Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar | Profile
Prof. (Dr.) Avik Mukherjee

Prof. (Dr.) Avik Mukherjee

Professor

  ak.mukherjee@cit.ac.in

Research Interest:

Microbial food safety and quality, Novel food preservation and packaging technologies, Application of nanotechnology in food packaging and preservation, Utilization of food processing wastes

Address
Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar BTR, Assam, PIN 783370, India
Education
MS and PhD, University of Minnesota, USA; Post-doctoral Fellow, Colorado State University, USA
Publications
SL No Title Journal Authors Publisher Issbn Volume No Page No Type Publish Type Year
1 Utilization of agro-industrial, food processing wastes and pollutants for manufacture of products of industrial value: A review Defence Life Science Journal Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Govt. of India https://doi.org/10.14429/dlsj.8.18861 8 269-279 JOURNAL international 2023
2 Chitosan-based composite films containing eugenol nanoemulsion, ZnO nanoparticles and Aloe vera gel for active food packaging International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Basumatary, I. B., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124826 242 124826 JOURNAL international 2023
3 Current progress in valorization of food processing waste and by-products for pectin extraction International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Kumar, S., J. Konwar, M. D. Purkayastha, S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124332 239 124332 JOURNAL international 2023
4 Carnauba wax-based sustainable coatings for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of citrus fruits Sustainable Food Technology Devi, L. S., A. Mukherjee, D. Dutta, and S. Kumar Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) https://doi.org/10.1039/d2fb00049k - - JOURNAL international 2023
5 Recent progress in pectin extraction and their applications in developing films and coatings for sustainable food packaging: A review International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Kumar, S., A. R. L. Reddy, I. B. Basumatary, A. Nayak, D. Dutta, J. Konwar, M. D. Purkayastha, and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124281 239 124281 JOURNAL international 2023
6 Carnauba wax-based composite films and coatings: Recent advancement in prolonging postharvest shelf-life of fruits and vegetables Trends in Food Science and Technology Devi, L. S., S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2022.09.019 129 296-305 JOURNAL international 2022
7 Chitosan-based active coating for pineapple preservation: Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy and shelf-life extension LWT – Food Science and Technology Basumatary, I. B., A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, J. Dutta, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113940 168 113940 JOURNAL international 2022
8 Aloe vera: A contemporary overview on scope and prospects in food preservation and packaging Progress in Organic Coatings Kumar, S., S. Kalita, A. Das, P. Kumar, S. Singh, V. Katiyar, and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2022.106799 166 106799 JOURNAL international 2022
9 Natural food preservatives Emerging Technologies in Food Preservation Dasgupta, J. B., L. S. Devi, S. Jha, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, D. Halder, and A. Mitra CRC Press, Taylor & Francis 978-0-367-67515-8 - 1-30 BOOK CHAPTER international 2023
10 Laws and regulations for emerging food processing technologies Emerging Technologies in Food Preservation Chakraborty, P., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar CRC Press, Taylor & Francis 978-0-367-67515-8 - 377-388 BOOK CHAPTER international 2023
11 An Overview of Natural Biopolymers in Food Packaging Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications S. Kumar, I.B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, J. Dutta John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 978-1-119-70225-2 - 1-28 BOOK CHAPTER international 2022
12 Biopolymers: Chemistry of Food and Packaging Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications R. Majumdar, A. Das, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 978-1-119-70225-2 - 29-65 BOOK CHAPTER international 2022
13 Nanomaterials in Food Packaging System Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications S. Kumar, A. Mukherjee, S. Kalita, N. Singh, V. Katiyar, A. Mitra, D. Halder John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 978-1-119-70225-2 - 336-367 BOOK CHAPTER international 2022
14 Edible Films and Coatings Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications I. B. Basumatary, S. Kalita, V. Katiyar, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 978-1-119-70225-2 - 445-475 BOOK CHAPTER international 2022
15 Produce safety in organic vs conventional crops Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce Diez-Gonzalez, F., and A. Mukherjee Wiley-Blackwell and IFT Press 978-0-8138-0416-3 - - BOOK CHAPTER international 2009
16 Neem oil and its nanoemulsion in sustainable food preservation and packaging: Current status and future prospects Journal of Agriculture and Food Research Kumar, S., N. Singh, L.S. Devi, S. Kumar, M. Kamle, P. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2021.100254 7 100254 JOURNAL international 2022
17 Ethanol production from aqueous extract of dried sugarcane bagasse using Saccharomyces cerevisiae MTCC180 GIS Science Journal Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh GIS Science 1869-9391 8 1487-1491 JOURNAL national 2021
18 Chitosan-based antimicrobial coating for improving postharvest shelf life of pineapple MDPI - Coatings I. B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, Vimal Katiyar, Santosh Kumar, and Joydeep Dutta MDPI https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings11111366 11 1366 JOURNAL international 2021
19 Bio-alcohol generation from agro-industrial wastes: A comprehensive review Journal of Biofuels Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh Diva Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5958/0976-4763.2021.00002.7 12 9-18 JOURNAL national 2021
20 Plant extract mediated silver nanoparticles and their applications as antimicrobials and in sustainable food packaging: A state-of-the-art review Trends in Food Science and Technology S. Kumar, I.B. Basumatary, H.P.K. Sudhani, V.K. Bajpai, L. Chen, S. Shukla, A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.04.031 112 651-666 JOURNAL international 2021
21 Biopolymer-based nanocomposite films and coatings: Recent advances in shelf-life improvement of fruits and vegetables Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Basumatary, I.B., A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, and S. Kumar Taylor & Francis Group https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2020.1848789 62 1912-1935 JOURNAL international 2020
22 Biodegradable hybrid nanocomposite of chitosan/gelatin and green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles for food packaging MDPI - Foods Kumar, S., A. Mudai, B. Roy, I. B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta MDPI https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9091143 9 1143 JOURNAL international 2020
23 Chitosan based nanocomposite films and coatings: Emerging antimicrobial food packaging alternatives Trends in Food Science and Technology Kumar, S., A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2020.01.002 97 196-209 JOURNAL international 2020
24 A novel green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their catalytic action in reduction of methylene blue dye Sustainable Environment Research Saha, J., A. Begum, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar Springer Nature https://doi.org/10.1016/j.serj.2017.04.003 27 245-250 JOURNAL international 2017
25 Lagerstroemia speciose fruit-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its application as filler in agar based nanocomposite films for antimicrobial food packaging Food Packaging and Shelf Life Basumatary, K., P. Daimary, S. K. Das, M. Thapa, M. Singh, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2018.06.003 17 99-106 JOURNAL international 2018
26 Utilization and selection of food waste as substrate for fermentation using Saccharomyces cerevisiae Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh RJPBCS 9 1329-1337 JOURNAL national 2018
27 Bionanocomposite films of agar incorporated with ZnO nanoparticles as an active packaging material for shelf life extension of green grape Heliyon Kumar, S., J. C. Boro, D. Ray, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01867 5 e01867 JOURNAL international 2019
28 Recent progress in pectin extraction and their applications in developing films and coatings for sustainable food packaging: A review International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Kumar, S., A. R. L. Reddy, I. B. Basumatary, A. Nayak, D. Dutta, J. Konwar, M. D. Purkayastha, and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124281 239 124281 JOURNAL international 2023
29 Carnauba wax-based sustainable coatings for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of citrus fruits Sustainable Food Technology Devi, L. S., A. Mukherjee, D. Dutta, and S. Kumar Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) https://doi.org/10.1039/d2fb00049k - - JOURNAL international 2023
30 Current progress in valorization of food processing waste and by-products for pectin extraction International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Kumar, S., J. Konwar, M. D. Purkayastha, S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124332 239 124332 JOURNAL international 2023
31 Chitosan-based composite films containing eugenol nanoemulsion, ZnO nanoparticles and Aloe vera gel for active food packaging International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Basumatary, I. B., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124826 242 124826 JOURNAL international 2023
32 Utilization of agro-industrial, food processing wastes and pollutants for manufacture of products of industrial value: A review Defence Life Science Journal Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO ... https://doi.org/10.14429/dlsj.8.18861 8 269-279 JOURNAL international 2023
33 Onion peel extract as milk freshness indicator in biopolymer-based intelligent packaging films Food and Humanity Devi, D., S. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2023.100223 2 100223 JOURNAL international 2024
34 Exploring the potential of jujube seed powder in polysaccharide based functional film: Characterization, properties and application in fruit preservation International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Nayak, A., A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, and D. Dutta Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129450 260 129450 JOURNAL international 2024
35 Recent advances in therapeutic and biological activities of Aloe vera Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology Kumar, S., S. Kalita, I. B. Bausmatary, S. Kumar, S. Ray, and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103084 57 103084 JOURNAL international 2024
36 Composite coatings containing silk protein, chitosan, and Aloe vera for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of ghost chilli (Capsicum chinense) Food and Humanity Kalita, S., S. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2024.100290 2 100290 JOURNAL international 2024
37 Editorial - Emerging and sustainable food packaging systems Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy Kumar, S., and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2024.101674 41 101674 JOURNAL international 2024
38 Progress in essential oil extraction and their applications in food packaging and preservation Food Biomacromolecules Borah, R., M. D. Purkayastha, M. Malakar, A. Mukherjee, A. Roy, and S. Kumar Wiley & Sons https://doi.org/10.1002/fob2.12014 1 140 - 154 JOURNAL international 2024
39 Natural wax-based edible coatings for preserving postharvest quality of mandarin orange Food Chemistry: X Devi, L.S., A. Mukhrejee, S. Sharma, V. Katiyar, J. Dutta, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102302 25 102302 JOURNAL international 2025
40 Chitosan and gelatin based antimicrobial composite coatings functionalized with natural active agents for preservation of pork meat Future Foods Kalita, S., S. Kumar, J. Dutta, and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2025.100607 11 100607 JOURNAL international 2025
41 Antimicrobial efficacy of eugenol and neem oil nanoemulsions against foodborne pathogens and food spoilage fungi Food Bioengineering Devi, L. S., A. Mukherjee, M. R. Das, and S. Kumar John Wiley & Sons, Inc https://doi.org/10.1002/fbe2.70007 4 1-12 JOURNAL international 2025
42 Development of eugenol nanoemulsion loaded shellac-based formulations for extending postharvest shelf-life of Kaji lemon (Citrus jambhiri) Journal of Future Foods Devi, L. S., B. Das, A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfutfo.2024.04.006 6 100-108 JOURNAL international 2026
43 Plant-mediated synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles and their applications in biopolymer-based sustainable food packaging: A state of-art-review Trends in Food Science & Technology Borah, P., H. Baisya, A. Mukherjee, A. Mitra, J. Dutta, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2025.105101 162 105101 JOURNAL international 2025
44 Effects of blending of neem seed oil, carvacrol, and eugenol in carnauba wax-based nanocoating on shelf-life extension of common mandarin Food Chemistry Advances Devi, S. L., A. Mukherjee, S. Sharma, V. Katiyar, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2025.101038 8 101038 JOURNAL international 2025
45 Chitosan and gelatin based antimicrobial coating for ensuring microbial safety of chicken and pork meat Food Chemistry Advances Kalita, S., S. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2025.101105 8 101105 JOURNAL international 2025
46 Chitosan, gelatin, Aloe vera, and carvacrol nanoemulsion–based edible coatings: Effects on physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory qualities of vacuum‐packed chicken fillets Food Bioengineering Kalita, S., S. Kumar, and A. Mukherjee Wiley & Sons, Inc https://doi.org/10.1002/fbe2.70033 4 1-16 JOURNAL international 2025
47 Natural pigments-based intelligent colorimetric food freshness indicators: A comprehensive review Food Control Raghuvanshi, N., U. Patel, T. Kumari, S. Babu, W. E. Devi, A. Mukherjee, B. Gupta, and S. Kumar Food Control https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2026.112394 190 112394 JOURNAL international 2026
48 Sericulture waste for edible films and coating of fruits and vegetables Agro-waste derived biopolymers and biocomposites: Innovations and sustainability in food packaging Kalita, S., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar Scrivener Publishing LLC, and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 978-1-394-17455-3 7 187-204 BOOK CHAPTER international 2024
49 Sugarcane bagasse for sustainable food packaging Agro-waste derived biopolymers and biocomposites: Innovations and sustainability in food packaging Kalita, S., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar Scrivener Publishing LLC and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 978-1-394-17455-3 5 115-152 BOOK CHAPTER international 2024
50 Coir fibers for sustainable food packaging Agro-waste derived biopolymers and biocomposites: Innovations and sustainability in food packaging Kalita, S., A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, and M. D. Purkayastha Scrivener Publishing LLC and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 978-1-394-17455-3 4 91-114 BOOK CHAPTER international 2024
51 Promising agro-wastes for food packaging Agro-waste derived biopolymers and biocomposites: Innovations and sustainability in food packaging Devi, L. S., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar Scrivener Publishing LLC and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 978-1-394-17455-3 1 1-32 BOOK CHAPTER international 2024
52 Advancements in microbial fermentation of agro and food processing wastes for generation of biofuel Solid‐gaseous biofuels production Ray, S., A. Mukherjee, and U. Ghosh Scrivener Publishing LLC and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 9781394204403, 9781394204816 10 245-285 BOOK CHAPTER international 2024
53 Nanoemulsion in sustainable food packaging and preservation Sustainable materials for food packaging and preservation: Food security and sustainability Basumatary, I.B., A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13567-5.00015-0 15 317-331 BOOK CHAPTER international 2025
54 Life cycle assessment of smart food packaging systems Smart food packaging systems: Innovations and technology applications Kalita, S., D. Nath, E. Pesaranhajiabbas, M. Misra, A. K. Mohanty, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar John Wiley and Sons Ltd. 9781394189595, 9781394189564 16 415-429 BOOK CHAPTER international 2025
55 Biopolymer-based nanocomposites for intelligent food packaging Smart food packaging systems: Innovations and technology applications Baishya, H., S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar John Wiley and Sons Ltd. 9781394189595, 9781394189564 15 387-414 BOOK CHAPTER international 2025
56 Additives in active food packaging systems Smart food packaging systems: Innovations and technology applications Nath, D., A. K. Mohanty, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, and Manjusri Misra John Wiley and Sons Ltd. 9781394189595, 9781394189564 2 39-72 BOOK CHAPTER international 2025
57 Introduction to active food packaging system Smart food packaging systems: Innovations and technology applications Kalita, S., A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, A. Mukherjee, and S. Kumar John Wiley and Sons Ltd. 9781394189595, 9781394189564 1 1-38 BOOK CHAPTER international 2025
58 Natural colors as pH indicators in intelligent food packaging systems Natural additives in food and sustainable packaging: Innovations and applications Kumar, S., and A. Mukherjee Jenny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., Taylor & Francis Group 978-981-5129-79-3 11 387-412 BOOK CHAPTER international 2026
59 Introduction to natural food additives Natural additives in food and sustainable packaging: Innovations and applications Baglary, G. R., L. S. Devi, A. Mukherjee, A. Islary, and S. Kumar Jenny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., Taylor & Francis Group 978-981-5129-79-3 1 3-40 BOOK CHAPTER international 2026
Funding Projects
SL No Name Funding Agency Duration (Months) PI Name Co-PIs Name Start Month/Year Completed Month/Year Project Type
1 Development of a biopolymer based smart packaging system indicating freshness of milk All India Council for Technology Education (AICTE) 36 Dr. Avik Mukherjee Dr. Santosh Kumar April-2022 - CENTRAL GOVT
2 Use of non-toxic nanoformulations for prolonging shelf life and reduction of postharvest loss of mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) of North East India Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India 36 Dr. Santosh Kumar Dr. Avik Mukherjee April-2021 - CENTRAL GOVT
3 'Chitosan-gelatin based active and intelligent food packaging system with added onion peel extract as pH-indicator monitoring freshness of perishable foods A. Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) of UGC-DAE 36 Dr. Avik Mukherjee Dr. Santosh Kumar April-2024 - CENTRAL GOVT
Invited Talks
SL No Lecture Name Faculty Name Institute/Organization Venue Month/Year
1 Advances in tools and techniques in microbiology and molecular biology Technology Incubation Centre Bodoland University Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam, India August-2025
2 Utilization of food processing wastes in active and intelligent food packaging systems International Conference on Food Chemistry, Microbiology, and Process Engineering for Wellness & Health (FCMPE WellH 25) Centre for Food Engineering and Technology and Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, BIT Mesra, India, Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agricultural and En BIT Mesra, Ranchi, India July-2025
3 Fruits and vegetables processing wastes for sustainable food packaging systems National Conference entitled “Emerging Technologies for Susutainable Agr-Food-Bio Systems” Tezpur University Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Tezpur University February-2025
4 Nutrition awareness: Healthy life Self-Defense & Fitness Bineswar Brahma Engineering College Bineswar Brahma Engineering College, Kokrajhar September-2024

Odd Semster:

1. Basic Microbiology (UFE303)

2. Food Micrtobiology and Biotechnology (UFE403)

3. Food Processing Technology-III: Milk and Milk Products (UFE501)

4. Introduction to New Food Product Development (UFE715)

5. New Food Product Development and Entreprenuership (MFE104)

6. Advancements in Enzyme Technooogy and Food Biotechnology (PFE1112)

 

 

Research interest: 

1. Novle sustainable food preservation and packaging systems

2. Application of nanotechnology in food preservation and packaging

3. Utilization food processing wastes for deriving high-value products / components

4. Microbial food safety and quality

 

PhD guided:

1. Degree awarded in September 2023 with the thesis entitled“Utilization of food processing wastes for production of ethanol by fermentation” in collaboration with Department of Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering, Jadavpur University 

2. Degree awarded in December 2025 with the thesis entitled “Development of biopolymer based sustainable and edible coatings containing natural active agents for prolonging shelf-life of perishable foods”

3. Degree awarded in April 2026with the thesis entitled “Natural waxes and active agnets based edible coatings for maintaining quality and extending shelf life of citrus fruits”

 

Other research guidance:  3 PhD research works ongoing

                                             9 M.Tech projects guided, 1 more M.Tech project ongoing

                                            14 B.Tech projects guided, 2 more B.Tech projects ongoing