ABHIRUP MITRA

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Assistant Professor (Food Technology), Faculty of Agriculture
Invertis University, Bareilly (UP)

ABHIRUP MITRA


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Abhirup Mitra is an alumni of Department of Food Process Engineering, SHUATS, Allahabad (Formerly AAIDU) as he did M.Tech from there after completing B.Tech from Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar and Diploma from WBSCTE in the same domain. Presently, He is working as an Assistant Professor of Food Technology in the Department of Agriculture at Invertis University, Bareilly. He is also actively involved in various academic and co-curricular activities. He is also a member of Board of Studies (BOS) of the university and contributed to framing the course structure and syllabus of M.Sc Food Technology course offered by the department. He is also pursuing Ph.D. in the area of Food Packaging and Storage Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR)

EDUCATION

1. Diploma (Food Processing Technology) - (WBSCTE, West Bengal)
2. B.Tech. (Food Processing Technology)- (Central Institute of Technology ,Kokrajhar)
3. M.Tech. (Food Process Engineering)- (SHUATS, Prayagraj)
4. Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Food Process Engineering, (NIT Rourkela)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Food Science, Biomaterials
11

Scopus Publications

72

Scholar Citations

6

Scholar h-index

3

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Chitosan-Based Active Packaging for Shrimp Preservation: Development, Functionalization, and Industrial Prospects
    Anand Kumar, Gebremichael Gebremedhin Hailu, Abhirup Mitra, Sadaqat Ali, Sapna Baghel, Zefu Wang, Yang Liu, Wen Xia, Yantao Yin, Shucheng Liu, Shuai Wei
    Foods, 2026
    The global demand for sustainable and effective food preservation techniques has spurred significant interest in biodegradable packaging materials, with chitosan films emerging as a promising solution for extending the shelf life of highly perishable seafood products such as shrimp. This review systematically summarizes recent advances in the development, characterization, and functional enhancement of chitosan-based films for shrimp. Chitosan, derived from chitin, has inherent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and biodegradable properties, making it an ideal candidate for eco-friendly packaging. The key physicochemical and functional properties of chitosan films, including their mechanical strength, barrier performance, and structural characteristics, are discussed. Functional enhancements, such as the incorporation of natural bioactive compounds (e.g., essential oils and plant extracts) and nanofillers, have been shown to significantly improve the antimicrobial efficacy, oxygen and water vapor barrier properties, and mechanical stability of films. A critical aspect of this progress is the synergistic effect achieved by combining chitosan with other antimicrobials, which broadens the spectrum of activity against various bacterial strains and enhances overall preservation efficacy. Recent studies have demonstrated that functionalized chitosan coatings effectively inhibit microbial growth, retard lipid oxidation, and maintain sensory and nutritional quality during refrigerated storage of shrimp. In addition, this review evaluates current limitations related to large-scale production, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory approval for commercial applications. Overall, chitosan-based preservation systems represent a promising approach for sustainable seafood packaging. Future research may focus on industrial scalability, multifunctional film design, and integration with smart/active packaging technologies.
  • Advanced Cryogenic Applications in Plant-Based Food Preservation
    Mahipal Singh Tomar, Rahul Kumar Sharma, Abhirup Mitra
    Cryogenic Processing Advances in the Food Industry, 2026
    Cryogenic technology refers to the application of low temperature. This technology plays a pivotal role, starting from processing to preservation of plant-based food. Product textural changes, including toughening of texture, shrinkage, loss of tenderness, microbial contamination, shelf life, drip and dehydration losses, are the crucial quality considerations in freezing and storage of the food products, including plant-based foods. Cryogenic technology is perfect for long-term preservation for export as well as domestic consumption and ensures the safety and quality of the plant-based food products. The accessibility of cryogenic technology for preservation will ensure the availability of quality plant-based products within the country and export as well. This chapter will be a technical overview of different cryogenic technology and their applications on plant-based foods to ensure the quality and long shelf life apart from the future perspective.
  • Cryogenic Freezing Process for the Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
    Prateek Gururani, Abhirup Mitra, Jesni Manjula Sivaprasad, Mahipal Singh Tomar
    Cryogenic Processing Advances in the Food Industry, 2026
    Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of essential nutrients for human diet, yet their high perishability demands the use of effective preservation strategies. Among these, freezing is widely used to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial and enzymatic activity. While conventional freezing methods are cost-effective and widely accessible, they often result in the formation of large ice crystals that damage cellular structures, compromising texture and quality. Cryogenic freezing, utilizing ultra-low-temperature agents like liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide, offers a rapid and gentle alternative, preserving cellular integrity. This review explores the principles, techniques, and applications of cryogenic freezing in the preservation of fruits and vegetables. It highlights immersion and spray-freezing systems, compares them with conventional methods, and presents case studies demonstrating their advantages and challenges. Furthermore, the economic feasibility, technical limitations, and future potential of cryogenic freezing in the food industry are discussed, providing a comprehensive overview of this advanced preservation technology.
  • Rheology Applications in Packaging Materials
    Abhirup Mitra, Devraj Singh, Anupama Saxena, Vaibhav Verma, Mudita Verma
    Applied Rheology in Food Processing, 2026
    Rheology is a part of fluid mechanics that deals with the flow and deformation of any material and is undoubtedly one of the salient aids for the characterization of fundamental material properties. The Herschel–Bulkley model is considered one of the popular and widely accepted models for fluids, which describes both solid and liquid-like properties for semi-solid materials. Similarly, bulk materials can be analyzed by various geometrical-based testing methods depending on the material attributes. There are two approaches: variegating and combining. Variegating is verifiable and based on industrial experience, whereas combining is mainly based on solid theory and is more associated with polymer science. This chapter is mainly focused on the importance of rheology in packaging by focusing specifically on biopolymers and films. In this chapter, the rheological properties of biopolymer-based packaging materials, including their testing methods, comparative studies, and future perspectives, have also been discussed.
  • Membrane bioreactor fundamentals, the membrane, and biological aspects
    Richa Saxena, Abhirup Mitra, Diya Adhikary, Punita Jain
    Membrane Bioreactor Technology an Innovative Water Treatment Process Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes, 2025
  • Novel strategies in carbon capture and utilization: A chemical perspective
    Ali Akbar, Abhilekha Sharma, Abhirup Mitra, Dr. Richa Saxena, Dipti Bharti, Richa Sharma
    Materials Protection, 2025
    The escalating threat of climate change demands innovative approaches to mitigate carbon emissions, and Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) has emerged as a promising paradigm. The article begins with an overview of the current carbon emission landscape, underscoring the critical role of CCU in climate change mitigation. Catalysts play a pivotal role in CCU, and the review discusses cutting-edge developments in catalytic materials and design, offering mechanistic insights into catalyzed reactions. Biological strategies, such as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and microbial carbon capture, are explored alongside genetic engineering for enhanced carbon assimilation. Life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis are scrutinized to evaluate the environmental and economic aspects of CCU. It concludes with a forward-looking perspective, outlining future prospects and research directions in CCU. This review aims to provide a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals working towards a sustainable and low-carbon future.
  • POTENTIAL PHARMACOLOGICAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF FLAVONOIDS
    Richa Saxena, Abhirup Mitra, Soniya Joshi, Richa Sharma, Pankaj Kumar Rai, Sana Ansari, Naima Mirza, Nishtha Srivastava, Vineet K. Maurya
    Aap Advances in Nutraceuticals the Flavonoids Extraction and Applications, 2024
    Flavonoids, natural bioactive secondary metabolites, are found in medicinal plants, vegetables, grains, fruits, and beverages. These compounds are widely distributed in a group of polyphenols and have potential health benefits because of their therapeutic effects. Many researchers have revealed that they have numerous significant activities like sedative, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antidepressant, anticonvulsant, antiproliferative, antihypertensive, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, antiulcerogenic, and anticancer. Recent research and developmental activities on flavonoids relate to human health benefits. Mostly, all pharmacological activities are found due to their antioxidant-rich properties and these are 102associated with human health dietary ingredients, that is, tea, vegetables, fruits, plants, and wine, which are the major nutritional sources of flavonoids. Different research is being started on flavonoids due to their resourceful health benefits. In medicinal plants, flavonoids act as growth regulators and help to reduce oxidative stress. For pharmaceutical purposes, commercial mass production of various flavonoids has been potentially done by using microbial technology. This chapter aims to express the prospective health benefits of flavonoids from various sources and also provides insights on flavonoids as a natural bioactive compound for the improvement of effective pharmacological remedies in the future.
  • Biodiesel: An emerging fuel derived from used cooking oil
    Abhirup Mitra, Anupriya Mazumder, Winny Routray
    Frying Technology Recent Development Challenges and Prospects, 2023
    The increasing demand for sustainable energy sources has increased the demand for biodiesel and related subsidiaries where feedstock supply is a significant challenge. Used cooking oil or waste frying oil is one of the major by-products, and the waste oil generated due to the increasing number of eateries, food junctions/parks, and food industries has evolved as a potential feedstock for biodiesel production. This chapter briefly discusses about biodiesel production from different sources, and the specific methods and technologies used for different waste oil sources. The properties of waste oil, both beneficial and unfavorable for biodiesel production, have also been discussed in this chapter. The physicochemical properties and fuel efficiency of the produced biodiesel from different waste oil sources are also briefly discussed.
  • Microbial adaptations at higher altitude for sustainable development: A review
    Manali Singh, Kuldeep Jayant, Dipti Singh, Deep Chandra Suyal, Abhirup Mitra, Shivani Bhutani
    Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2023
    Natural Sources of Gooseberry Component used for Microbial Culture Medium (NSM)SathiyaVimal. S, Vasantha Raj. S, Senthilkumar.R.P, and Jagannathan. S
  • Bioactive compounds and therapeutic properties of Aloe vera – A review
    Abhirup Mitra, Manali Singh, Akshita Banga, Jyoti Pandey, Sant Sharan Tripathi, Devraj Singh
    Plant Science Today, 2023
    Aloe vera is a popular herbal medicine and worldwide appreciated for its therapeutic potential. From ancient time, it has been used as a home remedy for different health issues. Many researchers have shown its therapeutic potential and there are many citations of characterization of bioactive compounds from it. A wide range of bioactive compounds have been characterized from Aloe vera. It has a wide range of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties. Aloe vera can also provide support for carbohydrate and lipid metabolism by maintaining the level of cholesterol and sugar in blood and it can also help to maintain body weight. Due to the presence of higher number of bioactive compounds and prolific therapeutic properties, it is widely used in medicine, cosmetics and food sector. In this review, the characterisation of bioactive compounds from Aloe vera along with the extraction of its gel and encapsulation is reviewed with a discussion on its medicinal properties.
  • Bioactive Compounds in Cumin
    Abhirup Mitra, Winny Routray
    Spice Bioactive Compounds Properties Applications and Health Benefits, 2022

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Advanced Cryogenic Applications in Plant‐Based Food Preservation
    MS Tomar, RK Sharma, A Mitra
    Cryogenic Processing: Advances in the Food Industry, 129-140 , 2026
    2026
  • Rheology Applications in Packaging Materials
    A Mitra, D Singh, A Saxena, V Verma, M Verma
    Applied Rheology in Food Processing , 2026
    2026
  • Chitosan-Based Active Packaging for Shrimp Preservation: Development, Functionalization, and Industrial Prospects
    A Kumar, GG Hailu, A Mitra, S Ali, S Baghel, Z Wang, Y Liu, W Xia, Y Yin, ...
    Foods 15 (6), 1043 , 2026
    2026
  • Cryogenic Freezing Process For The Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
    P Gururani, A Mitra, JM Sivaprasad, M Singh Tomar
    Cryogenic Processing Advances in the Food Industry 1 , 2026
    2026
  • Membrane bioreactor fundamentals, the membrane, and biological aspects
    R Saxena, A Mitra, D Adhikary, P Jain
    Membrane Bioreactor Technology: An Innovative Water Treatment Process, 1-21 , 2026
    2026
  • Novel strategies in carbon capture and utilization: A chemical perspective
    A Akbar, A Sharma, A Mitra, R Saxena, D Bharti, R Sharma
    Zastita Materijala 66 (3), 496-513 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Pretreatment, Separation and Purification Techniques for Food Industry Waste Utilization
    W Routray, S Padhi, SS Saraugi, A Mitra
    AIJR Abstracts, 2 , 2024
    2024
  • DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVE PACKAGING SHEET BY CHITOSAN WITH INCORPORATION OF ASCORBIC ACID
    A Babar,A. Singh,V. Mitra
    Asian journal of microbiology, Biotechnology and environmental sciences 25 … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Biodiesel: An Emerging Fuel Derived from Used Cooking Oil
    A Mitra, A Mazumder, W Routray
    Frying Technology, 373-393 , 2023
    2023
  • Composite Sheet from Chitosan and Gelatine with Incorporation of Eugenol as Active Compounds
    Priyanka, SK Diwakar, A Mitra
    Corrosion & Protection 51 (2), 68-79 , 2023
    2023
  • Microbial adaptations at higher altitude for sustainable development: A review
    M Singh, K Jayant, D Singh, DC Suyal, A Mitra, S Bhutani
    Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 13 (6), 001-009 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Bioactive Compounds and Therapeutic Properties of Aloe vera- A Review
    A Mitra, M Singh, A Banga, J Pandey, SS Tripathi, D Singh
    Plant Science Today , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 17
  • Potential Pharmacological Health Benefits of Flavonoids
    R Saxena, A Mitra, S Joshi, R Sharma, PK Rai, S Ansari, N Mirza, ...
    The Flavonoids Extraction and Applications 1 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Bioactive Compounds in Cumin
    A Mitra, W Routray
    Spice Bioactive Compounds, 165-186 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Development of gluten free energy bar and its proximate analysis
    A Verma, D Singh, A Mitra
    Pharma Innov. J 11, 569-576 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • Development of orange juice by incorporating peel of Citrus sinensis, Citrullus lanatus, Citrus limetta and evaluation of its nutritional properties
    S Bagwan, D Singh, A Mitra
    2022
  • Advancement of herbal skimmed milk powder by fusioning different medicinal herbs and its proximate composition
    P Mishra, A Banga, A Mitra
    2022
  • Turmeric production, composition and its nonconventional uses: A review
    M Verma, J Pandey, S Joshi, A Mitra
    The Pharma Innovation Journal 10 (12), 2757-2762 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 6
  • Dairy Processing Waste Valorization and Utilization: A Review
    AR Singh, S Pathak, A Mitra, M Verma, A Banga
    2021
  • A brief review on the utilization of waste products from the meat industry
    S Sharma, Z Imran, A Mitra, M Verma, S Joshi
    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWS 8 (4), 856-863 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Bioactive Compounds and Therapeutic Properties of Aloe vera- A Review
    A Mitra, M Singh, A Banga, J Pandey, SS Tripathi, D Singh
    Plant Science Today , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 17
  • Development of gluten free energy bar and its proximate analysis
    A Verma, D Singh, A Mitra
    Pharma Innov. J 11, 569-576 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • A brief review on the utilization of waste products from the meat industry
    S Sharma, Z Imran, A Mitra, M Verma, S Joshi
    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWS 8 (4), 856-863 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14
  • Microbial adaptations at higher altitude for sustainable development: A review
    M Singh, K Jayant, D Singh, DC Suyal, A Mitra, S Bhutani
    Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 13 (6), 001-009 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Potential Pharmacological Health Benefits of Flavonoids
    R Saxena, A Mitra, S Joshi, R Sharma, PK Rai, S Ansari, N Mirza, ...
    The Flavonoids Extraction and Applications 1 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Turmeric production, composition and its nonconventional uses: A review
    M Verma, J Pandey, S Joshi, A Mitra
    The Pharma Innovation Journal 10 (12), 2757-2762 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 6
  • DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVE PACKAGING SHEET BY CHITOSAN WITH INCORPORATION OF ASCORBIC ACID
    A Babar,A. Singh,V. Mitra
    Asian journal of microbiology, Biotechnology and environmental sciences 25 … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Novel strategies in carbon capture and utilization: A chemical perspective
    A Akbar, A Sharma, A Mitra, R Saxena, D Bharti, R Sharma
    Zastita Materijala 66 (3), 496-513 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Bioactive Compounds in Cumin
    A Mitra, W Routray
    Spice Bioactive Compounds, 165-186 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Advanced Cryogenic Applications in Plant‐Based Food Preservation
    MS Tomar, RK Sharma, A Mitra
    Cryogenic Processing: Advances in the Food Industry, 129-140 , 2026
    2026
  • Rheology Applications in Packaging Materials
    A Mitra, D Singh, A Saxena, V Verma, M Verma
    Applied Rheology in Food Processing , 2026
    2026
  • Chitosan-Based Active Packaging for Shrimp Preservation: Development, Functionalization, and Industrial Prospects
    A Kumar, GG Hailu, A Mitra, S Ali, S Baghel, Z Wang, Y Liu, W Xia, Y Yin, ...
    Foods 15 (6), 1043 , 2026
    2026
  • Cryogenic Freezing Process For The Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
    P Gururani, A Mitra, JM Sivaprasad, M Singh Tomar
    Cryogenic Processing Advances in the Food Industry 1 , 2026
    2026
  • Membrane bioreactor fundamentals, the membrane, and biological aspects
    R Saxena, A Mitra, D Adhikary, P Jain
    Membrane Bioreactor Technology: An Innovative Water Treatment Process, 1-21 , 2026
    2026
  • Pretreatment, Separation and Purification Techniques for Food Industry Waste Utilization
    W Routray, S Padhi, SS Saraugi, A Mitra
    AIJR Abstracts, 2 , 2024
    2024
  • Biodiesel: An Emerging Fuel Derived from Used Cooking Oil
    A Mitra, A Mazumder, W Routray
    Frying Technology, 373-393 , 2023
    2023
  • Composite Sheet from Chitosan and Gelatine with Incorporation of Eugenol as Active Compounds
    Priyanka, SK Diwakar, A Mitra
    Corrosion & Protection 51 (2), 68-79 , 2023
    2023
  • Development of orange juice by incorporating peel of Citrus sinensis, Citrullus lanatus, Citrus limetta and evaluation of its nutritional properties
    S Bagwan, D Singh, A Mitra
    2022
  • Advancement of herbal skimmed milk powder by fusioning different medicinal herbs and its proximate composition
    P Mishra, A Banga, A Mitra
    2022
  • Dairy Processing Waste Valorization and Utilization: A Review
    AR Singh, S Pathak, A Mitra, M Verma, A Banga
    2021