At Sister Nivedita University, we ignite young minds to dream about a healthy and well-educated society. Education is not only about bagging qualifying degrees, but also having the ability to apply your knowledge for the betterment of the society. Sister Nivedita University is a place where the environment of the campus is conducive for creative and productive learning. Considering the growing importance of nutrition as a part of immunity boosting in the present pandemic situation, the university dreamt of contributing to the improvement of the public health status through the Department of Applied Nutrition and Dietetics by attainment of excellence in teaching, research and training of young minds.
The department of Applied Nutrition and Dietetics is a budding division under the School of Life Science in the highly decked campus of Sister Nivedita University. The department is enriched by the presence of highly qualified and well educated faculty members and staff who have completed their education at different Institute/University of global repute. Smart classroom facility and well equipped laboratory make learning the subject more interesting and enjoyable. Application based learning makes the students more curious, innovative and enthusiastic about the subject. Our departmental library facility serves the students to fulfil their quest for knowledge. The entire under graduate syllabus is structured according to the CBCS format recommended by University Grant Commission (UGC). . The curriculum is designed exclusively to help students in their future career development and includes a number of laboratory and field practical course units. The syllabus encompasses highly modern topics like Nutraceuticals and Nutrigenomics, Molecular biology, Sports nutrition, Patient counselling technique, Public Health Nutrition, Nutritional epidemiology, Food standard and Quality Control, Food service and Customer Economics and Immunology. Students are encouraged to undertake a research project under the supervision of academic staffs. We motivate students to participate in different science exhibitions and competitions, hackathon and science fair. The faculty and staff members at the university go out of their way to enhance the knowledge and skills of students and above all to mold them into sensible and socially responsible human being.
Assistant Professor and Head - Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
Ph.D. in Physiology, Calcutta University
Email: moumita.d@snuniv.ac.in
Dr. Das is interested in research involving the prevalence of lifestyle induced non-communicable diseases in the society, the risk factors associated with it and the role of nutraceuticals in the prevention of these diseases. Community nutrition and public health are the primary focus area.
Study involving green synthesis of nanoparticles and their efficacy in preventing diseases is also one of the fascinating fields of his research. This could lead to new arena of research in nutraceuticals and their efficacy in preventing lifestyle induced several diseases.
Assistant Professor - Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
M.Sc in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, PhD scholar at Jadavpur University.
Email: asmita.b@snuniv.ac.in
Done my graduation and postgraduation in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from Gokhale Memorial Girls' College and SNDT University,Mumbai respectively. Worked as an Invited Lecturer at Gokhale Memorial Girls' College for 1.5 years. Pursuing PhD on value added food product development at Jadavpur University, Dept. Of Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering.
M.Sc., BEd., Ph.D.
Email: shreyasi.h@snuniv.ac.in
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Google scholar link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=DrtqIGMAAAAJ
ResearchGate link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shreyasi-Halder
ORCiD iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1199-009X
M.Sc. ( Food and Nutrition), Pursuing Ph.D. from University of Calcutta, UGC-NET-JRF
Email: arpita.b@snuniv.ac.in
She has completed her graduation and post-graduation in Food and Nutrition from University of Calcutta, where she stood first-class-second and first-class-third, respectively. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. degree in Food and Nutrition from University of Calcutta.
M.Sc in Food and Nutrition from J.D. Birla Institute affiliated with Jadavpur University
Email: falah.i@snuniv.ac.in
Falah Ismail is an Assistant Professor at Sister Nivedita University, specializing in Food and Nutrition. She earned her M.Sc in Food and Nutrition from J.D. Birla Institute affiliated with Jadavpur University, focusing on "Development of Food Product from Underutilised Leaves and its Analysis". She has 5 publications including paper and chapter publications in UGC-approved journals. Her research interests include nutritionally rich food product development. At the university, she fosters a collaborative learning environment, engaging students in research and contributing to academic initiatives. Falah is committed to research and new advances in the field of nutrition and supporting the university's mission.
M.Sc., B.Ed. (FOOD & NUTRITION), UGC NET – JRF, Ph.D. (Pursuing), University of Calcutta.
Email: trina.d@snuniv.ac.in
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Ms. Das has expertise in protein nutraceutical development utilizing industrial food waste and its therapeutic application against lifestyle disorders. She has also worked on developing food nanoemulsion and its characterization. Her future research interest is exploring nanotechnology for food product development, and sustainable nutrition through waste utilization.
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Lecturer - Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
M.Sc., Registered PhD scholar
Email: beepsa.b@snuniv.ac.in
Completed my graduation and post-graduation in Food Science and Nutrition from J.D.Birla Institute, Jadavpur University. Worked as an Subject matter expert in a NGO, for a project. Invited as an evaluator in Food Corporation of India for Nutrition month celebration. Currently I'm Pursuing PhD on Food microbiology at Sister Nivedita University.
Academic Instructor - Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
M.Sc.(Botany), GATE(Life Science), B.Ed
Email: ranjit.b@snuniv.ac.in
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GATE(Life Science) 2023, CTET 2022, WBTET 2022 qualified. Diploma in Information Technology and Computer Application.
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LABORATORY ASSISTANT - Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
BTech. in Food Technology from MAKAUT
Email: adrija.s@snuniv.ac.in
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