Faculty Profile

Dr. Anilakumar K R

Professor BIOCHEMISTRY

  • POSITIONS HELD

    • Professor, Biochemistry (Nutritional), Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala nagar, Thrissur, Kerala
    • DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), Min of Defence, Mysore
    • Head, Quality, Reliability and Safety Group, Defence Food Research Laboratory, ( 2019 - 2022 )
    • Head, Food Quality Assurance ( 2016 - 2022 )
    • Head, Applied Nutrition Division ( 2012 - 2016 )

  • AWARDS

    • “Late Prof. Tamhane memorial Endowment Fund Award” from University of Bombay, Mumbai in 1991.
    • “Dr. (Mrs) TS Vasundhara Memorial Award” from DRDO (Life Science Group of Laboratories) in 2001, 2004 and 2007.
    • Best Research Paper Awards in various Poster Sessions of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) conferences.
    • DRDO cash award for most dedicated worker, Best seminar and all-rounder of the Lab from DFRL, DRDO, Mysore.
    • Defence Research and Development Organization Laboratory Scientist of the year award,  2005 and  2021 from DRDO, Min. of Defence,  India
    • Dr. Y Subbarao Memorial Award, 2008 from Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, India
    • Technology Group Award, 2009( team member) from DRDO, Min. of Defence, India
    • Defence Technology spin-off award, 2010 (Team Member) from DRDO, Min. of Defence, India. 
    • National Science Day Oration Award, DRDO, Min. of Defence, India, 2012. 
    • Best research paper/ review paper  awards in 1992, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2009,2018 and 2021  from DFRL, DRDO, Mysore

  • PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

    • Life member, Society of Biological Chemists, India.
    • Life member, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India.
    • Life Member, Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists
    • Life Member, Indian Science Congress.
    • Member, Board of Studies, Food Science and Technology, Davangere University, Karnataka.
    • Member, Board of Studies, Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore.
    • Member, Board of Examinations, Kuvempu University, Shimogha, Karnataka
    • Member, Board of Examinations, Sri Satya Sai  University of Higher Learning, Anantapur. AP
    • Member, Board of Studies, Kerala University of Fisheries and Oceanic Studies, Kochi, Kerala.
    • Member, Board of Examinations, Food Science, NITTE University, Mangalore, Karnataka. 
    • Member, Board of Studies, Chemistry St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysore, Karnataka.
    • Member, Board of Studies, Molecular Biology, Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous), Mysore, Karnataka.
    • Member, Board of Studies, Food Science and Nutrition, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka.
    • Member, Food and Agriculture Division,09, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Spices & Condiments (2022).

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