Campus WalkProfile of Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Research Area
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Featured Publications
Title of the Publication : Assessing the accuracy of BMI Fat Percentage in Identifying Obesity: A Comparative study Examining the Influence of Socioeconomic and Life Factors
Name of the authors: Dr.M.Pushpa Devi,Fathima Shamrin. C.M,Susmitha. K,
Journal Name: Indian Journal of Applied & Pure Biology
Year: 2025, Vol. 40(2)
Title of the Publication : Nutritional Significance and Utilization of Millet grains in the preparation of value-added products- A Review.”
Name of the authors: Dr. M. Pushpa Devi,Ms.N.Harinee
Journal name: International Journal of Novel Research and Development,
Year: Volume 9, Issue 1 January 2024, ISSN: 2456-4184
Title of the Publication : A Review on the role of carbohydrates in the management of diabetes and obesity
Name of the authors: Pushpa Devi M, Suhasini Mudraganam, Vishnu Saraf.
Journal name: International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition
Year:2021
Title of the Publication: Extraction and dehydration of millet milk powder for formulation of extruded product
Name of the authors: Pushpa Devi, Narayanasamy Sangeetha.
Journal name: Journal of environmental science, toxicology and food technology,
Year:2013
Title of the Publication: Effect of Dehydration on the quality characteristics of extruded pasta using millet milk powder.
Name of the authors: Narayanasamy Sangeetha. Pushpa Devi
Journal name: Journal of Nutrition and Food Science
Year:2012
Courses Teaching
Advance Nutrition
Human Physiology
Food Service Management
Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Sports Nutrition
Education & Career of Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Ph. D:
Subject: Ph.D.in Food Science and Nutrition
Institution: Pondicherry University
Affiliated University: Pondicherry University
Year of Award: January 2016
UGC National Eligibility Test (NET)(June ,2011)
M.Sc
Subject: Food Science and Nutrition
Institution: Pondicherry University
Affiliated University: Pondicherry University
Year of Award: July 2007 to May 2009
B.Sc
Subject: B.Sc., Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Institution: Bharathidasan Govt. College for women, (Autonomous).
Affiliated University: Pondicherry University
Year of Award: 2007
Career
Institute Name: Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
Designation : Assistant Professor and Head(I/C)
Period: Dec,2023 to till present
Institute Name: Sodexo Pvt ltd, (Adobe India Systems), Bangalore,
Designation : Corporate Nutritionist
Period : May 2022 to March 2023.
Institute Name: POSSIBLE (earlier as Truweight Wellness Private Limited), Bangalore,
Designation : Expert Senior Nutrition Coach
Period : March, 2018 to March 2022.
Institute Name: Don Bosco College of Agriculture, Vellore.
Designation: Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Period: February 2017 to August 2017
Institute Name: Sabari College of Nursing, Pondicherry,
Designation: Guest Faculty
Period: January 2016 to December 2016.
Research Areas of Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
New Food product Development -underutilized grains, vegetables, and fruits through innovative products, value addition, adopting traditional and modern technology processing methods for developing convenient products and identification of nutritional values.
Exploring the causes and functional consequences of micronutrient deficiencies and metabolic disorders.
Community–based research involving both quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
Publications of Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Title of the Publication : Assessing the accuracy of BMI Fat Percentage in Identifying Obesity: A Comparative study Examining the Influence of Socioeconomic and Life Factors
Name of the authors: Dr.M.Pushpa Devi,Fathima Shamrin. C.M,Susmitha. K,
Journal Name: Indian Journal of Applied & Pure Biology
Year: 2025, Vol. 40(2)
Title of the Publication : Nutritional Significance and Utilization of Millet grains in the preparation of value-added products- A Review.”
Name of the authors: Dr. M. Pushpa Devi,Ms.N.Harinee
Journal name: International Journal of Novel Research and Development,
Year: Volume 9, Issue 1 January 2024, ISSN: 2456-4184
Title of the Publication : A Review on the role of carbohydrates in the management of diabetes and obesity
Name of the authors: Pushpa Devi M, Suhasini Mudraganam, Vishnu Saraf.
Journal name: International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition
Year:2021
Title of the Publication: Extraction and dehydration of millet milk powder for formulation of extruded product
Name of the authors: Pushpa Devi, Narayanasamy Sangeetha.
Journal name: Journal of environmental science, toxicology and food technology,
Year:2013
Title of the Publication: Effect of Dehydration on the quality characteristics of extruded pasta using millet milk powder.
Name of the authors: Narayanasamy Sangeetha. Pushpa Devi
Journal name: Journal of Nutrition and Food Science
Year:2012
Courses Handled by Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Advance Nutrition
Human Physiology
Food Service Management
Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Sports Nutrition
Projects Handled by Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Research Guidance of Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Institutional Responsibilities of Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Name of the Responsibility: Chairperson
Period: 2024- Till Date
Nature of the Responsibility: Board of Studies
Name of the Responsibility: Member
Period: 2024 till date
Nature of the Responsibility: Staff Welfare &Grievance Redressal Committee
Name of the Responsibility: Co-ordinator
Period: 2024- till Date
Nature of the Responsibility: Health & Fitness Club
Awards & Memberships of Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Visits/Collaborations/Others of Dr. M. PUSHPA DEVI
New Food Product Development, Food Processing and Techniques.
Community Nutrition – Micronutrient Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders