Food and Public Health

Food and Public Health covers all aspects of food and public health in the form of review articles, original articles, case reports, short communications, letters to the editor, and book reviews. The International Editorial Board is dedicated to producing a high quality scientific journal of interest to researchers and practitioners from many disciplines.

T. Poongodi Vijayakumar

Editorial Board Member of Food and Public Health

Doctoral, Department of Food Science, Periyar University, India

Research Areas

Food Processing and Experimental Nutrition

Education

2007Ph.DMother Teresa Women's University Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu
2005PGDCAAlagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu
2000-2002M.Phil.Mother Teresa Women's University Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu
1996D.P.R.Indian school of labor education, Chennai, Tamilnadu
1992-1994M.ScPSG College of Arts&Science, Autonomous, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
1989-1992B.ScPSG College of Arts&Science, Autonomous, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

Experience

2005-2009Periyar University, Salem, Assistant Professor
1998-2005Vellalar College for Women, Erode, Lecturer
1997-1998Sudha Hospital, Erode, Dietitian
1994-1997C.K.Hospital, Erode, Dietitian
1994Kovai Medical Centre & Hospital, Dietitian cum Part time tutor

Academic Achievement

Received III prize in poster presentation entitled "physico-chemical, functional and milling characteristics of raw and processed (paspalum scrobiculatum) Kodo millet (co-author) in national 6th biological congress organized by Muthayammal College of Arts
Received I prize and cash award (co-author) for poster entitled "Formulation and characterization of dietary supplement for chronic renal failure subjects with hemodialysis" presented at seminar on Emerging trend in food processing and quality control con
Received first prize and best poster award (first author) for paper entitled "Value addition to ICDS supplementary food and its quality evaluation" presented at second international symposium on papaya organized by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coim
Received Best poster award (cash price of Rs.1000/-) for paper entitled "Optimization of nutrient enriched noodle preparation using response surface methodology", presented in national conference on "Processed foods-a trend beyond boundaries" under the ca

Membership

Nutrition Society of India (NSI) (Life Member)
Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) (Life Member)
Indian Academy of Social sciences (Life Member)
Food security community (Life member)
Mushroom society of India (Annual member) (2006 & 2007)
Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) (Life member)
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists in India (AFSTI) (Full member)(March 2006 onwards)
Hind-Agri Horticultural Society (Annual member) (2007)
Indian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ISPEN) (Life member)
Indian Science Congress Association (Life member)
Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition of FAO of the United Nations for world without hunger

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  V.Manju & T.Poongodi Vijayakumar (2003), Health and hormonal profile of pre menopausal women supplemented with menopro powder rich in soy isoflavones, Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.1(1): 23-29.
[2]  P.Nazni, T.Poongodi Vijayakumar and M. Amirthaveni, (2005), Hypoglycemic & Hypolipidemic effect of various doses of cinnamon powder in Diabetic individuals, Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol. 2 (3): 41-47.
[3]  T. Poongodi Vijayakumar, P. Nazni and K. Vidhya, (2005), Vitamin A, Ascorbic Acid and total Cholesterol level of Smokers and non smokers, Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.2(3): 10-19.
[4]  Poongodi Vijayakumar,T., Nazni,P., Nirmaladevi,K., and Jemima Beryl Mohankumar, (2006),Prevalence of thyroid disorders and iodine status among adult women in thindal area of Erode district.,The Indian journal of Nutrition and Dietetics,Vol.43(2): 116-124. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[5]  Nazni P., Amirthaveni, M. and Poongodi Vijayakumar,T., (2006), Impact of Flaxseed based therapeutic food on selected Type II Diabetic patients, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics,Vol.43(4): 141-145. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[6]  Nazni P. and Poongodi Vijayakumar,T., (2006) Impact of supplementation of Papaya Powder on Serum Vitamin levels and Impact of Nutrition Education among the selected School Children, Research Highlights, Vol.16 (2): 75-78.
[7]  Nazni, P., Poongodi Vijayakumar, T and Angamuthu, K. (2006), Effect of exercise on BMI and biochemical profile of selected obese diabetic women, Journal of exercise science and physiotherapy, Vol.2: 66-70.
[8]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar and P.Nazni (2006), Income based feeding and weaning practices and nutritional status of infants, Journal of community guidance and research, Vol.23 (2): 217-227.
[9]  P.Nazni, T.Poongodi Vijayakumar and J.Bhuvaneswari (2006), Product development and impact study of anemia related computerised visual aid among the post adolescent girls, Indian Journal of Human Science, Vol.2(1): 100-106.
[10]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar, P.Nazni and V.K.Swathi (2006), Nutritional and hormonal determinants of early menarche among pre adolescent girls, Indian Journal of Human Science, Vol.2(1): 133-138.
[11]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar and P.Nazni (2007), Glycemic index of curry leaves (Murraya Koenigii) powder incorporated convenience foods, Beverage & Food World,Vol.34(1) : 68-70.
[12]  A.Jahitha Begum, T.Poongodi Vijayakumar and P.Nazni (2007), Impact of nutrients and food habits on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) of children, Disabilities and Impairments, Vol.21(1): 56-62.
[13]  T. Poongodi Vijayakumar, P.Nazni and M.Vakkil (2007), Identification and development of remediation module for dyscalculia in primary school children, Disabilities and Impairments, Vol.21(2): 113-122.
[14]  T. Poongodi Vijyakumar, P.Nazni, Sathiyapriya and Jemima Beryl Mohankumar (2007), Food and Nutrition security profile of Adidravidar women, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.44 (10): 492-500. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[15]  A.Jahitha Begum, P.Nazni and T.Poongodi Vijayakumar (2008), The role of nutrients on enhancing the cognitive function in brain, Recent researches in education and psychology, Vol.13 (III-IV): 59-62.
[16]  T. Poongodi Vijyakumar, Dr.Jemima Beryl Mohankumar, Janaki, A, and P.Nazni (2008), Effect of various treatments on characteristics of kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum), Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.5 (1): 21-34.
[17]  P.Nazni, A.Nawabjan, T.Poongodi Vijayakumar and R,Gomathi (2009), Processing and value addition of developed sapota powder in selected sweet based recipes, Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.6(1): 47-55.
[18]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar, Jemima Beryl mohankumar and Jaganmohan, (2009), Quality evaluation of chapati from millet flour blend incorporated composite flour, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol. 46 (4): 144-155. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[19]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar, Jemima Beryl Mohankumar and T.Srinivasan, (2010), Quality evaluation of noodles from millet flour blend incorporated composite flour, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol.69: 48-54. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[20]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar, Jemima Beryl Mohankumar, (2010), Characterization of millet flour blend incorporated rusk, Beverage and Food World, Vol.37 (9): 43-46.
[21]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar, Jemina Beryl Mohankumar, (2011), Drying characteristics of pretreated kodo and barnyard millet, Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.48 (4): 162-167.
[22]  P. Nazni, T. Poongodi Vijayakumar, P.Alagianambi and M.Amirthaveni, (2006), Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic effect of Cyanara Scolymus among selected Type 2 diabetic individuals, Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, (International), Vol. 5 (2), 147-151. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[23]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar, P.Nazni and R.Jaganmohan (2007), Nutritive indices and PER study of mushroom varieties using Wistar strain male Albino rats, Mushroom Research, (International), Vol.16 (1): 23-26.
[24]  T. Poongodi Vijyakumar, P.Nazni and T.Palvannan (2007), Therapeutic effect of formulated dietary supplement RENAC on selected chronic renal failure subjects, Asian Journal of Bioscience, (International), Vol.2(1&2): 39-46. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[25]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar and Jemima Beryl Mohankumar, (2009), Formulation and characterization of millet flour blend incorporated composite flour, International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, Vol.1(2): 46-54. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[26]  Poongodi Vijayakumar, T., Jemima Beryl Mohankumar., Jaganmohan,R., and Janaki, A. (2010), Effect of pre-milling treatments on characteristics of barnyard millet (echinochloa colona), International Journal of Current Research, Available online at www.journalcra.com, Vol.2(March): 005-011. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[27]  Poongodi Vijayakumar, T. and Deepa, M. (2010), Optimization of natural polymeric enteral feed formula using response surface methodology, Asian Journal of Science and Technology, (International), Available online at www.journalajst.com, Vol.2 (June): 039-043. (Referred journal with impact factor less than one indexed).
[28]  Poongodi Vijayakumar, T., Gowri Manohari, R. and Velraj, G. (2011), Effect of optimum processing conditions on total polyphenols, antioxidant activity and FTIR spectra of kodo millet (Paspalum Scrobiculatum), Bio physics, Vol.32 (March):2029-2033. (Referred journal) (www.elixironlinejournals.org).
[29]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar and Jemima Beryl Mohankumar (2011), Quality evaluation of dosa from millet flour blend incorporated composite flour, Food Science, Vol.34 (April): 2624-2629. (Referred journal) (www.elixironlinejournals.org).
[30]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar (1998), edai parumanai kuraikka (Tamil article), Family health, Tamil magazine, New India publications, Chennai.
[31]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar (1999), Kulaindaikazhukkuana sama cheer unavu (Tamil article), private circulation magazine, Bala Silk Erode.
[32]  T.Poongodi Vijayakumar (2007), Siru Thaniangal, Tastee times, Tastee Masala industries publication, Tamil magazine, Vol.1(3):10-11.
[33]  A pamphlet on Dietary recommendations to prevent anemia (Tamil article), issued in Anemia awareness camp on 31.03.2010 at PRUCAS, Mettur and on 01.04.2010 at University premises organized by Women's Welfare Centre, Periyar University, Salem.
[34]  A book on Value addition to minor millets-Kodo and Barnyard millet is published by Lambert Academic Publishing Company, Germany (yet to receive the book from the company) (Email communication is attached for confirmation of publication).
[35]  Intellectual Property Rights, Demystified-2 chapters written, edited by Mu.Ramkumar and A.Jayakumar published by New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, copy right 2007. Chapter 1: Review on recent developments on registration of inventions and protection of IPR in India. Chapter 2: Suggested course of action for familiarization of IPR.
[36]  A chapter in Proceedings of the second international symposium on papaya-a book published by ISHS Acta Horticulturae 851, edited by N. Kumar, K. Soorianathasundaram, P. Jeyakumar, ISBN-978-90-66050-65-5, ISSN-0567-7572, published on 31 January 2010, http://www.actahort.org.
[37]  Edited and prepared the booklet on Diet and Diabetes both in Tamil and English, published by department of Food Science, Periyar University, Salem, copy right (2007).
[38]  Edited the booklet on Food and Child in Tamil, published by department of Food Science, Periyar University, Salem, copy right (2007).
[39]  Course books are written on Food Science, Introduction to Information Technology, Food Science practical, Meal Management and Dietetics practical for B.Sc., Home Science under Periyar Institute of Distance Education, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
[40]  Course book is written on Food Chemistry and Quality Control for B.Sc Catering Science and Technology under Periyar Institute of Distance Education, Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu, India.