Journal of Food Processing & Technology

Navam Hettiarachchy

Biography

Dr. Hettiarachchy and her research staff are also developing novel food products to alleviate hunger and malnutrition among children in developing countries using the latest technologies including extrusion. Value addition to industry co-products, evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of plant extracts for food safety, and food product development are also essential parts of Hettiarachcy's research program.In 2012, she won the International Education Award, Sponsored Student Programs, University of Arkansas Graduate School.

Research Interest

Nano-encapsulation, Polylactic-co-glycolic acid, Pentapeptide, Nutraceuticals