Research Responsibilities:

• Leading ongoing major and minor research projects funded by MJES.
• Guiding students in research projects and hospital internships.
• Writing and submitting research grant proposals.

Teaching & Mentoring Responsibilities:

• Delivering lectures on Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Serving as a class guide for Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics students. 
• Coordinating and facilitating certificate course 
• Coordinating field visit and industrial visits for practical learning experience.

Other Responsibilities:

• Convenor for workshops, fests, and other events.
• Coordinating extension activities
• Preparing and managing the department timetable.
• Maintaining Department Activity Reports, including documentation of guest lectures, workshops, and academic events.
• Conducting Competitive Exam Courses to prepare students for UGC-NET, ICAR, FSSAI, and other entrance exams.
• Mentoring students for higher education, guiding them on research opportunities, scholarships, and university applications.
• Assisting students in securing internships and job placements in the food, nutrition, and health sectors.

• Currently working as Assistant Professor since 01.07.2019
• Served as lecturer at Department of BSc Food Science, PA First Grade College, Konaje, From 25-06-2018 to 14-05-2019. 

Functional Foods 

Bioactive compounds 

Food preservation

Nutritional Biochemistry

New Food Product Development

Nutritional Surveys 

Ø  Mathew, Sherin, Jovita Carrol Soans, R. Rachitha, M. S. Shilpalekha, Siddegowda Gopalapura Shivanne Gowda, Praneeth Juvvi, and Ashok Kumar Chakka. "Green technology approach for heavy metal adsorption by agricultural and food industry solid wastes as bio-adsorbents: A review." Journal of Food Science and Technology (2022): 1-10.

Ø  Soans, J.C., Pavithra, M. and Sridhar, K.R. 2023. Bioactive Potential of Ethnically Edible Banana Inflorescence. Apple Academic Press, Inc. USA. (2), 9781774912317

Ø  Soans, J.C., Pavithra, M. and Sridhar, K.R. 2023. Nutritional evaluation of banana inflorescence and development of food products. International Journal of Agricultural Technology. 19(6). 2651-2668(ISBN) 2630-0192(ISSN)    

Ø  Gopika Jaykumar, Sandra Paul, Claret Shalini D’souza, and Jovita Carol Soans, Standardization, Fortification,and Physiochemical Characterization of Apple and Carrot Pomace Jam. Advances in Food Technology & Nutrition” (AFTN-2024), Department OF Food Technology Kuvempu University

Ø  Swetha Chandran, Anjana K V, Claret Shalini D’souza, Jovita Carol Soans, Formulation, Characterization, and Shelf-Life Study of Instant Fish Soup Mix Incorporating Cnidoscolus chayamansa: A Comprehensive Investigation. Advances in Food Technology & Nutrition” (AFTN-2024), Department OF Food Technology Kuvempu University

Ø  C Veda, HJ Lekhana, CS Jovita, DS Claret, Optimization and formulation of a Lilac tassel flower leaves (Emilia sonchifolia) product. Advances in Food Technology & Nutrition” (AFTN-2024), Department OF Food Technology Kuvempu University

Ø   (PI) MJES grant of 1,60,000 for the minor research project titled " Extraction and Characterization of Starch from byproducts of local crops: Modifications for resistant starch enhancement, and invitro digestibility studies. 

Ø  (CoPI) MJES grant of 4,00,000 for the major research project titled " Shrimp Oil extraction and encapsulation"

Ø  (CoPI) MJES grant of 3,50,000 for the major research project titled " Non thermal modification of jackfruit starch: assesing nutritional, physicochemical, and film forming properties".

Ø  Completed Highfield Level 3 in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) training – 28th March to 31st March 2023

Ø  Completed training on Food Safety Training (FOSTAC), FSSAI 1st April, 2023

Ø  Completed Add- on Course on Mushroom Cultivation

Ø  Completed Add- on Course on Vermitechnology

Ø  Completed Add- on Course on Computers for Chemists

Ø  Completed Add- on Course on Aquarium Managemen

Ø  Completed Online course on Introductory to Human Physiology,

Ø  Completed Online course on Science of Exercise

Ø  Completed Online course on Bacteria and Chronic Infections

Ø  "Enhancing the taste, flavor, Quality and acceptability of Pineapple squash by blending with exotic spices: A study using Bird’s Eye Chillies" at the International level 30th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologist, ICFoST 2024, at D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai, on 20th December, 2024.

Ø  "Assessing the Impact of Online Food Ordering Apps on Body Mass Index of Individuals in Dakshina Kannada: A Pilot study" at the National level 45th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists on November 8, 2024 at A. J. institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangaluru.

Ø  " Valorisation of Apple and Carrot Juice Processing Waste into Whey Protein-Fortified Jam:   Nutritional, Functional, and Microbiological Assessment of Value-Added Product" at the International level 30th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologist, ICFoST 2024, at D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai, on 20th December, 2024.

Faculty Research Group: 

1. Dr Feby Lukose
2. Ms Claret Dsouza