. He is a highly experienced academician and researcher with over 30 years of expertise in areas including thermal processing, functional foods, dairy technology, and artificial neural networks for food quality modeling.

• Role: Vice-Chancellor, DSVCKV, Durg.
• Expertise: Specializes in dairy technology, specifically in UHT processing, traditional Indian dairy products, and Nutraceuticals.
• Background: Over three decades of experience in research, academic management, and food technology.
• Position: Serves as the chairman or key member of various university administrative, academic, and research councils