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Dr. Rejaul Hoque Bepary
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Dr. Rejaul Hoque Bepary

Scientist
Department of Agricultural Engineering • College of Agriculture
rejaul.bepary [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 01 Jun, 2022
41
Publications
5
Projects
8
Degrees
8
Career Milestones
6
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc.(Agri)
2006
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M.Sc.
2008
Department of Food Processing Technology, Tezpur University
Specialization: Food Processing Technology
Ph.D.
2020
DRDO-Defence Food Research Laboratory, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore ( NIRF 14th position among Universities)
Specialization: Food Science and Technology
Other Qualifications
2016
ICAR-ASRB, New Delhi: Qualified NET in Food Technology
Specialization: Qualified NET in Food Technology
Other Qualifications
2017
FSSAI, New Delhi: Qualified 3rd Food Analyst Examination
Specialization: Qualified Food Analyst Examination
Other Qualifications
2018
IIT Madras: NPTEL course on Intellectual Property Rights.
Specialization: NPTEL course on Intellectual Property Rights.
Other Qualifications
2024
IIT Kanpur: NPTEL Course on Enhancing soft skill and personality development
Specialization: NPTEL Course on Enhancing soft skill and personality development
Employment History
Food Technologist
15-07-2008 – 12-02-2009
Nagaland Fruits and Vegetables Processing Plant
Dimapur
Quality Controller
13-02-2009 – 22-03-2011
North-East Pure Drinks Pvt Ltd (Pepsi):2009-2010 and SRD Nutrients Pvt Ltd (GSK):2010-2011
Guwahati and Mangaldoi, Assam
Senior Research Fellow (Training Lecturer)
23-03-2011 – 25-07-2014
IICPT, Regional Centre, Guwahati (Now Guwahati Liaison Office, NIFTEM Thanjavur)
Guwahati, Assam
UGC-Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow
28-07-2014 – 31-01-2020
Department of Grain Science and Technology, DRDO-Defence Food Research Laboratory
Mysore, Karnataka
Senior Research Fellow
11-02-2020 – 10-02-2021
Department Agri-Business and Food Technology, North-Eastern Hill University Tura Campus, Meghalaya
Tura, Meghalaya
Guest Faculty
22-02-2021 – 25-09-2021
Department of Food Technology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Aruanchal Pradesh
Rono Hills Doimukh, Papumpare, Arunachal Pradesh
Guest Faculty
28-09-2021 – 31-05-2022
Department of Food Technology, Mizoram University
Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram
Scientist (Food Technologist)
01-06-2022 – Till date
Department of Agricultural Engineering, Assam Agricultural University,
Jorhat, Assam
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 41 Total Records
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R Borah; S Baishya; Rejaul Hoque Bepary; S Rathi; M D Purkayastha (2025). EEffect of processing on nutrient and non-nutrient composition and functional properties of foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) variety of Assam, India., Plant Archives, , 25(2), 902–910 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2025.v25.su
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D Saikia; D Phukan; D Kansal; S Goswami; R H Bepary (2025). Development of Cereal-Pulses based Roasted Ready-to-Eat Snacks for Travelling People, Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, , 16(1), 76–79 DOI: https://iahrw.org/product/development-of-cereal-pu
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Duyi Samyor; John Don Bosco; SJ Cynthia; Rejaul Hoque Bepary; Nikhil Kumar Mahnot; Krishan Kumar; Thupten Tsomu; Billin Maying; Ampee Tasung; Omem Tamut (2024). Physico-chemical characteristics of a local spice (Zanthoxylum armatum DC) of Arunachal Pradesh and its Utilization for development of blended tea, Journal of Postharvest Technology, 12(2), 44–56 DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jpht.24.12.2.05
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REJAUL HOQUE BEPARY; A Roy; K Pathak; S C Deka (2023). Biochemical composition, bioactivity, processing, and food applications of winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus): A review, Legume Science , 187(0), 1–20 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/leg3.187
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Rejaul Hoque Bepary; D D Wadikar; C R Vasudish; A D Semwal; G K Sharma (2022). Ranking based formula optimization, quality investigation, and real-time shelf-life prediction of ready-to-eat ricebean (Vigna umbellata) curry, Journal of Food Science and Technology , 59(0), 4390–4404 DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s13197-022-05519-9
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Rejaul Hoque Bepary (2022). Optimization of temperate extrusion-assisted flaking process conditions for the production of ricebean (Vigna umbellata) flakes, Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 81(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI:10.1016/ifset.2022.103124
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Rejaul Hoque Bepary; D. D. Wadikar; C. R. Vasudish; A. D. Semwal (2019). Optimisation and Evaluation of Ricebean (Vigna umbellata) Extrusion process for downstream food processability, Defence Life Science Journal , 4(2), 130–139 DOI: DOI:10.14429/dlsj.4.13556
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Rejaul Hoque Bepary; D. D. Wadikar; P. E. Patki (2019). Analysis of eight water soluble vitamins in ricebean (Vigna umbellata) varieties from NE India by reverse phase-HPLC., Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 13(2), 1287–1298 DOI: DOI:10.1007/s11694-019-00044-4
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Rejaul Hoque Bepary; D. D. Wadikar (2019). HPLC profiling of flatulence and non-flatulence saccharides in eleven ricebean (Vigna umbellata) varieties from North-East India., Journal of Food Science and Technology , 56(3), 1655–1662 DOI: DOI:10.1007/s13197-019-03675-z
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Rejaul Hoque Bepary; D D Wadikar; P E Patki (2018). Studies on some physical and engineering properties of ricebean varieties from North East India, Journal of Agricultural Engineering , 55(3), 34–44
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Rejaul Hoque Bepary; D. D. Wadikar (2018). Optimization of ricebean cooking parameters for the production of instant/ convenience foods using response surface methodology., Journal of Food Processing Preservation , 42(3), 13547–13547 DOI: DOI:10.1111/jfpp.13547
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Rejaul Hoque Bepary; D. D. Wadikar; P. E. Patki (2017). Studies on physico-chemical and cooking characteristics of rice bean varieties grown in NE region of India, Journal of Food Science and Technology , 54(4), 973–986 DOI: DOI:10.1007/s13197-016-2400-z
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R H Bepary; D D Wadikar; P E Patki (2016). Ricebean: nutritional vibrant bean of Himalayan belt (North East India), Nutrition and Food Science , 46(3), 412–431 DOI: DOI:10.1108/NFS-08-2015-0097
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Mohan, R.J.; Bepary, R.H. and Choudhary, M. (2014). Food Processing Bussiness Enterpreneurship Management. IICPT Regional Centre Guwahati, Guwahati, ISBN: NA
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Goswami, S.; Bepary, R.H.; Deka, R. and Malakar, M. (2024). Preservation of Fruits and vegetables, in: Goswami, S.; (Ed.), SLM for Certificate Course on Preservation and Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, AAU, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 1–43, ISBN: AAU-ODL/SLM(E)-49/24-25.
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Goswami, S.; Bepary, R.H. and Malakar, M. (2024). Modern Food Packaging Materials, in: Goswami, S.; (Ed.), SLM for Certificate Course on Preservation and Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, AAU, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 48–77, ISBN: AAU-ODL/SLM(E)-49/24-25.
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Bepary, R.H. (2024). Packaging Techniques and Machineries, in: Goswami, S.; (Ed.), SLM for Certificate Course on Preservation and Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, AAU, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 78–140, ISBN: AAU-ODL/SLM(E)-49/24-25.
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Wadikar, D.D. and Bepary, R.H. (2020). Ricebean, in: Praveena, A.M. (Ed.), Pulses- Processing and Product Development, Springer Nature, Switzerland, pp 297–331, ISBN: 978-3-30-41375-0.
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Rao, D.R.M. (2026). Development and performance evaluation of a sprouting unit for rapid germination of green gram (Vigna radiata L.). M.Tech in Food Processing Technology thesis submitted to Food Science & Technology Programme, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat
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Saikia, D. (2025). Linear Programming Approach to Formulate Rice Based Instant Food for Elderly. M.Tech in Food Processing Technology thesis submitted to Food Science & Technology Programme, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bepary, R.H.; Wadikar, D.D.; Semwal, A.D. and Sharma, G.K. (2020). Profiling of ricebean processing technologies for better nutritional and health wellness, XXVII-Indian Convention of Food Scientist and Technologist on Raising Agro-processing and integrated Novel Technologies for Boosting Organic Wellness , Tezpur University, Napaam, Sanitpur, Assam. , AFST(I) and Tezpur University, Tezpur University, Napaam, Sanitpur, Assam.
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Bepary, R.H.; Wadikar, D.D. and Semwal, A.D. (2018). Optimization of process parameters for production of ricebean (Vigna umbellata) flakes by using response surface methodology, 8th International Food Convention (IFCON 2018), CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore , AFST(I) and CSIR-CFTRI, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore
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Bepary, R.H.; wadikar, D.D. and Semwal, A.D. (2018). Amino acids profile, saccharides profile and in-vitro bioavailability of calcium and iron in eleven ricebean varieties from North-East India”, 8th International Food Convention (IFCON 2018), CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore , AFST(I) and CSIR-CFTRI, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore
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Bepary, R.H.; Wadikar, D.D. and Patki, P.E. (2018). Optimization of microwave cooking condition of ricebean (Vigna umbellata) by using response surface methodology, International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing Technology, IIFPT Thanjavur , IIFPT Thanjavur, Thanjavur
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Bepary, R.H.; Wadikar, D.D. and Patki, P.E. (2018). Optimization and verification of ricebean extrusion process for downstream food processability’’ , International Conference on Nutri-Food Concept for Global Nutrition, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore , University of Turku, Finland and CSIR-CFTRI, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore
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Bepary, R.H.; Wadikar, D.D. and Patki, P.E. (2016). Optimization of cooking parameters of rice bean for instant/convenience foods using response surface methodology, XXV-Indian Convention of Food Scientist and Technologist on Food Processing for sustainable Agriculture and Industry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab. , AFSTI, Mysore and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab.
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Bepary, R.H. (). Shonali Dhan (Golden rice), Asomiya Khabar, 5(1), 5, Frontier Publication Pvt Ltd, Guwahati
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Saikia, D.; Bepary, R.H.; Hazarika, K.; Borah, A.; Goswami, S.; Bordoloi, P.L. and Saikia, A. (2026). Processing Technology for Instant Nutri-Food Mix for Elderly (in English). Directorate of Research (Agri) Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Jorhat
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Bepary, R.H.; Hazarika, K.; Hussain, T.; Borah, A. and Baishya, S. (2026). Processing Technology Amla-Carrot Mouth Freshener (in English). Directorate of Research (Agri) Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Jorhat
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Hussain, T.; Bepary, R.H.; Hazarika, K.; Borah, A. and Baishya, S. (2026). Post Harvest Processing and Value Addition of Assam Lemon (in English). Directorate of Research (Agri) Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Jorhat
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Borah, A.; Hazarika, K.; Bepary, R.H.; Hussain, T. and Baishya, S. (2026). Technical Bulletin on King Chilli. Directorate of Research (Agri) Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Jorhat
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Bepary, R.H.; Hazarika, K. and Borah, A. (2024). Establishment of Primary Processing Line for Foxtail Millet. Assam Agricultural University Jorhat, Jorhat
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P.; Hazarika, K.; Bepary, R.H. and Hussain, T. (2024). Post-Harvest Technology Developed by AICRP on PHET. Assam Agricultural University Jorhat, Jorhat
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Bepary, R.H. (2013). Cashew nut Processing Technology. IICPT, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Guwahati
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Bepary, R.H.; Boro, A. and Mohan, R.J. (2013). Processing and value addition of mango. Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Guwahati
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Bepary, R.H.; Boro, A. and Mohan, R.J. (2013). Processing Technology for masala powder. Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Guwahati
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Bepary, R.H.; Boro, A. and Mohan, R.J. (2013). Preparation techniques for RTE chapatti. Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Guwahati
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Bepary, R.H.; Boro, A. and Mohan, R.J. (2013). Preparation of different types of pasta. Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Guwahati
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Bepary, R.H.; Boro, A. and Mohan, R.J. (2013). Canning techniques for fruits and vegetables. Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Guwahati
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Bepary, R.H.; Boro, A. and Mohan, R.J. (2013). Drying techniques for fruits and vegetables. Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Guwahati
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Bepary, R.H.; Boro, A. and Mohan, R.J. (2013). Amla processed products. Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Guwahati
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 5 Projects
AAU Jorhat Rs. 1.40 Lakh
Design and development of a solar energy based accelerated sprouter for pulses
Implemented in 2024
Government of Assam Rs. 100 Lakh
Training on operation repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery
Implemented in 2021
Assam Agricultural University Rs. 0.5 Lakh
Development of a home scale millet processing machine
Implemented in 2023
AAU Jorhat Rs. 0.5 Lakh
Development of a Home Scale Millet Processing Machine
Implemented in 2023
Funded Project
AICRP on PHET
Implemented in 2023
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 6 Honours
Patent: 1 A patent on “A process for coating of extrudates obtained from cereals and pulses of combination” published in The Patent Office Journal No. 26/2022 Dated 01/07/2022 page 41507.
Awards and Fellowships: 8 No.s 1. Best research paper award (2023): 1 2. Innovative Idea competition award (2023) : 1 3. Best poster award (2023): 1 4. Best paper presentation award (2023) : 1 5. Best poster award (2016): 1 6. Best poster award (2015) :1 7. UGC-MAN Fellowship (2013):1 8. Sprit Award (2011):1
No of the process developed: 4
No. of Products developed: 15

1. Instant Blended Nutri Food (2024)

2. Bar thakera candy (2022)

3. Value added products from bar thakera (2023-2024)

4. Extruded flakes from all the millets at DRDO-DFRL (2014-2016)

5. Ready-to-eat (RTE) ricebean curry at DRDO-DFRL (2017)

6. RTE ricebean based instant curry at DRDO-DFRL (2018)

7. RTE extruded snacks from Finger millet at DRDO-DFRL (2018)

8. RTE ricebean and foxtail millet based breakfast flakes at DRDO-DFRL (2019)

9. RTE ricebean and foxtail millet based extruded snacks at DRDO-DFRL (2020)

10. Bora rice bakery products at IICPT, RC, Guwahati (2012-2014)

11. Sauce , chuntney and juice from Elephant apple (2012-2013)

12. Vacuum dried Bhut Jalokia (2012-2013)

13. Candied from Carambola (2012-2013)

14. Paniol Jelly (2011-2012)

15. Osmotic Dehydrated Pineapple, strawberry, Star fruit (2011-2012)
No. of outreach training conducted: 48
No. of consultancy services delivered: 06
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)
Life Member
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India):AFST(I)
Life Member
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