Dr. Luna Dutta Baruah
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Dr. Luna Dutta Baruah

Assistant Professor
luna.d.baruah [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 11 Mar, 2016
18
Publications
3
Projects
5
Degrees
2
Career Milestones
3
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. Home Science (Food and Nutrition)
2003
College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M.Sc. Home Science
2005
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani-431402, Maharashtra
Specialization: Foods and Nutrition
Ph.D. (Foods and Nutrition)
2012
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani-431402, Maharashtra
Specialization: Foods and Nutrition
Employment History
Assistant Professor
11-03-2016 – Till date
Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Assistant Professor (Stage 2)
01-07-2020 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 18 Total Records
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Ginisha Kalsi; Udipta Hazarika; Luna Dutta Baruah; Premila L. Bordoloi; Moloya Gogoi (2025). Comprehensive review of carrageenan’s multifaceted role in health and food systems, Discover Food, 0(5), 115–0 DOI: 10.1007/s44187-025-00405-7
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Prajjalita Borah; Mandeep Digra; Moloya Gogoi and Luna Dutta Baruah (2025). Shelf Life Evaluation of Protein Rich Crackers Prepared from Composite Flours of Soybean and Peas, Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 25(12), 288–297 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121046
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Ginisha Kalsi; Shadad Md. Khayer; Tobiul Hussain Ahmed; Manashi Das Purkayastha; Alokesh Ghosh; Robin Chandra Boro; Mamoni Das; Luna Dutta Baruah; Moloya Gogo (2025). Optimization and quality profiling of functional mixed fruit leather fortified with κ-carrageenantimization and quality profiling of functional mixed fruit leather fortified with κ-carrageenan, Discover Food, 4(414), 1–24 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00671-5
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Natasha R. Marak; Pranati Das; Manashi Das Purkayastha; Luna Dutta Baruah (2024). Effect of quinoa (Chenipodium quinoa W.) flour supplementation on the lipid profile and glycaemic index: an in vivo study, Frontiers in Nutrition, 11(1341539), 1–11 DOI: Doi: 103389/fnut.2024.1341539
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Rupbarna Borooah; Bhaskar Das; Luna Dutta Baruah; Sheriful Alam; Ananta Saikia; Manashi Das Purkayastha (2024). Novel biscuits using whey protein and Ocimum gratissimum to mitigate protein burden: Quality parameters, in vitro protein digestibility, SWOT analysis and implication on public health, Food and Humanity, 3(100318), 0–0 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2024.100318
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Taposhi Thakuria; Luna Dutta Baruah (2023). Formulation of Nutri-Dense Pancake Mixes and its Storage Study, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 12(11), 227–237 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2023.1211.018
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Taposhi Thakuria; Luna Dutta Baruah (2023). Enhancement of rice based pancake mix with nutrient dense ingredients, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(11), 1575–1580
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Ginisha Kalsi; Luna Dutta Baruah; Moloya Gogoi (2023). Sensory and Functional Qualities of Fruit Leather Prepared from Guava (Psidium Guajava), Papaya (Carica papaya L.) and Mirika Tenga (Parameria polyneura), Agro and Food Processing Technologies, 0(0), 195–202 DOI: doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9704-4_10
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Luna Dutta Baruah; Asha Arya (2021). Effect of Processing of Horsegram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) on the Glycemic Index Value of Normal and Diabetic Subjects, Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences , 5(7), 1–6 DOI: ISSN: 2581-5423
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Nikita RST Sangma; Pranati Das; Luna Dutta Baruah; Manisha Dutta (2021). Quality analysis of developed multigrain flour mixes, Journal of Postharvest Technology, 9(4), 23–31
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Luna Dutta Baruah; Rohini Devi; Dhruba Jyoti Das; Vijaya Nalwade; Asha Arya; Sudhir Rajurkar (2017). Development of Poly Herbal Granules and its Anti-Fatigue Efficacy in Swiss Mice, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(4), 2164–2178 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.604.254
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Luna Dutta Baruah; Asha Arya; Vijaya Valwade; Rohini Devi (2017). Development of poly herbal granules and its nutritional characterization, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 36(3), 214–221 DOI: 10.18805/ajdfr.v36i03.8970
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Baruah, L.D.; Gor, N.; Kono, P. and Baruah, J. (2024). A Textbook on Sports Nutrition. Scientific International Publishing House, Scientific International Publishing House, ISBN: 978-93-6674-927-3
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Kalsi, G.; Baruah, L.D. and Gogoi, M. (2023). Sensory and Functional Qualities of Fruit Leather Prepared from Guava (Psidium Guajava), Papaya (Carica papaya L.) and Mirika Tenga (Parameria polyneu, in: Uppaluri, R.V.S.; Das, C. and Goud, V.V. Anandalakshmi, R.A.; (Eds.), Agro and Food Processing Technologies Proceedings of NERC 2022, Springer, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 18972, pp 195–208, ISBN: 978-981-19-9704-4 .
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Saikia, M. and Baruah, L.D. (2024). THE POWER OF PLANTS: A DUAL LENS APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF PLANT-BASED DIETS, in: Bhimte, A. and Lebanan, K. Salunkhe, R.; Haldar, N.; (Eds.), Transformations in Life Science Research Volume II, BHUMI PUBLISHING, BHUMI PUBLISHING Nigave Khalasa, Tal – Karveer, Dist – Kolhapur, Maharashtra, INDIA 416 207, pp 67–85, ISBN: 978-81-981907-6-5.
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Saikia, M. and Baruah, L.D. (2024). Nutritional composition and health benefits of Proso millet, in: Bhimte, A. and Lebanan, K. Salunkhe, R.; Haldar, N.; (Eds.), Transformations in Life Science Research Volume II, BHUMI PUBLISHING, BHUMI PUBLISHING Nigave Khalasa, Tal – Karveer, Dist – Kolhapur, Maharashtra, INDIA 416 207, pp 23–29, ISBN: 978-81-981907-6-5.
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Kalsi, G.; Baruah, L.D. and Gogoi, M. (2023). Sensory and Functional Qualities of Fruit Leather Prepared from Guava (Psidium guajava), Papaya (Carica papaya L.) and Mirika Tenga (Prameria polyneur, North East Research Conclave, IIT Guwahati , Springer, Singapore, Vol. 0(0), 195 - 208.
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Choudhury, M. and Baruah, L.D. (). Attaining nutrition security: a food based approach, Sentinal, 1(1), 5, Omega Printers &Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Assam
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 3 Projects
DBT, Govt. of India Rs. 37.57120 Lakh
Development of value-added products from improved Chakhao varieties of Assam under Development of high yielding non-lodging and biotic resistant varieties of black scented rice of Manipur and Assam through biotechnological intervention (SctdRiceGp4)
Implemented in 2023
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India Rs. 37.57120 Lakh
“Development of high yielding non-lodging and biotic resistant varieties of black scented rice of Manipur and Assam through biotechnological intervention (Scented Rice Group 4 - Phase-II)
Implemented in 2023
ICAR Rs. 20 Lakh
“Promotion of agriculture centric sustainable livelihood security for tribal farmers of Assam” Project on Schedule Tribe Community (TSP).
Implemented in 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 3 Honours
Particulars of recognition:


• Guideship of Masters students, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, AAU, Jorhat


• Member of Advisor Committee of Masters and Ph.D. student of AAU, Jorhat


• External question paper setter of Central University, Tura & Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar.


• Professor-in-charge of Students’ Union/Society
Extension activities:


• Acted as Resource Person on the “Refresher training programme for the SMSs and Prog. Assistants in Home Science” on 19th – 22nd October 2016 organized by ICAR-ATTARI, Umiam in collaboration with C.C.Sc., Jorhat.


• Acted as Resource person in the HRA Training Programme for SMSs and PAs (Home Science) under KVKs of AAU on "Anthropometric measurements for adults- methods and techniques" organized by Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat from April 24-27, 2017.
Professional Experience and Training:


• Attended 21 days ICAR sponsored winter school on "Health foods for sustainable living" from 30th November, 2022 to 20th December, 2022 at at AAU, Jorhat

•Attended 21 days ICAR sponsored CAFT training programme on "Exploitation of Beneficial Microbes in Organic Agriculture" from 4 -24 September 2019 at AAU, Jorhat


•Attended one week Faculty Development Programme on "Exploring Academic and Investigative Dimensions in Food Research" jointly organized by Department of Food Technology and North-East (India) Academy of Science and Technology (NEAST), Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram from 2-7 November 2020.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 5 Societies
Nutrition Society of India
Life Member
Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (INDIA)
Life Member
Assam Science Society
Life Member
Society of Ethnopharmacology
Associate Member
2022
Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists
Life Member