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MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH & STUDIES, FARIDABAD Sector 43, Aravalli Hills, Manav Rachna Campus Rd, Faridabad, Haryana 121004

Ms. Divya Puri Designation: Assistant Professor Qualification: PhD (Pursuing) Email: divyapuri.fas@mriu.edu.in Experience: 6+ Years

Research Interest: Food Processing, Food Packaging, New Product Development, etc.

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International Journals Puri D and Lalita. Probiotics: Health Implications and Future Prospective. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition.2017 Vol 2(4); 1-8. ISSN: 2455-4898.

Sachdeva A, Vashisht S, Chopra R and Puri D. Antimicrobial Activity of Active Packaging Film to prevent Bread Spoilage. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition.2017 Vol 2(4); 29-37. ISSN: 24554898.

Yadav D, Puri D and Sharma M. An Accompaniment to Biodegradable Packaging Film Incorporated with Licorice Root Extract. International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering. 2018 Vol 8(6); 15-22.

ISSN: 2249-0558.

Chanchal, Puri D & Kaur L. Evaluation of the Sensory Characteristics of Namkeen prepared from Composite Papaya Seed Flour. International Journal of Engineering, Science & Mathematics. 2018 Vol 7(4); 614-623. ISSN: 2320-0294.

Puri D, Kataria D and Sabharwal V. Augmenting Frying Stability of Soybean Oil by Incorporation of Curcumin. Global Journal of Engineering Science & Researches. 2018 Vol 5(6); 176-182. ISSN: 23488034.

Yadav D, Puri D and Sharma M. Preparation, Characterization & Antimicrobial Activity of Active Packaging Film Incorporated with Licorice Root Extract. Journal of Emerging Technologies and innovative Research.

2018 Vol 5(6); 901-908. ISSN: 2349-5162 Sharma M, Sanghi D, Mishra P and Puri D. Traditional Plants as Immunobooster- Preventive Strategy against COVID 19. Bioved journal. August 2019 Vol 30(2); 153-166. ISSN: 0971-0108. ISSN: 09710108.

Saraswat S, Richa and Puri D. Antimicrobial Packaging & its Use in Food Industry: A Review. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences. March 2021 Vol 10 (4); 81-87. ISSN: 2277-1808.

National Journals

1) Kapoor S & Puri D. Assessment of Stress Level among College going Students & its Effect on Diet.

Journal of Agricultural Engineering & Food Technology. 2019 Vol 6(1); 45-48. ISSN: 2350-0085;e-ISSN: 2350-0263

+ Conference details: 1) Sharma N, Jaiswal N, Chopra R and Puri D. The Effect of Natural Antioxidants Extracted from Fruit Peels on the Thermal Stability of Linseed Oil. National Seminar on Biomedical Engineering, Food and Fermentation Technology, organized by Deptt. of Food Technology, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi on 28th March, 2017.

2) Gupta A, Lata P, Chopra R and Puri D. Incorporation of Bay Leaves Extract in Bakery Product to Improve its Shelf Life. National Seminar on Biomedical Engineering, Food and Fermentation Technology, organized

by Deptt. Of Food Technology, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi on 28th March, 2017

3) Budhiraja J, Kaur S, Chopra R and Puri D. Optimization of Honey Mead using Jackfruit Pulp Extract.

National Seminar on Biomedical Engineering, Food and Fermentation Technology, organized by Department of Food Technology, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi on 28th March, 2017.

4) Puri D, Kataria D and Sabharwal V. Curcumin: An Efficacious Functional Additive in Soybean Oil. 3rd International Conference on Food Properties, held at Sharjah, UAE (Jan, 2018).

5) Kapoor S & Puri D. Assessment of Stress Level among College going Students & its Effect on Diet.

International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Integrating Health & Nutrition with the Emerging Areas of Food Technology, Agriculture, Environment and Allied Sciences, held at Shayma Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi (6th April, 2019).

6) Kapoor D & Puri D. Formulation & Sensory Assessment of Snack Bars Enriched with Spirulina.

International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Integrating Health & Nutrition with the Emerging Areas of Food Technology, Agriculture, Environment and Allied Sciences, held at Shayma Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi.

7) Malik H & Puri D. A study on Evolvement & Sensory Acceptability of Products developed from Terminalia arjuna: An exploration on Traditional Herb. 51st Annual National Conference of NSI, held at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Trivandrum, Kerala (7th-9th November, 2019).

8) Bhimrajka I & Puri D. Determination of Oxidative Thermal Stability of Oil by Incorporation of Onion Peel Extract. 107th Indian Science Congress held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (3 rd-7th January, 2020).

9) Kushwaha P & Puri D. Study on Sensory Evaluation of Gluten Free Vermicelli incorporated with Buckwheat & Jackfruit Seed Flour. 9th International Conference on Food Processing, Nutrition & Fortification with Emphasis on Vitamin-D held at Jamia Hamdard, Delhi (5th-6th March, 2020).

10) Verma M & Puri D. Formulation, Development & Characterization of Novel Functional Chocolate incorporated with Ashoka Bark (Saraca asoca) Powder. International Conference on Clinical Nutrition & Dietary Lifestyle held at The Chancery Pavilion-Bangalore, India (20th-21st May 2022).

11) Bhardwaj M & Puri D. Development & Sensory Acceptability of Protein Rich Hummus of Edamame Beans (Glycine max (L) Merr) enriched with Hemp Seeds (Cannabis sativa). International Conference on Clinical Nutrition & Dietary Lifestyle held at The Chancery Pavilion-Bangalore, India (20th-21st May 2022).

12) Prachi & Puri D. Beetgreen Nachos: A Step towards Healthy Snacking Lifestyle. International Conference on Clinical Nutrition & Dietary Lifestyle held at The Chancery Pavilion-Bangalore, India (20th-21st May 2022).

13) Apon K & Puri D. Active packaging incorporated with Sumac (Rhus coriaria) extract: A novel approach towards food packaging. 5th International Conference on Food & Nutrition held in virtual mode (16 th-17th November 2022).

14) Dhamija I & Puri D. A neoteric beverage incorporated with Terminalia chebula: A healthy step amid unhealthy lifestyle. 5th International Conference on Food & Nutrition held in virtual mode (16th-17th November 2022).

+ Book/Chapter Publications: 1) Co-authored the Pink Book on Nutrition and Food Safety, developed by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, GOI (1st edition, 8th March 2017).

2) Co-authored chapter entitled ‘Array of Gluten Free Products: An Overview’ in a textbook titled Trends & Prospects in Food Technology, Processing & Preservation, 2018.

+ Popular Articles: 1) Kukreti S, Yadav U and Puri D. Aloe Vera: A Functional Ingredient for Food Industry. Indian Food Industry Magazine by Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (AFSTi). Nov-Dec 2016 Vol 55 (6); 44-48.

2) Puri D, Kaur S and Yadav U. Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica L.): An Accompaniment to Functional Foods.

Indian Food Industry Magazine by Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (AFSTi). Mar-Apr 2017 Vol 36 (2); 19-23.

+ Administrative Responsibilities: 1) 2) 3) 4)

Departmental EMS Coordinator Member of Student Grievance Redressal Committee Member for Curriculum structuring & syllabus development (B.Sc Hons Food Science & Technology) Member of Departmental Incubation Cluster

+ Professional Affiliation Life member of Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

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1) Session chair at International Conference on Clinical Nutrition & Dietary Lifestyle organized by Universal Society of Food & Nutrition, FIT India & Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, held in Bangalore (20th-21st May 2022) 2) Delivered a talk on prospects of Food Science & Nutrition for 11th & 12th standard students of Kalka Public School, Delhi on 30th September, 2022 3) Session chair at 5th International Conference on Food & Nutrition, organized by Universal Society of Food & Nutrition held in a virtual mode (16th-17th November 2022)

+ Event Organized (Conference/Seminar/FDP/Workshops) 1) Organized & moderated webinar on ‘Impact of Covid-19 on Food Safety & Food Security’ organized by Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, FAHS, MRIIRS on 6th June, 2020.

2) Organized (as convener) & moderated day-1 of 5-day Faculty Development Programme on ‘Integrative Approach towards Current Practices in Food Product Development’ held from 29th April, 2021 to 5th May, 2021.

3) Organized an E-CNE programme on Management & Prevention of NCDs: A New Paradigm, organized on the occasion of Poshan Maah 2021 (6-9th September, 2021).

4) Organizing committee member in 4th International Conference on Food & Nutrition held in a hybrid mode (23-24 September 2021) Singapore.

5) Organizing committee member at Conference on Clinical Nutrition & Dietary Lifestyle held from 20-21 May 2022 at Bangalore, India.

6) Organizing committee member for Recipe competition held on the occasion of 7 th National Ayurveda Day at MRIIRS on 19th Oct 2022.

+ Awards 1) Second prize in poster presentation entitled ‘Development and Physico-chemical characterization of nutri-ladoos’ in International Conference on Current Approaches in Nutraceuticals and Food Technology for Diabetes Management held in Periyar University, Salem from 24-25th January, 2019 (Bhatia S & Puri D).

2) Best Poster Presentation entitled ‘Formulation, Development & Characterization of Novel Functional Chocolate incorporated with Ashoka Bark (Saraca asoca) Powder’ in International Conference on Clinical Nutrition & Dietary Lifestyle held at The Chancery Pavilion-Bangalore, India (Verma M & Puri D) from 20th-21st May 2022