Harinder Singh Oberoi

Biography

Currently he is a Professor in Department of Post Harvest Technology and AgriculturalEngineering at ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research

Research Interest

Played a pivotal role in design and development of evaporative cooled rooms (ECRs) and conducting the quality evaluation of fruits and vegetables stored in ECRs. Isolated, screened and developed microbial isolates capable of producing functionally active multi-component cellulases and hemicellulases in significant titres, multi-stress tolerant microbial strains which play a significant role in bioconversion and bioprocessing. Optimized processes for production of value added products such as nutraceutical beverage, face care systems, candies and enzymes from Kinnow by-products. Appraised antioxidant potential for various fruit and vegetable residues and also established a commercial use for such residues. Played an important role in optimizing the process for production of xylo-oligosaccharides from agro-residues using thermostable enzymes from thermophilic fungal strain and separation of such compounds through nanofiltration. Designed and developed biomass extruder, integrated pilot plant combining pretreatment, hydrolysis and fermentation and also hydrolysis assembly for production of sugars from crop residues and processing by-products. Played an important role in design and establishment of the pilot plant for processing of red and green chillies.