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General Informations

  • Join Date: 11/03/2016
  • College: College of Community Science
  • Department: Food and Nutrition
  • Office Email: luna.d.baruah[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2003
B.Sc. Home Science (Food and Nutrition)

College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
2005
M.Sc. Home Science

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani-431402, Maharashtra

 
 
 
 
 
2012
Ph.D. (Foods and Nutrition)

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani-431402, Maharashtra

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
11-03-2016 - Till date
Assistant Professor

Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2020 - Till date
Assistant Professor (Stage 2)

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

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
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
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
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
Taposhi Thakuria; Luna Dutta Baruah (2023) . Enhancement of rice based pancake mix with nutrient dense ingredients, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(11), 1575-1580
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 : Agro and Food Processing Technologies Proceedings of NERC 2022, Uppaluri, R.V.S.; Das, C. and Goud, V.V. Anandalakshmi, R.A.; (Eds), 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 .
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 : Transformations in Life Science Research Volume II, Bhimte, A. and Lebanan, K. Salunkhe, R.; Haldar, N.; (Eds), BHUMI PUBLISHING,BHUMI PUBLISHING Nigave Khalasa, Tal – Karveer, Dist – Kolhapur, Maharashtra, INDIA 416 207, pp 67-85, ISBN:978-81-981907-6-5.
Saikia, M. and Baruah, L.D.(2024). Nutritional composition and health benefits of Proso millet. in : Transformations in Life Science Research Volume II, Bhimte, A. and Lebanan, K. Salunkhe, R.; Haldar, N.; (Eds), BHUMI PUBLISHING,BHUMI PUBLISHING Nigave Khalasa, Tal – Karveer, Dist – Kolhapur, Maharashtra, INDIA 416 207, pp 23-29, ISBN:978-81-981907-6-5.
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, 195 - 208.
Choudhury, M. and Baruah, L.D.()Attaining nutrition security: a food based approachSentinal.1(1),5, Omega Printers &Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Assam
Achievements
  • 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.
Membership
  • 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
Projects
  • DBT, Govt. of India sponsored project on "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)", project cost Rs.37.57120 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India sponsored project on "“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)", project cost Rs.37.57120 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "“Promotion of agriculture centric sustainable livelihood security for tribal farmers of Assam” Project on Schedule Tribe Community (TSP).", project cost Rs.20 Lakh implemented in 2018.