18:T4ee,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.19:T54e,

Fourteen scientists from the University of Kashmir (KU) have featured in the prestigious Stanford University Rankings 2025, placing them among the world’s top researchers for their impactful contributions to global academia

The list includes Adil Gani (Food Technology), Manzoor Ahmad Mir (Bioresources), Idrees Ahmad Wani (Food Technology), Farooq Ahmad Masoodi (Food Technology), Mudasir Ahmad (Food Science and Technology), Shakeel Ahmad Romshoo (Earth Sciences), Faheem Arjamend Sheikh (Nanotechnology), Shabir Ahmad Parah (Electronics), Ghulam Jeelani (Earth Sciences), Firdous Ahmad Shah (Mathematics), Arshid Bashir (Chemistry), Lateef Ahmad Malik (Chemistry), Shariefuddin Pirzada (Mathematics), and Reyaz Hassan Mir (Pharmaceutical Sciences).

Among them, Dr. Adil Gani has achieved global distinction by being recognised in the career-long impact category, placing him in the top 1 per cent of scientists worldwide. He is the only KU scientist to secure this honour in 2025.

14 KU Scientists Named in Stanford’s Top Global Researchers List 2025 | Kashmir Life - Latest News & Breaking News from Kashmir

1a:T54c,The Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, is immensely proud to announce that, Dr. Ifra Hassan have been awarded the prestigious National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India. Dr. Ifra Hassan will pursue her post-doctoral research project titled "Engineering Bio-physical properties of 3D printed Hybrid Protein Matrices for Controlled Glucose release" at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hazratbal, under the mentorship of Prof. M. A. Shah. Dr. Ifra completed her PhD at the University of Kashmir under the guidance of Dr. Adil Gani. Under his guidance, she developed expertise in advanced food material engineering, electrospinning, bioactive encapsulation, and 3D food printing, while being encouraged to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary challenges in food science. Building on this strong research foundation, her postdoctoral work aims to develop next-generation functional foods with controlled digestion behaviour and predictable glycaemic response through the structural engineering of hybrid protein matrices using advanced 3D food printing. Her research is expected to contribute significantly to precision nutrition, diabetes management, and the development of smart food manufacturing technologies.1b:T8e4,

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