Faculty Detail
Dr. Pavan Kumar
Designation: Scientist
Contact Address:Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004
Telephone : 0161-241025
Mobile: +919464974944
Email:pavankumar@gadvasu.in, vetpavan@gmail.com
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc & A.H
- M.V.Sc in Livestock Products Technology
- PhD (thesis submitted)
Teaching and Other Appointments
- U.G and P.G courses of Livestock Products Technology during 4 years of
service in SKAUST (J). Presently working as Assistant Meat Technologist
in Dept. of LPT.
Area of Research Interests
- Fresh meat quality, meat processing, animal welfare, novel foods
Ongoing Projects
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Sr.
No.
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PI/Co-PI
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Title
of project
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Funding
agency
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Period
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Completed
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1.
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PI
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Development of extended storage life functional meat products by
incorporating bioactive phyto-extracts
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University
Grant Commission, New Delhi
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2015-2018
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2.
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Co-PI
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Encapsulation of natural bioactive compounds and micronutrients for the
enhancement of nutritive, preservative and processing functionality of meat
products
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Ministry
of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), New Delhi
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2014-2017
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3.
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Co-PI
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Processing of meat and egg into newer value added products for popularization
and better marketing
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RKVY
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2013-15
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4.
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Co-PI
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Development and dissemination of processing technologies of value added
meat products for enhanced economic benefits
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RKVY
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2014-2017
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5.
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Co-PI
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Development of Designer Meat and Egg Products for Health Benefits and Marketing
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RKVY
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2014-17
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6.
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Co-PI
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Development of extended storage life functional meat products by
incorporating bioactive phyto-extracts
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RKVY
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2016-2018
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7.
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Co-PI
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Enhancing Profitability of Pig farmers Through Value
Addition and Marketing Strategy
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RKVY
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2018-2021
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8.
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Co-PI
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RKVY-12-2 (2-Enhancing
Profitability of farmers through value addition and Entrepreneurship
development)
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RKVY
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2019-2021
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Research Honour’s /Awards
- ICAR- Junior Research Fellowship (2005-2007)
- ICAR -Senior Research Fellowship (2009-2010)
- CSIR-UGS- NET with JRF (2008)
- Netaji-Subash ICAR International Fellowship 2019-2020
No. of Publications
| Research: 145 | Extension: 12 | Books: 03
| Manuals: 15 |
Publications
- Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Ahmed, M.A., Hayat, M.N., Ajat, M., Kaka, U., Goh, Y.M. and Sazili, A.Q., 2023. Electroencephalogram and physiological responses as affected by slaughter empathy in goats. Animals, 13(6), 100.
- Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Verma, A.K., Umaraw, P., Adewale Ahmed, M., Mehta, N., Nizam Hayat, M., Kaka, U. and Sazili, A.Q., 2023. New insights in improving sustainability in meat production: opportunities and challenges. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 63(33),11830-11858.
- Sazili, A.Q., Kumar, P. and Hayat, M.N., 2023. Stunning compliance in halal slaughter: A review of current scientific knowledge. Animals, 13(19), 3061.
- Kumar, P., Ahmed, M.A., Abubakar, A.A., Hayat, M.N., Kaka, U., Ajat, M., Goh, Y.M. and Sazili, A.Q., 2023. Improving animal welfare status and meat quality through assessment of stress biomarkers: A critical review. Meat Science, 197, 109048.
- Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Ahmed, M.A., Hayat, M.N., Kaka, U., Pateiro, M., Sazili, A.Q., Hoffman, L.C. and Lorenzo, J.M., 2023. Pre-slaughter stress mitigation in goats: Prospects and challenges. Meat Science, 195,109010.
- Kumar, P., Chatli, M.K., Mehta, N., Singh, P., Malav, O.P. and Verma, A.K., 2017. Meat analogues: Health promising sustainable meat substitutes. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57(5), 923-932.
- Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Imlan, J.C., Ahmed, M.A., Goh, Y.M., Kaka, U., Idrus, Z. and Sazili, A.Q., 2023. Importance of knife sharpness during slaughter: Shariah and kosher perspective and scientific validation. Animals, 13(11), 1751.
- Kumar, P., Mehta, N., Abubakar, A.A., Verma, A.K., Kaka, U., Sharma, N., Sazili, A.Q., Pateiro, M., Kumar, M. and Lorenzo, J.M., 2023. Potential alternatives of animal proteins for sustainability in the food sector. Food Reviews International, 39(8),5703-5728.
- Kumar, P., Abubakar, A.A., Sazili, A.Q., Kaka, U. and Goh, Y.M., 2022. Application of electroencephalography in preslaughter management: A review. Animals, 12(20), 2857.
- Kumar, P., Sharma, N., Ahmed, M.A., Verma, A.K., Umaraw, P., Mehta, N., Abubakar, A.A., Hayat, M.N., Kaka, U., Lee, S.J. and Sazili, A.Q., 2022. Technological interventions in improving the functionality of proteins during processing of meat analogs. Frontiers in nutrition, 9, 1044024
