Dr. Sinija currently working as Professor and heads the Food Processing Business Incubation Centre of NIFTEM-T has acquired her Ph.D. and M. Tech. (Post-Harvest Engineering) degrees in Agricultural & Food Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur after her B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) degree from Kerala Agricultural University. She was awarded with National Doctoral Fellowship by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) New Delhi, for carrying out her research work. She has 16 years of teaching and research experience in the field of food processing. Dr. Sinija is member of Academic council, Board of Studies and Board of Examinations of various institutions across the country. Her research works have been published as papers in 75 peer reviewed journals, 18 popular articles, 5 book chapters and more than 75 international and national conference proceedings and 3 patents. She is also life member of various professional bodies like AFST (I
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Food Process Engineering
Non-destructive quality evaluation
Waste utilization and non-thermal processing
1879
Scholar Citations
21
Scholar h-index
37
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Artificial intelligence in revolutionizing food encapsulation: Applications ranging from discovery to deployment D George, JA Moses, VR Sinija Food Research International, 118922 , 2026 2026
Customising food sensory perception through 3D printing technology: Emerging concepts and futuristic applications MS Thunjath, K Ravi, JA Moses, VR Sinija, S Anandakumar, V Hema Trends in Food Science & Technology, 105663 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
NEAR-INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY IN COMBATING SEAFOOD FRAUD: AUTHENTICATION AND ADULTERANT DETECTION BM Spandana, MR Bhavana, VR Sinija, CK Sunil Next Research, 101575 , 2026 2026
Composition and Functional Properties of Tender Coconut Water: Effect of Variety and Maturity Stage R Vijayakumar, S Muthusamy, S Nimbkar, T Ramesh, A Negi, JA Moses, ... Future Postharvest and Food 3 (1), 27-35 , 2026 2026
Blockchain Technology in Millets KR Hegde, M Buvaneswaran, S Panigrahi, VR Sinija, V Hema Millets: A Sustainable And Nutritious Crop, 571-596 , 2026 2026
Toward sustainability in coconut processing: current challenges, emerging concepts, and circular solutions AD Divate, JA Moses, S Anandakumar, VR Sinija, N Venkatachalapathy Sustainable Food Technology , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Effect of pulsed electric field processing on the quality characteristics and enzyme activity of tender coconut water N Bhanu Prakash Reddy, P Thivya, S Anandakumar, V Hema, VRN Sinija Food Science and Technology International 31 (8), 752-764 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Method Development and validation in GC-MS/MS for analysis of pesticide residue in millet grains R Iralepatil, RS Priyadharshini, D Srenuja, V Hema, VR Sinija, ... 2025
Fundamentals, approaches and emerging applications of cryogels in the food industry SR Priyadharshini, S Sujith, AD Divate, G Dhanya, JA Moses, VR Sinija Trends in Food Science & Technology 163, 105159 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Development of multilayer composite film based on protein‐polysaccharides with the addition of onion waste extracts and their impact on the shallot quality P Thivya, NBP Reddy, VR Sinija Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology 31 (5), 1121-1137 , 2025 2025
Exploring millet proteins: extraction techniques, post-processing, and modification using novel approaches KR Hegde, MR Bhavana, M Buvaneswaran, VR Sinija, A Rawson, ... Food and Humanity 4, 100504 , 2025 2025 Citations: 14
The effect of co-precipitation and high-pressure treatment on functional and structural properties of millet and moringa protein MR Bhavana, KR Hegde, M Buvaneswaran, VR Sinija, A Rawson, ... Food Chemistry 471, 142773 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Studies on unlocking the potential of onion waste extracts in edible coating for shelf-life extension of strawberry P Thivya, N Bhanu Prakash Reddy, VR Sinija Journal of Food Science and Technology 62 (4), 667-679 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Novel Three-Dimensional-Printed ι-Carrageenan–Carnauba Wax Bigel Formulation for Codelivery Applications BS Swathika, P Santhoshkumar, JA Moses, VR Sinija ACS Food Science & Technology 5 (3), 1183-1192 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Effect of thermal and high-pressure processing on the quality and shelf life of coconut-cashew nut milk beverage K Sanjana, M Buvaneswaran, JA Moses, V Hema, VR Sinija Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 19 (2), 1469-1481 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Effects of ultrasound and high-pressure assisted extraction of pearl millet protein isolate: Functional, digestibility, and structural properties KR Hegde, M Buvaneswaran, MR Bhavana, VR Sinija, A Rawson, ... International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 289, 138877 , 2025 2025 Citations: 38
Coconut: Expanding avenues in processing and an exposition on non‐conventional value‐added products SA Kumar, A Negi, P Santhoshkumar, JA Moses, VRN Sinija Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 105 (3), 1522-1532 , 2025 2025 Citations: 11
Impact of different drying techniques on Moringa oleifera leaves as a sustainable tea alternative KR Hegde, MV Suruthi, MR Bhavana, VR Sinija, V Hema Discover Chemistry 2 (1), 6 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Food processing: extraction S Nimbkar, P Murugesan, VR Sinija, JA Moses Utilizing Microfluidics in the Food Industry, 171-185 , 2025 2025
Microfluidization of tender coconut water and its impact on spoilage enzymes and physicochemical properties PS Sruthi, AV Mugasundari, S Nimbkar, JA Moses, VR Sinija Food Innovation and Advances 3 (4), 344-352 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Green tea: Health benefits VR Sinija, HN Mishra Journal of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine 17 (4), 232-242 , 2008 2008 Citations: 240
Moisture sorption isotherms and heat of sorption of instant (soluble) green tea powder and green tea granules VR Sinija, HN Mishra Journal of food engineering 86 (4), 494-500 , 2008 2008 Citations: 158
Fuzzy analysis of sensory data for quality evaluation and ranking of instant green tea powder and granules VR Sinija, HN Mishra Food and bioprocess technology 4 (3), 408-416 , 2011 2011 Citations: 132
FT-NIR spectroscopy for caffeine estimation in instant green tea powder and granules VR Sinija, HN Mishra LWT-Food Science and Technology 42 (5), 998-1002 , 2009 2009 Citations: 124
Development of active packaging film from sodium alginate/carboxymethyl cellulose containing shallot waste extracts for anti-browning of fresh-cut produce P Thivya, YK Bhosale, S Anandakumar, V Hema, VR Sinija International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 188, 790-799 , 2021 2021 Citations: 114
Process technology for production of soluble tea powder VR Sinija, HN Mishra, S Bal Journal of Food Engineering 82 (3), 276-283 , 2007 2007 Citations: 104
A comprehensive review on cellulose-based hydrogel and its potential application in the food industry P Thivya, S Akalya, VR Sinija Applied Food Research 2 (2), 100161 , 2022 2022 Citations: 92
Proximate composition and antioxidant activity of banana blossom of two cultivars in India VR Arya Krishnan, S and Sinija International journal of Agriculture and food science technology , 2016 2016 Citations: 63
FTNIR spectroscopic method for determination of moisture content in green tea granules VR Sinija, HN Mishra Food and Bioprocess Technology 4 (1), 136-141 , 2011 2011 Citations: 61
Study on the characteristics of gluten/alginate-cellulose/onion waste extracts composite film and its food packaging application P Thivya, YK Bhosale, S Anandakumar, V Hema, VR Sinija Food Chemistry 390, 133221 , 2022 2022 Citations: 55
Influence of microwave heating as accelerated aging on physicochemical, texture, pasting properties, and microstructure in brown rice of selected Indian rice varieties S Devraj, Lavanya and Natarajan, Venkatachalapathy and Vadakkeppulpara ... Journal of Texture Studies 51, 663-679 , 2020 2020 Citations: 44
Effects of ultrasound and high-pressure assisted extraction of pearl millet protein isolate: Functional, digestibility, and structural properties KR Hegde, M Buvaneswaran, MR Bhavana, VR Sinija, A Rawson, ... International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 289, 138877 , 2025 2025 Citations: 38
Exploring the effective utilization of shallot stalk waste and tamarind seed for packaging film preparation P Thivya, YK Bhosale, S Anandakumar, V Hema, VR Sinija Waste and Biomass Valorization 12 (10), 5779-5794 , 2021 2021 Citations: 36
Biodegradable medicated chewing gum: A modernized system for delivering bioactive compounds P Thivya, M Durgadevi, VRN Sinija Future Foods 4, 100054 , 2021 2021 Citations: 35
Millet milk: A comparative study on the changes in nutritional quality of dairy and nondairy milks during processing and malting A Nair UK, V Hema, VR Sinija, S Hariharan Journal of Food Process Engineering 43 (3), e13324 , 2020 2020 Citations: 30
Impact of thermal and nonthermal process intensification techniques on yield and quality of virgin coconut oil A Negi, S Nimbkar, R Thirukumaran, JA Moses, VR Sinija Food Chemistry 434, 137415 , 2024 2024 Citations: 27
Detection of adulteration in coconut oil and virgin coconut oil using advanced analytical techniques: A review RB Priya, R Rashmitha, GS Preetham, V Chandrasekar, RJ Mohan, ... Food Analytical Methods 15 (11), 2917-2930 , 2022 2022 Citations: 25
Millet food products V Hema, M Ramaprabha, R Saraswathi, PN Chakkaravarthy, VR Sinija Handbook of Millets-Processing, Quality, and Nutrition Status, 265-299 , 2022 2022 Citations: 24
Storage of onions-a review. EPB Priya, VR Sinja, R Alice, S Shanmugasundaram, K Alagusundaram 2014 Citations: 24
Detection of soybean oil adulteration in cow ghee (clarified milk fat): An ultrafast study using flash gas chromatography electronic nose coupled with multivariate chemometrics M Roy, M Doddappa, BK Yadav, R Jaganmohan, VRN Sinija, L Manickam, ... Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 102 (10), 4097-4108 , 2022 2022 Citations: 23
