Dr PARESH R. DAVARA

Ph. D. (Agril. Engg.)

Assoc. Research Scientist

Processing and Food Engineering

College of Agril. Engg. & Tech.

Brief Profile

Dr. P. R. Davara is an Associate Professor in the discipline of Processing and Food Engineering at Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU), Junagadh, Gujarat. He holds B.Tech. degree in Agricultural Engineering and M. Tech. as well as Ph.D. degrees in Processing and Food Engineering from Junagadh Agricultural University. He has over 17 years of experience in teaching, research and extension at JAU, along with prior professional experience in the banking and food-processing sectors. His major research interests include post-harvest engineering, food processing and preservation, value addition, product development, extrusion technology, and processing of fruits, vegetables, pulses and oilseeds. He has contributed to several ICAR-sponsored and other national and state-level research projects, serving as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator. He has developed various food-processing technologies and machinery, including a patented grain treater for pre-milling enzymatic treatment of pigeon pea, subsequently transferred to industry. His academic contributions include 33 research papers, 13 books, 12 book chapters, five practical manuals and numerous technical articles. He has received the Best Teacher Award from JAU (2022), a Best Ph.D. Thesis Award and several best-article awards. He also contributes to postgraduate research guidance, curriculum development and professional journal reviewing.

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