CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : Dr. Prabhavathi S.N.

Present position : Postdoctoral fellow and former guest Faculty in Food
Science and Nutrition
Department address : Department of Studies Food Science and Nutrition
University of Mysore, Manasagangotri,
Mysore - 570006
Residential address : #104, SBM colony,
Udayagiri,
Mysore-570019.
Mobile : 8904009327
e-mail : prabhafsn1110@gmail.com

1. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree Year University Subject Class

Postdoctoral 2022 (on- University of Health studies -

research going) Mysore

Ph.D. 2019 University of Food Science and -

Mysore Nutrition

M.Sc. 2006 University of Food Science and I

Mysore Nutrition

B.Sc. 2004 University of Home Science I

Mysore

2. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING

 Qualified UGC-NET held on 30-12-2007 in the subject Home Science

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  Participated in the training programme on “Quality assurance in food safety
and human nutrition”, held during 5-7th November 2008 at Central food
technological research institute, Mysore, co-sponsored by Dr. A.R. Gopal
Ayengar education trust, Bangalore.

 Participated in Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programme held

on 22nd and 23rd March, 2019 in the Department of Food Science and
Nutrition, University of Mysore, Mysuru

 Participated in faculty development programme on “value addition in food

processing and product development” organized by department of
department of food science and nutrition, nutrition association and nutrition
society of India, Coimbatore chapter, avinashilingam institute for home science
and higher education for women, Coimbatore from 21 st-26th March 2022.

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INSTITUTION POST HELD YEAR

Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Guest faculty 2006-till date

Manasagangotri, Mysore-06

Department of Family and Community Guest faculty 2006-2008

Science, Maharani’s Science College for
women, Mysore.

FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION IN TEACHING

Food science and food processing, Product development and Sensory evaluation,
Functional properties of foods and Food fortification.

4. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Title of Postdoctoral research: Health, Nutrition and food security: an
Intervention based study on jenu kuruba
(particularly vulnerable tribal group) children from
Mysore district
Title of Ph. D. Thesis : Studies on Flavour Potentiating Effect of Monosodium
Glutamate with special reference to Synergism between
Spices and Salt in Different Food Matrices

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Title of M.Sc. Dissertation : Influence of selected maternal factors on weight gain
during pregnancy

5. RESEARCH GUIDANCE: 38 (Annexure 1)

 M. Sc. Dissertations and Projects: 38

6. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: 27 (Annexure 2)

National International Total

Research papers published 03 17 20
Review articles/papers published - 03 03
Research papers published in 01 01 02
Proceedings
Book chapters 02 - 2
Total 06 21 27

7. OTHER ACADEMIC RELATED PUBLICATIONS:

Self-learning material of Karnataka State 2 - 2
Open University (KSOU), Mysore.

8. RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES/SEMINARS: 26 (Annexure

2)
Research Papers presented at National International Total
conferences
Poster papers presented 19 04 23
Oral papers presented 12 09 21
Total 31 13 44

9. PARTICIPATION IN SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES: (Annexure 3)

 International – 13
 National – 19
 Workshops -11
10 Invited Talk/ special lecture – (Annexure 4)
 Invited talk-03
 Special lecture-11
11. MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

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  Nutrition Society of India. National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
 Indian Dietetic Association

12. AWARDS- 09
 2nd prize for poster paper entitled “Nutritional status and life style habits of
diabetic patients from Mysore city” presented at international conference on
Technological Advances on Super Foods for Health Care, Organized by
University of Pondicherry, on 3 rd-4th May 2013.
 Best poster award for poster paper entitled “Maternal factors influencing
birth weight among economically deprived population” presented at
national seminar on Emerging Health Issues Across the Life stages, organized
by Human development, DOS in Food Science and Nutrition, University of
Mysore, Mysuru, held on 6th-7th March 2014.
 Appreciation award for the poster paper entitled “Efficacy of Monosodium
glutamate as flavor potentiator for sodium reduction in fried products”.
Presented at 47th annual national conference of Nutrition society of India, NIN,
Hyderabad. Held on 9-10th October 2015.
 Best paper award on Food structure and Sensory properties track, in
recognition of the outstanding research paper entitled “Flavor potentiating
effect of mono sodium glutamate on acceptability profile of salt reduced
tomato soups” in 2nd international conference on Food properties (iCFP2016),
held on May 31st – June 2nd 2016, Bangkok, Thailand.
 Best paper award for oral paper entitled “Nutritional status and dietary
pattern of women from nanjangud town of Mysore”. Presented at 9th national
women science congress. Organized by Matru vedike, swadeshi vijnana
andolana Karnataka. Held on 5-7th November 2016.
 Best paper award for the paper entitled “Antioxidant potential of lemon peel
for stabilizing the quality of stored oils”. Presented at
1st International Conference on Innovative Food and Nutrition Technologies for
Public Health Care (ICNPH-2018) held on 4-5th, January, 2018 at Periyar
University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
 Best paper award for oral paper entitled “Association of anthropometric
measurements with biochemical parameters among diabetic patients”.
Presented at UPE sponsored silver jubilee national seminar on “risks and
resilience across the life span”. Organized by Human development, department
of food science and nutrition, University of Mysore. Held on 15 and 16 th March
2018.
 Best poster award for the paper entitled “Innovative farming techniques to
fight food insecurity”. Presented at UPE sponsored silver jubilee national
seminar on “risks and resilience across the life span”. Organized by Human
development, department of food science and nutrition, University of Mysore.
Held on 15 and 16th March 2018.

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  Consolation prize in oral presentation for the paper entitled “Physicochemical
properties, microstructure and sensory profile of millet based baked
products”. Presented at 3rd international conference on emerging trends in
millet technology for health promotion (ICEMT-2020), organized by the
department of Nutrition and dietetics, Periyar University, Salem, held on 9th and
10th January 2020.
 Certificate of recognition in oral presentation for the paper entitled “Somatic
status and Nutrient Deficiencies in Jenu Kuruba children from Ashrama
Schools of H D Kote”. Presented at national conference “My Nutricon-2022” on
the theme public health aspects of nutrition towards sustainable development
goals, organized by JSS medical college Mysore, held on 8th and 9th December
2022.

13. Organization of program (Seminar/conference/workshop)

 Organizing committee member - UGC and University of Mysore sponsored
National seminar on “FUNCTIONAL FOODS FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND
DISEASE PREVENTION” held on 14th and 15th February 2008.

 Organizing committee member - Two-day National seminar on “EMERGING

HEALTH ISSUES ACROSS THE LIFE STAGES”. Organized by Human
development, DOS in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore 0n 6 th
and 7th March 2014.

 Organizing committee member - UGC sponsored seminar on “CHANGING

PROFILE OF MALNUTRITION IN INDIA”. Organized by the DOS in Food
Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore on 9 th January 2015.

14. DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES

 Secretary of departmental nutrition society from September 2008- June 2010.

 Obesity screening camp organized by DOS in Food Science and Nutrition on

19th December 2015.

 Consumer awareness program conducted by DOS in Food Science and

Nutrition on the theme “AN INSIGHT IN FOOD SAFETY AND CONSUMER
AWARENESS” on 11th may 2016.

 Nutritional medicine and wellness conclave organized by DOS in Food

Science and Nutrition on 31st May 2016.

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 (Dr. Prabhavathi S.N)

Annexure 1

LIST OF M.Sc. DISSERTITION/ PROJECTS GUIDED- 33

2011-2012

• Nutritional status and dietary pattern of Iranians residing in Mysore.

• Microbial quality of selected commercial samples of fruit juices from Mysore

city.

• Sensory attributes and shelf stability of Monosodium glutamate incorporated

chakli prepared using different oils.

2012-13

• Food security, nutritional status and dietary pattern of selected women from
Belawadi village of Mysore district.

• Consumption trends of processed foods among rural population from Mysore

district.

2013-14

• Utilization and quality evaluation of whole grains for formulating chat poories

• Synergistic effect of MSG and spices on salt reduction from fried products

• Antioxidant properties of orange and lemon peels and their efficacy in

preventing lipid peroxidation in stored oils

• Adsorption characteristics of bacterial cellulose in synthetic food color systems

• Evaluation of nutraceutical importance in the tubers of Dioscorea Rotundata

and Dioscorea Cayenensis

• Evaluation of nutraceutical importance in the fruits of Ficus Hispida and Ficus

Benghalensis

• Development and evaluation of functional food bar

• Preservation of aloe vera gel

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• Physical characteristics of dietary fiber from different sources

• Optimization and extraction of polyphenols and antioxidant activity from wood

apple

• A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on

knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls

• A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding

homemade feeds to cure dehydration among mothers of preschoolers in district
hospital at Chitradurga

• Assessment of knowledge and practice of management and prevention of water

borne diseases in a selected area of urban slum in Shimoga taluk

• Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women

• Assessment of factors contributing to obesity among housewives and working

women in selected urban area

• Prevalence of malnutrition in Rural and urban school children

2014-15

• Studies on formulation of millet-based products, their sensory quality and

nutrient data base of traditional and formulated products”

• A comparative evaluation of organoleptic quality of traditional sweets based on

natural and artificial sweeteners’’

• Prevalence of over nutritional disorders among the non-teaching staff of

university of Mysore.

2015-16

• Antioxidant properties of organic and nonorganic teas

2016-17

• Formulation and evaluation of healthy nutri bars using cereal and millet flakes

• Formulation and quality evaluation of gluten free products using millet grains

2017-18

• Nutritional properties of oil seed cakes and their utilization in the formulation of
baked products

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• Unconventional Leafy Vegetables: Nutritional Properties and Utilization in
Product Formulation

2018-19

• Formulation of multi nutrient microencapsulates using spray drying technology

for utilizing as a fortificant in various food matrices.

2019-20

• A comparative study on the effect of processing techniques on nutrients and

anti-nutrient contents of two varieties of kidney beans

• Comparative evaluation of nutritional properties of banana peels from three

different varieties.

• Nelumbo nucifera-an exploratory study on nutritional property and sensory

acceptability of products

2020-21

 A study on the effect of vegetable peel incorporation on nutritional and quality

attributes of baked products

 A study on the effect of fruit peel powder incorporation on physical nutritional

and sensory quality of products

2021-22

 Utilizing composite flour blends for developing baked breakfast flakes: Evaluating
the nutritional and sensory properties

 Formulation of functional snack bars using natural sweetener substitutes:

evaluation of nutritional and sensory properties

 Formulation and evaluation of nutritional and sensory qualities of gum drop

candies supplemented with mango peel powder and wheat bran

Annexure 2

PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH ARTICLES- INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS -17

2013

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1. Divyashree S, Jamuna Prakash and Prabhavathi S.N. Microbial Quality of Selected
Commercial Fresh Fruit Juices Sold in Mysore City. Journal of Food Science and
Technology, 2013, Vol 8; 30-34.

2. Prabhavathi S.N. and Khyrunnisa Begum. Socio-demographic correlates of mothers

given birth to normal and low birth weight babies. Journal of Post graduate Medical
Institute, 2013, Vol 27(3); 242-249. (Corresponding author)

3. Abdol Hossein Azimi, Jamuna Prakash and Prabhavathi S.N. Nutritional status
and dietary pattern of Iranian’s residing in Mysore city. International Journal of Food,
Nutrition and dietetics, 2013, Vol 1(2); 5-14. (Corresponding author).

2014

4. Amritha Prakash, Jamuna Prakash and Prabhavathi S.N. Sensory attributes and
shelf stability of monosodium glutamate-incorporated rice crackers prepared using
different oils. Advances in Food Sciences, 2014, Vol. 36; 48-53. (Corresponding
author)

2015

5. Puttarathnamma D, Jamuna Prakash and Prabhavathi S.N. Consumption Trends

of Processed Foods among Rural Population Selected from South India. International
Journal of Food and Nutritional Science, 2015, Vol 2 (6); 1-6

2017

6. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Sensory attributes of fresh herb chutneys
prepared using a flavor enhancer. EC nutrition. 2017, Vol. (10.1); 26-36.

7. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Acceptability profile of tomato soup

prepared using flavor potentiator and spices. International journal of food, nutrition
and dietetics. 2017, Vol (5); 65-72 (corresponding author).

8. Maheshwari H.M, Prabhavathi S.N, Rajesh Devisetti and Jamuna Prakash.

Determining efficacy of monosodium glutamate for salt reduction in plain and spiced
‘poories’ through sensory responses. Experimental food chemistry.2017, Vol 3; 3-9.

9. Prabhavathi S.N. Anitha C and Suguna P. Assessment of Prevalence and knowledge

regarding iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls from semi-urban area of
mysore. International journal of multidisciplinary educational research. 2017, Vol 6;
82-88. (Corresponding author).

10. Vatsala L, Jamuna Prakash and Prabhavathi SN. Food Security and Nutritional
Status of Women Selected from a Rural Area in South India. Journal of Food Nutrition
and Population Health. 2017, Vol. 1(2); 10

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2018

11. Shwetha K., Aisha Siddique, Divya Ramesh, Jamuna Prakash and Prabhavathi
S.N. Consumption Pattern of Indian ‘Chat’ Based Snacks and Formulation of Millet
Based Snack ‘Poories’. Research Journal of Food and Nutrition. 2018, Volume 2 (4);
30-38

12. Prakash J, Nagar MN, Devisetti R and Prabhavathi SN. Antioxidant Properties of
Organic and Non-organic Tea Brews. Journal of Food Biotechnology Research. 2018,
Vol 2; 1-5.

2019

13. Abdol Hadi Tajer, Aisha Siddiqi, Divya Prakash J., Jamuna Prakash and
Prabhavathi S.N. Antioxidant properties of orange and lemon peels and their efficacy
in preventing lipid peroxidation in stored oils. Trends in phytochemical research,
2019, Vol 3(2); 137-146.

2021

14. Mohammed ashfaq zameer B, Prabhavathi SN and Farhath Khanum. Physical

characteristics of dietary fibers from different sources. International journal of
multidisciplinary educational research. 2021, Vol 10 (2); 55-60

15. Prabhavathi S.N, Anitha C and Pampapathi B.V. An education intervention based
study on adolescent anaemic girls residing in rural area of Bellary district, Karnataka,
India. International journal of creative research thoughts. 2021, Vol 9 (1); 2590-2602

16. Anitha. C, Madhukar Venkatesh Joshi and Prabhavathi S.N. Ficus carica” (fig
fruit) - a therapeutic agent in treating iron deficiency anemia. International journal of
multidisciplinary educational research. 2021, vol 10 (3); 157-166

17. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Efficacy of monosodium glutamate in

sodium reduction and impact on sensory profile of traditional Indian dishes. Journal
of nutritional sciences and food. 2021, Vol 1(1); 1-9

National journals-03

2013

17. Prabhavathi S.N., Charlotte G Karunakaran and Ashoka H.G. A Study of Somatic
Status and Complications among Female Hospitalized and Non-hospitalized Diabetic
Patients from Mysore Urban Area. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice, 2013, Vol 24(3);
233-239.

2014

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18. Maheshwari H.M, Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Exploring the flavor
potentiating effect of monosodium glutamate on acceptability profile of spiced
“poories”. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and dietetics. 2014, Vol. 54 (3); 265-277.

2019

19. Nisha, B.S., Prabhavathi, S.N. and Jamuna Prakash. Development of Barnyard
Millet Based Products, their Acceptability and Nutritional Composition. The Indian
journal of nutrition and dietetics. 2019, Vol 56 (4); 397-411.

Full papers Published in Proceedings of the Conference/Seminar/Symposium-02

20. Prabhavathi S.N. and Jamuna Prakash. Flavor Potentiating Effect of Monosodium
Glutamate on Acceptability Profile of Salt Reduced Tomato Soups Proceedings of the
2016 International Conference on Food Properties (iCFP2016) Bangkok, Thailand, May
31-June 2, 2016.

21. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Nutrition transition in Indian population-
processed food consumption and food insecurity as contributing factors, 10th
kannada vijnana sammelana held on 15th-17th September 2014

Review Articles published-03

22. Santhosha S.G, Jamuna Prakash and Prabhavathi S.N. Bioactive components of
garlic and their physiological role in health maintenance: A review. Journal of Food
bioscience, 2013, Vol 3; 59-74.

23. Prabhavathi S.N. and Jamuna Prakash. Iron deficiency anemia in growing years
and its effect on cognition: a review. International Journal of Child Health and
Nutrition, 2014, Vol 3(4); 1-10.

24. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Efficacy of Monosodium Glutamate as a

Flavour Potentiator in Salt reduction: A review. Journal of nutrition and food
processing. 2019, Vol 2; 1-4.

Book chapters

1. Prabhavathi S.N and Komala M. Reducing Postharvest Losses in Cereals and

Pulses for Strengthening Food and Nutrition Security. In interdisciplinary approaches
in agriculture and forestry. 2021, Taran Publications, New Delhi, 342-348. ISBN: 978-
93-92313-22-6

2. Prabhavathi S.N, Hemalatha M.S and Shwetha. Prevalence of Anaemia Among

Pregnant Women from Bangalore Urban Area in Edited Book from the UGC funded
National Conference on UPWGC-SSSVP Unfolding the Potentials of Women and Girls
including Children: Enhancing the Benefits Exponentially for One and All- Sabka

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Saath Sabka Vikas Perspective. 2022, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 78-84, ISBN:
978-93-94883-06-2.

OTHER ACADEMIC RELATED PUBLICATIONS- TOTAL = 16

 Participated as a subject expert/script writer in audio/visual based lecture

programs and in the multimedia production/e-content development (Developed
5 modules) under NME-ICT project of CEC-UGC, educational multimedia and
research center, University of Mysore.

Sl.No Name of the module Year

1 Basics of food production 2016-17

2 Food commodities 2016-17

3 Additives in food production 2016-17

4 Introduction to Indian cuisine 2016-17

5 Introduction to western cuisine 2016-17

 Development of module for e-PG Pathshala in Food and Nutrition (developed 9

modules)

Sl. No Title of the module Year

1 Biosynthesis and oxidation of fatty acids 2017-18

2 Vitamin C- History, structure, dietary sources, 2017-18

distribution and absorption, utilization, transport,
metabolism, storage and excretion

3 Vitamin C- RDA, requirement, functions, deficiency 2017-18

diagnosis,assessment of availability of Vitamin C

4 Hypervitaminosis 2017-18

5 Losses in preparation and handling, assessment of 2017-18

availability of water-soluble vitamins

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 6 Essential fatty acids in human nutrition 2017-18

7 Vitamin E- Structure, functions. RDA, Deficiency 2017-18

disorders

8 Vitamin K- Structure, functions. RDA, Deficiency 2017-18

disorders

9 Vitamin like substances (pseudovitamins) 2017-18

 Resource person for audio/visual based lecture programmes and in the

multimedia production/e-content development under NME-ICT project of CEC-
UGC through educational multimedia research center, university of Mysore

Sl. No Subject/paper/topic
Unit –III Macro Nutrients (part-I)-
Carbohydrates
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Micro nutrients (part-II)- Fat soluble
vitamins

 Development of self-learning (02) material for diploma courses in Karnataka

state Open University in the subjects Food preservation techniques and
community and health education

ORAL PAPERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES- 09

1. Prabhavathi S.N, Shwetha K, Ayesha Siddiq, Divya prakash and Jamuna Prakash.
Utilization and quality evaluation of whole grains for formulating “chat poories”, at
International conference on advances in home science studies, Tirupati, held on 20th-
21st February 2015.

2. Abdol Hadi Tajer, Ayesha siddiq, Divya prakash, Jamuna prakash and Prabhavathi
S.N. Orange peel: antioxidant properties and efficacy in preventing lipid peroxidation
in stored oils at International conference on advances in home science studies,
Tirupati, held on 20th-21st February 2015.

3. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Flavor potentiating effect of monosodium

glutamate on acceptability profile of salt reduced tomato soups, at 2nd international
conference on Food properties, held on 31st May - 2nd June 2016, Bangkok,
Thailand.
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4. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Utilizing flavor potentiating effect of
monosodium glutamate in salt reduction. 40th indian social science congress,
organized by indian academy of social sciences and university of mysore. Held on 19-
23rd December 2016

5. Prabhavathi S.N., A.H.Tajer, Aisha Siddiqi, DivyaRamesh and Jamuna Prakash.

Antioxidant potential of lemon peel for stabilizing the quality of stored oils. 1st
International Conference on Innovative Food and Nutrition Technologies for Public
Health Care (ICNPH-2018) held on 4-5th, January, 2018 at Periyar University, Salem,
Tamilnadu, India.

6. Prabhavathi S.N, Hemalatha M.S and Priya S. Assessment of knowledge and

practice regarding management and prevention of water borne diseases in a selected
area of urban slum in shimoga district. International Conference on Advances in
Nutrition and Health Communication on 3 - 4 August, 2017.

7. Prabhavathi S.N, Nisha B. S, Divya Ramesh and Jamuna Prakash.

Physicochemical properties, microstructure and sensory profile of millet based baked
products. International conference on Emerging trends in millet technology for health
promotion (ICEMT 2020). Periyar University, Salem, 9th and 10th January 2020.

8. Prabhavathi S.N, Madhuri D shekhar and Jamuna Prakash. Organoleptic quality

and energy density of beverages and sweet confections based on natural and artificial
sweeteners. 10th international conference on nutritional and environmental medicine,
nutrition, ayurceuticals and metabolomics. 14th t0 16th February 2020.

9. Prabhavathi S.N Ranjitha N.L, Rajesh D and Jamuna Prakash Nutritional

Properties of Copra Seed Cake and Their Utilization in the Formulation of Baked
Products. International conference on science, technology and management, 5th and
6th December 2020.

ORAL PAPERS PRESENTED AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES-10

1. Prabhavathi S.N and Charlotte G Karunakaran. A study of somatic status and

complications among female hospitalized and non-hospitalized diabetic patients from
Mysore urban area 45th NIN conference 15-17th November 2012.

2. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Nutrition transition in Indian population-

processed food consumption and food insecurity as contributing factors (10th
kannada vijnana sammelana, 15-17th September 2014).

3. Prabhavathi S. N, Shilpa N and Hemalatha M.S. Nutritional status and dietary

pattern of women from nanjangud town of mysore. 9th national women science
congress. Organized by Matru vedike, swadeshi vijnana andolana Karnataka. Held on
5-7th November 2016.

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4. Prabhavathi S.N, Anitha C and Suguna P. Assessment of prevalence and knowledge
regarding iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls from semi-urban area of
Mysore. ICSSR New Delhi, Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on Sustainable
Rural Development Through Governmental Programmes – Vision and Action,
organized by Department of studies and Research in Economics, Karnataka state open
university, Mysore, held on July 28th and 29th, 2017.

5. Prabhavathi S.N, Charlotte G. Karunakaran and Ashoka H.G. Associations of

anthropometric measurements with biochemical parameters among diabetic patients.
Silver Jubilee National Seminar on ‘Risks and Resilience Across the Life Span’.
Organised by Human Development, Department of Studies in Food Science and
Nutrition, University of Mysore, on March 15th & 16th 2018

6. Prabhavathi S.N, Charlotte G karunakaran and Ashoka H.G. Associations of

anthropometric measurements with biochemical parameters among diabetic patients.
Silver Jubilee National Seminar on ‘Risks and Resilience Across the Life Span’.
Organised by Human Development, Department of Studies in Food Science and
Nutrition, University of Mysore, on March 15th & 16th 2018.

7. Prabhavathi S.N, Anitha C and Pampapathi B.V. An education intervention-based

study on adolescentanaemic girls residing in rural area of Bellary district, Karnataka,
India. 12th national women science congress. Organized by SBRR mahajana’s first
grade college Mysore, on 7th- 9th November 2019.

8. Prabhavathi S.N, Priyanka K and Phani Kumar G. Determination of nutraceutical

properties in the tubers of dioscorea rotundata and dioscoreacayenensis. National
Conference on Health and Wellness through Nutrition and Nutraceuticals -2020
organised by Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. 23rd and 24th January 2020.

9. Prabhavathi S.N, Madhuri D Shekhar and Jamuna Prakash. A comparative

evaluation of organoleptic quality of traditional sweets based on natural and artificial
sweetners. National Conference on Health and Wellness through Nutrition and
Nutraceuticals -2020 organised by Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. 23rd and
24th January 2020.

10. Prabhavathi S.N, Hemalatha M.S and Shwetha M. Prevalence of anaemia

among pregnant women from Bangalore urban area. UGC sponsored national
conference on “Unfolding the potential of Women including Girls and Children:
Enhancing the Benefits exponentially for One and All -Sabka Saath-Sabka
Vikas". Organized by Aditi Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi on 27th March 2021.

11. Prabhavathi S.N and Komala M. Somatic status and Nutrient Deficiencies in
Jenu Kuruba children from Ashrama Schools of H D Kote. National conference
“My Nutricon-2022”, on the theme public health aspects of nutrition towards
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sustainable development goals. Organized by JSS medical college Mysore, held
on 8th and 9th December 2022.

12. Prabhavathi S.N and Komala M. Determinants of food security among Jenu
kuruba tribal population. 34th biennial national conference of home science
association of India (HSAI). Organized by kerala chapter on the theme “innovation and
incubation opportunities in home science for self-reliant India, held on 15th- 17th
December 2022.
Annexure 3

POSTERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE- 04

2013

1. Prabhavathi S.N and charlotte G Karunakaran. Nutritional status and life style
habits of diabetic patients from Mysore city, International conference on Technological
Advances in super Foods for Health Care. Pondicherry, 3rd-4th May 2013.

2015

2. Prabhavathi S.N. Maheshwari H.M and Jamuna Prakash. Using monosodium

glutamate as a flavour potentiator in salt reduced products" at International
conference on advances in home science studies, Tirupati, held on 20th-21st February
2015.

2018

3. Prabhavathi S.N, Rohini S, Rajesh Devisetti and jamuna Prakash. Formulation

and evaluation of low sugar nutribars 50th annual international conference of
nutrition society of india, held on 15-17th November, 2018.

4. Prabhavathi S.N, John Nithin B and Farhath Khanum. Preservation of aloevera gel
and sensory acceptability of aloe-grape squash. 8th international food convention.
Organized by association of food scientists and technologists (India), on 12-15th
December 2018.

POSTERS PRESENTED AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES/ SEMINARS- 19

2012

5. Prabhavathi S.N., Abdol Hossein Azimi and Jamuna prakash. Nutritional status
and dietary pattern of Iranians residing in Mysore. 44th national conference, organized
by nutrition society of India, tirupati chapter, on 16-17th November 2012.

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6. Divyashree S, Jamuna Prakash and Prabhavathi S.N. Microbial quality of selected
commercial samples of fruit juices from Mysore city. 44th national conference,
organized by nutrition society of India, tirupati chapter, on 16-17th November 2012.

7. Prabhavathi S.N Amritha Prakash and. Jamuna Prakash Sensory attributes and
shelf stability of monosodium glutamate incorporated chakli using different oils. 5th
annual KSTA conference on science and technology for societal transformation. Held
on 19-20th December 2012.

2013

8. Prabhavathi S.N., Jinju Mathew and Jamuna Prakash. Nutritional status of

women and children with HIV- AIDS and perception of care givers. 45th national
conference on inter sectoral approach to promote food and nutrition security.
Organized by nutrition society of india on 21-22nd November 2013.

9. Vatsala L, jamuna prakash and Prabhavathi S.N. Nutritional status and dietary
pattern of women from belawadi village of Mysore district. 45th national conference on
inter sectoral approach to promote food and nutrition security. Organized by nutrition
society of india on 21-22nd November 2013.

10. Puttarathnamma D, Jamuna Prakash and Prabhavathi S.N. Consumption trends

of processed foods among selected rural population from Mysore. 45th national
conference on inter sectoral approach to promote food and nutrition security.
Organized by nutrition society of india on 21-22nd November 2013.

2014

11. Prabhavathi S.N. and Khyrunnisa begum. Maternal factors influencing birth
weight among economically deprived population, UGC sponsored National seminar on
emerging health issues across life stages organized by Human Development, DOS in
Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore, Mysore on 6th-7th March 2014.

12. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Iron deficiency anemia during infancy
and possible approaches for prevention. UGC sponsored National seminar on emerging
health issues across life stages organized by Human Development, DOS in Food
Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore, Mysore on 6th-7th March 2014.

13. Prabhavathi S.N, Vatsala L and Jamuna Prakash. Assessment of food security
among the households of Belawadi village of Mysore city. UGC sponsored National
seminar on emerging health issues across life stages organized by Human
Development, DOS in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore, Mysore on
6th-7th March 2014.

2015

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14. Prabhavathi S.N. Nisha B.S and Jamuna Prakash. Development of barnyard
millet-based products and analysis of nutritional composition. 47th Annual national
conference, NSI Hyderabad, held on 9th-10th October 2015.

15. Mahashwari H.M. Prabhavathi S.N. and Jamuna Prakash. Efficacy of

Monosodium glutamate as flavor potentiator for sodium reduction in fried products.
47th Annual national conference, NSI Hyderabad, held on 9th-10th October 2015.

2016

16. Prabhavathi S.N, Kiran S and U.V. Mani. Assessment of nutritional status and
knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of non-teaching staff of University of Mysore.
5th women science congress, held at Mysore on 4th-6th January 2016.

17. Prabhavathi S.N. Anitha C, and Najma Nasreen S.N. A comparative study on the
nutritional status of rural and urban school children of Hassan district. 5th women
science congress, held at Mysore on 4th-6th January 2016.

18. Nisha B.S, Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Development of nutrient
database for millet based traditional and formulated products. 5th women science
congress, held at Mysore on 4th-6th January 2016.

2017

19. Prabhavathi S.N, Rohini S, Rajesh devisetti and Jamuna Prakash. Formulation
and quality evaluation of low sugar millet based healthy bars. 26th ICFOST, held at
Hyderabad on 7-9th December 2017.

20. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Sensory attributes of fresh herb chutneys
prepared using a flavor enhancer. National conference on Food based approaches for
translational nutrition. Organized by nutrition society of india, Mysore chapter, on 12-
13th April, 2017.

21. Prabhavathi S.N and Jamuna Prakash. Acceptability profile of tomato soups
developed using flavor potentiator and spices. UGC sponsored national conference on
scientific perspectives in homescience. Organized by faculty of home science, on 6-7th
March 2017.

2018

22. Prabhavathi S.N, Priya M.B, Rajesh Devisetti and Jamuna prakash. Formulation
and evaluation of gluten free snack products utilizing millets. Silver Jubilee National
Seminar on ‘Risks and Resilience across the Life Span’. Organised by Human
Development, Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition, University of
Mysore, on March 15th & 16th 2018.

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23. Prabhavathi S.N, Madhuri D Shekhar and Jamuna Prakash. A comparative

evaluation of organoleptic quality of traditional sweets based on natural and artificial
sweetners. National Conference on Health and Wellness through Nutrition and
Nutraceuticals -2020 organised by Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. 23rd and
24th January 2020.

Annexure 4

PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/SYMPOSIUM- 10

2011

1. Two day work shop on “Current trends in nutritional, health and food safety issues-
management and measurement perspectives. Held on 15-16th November 2011,
organized by JSS institute, JC campus, Mysore.

2013

2. Attended workshop on “Literature review”, held on 19th December 2013, organized

by Mysore university library, University of Mysore.

2014

3. Two day national seminar on “Functional foods for health promotion and disease
prevention”. Held on 14-15th February 2014, Organized by the department of Food
Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore

4. Technical workshop on “Exploring Scifinder (chemical abstracts) for scientific

research in academia, held on 4th January 2014, organized by Mysore university
Library, University of Mysore.

2015

5. Participated in the brain storming session on “Current trends in nutritional

management of kidney disorders”, held on 12th March 2015, organized by Indian
dietetic association, Mysore chapter.

2016

6. Participated in 10-day Work shop on Research data analysis using SPSS and Excel
held on 8th to 17th February 2016 at Manasagangothri, University of Mysore.

7. Symposium on “Climate is changing- food and agriculture must too”. Held on 16th
October 2016, organized by the department of food science and nutrition, Yuvaraja’s
college (autonomous) and Nutrition society of India- Mysore chapter, Mysore.

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8. One day workshop on “Application of statistics in the field of food science and
nutrition and human development using SPSS. Held on 19th November 2016,
organized by Department of studies in Food science and Nutrition, University of
Mysore.

2018

9. UGC sponsored symposium on “Evidence based nutrition for prevention and

management of diabetes” held on 21st March 2018, organized by Department of
studies in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore.

10. One day symposium on the theme “Clinical nutrition and dietetics- current
practices and future trends”, held on 6th September 2018, organized by Department
of studies in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore and Indian dietetic
association, Mysore chapter.

Annexure 5

Invited Talk/Special Lecture in Seminar/Training Program/Orientation

Program/ Contact class

Invited talk- 03

Special lectures- 11

2018

1. Prabhavathi S.N, Rajesh devisetti and Jamuna prakash. Free glutamic acid in
selected vegetables and organoleptic quality monosodium glutamate added vegetable-
based products. Invited speaker at IUFOST 19th world congress of food science and
technology, held on 23rd-27th October 2018, Mumbai

2. Prabhavathi S.N. and Jamuna prakash. Acceptability profile of cereal based

traditional dishes prepared by incorporating a flavor enhancer. Invited speaker at
IUFOST 19th world congress of food science and technology, held on 23rd-27th
October 2018, Mumbai

Special lectures-

2007

1. Delivered a lecture on “Food constituents” for the students of certificate in

nutrition and food at Karnataka state Open University, Mukthagangothri, Mysore
during May 2007

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2. Delivered a lecture on “Family nutrition” for the students of certificate in nutrition

and food at Karnataka state Open University, Mukthagangothri, Mysore during April
2008

3. Delivered a lecture on “Food packaging” for the students of certificate in nutrition

and food at Karnataka state Open University, Mukthagangothri, Mysore during April
2008

2011

4. Contributed as a resource person for the lecture series program on “Healthy

cooking, hygiene and nutrition” held under nutrition society of india, Mysore chapter
and Mahila samakhya yojane of government of Karnataka on 4-5th, 11-12th, 30-1st,
and 16-17th of December 2011 at DOS in Food science and nutrition, University of
Mysore.

2013

5. Delivered a lecture on “Nutrition during pregnancy and Young adulthood” for the
students of Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, Karnataka state Open
University, Mukthagangothri, Mysore during April 2013

6. Delivered a lecture on “Nutrition for the community and meal planning” for the
students of Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, Karnataka state Open
University, Mukthagangothri, Mysore during April 2013

7. Delivered a lecture on “Nutrition care in metabolic diseases” for the students of

post graduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics, Mukthagangothri, Mysore during
October 2013.

2014

8. Contributed as a resource person for the nutrition trainees of old age home on
“Minerals in human nutrition” held under the auspices of nutrition society of India
Mysore chapter on 25-26th October 2013 and 3-11th November 2014.

2020

9. Delivered a lecture on “Food preservation” for the students of post graduate

diploma in nutrition and dietetics, Mukthagangothri, Mysore during June 2020.

2021

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10. Participated as a Resource person and delivered a Lecture on “Macronutrients” in
Karnataka State Open University Contact Class for post graduate diploma nutrition at
Mukthagangothri, Mysore from 30 th May to 3rd june 2021.

11. Participated as a Resource person and delivered a Lecture on “Antioxidants and

natural supplements” in Karnataka State Open University Contact Class for M.Sc
Clinical nutrition and dietetics studies at Mukthagangothri, Mysore on 11 th June
2021.

2022.

 Participated as a resource person and conducted practical sessions in pre-

conference workshop on “Food safety and adulteration” in national conference
“My nutricon-2022” organized by JSS medical college Mysore, held on 8 th and
9th December 2022.

References:

1. Prof. Jamuna Prakash (Rtd)- Former professor in department of Food Science and
Nutrition, University of Mysore. E-mail: jampr55@hotmail.com, Mob: 9845247386

2. Prof. Komala M. – Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Professor of Human

Development, University of Mysore. E-mail: komalagangadhar71@gmail.com, Mob:
9980425919

3. Dr. Anitha C. Assistant Professor, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore. E-

mail: anithaksou@gmail.com, Mob: 9916030230

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