Food Engineering & Tech Placement Cell, ICT Mumbai

The Food Engineering and Technology department at the Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai is the first to offer specialized education in Food Engineering & Technology. The department provides 3-degree courses namely, B.Tech and M.Tech in Food Engineering and Technology and M.Tech in Food Biotechnology. The course trains the students in the chemical, biochemical, safety & regulatory, operational & management, and microbial aspects of foods. The course gives adequate engineering inputs for large-scale production. The training also includes developing food products, manufacturing processes, and industrial design with proper quality assurance systems established. There are many current research projects going on of which few interests include carbohydrate chemistry and technology with a focus on Indian traditional foods; and food microbiology related to quality, safety, and application of new technology, non-thermal treatment of food products for their stability, development of novel and products for enhancement of gastronomic experiences and many more. The UGC has recognized the department as the Centre of Advanced Studies in Food Engineering and Technology, under which 15 SAP fellowships are awarded per year. To get in touch, please mail us at: foods.placement@ictmumbai.edu.in