Subramoni Hariharan
PhD (IIT Bombay-Monash Research Academy)
Mumbai
Summary
Meticulous and analytical researcher with 9+ years of educational and hands-on experience in biotechnology, food and nutrition, plant-proteins, food chemistry, and bioprocessing technology. Published peer-reviewed papers, with a detail-oriented approach to solving problems.
Finalist at BIRAC- Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme – 18
Proposal title - ‘Upcycling of perishable agro-wastes into high-quality nutrient-rich products.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Scientist
Proeon Foods
08.2023 - Current
- Successfully designed,optimised and developed novel peanut protein isolate (PP80).
- Optimised and developed a novel process for the production of millet protein concentrate.
- Evaluated and optimised ultra-filtration for improving purity of PP80 at pilot-scale.
- Enhanced research efficiency by optimizing experimental designs and protocols for sustainable plant-protein extraction.
- Identified opportunities for innovation by staying abreast of emerging trends in plant-protein extraction.
- Evaluated physico-chemical and biochemical processes for reducing aflatoxin content in peanut protein isolate.
Biochemical Scientist
Demolish Foods
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Optimising test protocols to improve texture and sensory profile of plant-meat.
- Developed a novel process for improving the adhesion of plant-fibers within the plant-meat.
- Lab manager: responsible for efficient and smooth functioning of the lab.
Research Associate
IIT Bombay
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Streamlined research processes to scale-up protein extraction from over 10 different sources
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities for 30 liter pilot-scale bioreactor system
Research Associate
KET's Scientific Research Center
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Conducted In Vitro cyto-toxicity analyses on Animal cell-lines for testing safety and efficacy of cosmetic and personal-care products.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Gold Medal for Best research poster - National conference on Emerging trends in cosmetic science (2013)
Education
Ph.D. - Bioprocessing And Food Chemistry
IIT Bombay - Monash Research Academy
Mumbai 01.2017 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Biotechnology
KET's VG Vaze College
Mumbai 08.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
KET's VG Vaze College
Mumbai 08.2007 - 07.2010
Skills
- Plant-proteins: extraction, fractionation,functionalisation and purification
Biomass valorisation (waste-to-wealth)
Food testing and Nutrition analyses
Animal Cell Culture, Wet-lab Microbiology and Biochemistry
Experimental design and process optimisation
Techno-economic analyses
Grant writing and Literature reviews
List of Publications and Conferences
1.Biorefining of oilcakes from peanut oil industry: Enhanced recovery of proteins and oil with improved protein techno-functional properties (ACS Food Science and Technology, 2021).
2.Functional proteins from biovalorization of peanut meal: Advances in process technology and applications (Springer Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 2023).
3.Upcycling of peanut oilcakes via crude bromelain extract to produce protein hydrolysates with enhanced functional properties: Process design and technoeconomics (Under review).
4.Production of mung bean concentrates by enzyme alpha-amylase, and recovery of enzymes by ultrafiltration process (under preparation).
5.Techno-economic analyses of peanut protein production (under review).
6. Biorefining of peanut oilcakes for enhanced protein production: Sustainable process design and development . The 26th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, USA; June 8, 2022. (oral presentation).
Timeline
Research Scientist
Proeon Foods
08.2023 - Current
Biochemical Scientist
Demolish Foods
12.2022 - 07.2023
Research Associate
IIT Bombay
04.2022 - 10.2022
Ph.D. - Bioprocessing And Food Chemistry
IIT Bombay - Monash Research Academy
01.2017 - 10.2022
Research Associate
KET's Scientific Research Center
08.2012 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Biotechnology
KET's VG Vaze College
08.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
KET's VG Vaze College
08.2007 - 07.2010
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