Encapsulation Systems
Targeted transport platforms for vitamins, bioactive compounds, antioxidants, and probiotic cultures.
Academic Research Excellence
Structural Food Chemistry for Translational Nutrition
Premium research platform for a globally collaborative academic lab.
Discover breakthrough work on encapsulation systems, resistant starches, hydrocolloids, and gut-targeted food matrices.
Focus Areas
Encapsulation and targeted delivery systems
Functional biopolymers, hydrocolloids, and resistant starches
Translational work on Himalayan plant resources and gut health
Principal Investigator
Dr Adil Gani
Food Bio-Polymer & Bio-Active Lab
Citations
13,210
H-Index
69
i10 Index
172
Dr. Gani's work centers on the intersection of food chemistry and functional food engineering, with emphasis on advanced encapsulation and targeted delivery systems for bioactive compounds, vitamins, and probiotic cultures. His group also investigates nano-reduction techniques such as ultrasonication and ball milling to transform starches and whey proteins into nanoscale structures with tailored functional and rheological behavior.
Academic Position
Associate Professor
adilgani@uok.edu.in
+91 7006599755
To become a globally recognized academic hub for structurally engineered foods, bioactive delivery systems, and nutraceutical innovation rooted in Himalayan biodiversity.
Core Collaborators
Prof. F.A. MasoodiDr. Asima ShahBilal Ahmad AshwarMudasir Ahmad
Research Frontiers
Where structural chemistry meets functional food innovation
The lab works across advanced delivery systems, hydrocolloid science, nutraceutical design, and translational biomaterial engineering.
Nano-Reduction & Structuring
Ultrasonication and ball milling approaches that re-engineer starches and proteins at nanoscale dimensions.
Hydrocolloids & Nutraceuticals
Functional matrices, resistant starch systems, and gut-focused biocomposite hydrogels built from underused regional crops.
Highlights
Dynamic previews across the lab website
People & Alumni
Associate Professor
Dr Adil Gani
Encapsulation systems, resistant starches, food hydrocolloids, structural food chemistry
Principal investigator leading the Food Bio-Polymer & Bio-Active Lab at the University of Kashmir.
DA
Assistant Professor
Dr Asima Shah
Food science, applied research collaboration
A respected collaborator whose work intersects with the lab's broader food science and nutraceutical research agenda
Research Scholar
Mudasir Ahmad Tantray
Microplastics
Supports collaborative research communication, student mentorship, and laboratory coordination.
Publications
publication
Emerging concepts in the nutraceutical and functional properties of pectin—A Review
Reference year: 2017
Pectin is a structural heteropolysaccharide found ubiquitously in terrestrial plants. It finds diverse food applications such as that of a gelling agent, stabilizer, and fat replacer.
Authors
Farah Naqash , F.A. Masoodi , Sajad Ahmad Rather , S.M. Wani, Adil Gani
Publisher
Elsevier
publication
Millet starch nanoparticles developed through controlled acid hydrolysis
Reference year: 2015
Authors
Dr. Adil Gani , Mudasir Ahmad
publication
Millet starch nanoparticles developed through controlled acid hydrolysis
Reference year: 2025
A representative example of the lab's work on nanoscale starch engineering and functional food structuring.
Authors
Dr Adil Gani Lab
Blog
Apr 14, 2026
Welcome to the Food Bio-Polymer & Bio-Active Lab
Introducing the lab's mission, collaborative research culture, and focus on translational food science.
Read articleEvents
EVENT
KU FOOTECH
04/16/2026
Event Date
04/16/2026
Venue
University of Kashmir
Workshop
Functional Food Engineering Research Workshop
06/18/2026
Event Date
06/18/2026
Venue
Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir
A hands-on session exploring encapsulation systems, hydrocolloid characterization, and translational design strategies for gut-targeted food matrices.
Facilities
Facility
Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
50/sample
Analytical platform for profiling volatile and semi-volatile compounds in food matrices and bioactive extracts.
Facility
DSC
800 INR
Differential scanning calorimeter
Patents
View allBioactive starch-based hydrogel delivery matrix
Filed
Bioactive starch-based hydrogel delivery matrix
Careers
View allUniversity of Kashmir
Research Scholar
Full-time
Work on food biopolymers, nano-enabled delivery systems, and functional food materials.
We are looking for motivated researchers interested in structural food chemistry, hydrocolloids, bioactive delivery, and nutraceutical innovation. Applicants should be comfortable with experimental work, data interpretation, and collaborative research communication.
Research Workflow
From scientific concepts to real-world food innovation
Our research process integrates scientific exploration with practical application. Each project moves through a structured pipeline—from identifying challenges in food systems to developing scalable, impactful solutions in functional food and nutraceutical science.
01. Discovery
Identifying critical challenges in nutrition, bioactive delivery, and food material science.
02. Development
Applying advanced techniques such as encapsulation, nano-structuring, and hydrocolloid engineering.
03. Application
Translating research into functional food systems and nutraceutical innovations with real-world impact.