Dr. Nikki John Kannampilly
Assistant Professor
Date of Joining : 12-09-2022
AICTE Id : 1-43361669411
https://drnikkijohnkannampilly.amaljyothi.ac.in
Areas of Interest
- Food waste utilization, Food product development, Functional foods and Nutraceuticals
Area of Specialization
- Food Packaging Technology, Thermal processing of foods, Biodegradable packaging
Vellukkunnel House, Kallankattu,,
Thidanad P.O,
Thidanad,
Kondoor,
Kottayam - 686123 Kerala
- PhD (Engineering)- Food Technology - Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore (2021)
- M.Tech- Food Technology - Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore (2010)
- B.Tech- Food Technology - Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore (2008)
- Best Paper Award on Recent trends in biotechnology research- HAPTEN 2024, awarded Arunai Engineering College, Tamil Nadu.
- Won III Prize in the Paper presentation topic entitled on Freshness Indicator for Monitoring Quality of Food in the “National Conference on Modern Food Preservation and Safety- MFPS’23” organized by the Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education on 10 January 2023., awarded Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
- Best paper award in the International Conference on Bioenergy, Environmental and Sustainable Technologies , awarded Arunai Engineering College, Tamil Nadu.
- Topper 1% among certified candidates (NPTEL)- Food Packaging Technology with an elite silver grade , awarded NPTEL
- Best paper award in National Conference on Advancement in food technologies (NAF-2K22) , awarded Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu
- First place in Oral Presentation in International e-Conference on Bioengineering for Health & Environment (ICBHE 2021) organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India and MAHSA University, Malaysia held on 16th and 17th December 2021., awarded Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India and MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Completed M.Tech Research project at Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore in Department of Food Packaging Technology on ‘Refrigerated Processed foods of extended durability (REPFEDs) of processed meals’ from September 2009 to April 2010., awarded CFTRI, Mysore
- First Rank in M.Tech Degree Programme in Food Processing & Engineering from Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Coimbatore., awarded Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore
- Third rank for Proficiency in B.E Food Processing & Preservation Technology from Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, awarded Avishilingam University for Women, Coimbatore
- Patents Published for An eco-friendly alternative to conventional plant containers utilizing sustainable materials from CHENNAI on the year 2025(202541025729)
- Patents Filed for IOT BASED FOOD SPOILAGE from - on the year 2024(202441062899 A)
- Advancing Agriculture through Food Engineering ,2025, Karshakan- Malayalam Agricultural magaZine
- Smart Biopolymer Film from Water Hyacinth Cellulose and Red Cabbage Anthocyanin for Food Spoilage Detection ,2025, Food Biophysics
- Kappa-Carrageenan film blended with grape anthocyanin extract as a prospective pH indicator ,2021, Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular biology,
- Milk Spoilage detection by Impedance measurement ,2021, International Journal of Current Research and Review (IJCRR)
- Kinetic Modelling of Anthocyanin Extraction from Grape (Vitis vinifera) using Response Surface Methodology ,2019, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE)
- Detection of food spoilage using pH sensitive indicator film ,2024, Advancement in food technologies (NAF-2K22) / Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu
- Detection of Food Adulteration using Artificial Intelligence ,2023, National level Symposium / Hindusthan College of Engineering, Coimbatore
- Development and formulation of Foxtail millet ,2023, Anna University, Coimabtore
- A study on Antimicrobial property of Mexican mint ,2023, Arunai Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
- Freshness Indicator for monitoring spoilage of foods ,2023, Modern Food preservation and safety'/Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore
- Development of pH-sensitive biopolymer film to detect spoilage in meat ,2022, ITM University, Gwalior
- High-End International Workshop on ,2021, NIT, Department of Food Process Engineering, Rourkela
Book / Chapters Published
| SI# | Title of the paper/article | Publisher | Year(dd-mm-yy) | Page (From-To) | ISBN No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Edible Electronics for Smart Detection of Food Spoilage | I G Publishers | 09-10-2025 | 149-166 | ISBN13: 9798369355732 |
Training programs attended
- NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme, Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC), Regional Institute of Education, Mysore, from 2024-11-18 to 2025-01-26
- Webinar on Nutritious grains for Health and Wellness, PFNDAI, Online, from 2023-03-18 to 2023-03-18
- Administrative Training Program OBE-Computation & Attainments and Accreditation Workspace in AES, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2022-12-12 to 2022-12-16
Invited speakers in seminars/conferences/workshops
- KFUNAI / INFUNAI SDG Webinar series on Sustainable Development Goals 06- Clean water and Sanitation, United Nations Academic Impact, Online, from 2025-02-19 to 2025-02-19
- International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainability, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2024-10-17 to 2024-11-19
- International Online Conference on Basic sciences for sustainable development, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2022-12-16 to 2022-12-17
- Guest Speaker in UGC Sponsored Career Oriented Certificate course on - Recent trends in Food Processing & Preservation, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Kochi , , from 2017-09-20 to 2017-09-20
- Guest Speaker in UGC Sponsored Career Oriented Certificate course on "Recent trends in Aseptic & Retort packaging", Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Kochi , , from 2015-04-13 to 2015-04-13
Funded Projects
- Automated Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) Peeler and Deseeder, PI, Fund-KTU- CERD Student Project, from 2024-09-01 to 2025-06-30
- : Utilization of pineapple leaves for the development of cellulose-based biopolymer film as a food spoilage indicator - A sustainable approach for reuse of agro-waste., PI, Fund-KTU- CERD, from 2024-08-01 to 2027-08-01
- Development of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) peeler and deseeder , PI, Fund-Innovation Ideas Unleashed Content I2U 2024-2025, from 2024-08-01 to 2025-05-30
- Preparation of Vegan Mayonnaise from Sugarcane Juice Incorporated Tender Coconut Meat, PI, Fund-Innovation Ideas Unleashed Content I2U 2024-2025, from 2024-08-01 to 2025-05-30
- IOT BASED PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR FOOD SPOILAGE DETECTION, Advisor, Fund-Innovation Ideas Unleashed Content I2U 2023-2024, from 2024-02-01 to 2024-04-30
- Development of Antimicrobial biodegradable film from Mexican mint, PI, Fund-Innovation Ideas Unleashed Content I2U 2022-2023, from 2022-09-15 to 2023-05-15
Faculty as members of Expert committees
- Advisory Committee member in Dept of Food Technology, Nehru Institute of Technology, Recent trends in Food technology and inter-disciplinary area, from 2024-02-01 to 2024-08-30
Programs Organized
- Techie Talk on " Industry Trends and Innovation in Spice processing", Organizer , from 10-03-2025, to 10-03-2025
- Techie Talk on " Unlocking career pathways in the world of Spices", Organizer - Alumni Interaction - Techie Talk, from 19-02-2025, to 19-02-2025
- Exhibition-Cum sale of Innovative food products 2023, Faculty Coordinator for Organizing exhibition cum sale, from 15-11-2023, to 15-11-2023
- Open House Coordinator 2022, Department Open House Coordinator - organizing and coordinating activities in department , from 25-11-2022, to 26-11-2022
- Exhibition-Cum sale of Innovative food products- 2022, Faculty Coordinator for Organizing exhibition cum sale- inspiring innovation and fostering entrepreneur skills among our students. , from 25-11-2022, to 25-11-2022
Positions Held
- Pursuing Scholarship Committee Coordinator, from 01-01-2024, Coordinate with the principal and relevant authorities for institutional verification of applications. Submit periodic reports to the college management on the number of students benefitting from scholarships, types of scholarships availed.
- Pursuing Class Teacher 2023- 2027 Batch, from 01-08-2023, Act as a mentor to students, addressing academic and personal concerns, and referring cases to professional counsellors when required. Track students' academic performance, attendance, and overall progress; provide support and guidance as needed.
- Pursuing Department Admission Coordinator, from 01-04-2023, Coordinate with the central admissions office for updates, policies, and deadlines. Provide academic counselling to prospective students and parents, explaining the curriculum, career prospects, and unique features of the department.
Current Responsibilities
- Pursuing Class Teacher (2023-2027 Batch), from 01-08-2023, Batch 2023-2027
- Pursuing Department NIRF Coordinator, from 01-12-2022, NIRF Coordinator
- Pursuing Department Admission Coordinator, from 03-04-2023, Coordinates with central admissions office for updates, policies etc.
- Pursuing Scholarship Committee Coordinator, from 21-10-2024, Coordinate with the principal and relevant authorities for institutional verification of applications.
Specialized Trainings
- NPTEL COURSE ON "Canning Technology, Value Addition of Seafood (Fish Processing)", IIT Madras, 2025-07-01
- NPTEL COURSE ON "Sustainable Engineering Concepts and Life Cycle Analysis", IIT KHARAGPUR, 2025-07-01
- One DAY Workshop on " Mastering Patent Searching & Drafting", Patent Information Centre, Kerala State Council for Science , Technology & Environment (KSCSTE) , 2025-06-21
- NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC), Regional Institute of Education, Mysore, 2024-11-18
- NPTEL + Workshop on Harnessing Technologies for a Greener Food Industry, IIT KHARAGPUR & FLY HIGH EDUCATIONSL EXCELLENCE SERVICES, BANGALORE, 2024-08-03
- NPTEL Course (8 weeks) on Food Packaging Technology, IIT Madras, 2024-08-01
- NPTEL- Post Harvest Operations and Processing of Fruits, Vegetables, Spices and Plantation Crop Products, IIT Madras, 2024-07-01
- NPTEL Course (12 weeks) on Membrane Technology, IIT, Guwahati, 2024-01-01
- Internship and certificate course on Food Biotechnology, Institute of Innovations, Govt of India, MSME, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu , 2023-03-16
- MATLAB & SDR hands on Communication Engineering , Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally , 2023-02-27
- National Webinar on , Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, 2023-02-11
- Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education, AICTE, New Delhi, 2023-01-30
- Modern Biotechnological tool: From basic to Translational Applications, Chandigarh University, Punjab, 2023-01-09
- Academic Challenges towards Implementation of NEP in HEI's, Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering in association with NAAC, Bengaluru , 2022-09-29
- Dairy and food product technology (NPTEL), IIT Kharagpur, 2022-07-01
- Training Programme /IP Awarness under National Intellectual Property Awarness, Intellectual Property Ofiice, Govt of India, 2022-05-18
- Technological Interventions for Sustainable rebuilding of Kerala Post Flood, Directorate of Environment & Climate change, Govt of Kerala , 2022-03-08
- Online training on Sensory Science & Food Evaluation, IIFPT, Thanjavur, 2022-02-17
- Technologies for increasing shelf life of perishable foods, Online mode-NIT, Rourkela, Odisha, 2021-12-13
- Role of Green Energy for Sustainable Development, ATAL Academy, 2021-11-29
- Advances in food and value addition of grains, ATAL Academy, 2021-08-23
- Online training programme in Ice-cream Making, Craft and Social Development Organization, Delhi , 2021-05-30
- Food and Dairy Processing for Health & Wealth Development, Parul University , 2020-10-12
- National Webinar Series 2020 on" Recent Advances in Dairy Process Engineering", College of Food & Dairy Technology, Koduvalli, 2020-08-24
- Recent Trends and Developments in Food Technology, SAINTGITS College of Engineering, Kottayam, 2020-08-10
- On-Job Three-day training course (Basic & Advanced levels) in Bakery and Confectionary, Vimala College, Thrissur , 2016-02-23
- Wipro Mission 10X- Teaching learning Practices Organized by Wipro, Karunya University, Coimbatore, 2011-07-04
- Thermal Processing in Food Applications: Principles, Practices and Packaging, CFTRI, Mysore, 2008-10-12
Dr. Nikki John Kannampilly
Assistant Professor, Food Technology
Date of Joining : 12-09-2022