Avik MukherjeeDr. Avik Mukherjee, B.Tech (DT), M.Sc., Dairy Bacteriology (WBUAFS), M.S & Ph.D. in Food Science & Nutrition, University of Minnesota, USA. He was a post Doctoral Fellow at University of Colorado and presently Professor & Head, Dept. of Food Technoloy, Haldia Institute of Technology, West Bengal. Conducted researches on microbiology & safety of fresh vegetables, fruits and meat products. Published eight research papers- all in foreign journals. Attended and delivered lectures on food safety & security in different fora all over India. He has written book chapter of 'Food Safety' and authored books on 'Microbiology: general & applied and 'Encyclopaedia of Food & Agriculture.' He was awarded 'Outstanding Student Award' of Univ. of Minnesota and 'Young Scientists Reseach Project' from AICTE. He is a member, Board of Studies of WBUT. Read More Read Less