (2018) held during Nov. 30th -Dec. 2nd , 2018 in Guangzhou, China.

· 0ptEditorial Advisory Board member of the Journal “Nutrition & Food Science” (ISSN: 0034-6659)- NAAS Score 5.26 (In 2019).

· Editorial Advisory Board member of “Current Agriculture Research Journal” (ISSN: 2347-4688)-NAAS Score 4.36 (In 2019).

Total Publications

Selected Publications

Sl.No

Publications

NAAS Score & (Journal ID)

Number of Citations

Pandiselvam, R.,* Manikantan, M. R., Binu, S. M., Ramesh, S. V., Beegum, S., Gopal, M., ... & Shil, S. (2021). Reaction kinetics of physico-chemical attributes in coconut inflorescence sap during fermentation. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-9.

Pandiselvam, R.,* Hebbar, K.B., Manikantan, M.R. et al (2020). Microwave treatment of coconut inforescence sap (Kalparasa®): A panacea to preserve quality attributes. Sugar Tech 22:718–726.

Prithviraj, V., Pandiselvam, R.,* Babu, A. C., Kothakota, A., Manikantan, M. R., Ramesh, S. V., ... & Hebbar, K. B. (2021). Emerging non-thermal processing techniques for preservation of tender coconut water. LWT-Food Science & Technology, 149, 111850.

Kaavya, R., Pandiselvam, R.,* Abdullah, S., Sruthi, N. U., Jayanath, Y., Ashokkumar, C., ... & Ramesh, S. V. (2021). Emerging non-thermal technologies for decontamination of Salmonella in food. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 112, 400-418.

Pravitha, M., Manikantan, M. R., Kumar, V. A., Beegum, S., & Pandiselvam, R. (2021). Optimization of process parameters for the production of jaggery infused osmo-dehydrated coconut chips. LWT-Food Science & Technology, 146, 111441.

Srikanth, V., Rajesh, G. K., Kothakota, A., Pandiselvam, R., Sagarika, N., Manikantan, M. R., & Sudheer, K. P. (2020). Modeling and optimization of developed cocoa beans extractor parameters using box behnken design and artificial neural network. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 177, 105715.

Preethi, P., Mangalassery, S., Shradha, K., Pandiselvam, R., Manikantan, M. R., Reddy, S. V. R., ... & Nayak, M. G. (2021). Cashew apple pomace powder enriched the proximate, mineral, functional and structural properties of cereal based extrudates. LWT-Food Science & Technology, 139, 110539.

Pandiselvam, R.,* Sruthi, N. U., Kumar, A., Kothakota, A., Thirumdas, R., Ramesh, S. V., & Cozzolino, D. (2021). Recent Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopic Techniques in the Grain Industry. Food Reviews International, 1-31.

Raghunathan, R., Pandiselvam, R.,* Kothakota, A., & Khaneghah, A. M. (2021). The application of emerging non-thermal technologies for the modification of cereal starches. LWT-Food Science & Technology, 138, 110795.

Manikantan, M. R., Pandiselvam, R.,* Arumuganathan, T., Indurani, C., & Varadharaju, N. (2021). Low-density polyethylene based nanocomposite packaging films for the preservation of sugarcane juice. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-8.

Sivaranjani, S., Prasath, V. A., Pandiselvam, R.,* Kothakota, A., & Khaneghah, A. M. (2021). Recent advances in applications of ozone in the cereal industry. LWT-Food Science & Technology, 111412.

Niveditha, A., Pandiselvam, R.,* Prasath, V. A., Singh, S. K., Gul, K., & Kothakota, A. (2021). Application of cold plasma and ozone technology for decontamination of Escherichia coli in foods-A review. Food Control, 130, 108338.

Sruthi, N. U., Premjit, Y., Pandiselvam, R.,* Kothakota, A., & Ramesh, S. V. (2021). An overview of conventional and emerging techniques of roasting: Effect on food bioactive signatures. Food Chemistry, 348, 129088.

Thirumdas, R., Kothakota, A., Pandiselvam, R., Bahrami, A., & Barba, F. J. (2021). Role of food nutrients and supplementation in fighting against viral infections and boosting immunity: A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 110, 66-77.

Gavahian, M., Mathad, G. N., Pandiselvam, R., Lin, J., & Sun, D. W. (2021). Emerging technologies to obtain pectin from food processing by-products: A strategy for enhancing resource efficiency. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 115, 42-54.

Pandiselvam, R.,* Mayookha, V. P., Kothakota, A., Ramesh, S. V., Thirumdas, R., & Juvvi, P. (2020). Biospeckle laser technique–A novel non-destructive approach for food quality and safety detection. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 97, 1-13.

14.519

(T093)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Kaavya, R., Jayanath, Y., Veenuttranon, K., Lueprasitsakul, P., Divya, V., ... & Ramesh, S. V. (2019). Ozone as a novel emerging technology for the dissipation of pesticide residues in foods–a review. Trends in Food Science & Technology. 97, 38-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2019.12.017

14.519

(T093)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Chandrasekar, V. and Thirupathi, V. (2017). Numerical simulation of ozone concentration profile and flow characteristics in paddy bulks. Pest Management Science, 73: 1698–1702. doi:10.1002/ps.4516.

9.255

(P034)

R. Kaavya, Pandiselvam, R.,* Mahadhir Mohammed , R. Dakshayani, Anjineyulu Kothakota , S.V. Ramesh , Daniel Cozzolino & C.Ashokkumar. (2020). Application of infrared spectroscopy techniques for the assessment of quality and safety in spices: A review. Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, (In Press). https://doi.org/10.1080/05704928.2020.1713801

8.888

Pandiselvam, R.,* Thirupathi, V., Mohan, S., Vennila, P., Uma, D., Shahir, S. and Anandakumar, S. (2019). Gaseous ozone: A potent pest management strategy to control Calloso bruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) infesting green gram. Journal of Applied Entomology. 143(4), 451-459. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12618

7.827

(J063)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Manikantan, M. R., Subhashree, N., Mathew, A. C., Balasubramanian, D., Shameena Beegum, P.P, Ramesh, S.V., Niral, V., Ranjini, T.N., & Hebbar, K. B. (2019). Correlation and principal component analysis of physical properties of tender coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) in relation to the development of trimming machine. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 42(6), e13217.

7.448

(J234)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Manikantan, M. R., Balasubramanian, D., Beegum, P. S., Mathew, A. C., Ramesh, S. V., ... & Niral, V. (2019). Mechanical properties of tender coconut (Cocos nucifera L.): Implications for the design of processing machineries. Journal of Food Process Engineering, e13349 (In Press). https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13349

7.448

(J234)

Pandiselvam, R., Manikantan, M. R., Sunoj, S., Sreejith, S., & Beegum, S. (2019). Modeling of coconut milk residue incorporated rice‐corn extrudates properties using multiple linear regression and artificial neural network. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 42(2), e12981. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.12981

7.448

(J234)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Thirupathi, V., & Anandakumar, S. (2015). Reaction Kinetics of Ozone Gas in Paddy Grains. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 38(6), 594-600.

7.448

(J234)

Gomathy, K., Balakrishnan, M., & Pandiselvam, R.* (2019). Nonlinear and multiple linear regression analysis of airflow resistance in multiplier onion. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 42(7), e13280. In Press. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13280

7.448

(J234)

Chandrasekar, V., Ganapathy, S., Karthikeyan, S., Nambi, E., & Pandiselvam, R.* (2020). Numerical modeling and simulation of temperature profiles in finger millet bed during solid state fermentation. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 43(1), e13282. In Press. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13282

7.448

(J234)

Shameena Beegum, P. P.,Manikantan, M. R., Sharma, M., Pandiselvam, R., Gupta, R. K., & Hebbar, K. B. (2019). Optimization of processing variables for the development of virgin coconut oil cake based extruded snacks. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 42(4), e13048. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.13048

7.448

(J234)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Manikantan, M.R., Divya, V., Ashokkumar, C., Kaavya, R., Kothakota, A. and Ramesh, S.V. (2019). Ozone: An advanced oxidation technology for starch modification. Ozone: Science & Engineering, Accepted, pp.1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/01919512.2019.1577128

7.253

(O025)

Pandiselvam, R.,* V.P. Mayookha, Anjineyulu Kothakota, L. Sharmila, S.V. Ramesh, Chalumuru Prasanna Bharathi, K. Gomathy, and V. Srikanth. (2019). Impact of Ozone Treatment on Seed Germination-A Systematic Review. Ozone: Science & Engineering, Accepted, https://doi.org/10.1080/01919512.2019.1673697

7.253

(O025)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Subhashini, S., Banuu Priya, E.P., Kothakota, A., Ramesh, S.V. and Shahir, S. (2019). Ozone based food preservation: a promising green technology for enhanced food safety. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 41(1), 17-34. https://doi.org/10.1080/01919512.2018.1490636.

7.253

(O025)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Thirupathi, V., Chandrasekar, V., Kothakota, A. and Anandakumar, S., (2018). Numerical simulation and validation of mass transfer process of ozone gas in rice grain bulks. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 40(3), 191-197.

7.253

(O025)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Sunoj, S., Manikantan, M.R., Kothakota, A. and Hebbar, K.B., (2017). Application and kinetics of ozone in food preservation. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 39(2), 115-126.

7.253

(O025)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Kothakota, A., Thirupathi, V., Anandakumar, S., & Krishnakumar, P. (2016). Numerical simulation and validation of ozone concentration profile in green gram (Vigna radiate) bulks. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 39(1), 54-60.

7.253

(O025)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Venkatachalam, T., & Rajamani, M. (2015). Decay Rate Kinetics of Ozone Gas in Rice Grains. Ozone: Science & Engineering,37(5), 450-455

7.253

(O025)

Pandiselvam,R.,* & Thirupathi, V. (2015). Reaction Kinetics of Ozone Gas in Green Gram (Vigna radiate). Ozone: Science & Engineering, 37(4), 309-315.

7.253

(O025)

Pandiselvam, R.,*Manikantan, M. R., Kothakota, A., Rajesh, G. K., Beegum, S., Ramesh, S. V., ... & Hebbar, K. B. (2018). Engineering properties of five varieties of coconuts (Cocos nucifera L.) for efficient husk separation. Journal of Natural Fibers, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2018.1507863

7.252

(J369)

Hebbar, K. B., Pandiselvam, R., Manikantan, M. R., Arivalagan, M., Beegum, S., & Chowdappa, P. (2018). Palm sap—Quality profiles, fermentation chemistry, and preservation methods. Sugar Tech, 20(6), 621-634.

7.024

(S086)

Kaavya, R., Pandiselvam, R., Kothakota, A., Priya, E. B., & Prasath, V. A. (2019). Sugarcane juice preservation: a critical review of the state of the art and way forward. Sugar Tech, 21(1), 9-19.

7.024

(S086)

Sagarika, N., Prince, M. V., Kothakota, A., Pandiselvam, R.,* Sreeja, R., & Mathew, S. M. (2018). Characterization and optimization of microwave assisted process for extraction of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) mace essential oil. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 21(4), 895-904.

6.688

(J203)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Pragalyaashree, M. M., Kailappan, R., Thirupathi, V., & Krishnakumar, P. (2014). Moisture dependent engineering properties of onion seeds. Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 51(2), 36-43.

5.59

(J018)

Pandiselvam, R.,* & Thirupathi, V., Kothakota, A., Kamala Preetha, B. (2017). Important Engineering Properties of Green gram. Agricultural Engineering Today, 41(4): 30-36.

5.30

(A087)

Shidenur, H. T.,* Mathew, S. M., Sankalpa, K. B., Pandiselvam, R., & Sunoj, S. (2017). Engineering properties of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.). Agricultural Engineering Today, 41(1), 56-60.

5.30

(A087)

Richa, R., Lohani, U. C., Shahi, N. C., Pandey, J. P., Kothakota, A.,* & Pandiselvam, R. (2018). Development and validation of mathematical model for relative moisture loss of malta fruits under different storage conditions. Agricultural Engineering Today, 42(3):63-69.

5.30

(A087)

Gaurh, A., Kothakota, A.,* Pandiselvam, R., Pandey, J.P. and Shahi, N.C., (2017). Evaluation and optimization of microwave assisted fluidized bed dehydration parameters for button mushroom (Agaricus bisporous). Agricultural Engineering Today, 41(2), 48-54.

5.30

(A087)

Preetha, P.,* Pandiselvam, R., Deepa, J., & Varadharaju, N. (2016). Development and performance evaluation of rotary drum grader for tomato. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 9(1), 137-144.

4.69

(I160)

Kothakota, A.,* Pandiselvam, R., Rajesh, G. K., & Gowthami, K. (2017). Determination and optimization of vitamin B complex (B1, B2, B3 and B6) in cellulase treated polished rice by HPLC with UV detector. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 29(2), 385-392.

(A293)

Vidhya, M., Pandiarajan, T., Pandiselvam, R.,* Amirtham, D., Balakrishnan, M., Haseena, R., & Nishashree, R. (2017). Effect of ethylene concentration and exposure time on physico-chemical quality and colour value of sapota fruit (Manilkara zapota). Asian Journal of Chemistry, 29(5), 970-974.

(A293)

Krishnakumar, P.,* R. Kailappan, Pandiselvam, R., V. Thirupathi and C. Indu Rani. (2017). Engineering properties, thin layer and deep bed sun drying kinetics of cluster beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.). Green Farming, 8 (3): 743-748.

4.38

(G046)

Pandiselvam, R.,* & Venkatachalam, T. (2014). Important engineering properties of paddy. Agricultural Engineering (Poljoprivredna Tehnika), 39(4), 73-83.

(A086)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Venkatachalam, T., & Palanisamy, V. (2014). Fourier transform near-infrared spectroscopy for nondestructive and rapid measurement of moisture content of paddy. Agricultural Engineering(Poljoprivredna Tehnika), 39(3), 31-40.

(A086)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Thirupathi, V., & Mohan, S. (2015). Engineering properties of rice. Agricultural Engineering (Poljoprivredna Tehnika), 40(3), 69-78.

(A086)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Sunoj, S., & Uma, D. (2016). Development of multivariate regression model for quantification of proximate content in Vigna Radiata using Fourier Transform–NIR Spectroscopy, Agricultural Engineering (Poljoprivredna Tehnika), 41(2), 61-70.

(A086)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Thirupathi, V., & Vennila, P. (2016). Fourier Transform–Near Infrared Spectroscopy for rapid and nondestructive measurement of amylose content of paddy. Agricultural Engineering (Poljoprivredna Tehnika), 41(2), 93-100.

(A086)

Pandiselvam, R.,* Amreena, J. N. J., Parthasarathi, G., Rajesh, K., & Kaveri, G. (2014). Development and performance evaluation of mobile irrigator for dry land agriculture. Agricultural Engineering (Poljoprivredna Tehnika), 39(3), 53-62.

(A086)

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