Dr. R SASIKUMAR

@nehu.ac.in

Associate Professor-Food Technology
North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus

Dr. R SASIKUMAR


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1. Sasikumar R, Kambhampati Vivek, Sahu JK, Paras Sharma, Govindasamy Kadirvel, Amit K. Jaiswal (2025). Nutritional, phytochemical, and toxicological profiles of Blood fruit (Haematocarpus validus). Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 17(2025), 101731-101739,
2. Pallabika Gogoi, Paras Sharma, Giridhar Goudar, Anwesha Mahajan, Himjyoti Dutta, Sasikumar R, R. Ananthan, Mohar Singh, M. Nagaraju, T. Longvah (2025). Nutritional profile and mineral bio-accessibility of pigmented rice landraces. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 19(1), 1-18,
3. Sasikumar, R, Selvakumar T (2024). Blood fruit: An underutilized fruit from northeast India for food processing and economic sustainability. Food Science and Nutrition Technology, 9(3), 1-3,
4. Tej Bhan Singh, Ravinder Kaushik, Sasikumar R, Kambhampati Vivek, Poonam Singha, Sushil Kumar Singh (2024). Develop

EDUCATION

Ph.D in Food Engineering and Technology

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Food Science, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Multidisciplinary, Horticulture
749

Scholar Citations

19

Scholar h-index

26

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Extraction, encapsulation, and bioaccessibility of polyphenols from fruit and vegetable by-products and their health effects: a decade overview
    A Mahajan, P Sharma, G Goudar, P Gogoi, R Sasikumar
    Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-28 , 2026
    2026
  • Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction and Functional Application of Pithecellobium dulce Seed Protein Isolate in Compound Coating Formulations
    AN Fathima, S Mishra, M Negi, S Mani, R Sasikumar, TS Kumar, ...
    LWT, 119315 , 2026
    2026
  • Optimization of probiotic beverage made from Sohiong fruit using response surface methodology and artificial neural network–genetic algorithm hybrid model
    R Nongmaithem, R Sasikumar, IB Mangang, K Vivek, AK Jaiswal
    Sustainable Food Technology , 2026
    2026
  • Optimisation of laminar jet flow microencapsulation variables to enhance the anthocyanin retention and antioxidant function of sohiong
    R Nongmaithem, R Sasikumar, R Rajarathinam, P Sharma, ...
    Sustainable Food Technology , 2026
    2026
  • Nanotechnology-enabled smart and intelligent food packaging systems
    R Sasikumar, TS Kumar, AK Jaiswal, S Jaiswal
    Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging, 81-107 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Glucomannan: sources, physiological mechanisms and applications of an emerging dietary fiber
    R Sasikumar, A Das
    Sustainable Food Technology , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Effect of in-vitro digestion on polyphenols extracted from pomegranate and apple by-products
    A Mahajan, P Sharma, G Goudar, P Gogoi, R Sasikumar, S Kalpuri, ...
    Discover Food , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Synergistic control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms using Limosilactobacillus fermentum and preservation factors
    S De, PP Nayak, A Nayak, S Garnaik, S Kumar, S Das, SS Paramasivan, ...
    Food Bioscience, 107797 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Assessment of Physicochemical Properties and Consumer Preferences of Multi-Millet Extruded Snacks Using a Fuzzy Logic Approach
    TB Singh, RK Saini, R Kaushik, R Sasikumar, V Kambhampati, S Singh, ...
    Foods 14 (20), 3517 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Development and characterization of multi-millet extruded food snack
    TB Singh, R Kaushik, R Sasikumar, V Kambhampati, P Singha, SK Singh
    Cereal Research Communications 53 (3), 1595-1609 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Formulation and characterization of ready-to-drink nutraceutical beverage from blood fruit (Haematocarpus validus)
    R Sasikumar, K Vivek, SK Panda, AK Jaiswal
    LWT 225, 117929 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Nutritional, phytochemical, and toxicological profiles of Blood fruit (Haematocarpus validus)
    R Sasikumar, K Vivek, JK Sahu, P Sharma, K Govindasam, AK Jaiswal
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 19, 101731 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Nutritional profile and mineral bioaccessibility of pigmented rice landraces
    P Gogoi, P Sharma, G Goudar, A Mahajan, H Dutta, R Sasikumar, ...
    Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 19 (2), 1513-1530 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • A comprehensive review on cold plasma applications in the food industry
    R Sasikumar, IB Mangang, G Kaviarasu, R Kaushik, P Mansingh, V Tomer, ...
    Sustainable Food Technology 3 (5), 1251-1274 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 41
  • Enhanced bioactive component recovery from Sohiong via optimized enzyme-assisted microwave extraction and its stability in freeze-dried premix
    R Sasikumar, R Nongmaithem, K Vivek, S Janghu, K Govindasam, ...
    LWT 209, 116796 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • Influence of high-voltage electrical discharges on oil extraction and its quality
    IB Mangang, R Nongmaithem, R Sasikumar, RJ Mohan, L Manickam
    Emerging methods for oil extraction from food processing waste, 107-116 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Analysis of physicochemical and phytonutrients properties of bastard oleaster fruits and its mass prediction using artificial neural network model
    R Sasikumar, K Vivek, G Kadirvel, AK Jaiswal
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 17, 101224 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 14
  • Effect of roasting on nutritional composition, polyphenols and antioxidant properties of chironji ( Buchanania lanzan Spreng.) kernels
    L Bhanu, G Goudar, P Gogoi, A Mahajan, K Subhash, AK Chandragiri, ...
    Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 18 (8), 7003-7018 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Effect of frying on physicochemical and nutritional qualities of herbs and spices incorporated rice cracker
    S Sharma, R Sharma, S Chakkaravarthi, S Mani, A Kumar, S Mishra, ...
    Food Chemistry Advances 4, 100690 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 14
  • Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
    R Sasikumar, K Vivek, G Kadirvel, AK Jaiswal
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 17, 101224 , 2024
    2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Development and Storage Studies of Therapeutic Ready to Serve (RTS) Made from Blend of Aloe vera, Aonla and Ginger Juice
    SCP Sasikumar R, Ray RC, Paul PK
    Journal of Food Processing Technology 4 (5) , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 78
  • Influence of thermosonication treatments on bioactive compounds and sensory quality of fruit ( Haematocarpus validus ) juice
    S Raju, SC Deka
    Journal of Food Processing and preservation 42 (8), e13701 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 50
  • Physicochemical Characterization and Mass Modeling of Blood Fruit ( Haematocarpus Validus ) – An Underutilized Fruit of Northeastern India
    R Sasikumar, K Vivek, S Chakkaravarthi, SC Deka
    International Journal of Fruit Science 21 (1), 12-25 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 48
  • A comprehensive review on cold plasma applications in the food industry
    R Sasikumar, IB Mangang, G Kaviarasu, R Kaushik, P Mansingh, V Tomer, ...
    Sustainable Food Technology 3 (5), 1251-1274 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 41
  • Process optimization for the production of blood fruit powder by spray drying technique and its quality evaluation
    R Sasikumar, M Das, SC Deka
    Journal of Food Science and Technology 57 (6), 2269-2282 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 34
  • Effects of thermosonication process on inactivation of Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its survival kinetics modeling in khoonphal (Haematocarpus validus …
    R Sasikumar, D Pradhan, SC Deka
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 43 (11), e14220 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 33
  • Development, quality evaluation and shelf life studies of probiotic beverages using whey and Aloe vera juice.
    R Sasi Kumar
    2015
    Citations: 31
  • Preparation of therapeutic RTS beverage from Aloe Vera gel and Aonla fruit juice evaluation of storage stability
    R Sasikumar
    Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. 34 (2), 151-155 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 28
  • Sensory evaluation of ultrasound assisted microwave treated fruit (Haematocarpus validus) juice through fuzzy logic approach
    R Sasikumar, K Vivek, SC Deka
    International Food Research Journal 26 (4), 1229-1236 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 27
  • GC-HRMS screening of bioactive compounds responsible for antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of blood fruit ( Haematocarpus validus Bakh. F. Ex Forman) of …
    R Sasikumar, D Das, C Saravanan, SC Deka
    Archives of Microbiology 202 (10), 2643-2654 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 26
  • Qualitative properties of spray‐dried blood fruit ( Haematocarpus validus ) powder and its sorption isotherms
    R Sasikumar, M Das, JK Sahu, SC Deka
    Journal of Food Process Engineering 43 (4), e13373 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 24
  • Thermosonication assisted extraction of blood fruit (Haematocarpus validus) juice and process optimization through response surface methodology
    R Sasikumar, H Chutia, SC Deka
    The Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences 9 (2), 228 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 22
  • Effect of ultra-sonication on postharvest quality parameters and microbial load on Docynia indica
    K Vivek, S Mishra, R Sasikumar
    Scientia Horticulturae 225, 163-170 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 22
  • Effect of processing on physiochemical and sensory parameters of low calorie therapeutic RTS beverage blend of Aloe Vera and Aonla Fruit using artificial sweeteners
    R 6. Sasikumar
    Asian Journal of Food and Agro-Industry 6 (6) , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 21
  • Effect of ultrasound‐assisted thin bed drying for retaining the quality of red bell pepper and compare the predictive ability of the mathematical model with artificial neural …
    R Sasikumar, IB Mangang, K Vivek, AK Jaiswal
    Journal of Food Process Engineering 46 (12), e14468 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 20
  • Effects of extraction methods and solvents on the bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity, and storage stability of anthocyanin rich blood fruit (Haematocarpus validus) extracts
    R Sasikumar, D Das, AK Jaiswal
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 45 (5), e15401 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 20
  • In vitro cytoprotective activity of cyanidin 3-glucoside extracts from Haematocarpus validus pomace on streptozotocin induced oxidative damage in pancreatic β-cells
    R Sasikumar, AJ Das, SC Deka
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 28 (9), 5338-5348 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 19
  • Consumer preference study on combined ultrasound and sodium hypochlorite treated freshcut kiwifruits coated with chitosan using the fuzzy logic approach: Sensory study of …
    SS Singh, R Sasikumar, R Sami
    Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences 11 (1), e4054-e4054 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 19
  • Effect of spray drying conditions on the physical characteristics, amino acid profile, and bioactivity of blood fruit ( Haematocarpus validus Bakh.F. Ex Forman) seed …
    R Sasikumar, K Vivek, AK Jaiswal
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 45 (6), e15568 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 19
  • Analysis of physicochemical and phytonutrients properties of bastard oleaster fruits and its mass prediction using artificial neural network model
    R Sasikumar, K Vivek, G Kadirvel, AK Jaiswal
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 17, 101224 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 14

Publications

1. Sasikumar R, Das D (2021). Effect of conventional and nonconventional treatments on physicochemical properties and phytonutrients composition of blood fruit (Haematocarpus validus) juices. Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology, Accepted, Citation-0
2. Sasikumar R, Das AJ, Deka SC (2021). In vitro cytoprotective activity of cyanidin 3-glucoside extracts from Haematocarpus validus pomace on streptozotocin induced oxidative damage in pancreatic ß-cells. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 28(7), 1-14. . Citation-0
3. Vivek K, Singh SS, Sasikumar R, Sami R (2021). Consumer preference study on combined ultrasound and sodium hypochlorite treated fresh cut kiwifruits coated with chitosan using the fuzzy logic approach. The Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, . Citation-2
4. Sasikumar R, Vivek K, Jaiswal AK (2021). Effect of spray drying conditions on the physical characteristics, amino acid profile and bioactivity of blood fruit (Haematocarpus validus Bakh.F. Ex Forman) seed protein isolate. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 44(12), . Citation-1
5. Sasikumar R, Das D, Jaiswal AK (2021). Effects of extraction methods and solvents on the bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity and storage stability of anthocyanin rich blood fruit (Haematocarpus validus) extracts. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 43 (11). https://