DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
The Department of Dairy Technology is a cornerstone of the College of Dairy Technology, Udgir, established in 2008. This department plays a pivotal role in undergraduate teaching, research, and extension activities. Adhering to the recommendations of the Sixth Dean Committee, the department is well-equipped with five laboratories. The department has earned national acclaim for its scientific contributions, with faculty and students receiving prestigious honors such as the IDA Best Poster Awards and prizes at the National Dairy Products Judging Contest. A key highlight of the department is the Mini Experimental Dairy Plant, designed to provide hands-on training in milk processing. The plant has an installed capacity of 50 liters per hour and is equipped with facilities for homogenization, pasteurization, and milk packaging. Students gain practical experience operating the plant and using departmental equipment, ensuring they graduate with invaluable skills.
MISSION
- The focus is on enhancing dairy technology education through interactive e- learning. Career guidance to students in areas like R&D, quality assurance, and innovation, with additional insights provided by industry experts.
- Research efforts will target the development of functional dairy products and the utilization of by-products like whey. Collaborations with research institutions will address industry challenges, with findings shared through publications and conferences to maximize impact.
- Extension activities will involve training farmers on best practices in milk utilization, supporting small-scale processing units, and Promote sustainable dairy operations through the creation of audiovisual materials and an online platform offering technical support.
Departmental subjects
- In alignment with the Sixth Dean Committee recommendations, the Department of Dairy Technology offers twelve core courses and Skill Enhancement (SEC) modules, designed to award a B.Tech. degree in Dairy Technology.
| 1 | DT-1201 Market Milk | DT-3608 Dairy Plant Management and Pollution Control |
| 2 | DT-2302 Traditional Dairy Products | DT-3609 Packaging of Dairy Products |
| 3 | DT-2303 Fat-rich Dry Products | DT-3610 Food Technology-I |
| 4 | DT-2404 Cheese Technology | DT-4711 Sensory evaluation of Dairy Products |
| 5 | DT-2405 Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts | DT-4712 Food Technology-II |
| 6 | DT-3506 Condensed and Dried Milks | DT-3507 By-products Technology |
| 7 | DT- Skill Enhancement (SEC) Modules |
INFRASTRUCTURE
The department boasts a wide array of advanced equipment to support practical learning and research, ensuring students gain hands- on experience in dairy technology operations.
| 1 | Lab Spray Dryer | Softy Ice Cream Machinel |
| 2 | Mini tray dryer | Kulfi Making Unit |
| 3 | Falling Ball viscometer | Paneer Press |
| 4 | Ice Gola Machine | Sieve shaker |
| 5 | Cream separator | Bulk density apparatus |
| 6 | Butter churner (SS) | Vacuum Oven |
| 7 | Microwave Oven | Willy Mill |
| 8 | CoBB tester | Hot air oven |
| 9 | Bursting strength tester | Tearing strength tester |
STUDENT TRAINING DAIRY PLANT
DR. S.D.KALYANKAR
Assistant Professor
Department of Dairy Technology
- Qualifications M.Sc.(Agri.), Ph.D. (Dairy Science), PGDAEM
- Contact
- Mobile No : 9423435757
- E mail ID : shrikantkalyankar@mafsu.ac.in
Work Experience:
- Working as an Assistant Professor (Dairy Technology) at MAFSU, Nagpur since 03.01.2008.
Research:
- Research Papers : 21
- Project : 03
- Abstracts : 51
- Member of scientific societies : 04
- Reviewer for journals : 02
Foreign Invitation:
- Delivered a Lecture as an Invited Lead speaker World Dairy Summit 2007, at Dublin, Ireland organized by International Dairy Federation.
- Invited as a speaker International Nutrition Conference-2007 held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad on February 23-24, 2007.
Teaching/Academics :
- Refresher courses/FDP attended : 15
- Chapters in book : 04
- Participation in conferences : 10
- Organized online tutorials : 02
- Practical manuals : 08
- Awards/certificate : 12
Extension activities:
- Extension publications : 45
- Organized webinar : 09
- Training programs organized : 07
- Marathi Books : 04
- Technical guidance/consultancy : 01
- AIR and TV talks : 05
- Success stories published : 07
DR. P.D.SAWALE
Assistant Professor
Department of Dairy Technology
- Qualifications B. Tech. (DT), M. Tech. (Dairy Technology), Ph.D. (Dairy Technology), NET
- Contact
- Mobile No : 8469367101
- E mail ID : pravins92@mafsu.ac.in
Work Experience:
- Worked as Assistant Professor (Plant Superintendent) at Registrar, S.D.A.U., SK Nagar, Gujarat (G. N. Patel, College of Dairy Science and Food Technology) during 02/04/2014 –
31/05/2017. - Working as an Assistant Professor (Dairy Technology) at MAFSU, Nagpur since02.06.2017.
Research:
- Research Papers : 25
- Technology Developed : 03
- Project Completed : 06
- Ongoing : 02
Teaching/Academics :
- Trainings organized : 10
- Awards/certificate : 09
Extension activities:
- TV talks : 01
- Success stories published : 07
Any other significant contribution:
- Total revenue generated through conduction of trainings and selling of extension materials is 45000/- during service at CDT, Warud
- Total revenue generated through manufacturing milk products from surplus milk and selling of milk products at SDAU, Gujarat University campus is Rs 381270/-
- Presented Ph.D. research work in international conference held at Sheffield, UK with financial assistance of DST, New Delhi, GOI and ICSSR, MHRD, New Delhi
- Utilized grant of Rs.144,675 for organization of 5 days residential training sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi
