ശ്രീ.വേണുഗോപാലൻ വി.വി
- ശ്രീ.വേണുഗോപാലൻ വി.വി
- സയൻ്റിസ്റ്റ് - G
- venugopalvv@niist.res.in
- 0471-2515286
Strength
- Industrial Experience in design, erection commissioning & process, Operations in agro product sector like spice and herbal processing, R & D experience on process development and scale up, operations in natural products and spices
Academic Qualifications
- B Tech Chemical Engineering
Memberships
- Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
Patents & Publications
Patents & Publications
Patents:
- A novel inexpensive and efficient process for isolation of imperatorin, a potent inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitor and anti inflammatory drug candidate from fruits of Aegle Marmelos Correa.US patent No:0050220913 Dr. Mangala Gowri, M. M.Jeeja, V. V. Venugopalan, Dr. C. Arumughan.
- A novel green technology approach to integrated processing of sea buckthorn for the therapeutic and nutraceuticals values”. Indian Patent, Ref. No. 648/DEL/2004.C. Arumughan, V. V. Venugopalan, A. Ranjith, K. Sarin Kumar, P. Mangala Gowri, R. C. Sawhney, O. P. Chaurasia and D. P. Attrey.
- Process for quercetin rich antioxidant extract and quercetin enriched microencapsulated flavour from red onion (Allium cepa. L). Patent, No. PCT/IN2009/000254) C. Arumughan, V. V. Venugopalan, Soumya, Sreevidya, M. M. Sreekumar
Publications in International Journals:
- Billu Abraham, Reshmitha, Navami, Liza George, V V Venugopalan, DR P Nisha. Phytochemical rich extract from the spent material generated from Industrial Dashamoola preparation (a medicinal Ayurvedic decoction) with antioxidant, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory potential Journal of Industrial crops & products (2020) Vol 151(1)
- Arun K B, Ms. Janu Chandran, Dr. V. V. Venugopalan, Dr. Madhavankutty T S, P Nisha Spent cumin seeds generated from Ayurvedic industry as a source of bioactive compounds for nutraceutical/functional food applications, Journal of food processing and preservation (2017)
- Kavitha. S. Kumar, V. V. Venugopalan1, Asish G.R2, Rajesh S Mony3, A. Sundaresan1 Comparative evaluation of the antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of different parts of aegle marmelos and its chemical profiling using hplc and hptlc technique. World Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences . Volume 4, Issue 09, 1107-1121 (2015)
- Challa Ravi Kiran, Ashok Kumar Chakka, K. P. PadmakumariAmma, A. NirmalaMenon, M. M. Sree Kumar, and V. V. Venugopalan*. Essential Oil Composition of Fresh Ginger Cultivars from North-East India. Journal of Essential Oil Research (DOI:10.1080/10412905.2013.796496).
- Suresh V Nampoothiri. P C Lekshmi. V VVenugopalan . A NirmalaMenon. Antidiabetic and antioxidant potentials of spent turmeric oleoresin, a by-product from curcumin production industry *Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease (2012) S169-S172
- Suresh Nampoothiri, A. Prathapan, Lijocherian, V.V. Venugopalan, A. Sundaresan. Evaluation of antioxidant capacity of Terminalia bellerica & Emblicaofficinalisand its inhibitory potential against LDL oxidation and key enzymes linked to type II diabetes. Food & Chemical Toxicology49, 125-131 (2011).
- Nagamani Ammi, V.V. Venugopalan, C. Arumughan. Quality optimization for membrane concentrated tender coconut water. Journal of Plantation Crops, 38 (2),2010
- A. Ranjith, V.V. Venugopalan, K. Sarin Kumar, C. Arumughan, R. C. Sawhney. Integrated Processing of Fresh Indian Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Berries and Chemical Evaluation of Products.Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 86(2006).
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
- 8 years Industrial Experience as plant manager in M/s Arjuna Natural extracts Ltd, Alwaye, leading exporters &manufacturers of spice & herbal extracts
- 19 years Research experience as scientist in CSIR NIIST Trivandrum in Agro processing and Natural products Division currently designated as Senior Principal Scientist
Area of Expertise
Area of Expertise
- Technology Development & commercialization in the field of spice processing, food, agricultural & nutraceutical products
Achievements & Awards
Achievements & Awards
- Technology Transfer & commercialization in fresh spice processing for making value added products: : (6 Technology transfers to processing industries)
- Engineering / execution of commercial projects for setting up of processing plants for spices (Set up plants in Meghalaya, Sikkim, Karnataka, Wayanadu)
- Creation of a Technology Business Incubation Centre for Agroprocessing with the support of Govt of Kerala in 2012
- Technical / consultancy services offered to leading industries ( More than 20 numbers) and many MSMEs
- Publications in international journals :12 Nos & patent filed 2 Nos.
- Technology transfer of ‘Swing technology for essential oil/oleoresin manufacture from fresh/dry spices’. Technology had been transferred to 3 major industries. The technology has won the CSIR process Technology Award 2005
- Erection and commissioning of 7.5 TPD fresh ginger processing plant in NERAMAAC, Burnihut, Meghalaya and Birdhang, Sikkim
- Participation in commissioning of 5TPD fresh chilli processing plant at Byadagi, Karnataka
Technology Transfer
Technology Transfer
Activity leader in technology transfer of ‘Swing technology for essential oil/oleoresin manufacture from fresh/dry spices’. Technology had been transferred to 3 major companies (M/s Synthite Industrial Chemicals, M/s Plant Lipids Cochin& M/s Prudent Natural Products Hyderabad).The technology has won the CSIR process Technology Award 2005.
Commissioning of processing plants
- Erection and commissioning of 3 Nos of 7.5 TPD fresh ginger processing plant and one 20 TPD chilli processing plant in various states of India
Major R&D Activities
Major R&D Activities
Major R&D Activities as project leader:
- Setting up of a 7TPD fresh spice & vegetable processing unit at Wayanadu Kerala(193L)
- Setting up of a Technology Business Incubation Centre in Agroprocessing *(100 L)
- Many Collaborative and sponsored projectswith Industry in food/ nutraceutical sector ( Tata Chemicals, AVS Kottakkal, Brahmins, Pankajakasthuri, Sreedhareeyam, Coimbatore Arya Vaidya Pharmacy , Arjuna Naturals, Aarbee Marine Extracts, KLF Nirmal, KSE Ltd Thrissur , pankajakasthuri Herbals Pvt Ltd, Arya vaidya Pharmacy Coimbatore etc)
- Development of Indian Standards for North East ginger (BIS) (completed)(20 L)
Ongoing projects:
- Technology Incubation activities for milltes & herbs ( Govt of Kerala) (Rs 78 Lakhs)
- Technology Development for preservation and value addition of matured coconut water
- CSIR FTT project on Technology development of solar dehumidified drier (45L)
- Setting up of fruits & vegetable processing unit for HORTICORP Govt of Kerala