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Dr Asha Martin
- Senior Principal Scientist
- CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
Publications 1998 - 2024
Publications
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23
Journal Articles
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4
Book Chapter
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2
Review
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1
Aip
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1
Inbook
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3
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1
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19
Citations / H-Index
198
Citations
8
h-index
260
Citations
Expertise
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology & Food safety. Delineating molecular mechanisms underlying health benefits of dietary components using animal /cell models with the goal of developing safe diet based strategy for prevention of chronic diseases. Cloning, functional expression of wax synthases for production of tailored wax esters for potential use in food/pharma/ cosmetic industries.Genomic & proteomic approaches for GMO detection. Structural characterisation of proteins
Experience
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Senior Principal Scientist
Department of Biochemistry
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
Honours and Awards
2019
CFTRI Foundation day individual award (2019) for Maximum ECF generated in the institute for the period 16-17, 17-18 and 18-19.
CFTRI
2016
Col. O.P Kapoor 2016 award for contribution in the field of food Safety
All India Food Processors Association (AIFPA), New Delhi.
2014
CFTRI Foundation Day Award – 2014 for the Best Research paper
CSIR_CFTRI
2019
CFTRI Foundation day individual award (2019) for Maximum ECF generated in the institute for the period 16-17, 17-18 and 18-19.
CFTRI
2016
Col. O.P Kapoor 2016 award for contribution in the field of food Safety
All India Food Processors Association (AIFPA), New Delhi.
2014
CFTRI Foundation Day Award – 2014 for the Best Research paper
CSIR_CFTRI
2014
Ranganna Setty Memorial Award for Best MSc Food Tech Investigation thesis entitled “Detection of gluten contamination in gluten free food products using polymerase chain reaction” carried out at CFTRI under my supervision and guidance .
CSIR-CFTRI
1995
Junior Research Fellowship in 1995 and Senior Research Fellowship in 1997 for pursuing doctoral study in Biochemistry
University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
1985
National Merit Certificate in 1985 in recognition of the high position secured in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination
Govt. of India
Doctoral Theses Guided
2023
Molecular insights related to the propensity of dietary molecules to modulate Sirtuins (SIRT1)
Arya Devi KP, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research ((AcSIR))
2023
Studies on selected molecules of dietary origin as potential modulators of Pro-protein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9
Aisha Siddiq A, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research ((AcSIR))
2021
Functional expression and characterisation of wax synthase from sunflower (Helianthus Annuus)
Theresa Shalini, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research ((AcSIR))
2023
Molecular insights related to the propensity of dietary molecules to modulate Sirtuins (SIRT1)
Arya Devi KP, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research ((AcSIR))
2023
Studies on selected molecules of dietary origin as potential modulators of Pro-protein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9
Aisha Siddiq A, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research ((AcSIR))
2021
Functional expression and characterisation of wax synthase from sunflower (Helianthus Annuus)
Theresa Shalini, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research ((AcSIR))
2014
Construction of plasmid based molecules for biotechnological applications
Rajshekhar Ballari, University of Mysore
Membership In Professional Bodies
2017
Association of Food Scientists & Technologists of India
Life Member
2017
Indian Science Congress Association
Life Member
2009
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Society for Biological Chemists
Life Member
2017
Association of Food Scientists & Technologists of India
Life Member
2017
Indian Science Congress Association
Life Member
2009
Society for Biological Chemists
Life Member
2009
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Association of Microbiologists of India
Life Member
Membership In Committees
2022
Human ethical committee, University of Mysore
member
2020
Board of studies for Food Sciences and Nutrition, University of Mysore.
Member
2018
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Member of the Scientific panel on Sweets, confectionery, sweeteners, sugar and Honey (FSSAI).
Member
2022
Human ethical committee, University of Mysore
member
2020
Board of studies for Food Sciences and Nutrition, University of Mysore.
Member
2018
Member of the Scientific panel on Sweets, confectionery, sweeteners, sugar and Honey (FSSAI).
Member
2018
Principal Member of the Technical committee on “Food Biotechnology” (FAD-23)”, BIS.
Principal Member
2018
Project review & steering group for Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Expert Member
2017
FAD-28 “Test methods for food products” sectional committee of the Food and Agriculture Division of Bureau of Indian Standards (2014-2017)
Chairman
2017
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School Board of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University.
Member
