I am a researcher with a Ph.D. in food science and expertise in sustainable packaging, nanocomposite films, edible coatings, and food quality analysis. My professional journey bridges research, industry, and academic consulting, providing me with a comprehensive perspective on food science and material innovations. 🔹 Research & Academic Experience: Project Associate-II at CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh with over three years of laboratory research experience in food analysis at AMU, Aligarh. Served as a Reviewer (Journal of Polymers and the Environment) and Editorial Board Member (International Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology). 🔹 Industry Experience: Worked as a Quality Control Analyst at Mehak Foods, J&K, and completed a summer internship in Production and Quality at S.S. Food Industries, Ludhiana. 🔹 Leadership & Affiliations: Local Director of the International Association for Agricultural Students (IAAS), Research Consultant at Bio Minta Beverages Pvt. Ltd., and active member of academic committees at AMU. 🔹 Trainings & Workshops: Sensory Analysis and Consumer Research in New Product Development (28-day training program, NIFTEM-T, Tamil Nadu) Cultivation, Post-Harvest Management, and Value Addition of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR-IIIM, Jammu) Advanced Testing and Quality Evaluation of Food Packaging Material (KARYASHALA, NIFTEM-T) I am passionate about developing innovative biodegradable food packaging solutions that enhance food safety and sustainability.