Dr Adil Gani Lab

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Dr Adil Gani

Food Bio-Polymer & Bio-Active Lab

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.

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14035

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About The Lab

To become a globally recognized academic hub for structurally engineered foods, bioactive delivery systems, and nutraceutical innovation rooted in Himalayan biodiversity.

The Food Bio-Polymer & Bio-Active Lab brings together food technology, structural chemistry, and biotechnology to design functional food systems with a measurable health impact.

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Applications are invited for a position of Research Associate-I under the Indo-ASEAN Project titled “Redesigning of Fish from Fish Protein Using Innovative 3D Printing” by the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, in collaboration with: • Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, University Malaysia Terengganu, and • Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Applications are invited for a position of Research Associate-I under the Indo-ASEAN Project titled “Redesigning of Fish from Fish Protein Using Innovative 3D Printing” by the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, in collaboration with: • Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, University Malaysia Terengganu, and • Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Jul 28, 2026

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RECOGNITION OF Dr ADIL GANI in GLOBAL SCIENTIST INDEX 2025

Dr. Adil Gani of the University of Kashmir has been recognized among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 registry of SciRank Global. The recognition is based on independent bibliometric evaluation, including research publications, citations, and overall scientific impact. This achievement highlights Dr. Gani’s significant contribution to the field of Food Science and Technology, particularly in areas such as: Functional foods, Nutraceuticals, Food biopolymers and Sustainable food innovation The recognition reflects the growing international visibility of research emerging from the University of Kashmir and underscores the importance of impactful scientific contributions in advancing global food and health research. Dr. Adil Gani’s inclusion in the global top 5% scientist registry serves as an inspiration for young researchers and strengthens the academic reputation of the institution at the international level.

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COMPLETED P. hD 2023

Dr Pawandeep Kour

Designing of Novel Micro- and Nanoemulsion Based Composite Hydrogels for Encapsulation, Stabilization, and Delivery of Bioactive Molecules in Sustainable Food System

Dr. Pawandeep Kour from J&K. After completing M.Sc. in Chemistry from University of Jammu (2017), I persued Ph.D. from University of Kashmir (2023) under the joint supervision of Prof. Aijaz Ahmad Dar (Department of Chemistry) and Dr. Adil Gani (Department of Food Science & Technology). The title of My thesis is "Designing of Novel Micro and Nanoemulsion Based Composite Hydrogels for Encapsulation, Stabilization, and Delivery of Bioactive Molecules in Sustainable Food System". My research interests are mainly focused on the designing and detailed characterisation of soft materials mainly emulsions, micellar systems, biopolymers and hydrogels, and their application for the stabilization and targeted delivery of challenging drugs/bioactive molecules, and also for the removal of toxins from the water bodies and biological systems. I have good experience in carrying out the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of samples on various free radicals and microbial strains, respectively. I am highly proficient in running the instruments like DLS, Rheometer, Fluorimeter, HPLC, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, FT-IR, Florescent microscope, Tensiometer, Densitometer, Rotary evaporator, etc. I can also use software like Microsoft office, Origin 8.5 and 9.0, PowerPoint Presentation, Chemdraw, Chem Sketch, ImageJ Software, Endnote, Mendeley, and many others. I have published more than 20 research papers in different international journals of high impact factors, and earned citations more than 600. I have attended many national and international conferences, and won best paper and poster presentation awards. In addition to my academic career, I have worked as a teaching faculty of Chemistry in different Schools, Colleges and Universities of India, thus acquired good teaching experience. Presently, I am working as one of the teaching faculties at Adani University, Gujarat. Apart from it, I am also acting as one of the Editorial board members of IIP-Iterative International Publishers (USA & India) and a potential reviewer of many journals.

pkour5400@gmail.com (+91) 8493812127

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Dr. Faiza Jhan

Bioactive Oleogels as fat replacement

fozia444@gmail.com

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Dr Lubna Masoodi

Development and characterization of Monoglyciride Oleogels and their utilization in bakery products. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

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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.

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Farah Naqash , F.A. Masoodi , Sajad Ahmad Rather , S.M. Wani, Adil Gani

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Elsevier

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Development and characterisation of sustainable millet protein nanofibres for controlled -tocopherol release and its bioactivity evaluation

Reference year: 2026

Abstract: Proteins extracted from three millet varieties - foxtail millet, pearl millet and proso millet were used for the study. Millet protein loaded α-tocopherol nano complex was prepared using ultrasonication. The prepared solution was used as feed solution for developing nanofibres using electrospinning method with diameter in the range of 250.20 to 347.48 nm. The prepared nanofibres viz., FxTN, PrTN and PeTN representing foxtail protein, proso protein, pearl protein loaded α-tocopherol, respectively were characterised for morphological characteristics using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and spectral analysis using attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). The encapsulation efficiency of millet nanofibres for α-tocopherol was also evaluated and found to be 78.98%, 80.32% and 83.09% for PeTN, FxTN and PrTN respectively. The in vitro release behaviour in simulated gastric and intestinal conditions was determined. The findings of the current study revealed the in vitro bioactivity in terms of antioxidant activity with DPPH inhibition activity highest for FxTN (72.87%), metal chelation ability highest for PrTN (72.87 %) and anti- microbial activity (inhibition zone in the range from 1.0-4.2 mm) was well retained.

Authors

Faiza Jhan , Adil Gani

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Resistant starch nanoparticle hydrogels using gum acacia as a delivery matrix

Reference year: 2024

Hydrogel development for targeted gut release and improved protection of sensitive functional compounds.

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DBT RA Position04/16/2026

Apply for DBT RA Position under the mentorship of Dr Adil gani and Dr Asima Shah https://www.ra.dbt.gov.in/dbtraLoginPage.html

University of Kashmir

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS UNDER DBT-RA IN BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES FOR 2025-26

Seminar04/23/2026

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