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Er.(Mrs.) Chitra Sonkar

Assistant Professor

+91-7237056983

chitra.sonkar@shuats.edu.in

Department of Processing and food Engineering

+91-7237056983

chitra.sonkar@shuats.edu.in

Department of Processing and food Engineering

Educational Details

PG

M.Tech
SHIATS-DU,
Allahabad

Graduated in 2008

UG

B.Tech
SHIATS-DU,
Allahabad

Graduated in 2006

Professional Summary

Er. Chitra Sonkar has acquired her graduation in B.Tech in Biotechnology (Genetic Engineering) in the year 2006 and post-graduation degree in M.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) with specialization in Agricultural Process and Food Engineering from Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad in 2006-2008. Er.Chitra joined the Department of Food Process Engineering as an Assistant Professor on 28th January,2010. She has been actively involved in teaching, research and extension work for the past eleven years.  The paper presented by her on her M.Tech dissertation was awarded the best paper presented by HBTI,Kanpur.  Er.Chitra has a diploma in Bioinformatics and is a member of “Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India)”. She has a passion for organizing seminars, workshops and training programs for students and is actively involved in the documentations regarding newsletters and annual reports of the department. She is also actively involved departmental society activities as a staff advisor. Her main research accomplishments are in the area of novel food processing and preservation technologies. She is particularly interested in the investigation of technological aspects (nutritional, microbial and qualitative phenomena) in thermal processing studies. Her teaching interests include meat and poultry products technology, thermal & non thermal food processing techniques, baking and confectionery technology and functional/nutraceutical foods.

 

Area of Specialization

Agricultural Process and Food Engineering

Expertise

Baking and Confectionery Technology

Processing Technology of Liquid Milk and Milk Products

Functional/Nutraceuticals

Analysis of bakery products

Analysis of Liquid milk

Publications

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  • Kumar Sumit.; Sonkar Chitra.; Lakshmi Bala K.; Shukla, R.N. (2005) Drying characteristics of garlic slices and physicochemical analysis of dried powder, Dept. of Process Engineering, SHITAS, Allahabad.

 

  • Thungchano S. Ezung, Dorcus Masih, Chitra Sonkar (2012). “Development and quality evaluation of carrot pomace & fenugreek leaves incorporated cookies” New Agriculturist (An International Biannual Journal of Agriculture).NAAS rating 3.02

 

 

  • Bakshi Rayees, Dorcus Masih, Chitra Sonkar (2013). “Nutritional Composition and Oil Fatty Acids of Indian Winter Melon Seeds”. Paper Accepted for Publication in International Food Research Journal (ISSN 195-4668) ,(Impact Factor 0.145)

 

 

  • Furkan ullah, Dorcus Masih, Chitra Sonkar. “Validation and Analysis of Pesticides Residues in Fresh Tomatoes”  Bioved (an International Journal of Life Sciences).

 

  • Vijay Dhande,2 Dorcus Masih,3 Chitra Sonkar(2014),Maharashtra, A.D., Study On Policies And Practices Of Grain Warehousing System In Akola District Maharashtra,Ijset,Volume 3 Issue 5: 2015 (Impact Factor 3.631)

 

  • Anjum, S., Sonkar, E.C. and Masih, E.D.,(2014) A Case Study On Labeling Regulations Of Pre Packaged Food Product (Biscuits).International Journal of Research in Engineering & Advanced Technology, Volume 2, Issue 3, June-July, 2014 (Impact Factor 1.479).

 

 

  • Keshave A., Chitra S.,Dorcus M. & Nitin S.(2014), “Effect of Drying Conditions on Quality of Coconut Flake”, The Allahabad Farmer, Vol. LXX No.1, July(3), pp. 29-40. .(NAAS Rating 3.12)

 

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    • Karande Dilan Sigh, Chitra Sonkar, Gajendra Kuthe (2014). Shelf Life Study of Minimally Processed Carrot Slices Through Modified Atmosphere Packaging, International Journal of Research in Engineering & Advanced Technology, Vol 2, Issue 3, June-July-2014

 

  • Singh, Aditiya Kumar, Chitra Sonkar, and Dorcus Messih.(2014) "Development and Physico-Chemical Evaluation of Low Fat Chicken Nuggets using Extenders." Journal of Food Processing & Technology 2014 .(impact factor 2.3).

 

  • Balfour, Deepika, Chitra Sonkar, and Shakti Sharma.(2014) "DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY EVALUATION OF EXTRUDED FORTIFIED CORN SNACK." (2012 ) International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences,vol3,issue 4, Jul-Sep2014 (impact factor 1.021)

 

  • Mahajan, I., Sonkar, C. and Surendar, J.,(2014) Study on the Effective Reduction of Oil Up Study on the Effective Reduction of Oil Up-Take by the Application of Edible Take by the Application of Edible Hydrocolloid Coatings on French Fries Hydrocolloid Coatings on French Fries. International Journal of Research in Engineering & Advanced Technology, Volume 2, Issue 3, June-July, 2014 (Impact Factor 1.479).

 

 

  • Surendar, J., Sonkar, C., Karande, D., Devi, E.W. and Mahajan, I., (2014)Studies on Effect of Sulphur Compounds on Osmotically Dehydrated Guava Slices. International Journal of Research in Engineering & Advanced Technology, Volume 2, Issue 3, June-July, 2014(Impact Factor 1.479).

 

  • Prashant T Damane, Chitra Sonkar and Roshan Darade (2015), Development and formulation of milk whey blended sugarcane juice and its physico-chemical analysis., International journal of  Science and Engineering Technology, Volume 3 Issue 3:2015; Citation:10.2348/ijset06150830.(Impact factor 3.25)

 

  • Mohd. Kalim, Dorcus Masih, Chitra Sonkar. “Soybean & its Utilization in India”. Abstract Published in souvenir of International Conference on “Food Processing & Development of Backward Regions: Preparing a Roadmap” in Allahabad.

 

  • Minakshi Pant, Chitra Sonkar, Dorcus Masih. “Nutritive, Nutracautical, Medicanal & Energetic value of Fruits & Vegetables”. Abstract Published in souvenir of International Conference on “Food Processing & Development of Backward Regions: Preparing a Roadmap” in Allahabad.

 

 

  • Vinod D., Dorcus M, Chitra S. and Devendra D. (2015). Development and Quality Evaluation of Jackfruit Seed and Soy Flour Noodles. International Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology Vol. 3, Issue 3.(Impact Factor 3.25)

 

  • Aftab Alam, Dorcus Masih, Gousoddin, Chitra Sonkar. (2015). Quality Analysis Of Potato Powder Extruded Noodles. International Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology Vol. 3, Issue 4. .(Impact Factor 3.25)

 

 

  • Syed Majazuddin., Dorcus M, Chitra S. and Nitin Sonkar (2015). Development and Quality Analysis of Oat (Avena Sativa I.) Fortified Cookies. The Allahabad Farmer Vol. LXXI July – 2015 No. 1. .(NAAS Rating 3.12)

 

  • Pratyush K., Dorcus M, Chitra S. (2015). Development and Quality Evaluation of Pumpkin Powder Fortified Cookies. International Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology Vol. 3, Issue 4. .(Impact Factor 3.25)

 

 

  • Vijay D., Dorcus M, Chitra S. (2015). Study on Policies and Practices of Grain Warehousing System in Akola District Maharashtra. International Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology Vol. 3, Issue 5.(Impact Factor 3.25)

 

 

  • Abstract published on “soybean and its utilization in India” published in “ABSTRACTS, International Conference on Food Processing and Development of Backward Regions: Preparing a Roadmap”. Sponsored by “Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. Of India

 

  • Kumar, P., Masih, D. and Sonkar, C., (2015). Development & Quality Evaluation of   Cookies    Incorporated by Millets & Cardamom Powder. The International Journal of Science and Technoledge, 3(8), p.107. .(Impact Factor 3.25)

 

 

 

  • Siddiqui Md. Zubairuddin, Chitra Sonkar, Dorcus Masih and Nitin Sonkar,(2015) Development and Quality Evaluation of Ragi Fortified Cak, Allahabad Farmer,Vol. LXIX No.2,Jan-2015,23-26.(NAAS Rating 3.12) 

 

 

  • Summaya, Dorcus M,& Chitra S. (2016), “Effect of Moringa OleiferaLeaf Powder Supplimentation on Quality Characteristics of Wheat- Oat Composite Bread”, International Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology Vol. 4, Issue 4.(Impact Factor 3.631)
  • Masih L. P, Sonkar C, Singh S and Chauhan R (2017).Physico-chemical Properties of Biscuits Influenced by Different Ratios of Hydrogeneted Fat (vanaspati) and Peanut Butter, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(12):1804-1811.(NAAS score 5.38)
  • Ashraf G, Sonkar C, Masih D, Shams R (2017) Study on the Effect of Thermal Processing on Ready-To-Eat Poultry Egg Keema. J Food Process Technol 8: 684. doi: 10.4172/2157-7110.1000684 Page (Impact Factor 2.53)

 

  • Singh, Abinash & Sonkar, Chitra & Shingh, Shuvam. (2019). Studies on development of process and product of plum fruit leather. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. Volume 4; Issue 5; September 2019; Page No. 74-79(ISSN: 2455-4898; Impact Factor: RJIF 5.14)

 

  • Pooja Chaudhary; Dorcus Masih; Chitra Sonkar; Shravan Choudhary (2021). Consumption of Soft Drink and it’s Implication on Health. International Journal of Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology, Vol.8 Issue.3, March-2021, pg. 40-47.

 

  • Shravan Choudhary; Dorcus Masih; Chitra Sonkar; Pooja Chaudhary (2021). Study on Consumer Behavior for Bakery Products. International Journal of Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology, Vol.8 Issue.3, March-2021, pg. 1-9.

 

  • Gaurav Kumar, Dorcus Masih and Chitra Sonkar (2018) “Quality Evaluation of Value Added Cakes Formulated by Incorporating Beetroot Powder”, The Allahabad Farmer,Vol LXXIV No.4, 1-4 (ISSN:0971-9075)

 

  • Alexgender M, Masih D and Sonkar C (2018) “Effect of Apple pomace on nutritional quality of gluten-free flour blend based cracker, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, (Vol 7, issue 4,2476-2481)

 

  • Mohammed Roohan Ansari, Chitra Sonkar and Dorcus Masih (2020). Development and Quality Evaluation of High Protein Energy Bar. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 9(7): 1577-1580

Conferences

  • Er. Chitra Sonkar (2011) received 1st prize in paper presentation on “Effect of Vacuum Oven and Hot Air Oven Drying on Drying Characteristics and Quality Attributes of Garlic” on 13th March at GENESIS 2011, Kanpur

 

  • Poster presented by Mohd. Kalim, Dorcus M,& Chitra Sonkar.(2012) on “Soybean & its Utilization in India”. Abstract Published in souvenir of International Conference on “Food Processing & Development of Backward Regions: Preparing a Roadmap” Sponsored by “Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India in Allahabad.

 

  • Poster presented by Minakshi Pant, Chitra Sonkar, Dorcus M. .(2012) “Nutritive, Nutracautical, Medicanal & Energetic value of Fruits & Vegetables”. Abstract Published in souvenir of International Conference on “Food Processing & Development of Backward Regions: Preparing a Roadmap” Sponsored by “Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India,in Allahabad.

 

  • . Poster presented by Prashant Damane, Chitra S, Dorcus M. (2014 ) “Jaggery Industry in India and Jagerry Carnival during November, 1st & 2nd, at Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow
  • Poster presented by Er. Chitra Sonkar, Indrani Mahajan & Dorcus Masih,(2014) on   “Utilization of Underutilized Oil Seeds as Neutraceuticals” at Genesis 2014 – Trend and Prospects of Bioprocesses for Development of Health – Care Products. Organized by HBTI, Kanpur on 8th and 9th March 2014     

 

  • Paper presented by Indrani Mahajan, Chitra Sonkar (2014), “Standardization and Evaluation of Pomegranate Whey Beverage” at Genesis 2014 – Trend and Prospects of Bioprocesses for Development of Health – Care Products. Organized by HBTI, Kanpur on 8th and 9th March 2014

 

 

 

Teaching Experience

Er. Chitra has been actively involved in teaching, research and extension work for the past eleven years. She has been teaching “baking and confectionery technology”,” processing technology of milk and milk products”, “functional foods” and “food preservation” for past several years. Chitra has undertaken research based on drying and dehydration, thermal processing and food fortification. She has presented papers and posters in various conferences including Genesis, HBTI, 13th March,2011 where her paper on “Dehydration of Vacuum Dried Garlic” won her best paper presentation award. She has also delivered invited lectures as a resource speaker in other institutions. She is the staff advisor of “Society of Food Engineers and Technologists” Dept. of Food Process Engineering, SHUATS, Prayagraj. Chitra has also undergone training in bakery processing from CFTRI, Mysore and orientation program from University of Allahabad. Chitra has a diploma in Bioinformatics and is a member of “Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India)”. She has a passion for organizing seminars, workshops and training programs for students and is actively involved in the documentations regarding newsletters and annual reports of the department.


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