Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan

🧪 Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan

Director
CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
📍 Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
📍 Industrial Estate PO, Thiruvananthapuram

🔬 Championing Science for Nation Building

Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, an eminent scientist and academic leader, currently serves as the Director of CSIR–NIIST, a premier R&D institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. With over two decades of experience in food engineering, nutrition technology, and interdisciplinary science, he stands as a beacon of innovation-driven leadership in India’s scientific community.

🎓 Academic & Professional Highlights

• 🏅 Former Director, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Thanjavur

• 🎓 Alumnus of IIT Madras, with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

• 📚 Has over 170 scientific publications, 25+ patents, and 8 books to his credit

• 🌏 International collaborator in the fields of nanotechnology, food structure modeling, and smart foods

🚀 Key Contributions

• Pioneered research in 3D Food Printing, Smart Food Systems, and Sustainable Packaging

• Developed advanced food processing systems for value-added agri-produce utilization

• Strong advocate of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the agri-food-tech sector

• Promoted farm-to-fork innovation pipelines and entrepreneurial ecosystems

🌟 At Aruvadai Exhibition 2025

Dr. Anandharamakrishnan will inspire audiences with insights on:

• 🧠 Science & Technology for Rural Prosperity

• 🥗 Next-Gen Food Innovations

• 🧬 Bridging Agri & Nutrition through R&D

• 🤝 Industry-Institute Collaboration for Startups & Youth