Akhil Balakrishnan
Email: akhilbp@gmail.com, Mobile: +971568394276
To work in a stimulating and challenging milieu that would facilitate the maximum utilization and application of my broad
skills and expertise in making a positive difference to the organization.
Summary
 Currently working as Research Scientist at Dabur Research & Development Centre (DRDC), Foods division, Dabur
India LTD.
 Current work Portfolio : CCD (Consumer Care Division) products
 Products dealt: Glucose,Honey, Ready to Drink beverages, Juices, beverages, Powdered beverages and related
products
 Products ready to launch: Glucoplus-C Aampanna (glucose based energy beverage mix); Honey strawberry spread.
 New projects working on: Glucose tablets, Glucose based ethnic drinks like Jaljeera, honey based super fruit
spreads/Jams, Winter consumable powdered beverages,RTD glucose based energy drinks & beverages,
development of honey based products with health claims and benefits: Ginger honey,Honey with Nuts. etc.
 Work Focus: Innovation/ Renovation/ Value improvement program projects both product and process development
such as (Troubleshooting & employing better methods to delay the Caking issues often occuring in powders like
glucose).
 An astute, self-motivated, enthusiastic M. Tech (Food & Nutritional Biotechnology) Professional with strong
academic background
 Independently designs, executes, analyzes and troubleshoots experiments that include techniques used in Food and
Nutritional Biotechnology
 Research Aptitude backed with flair for information mining and analytical mindset to present information to enable
critical decision making
 Well updated on changes, research and advances with sound know-how of Unit Operations, Crop Processing, Food
Engineering, Food Preservation, Food Packaging and Food Safety & Quality Management
 Sound relationship building, communication, interpersonal and time management skills combined with research
and scientific paper writing skills
 Excellent analytical skills with a focus on investigating issues and providing solutions and adding value through
process improvements
 Ability to develop observations, conclusions and recommendations based on analyzed data
Core Competencies
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Formulation & New Product Development
Developing Ideas
Experimental abilities
Data analysis/Interpretation
Technical reporting
Science and technology expertise
Supplier/Vendor development Support
Consumer research
Commercial Knowledge
Legal Knowledge
Operation of SAP
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CAPEX related activities
Product approval support
Plant Material Extraction
Vitamin analysis
ATP analysis by HPLC
Antioxidant tests
Biochemical Assays
Proximate Analysis
Storage Analysis
Sensory Analysis
Clinical trials
Work Experience
Research Scientist, Dabur Research & Development Centre (DRDC Foods),since Dec’2013 till date
 Planning and execution of experiments
Develop an experimental plan after discussion with the Reporting manager and conduct relevant experiments at
either lab-scale or pilot-scale.
 Data Analysis and drawing inferences for future course of action
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Conduct a thorough analysis of the data and base planning of further experimentation on the inferences drawn
from the data analysis. (Joint responsibility with reporting manager)
Product development : Developing appropriate foods formulations within the regulatory framework
Process development : Establishing appropriate technology for manufacturing a product to specification at lab-scale
and pilot-scale
Shelf-life stability : Conduct shelf-life studies to establish shelf-life of new products and/or intervene through
formulation/recipes to enhance shelf-life
Product characterization : Use appropriate measurement techniques (either existing or develop new techniques) to
characterize key attributes of the product
7) Process scale-up : Establish technology developed at pilot-scale in factories to enable commercial production;
trouble-shooting at factory-scale when required enhance food processing technology: continuously look for /
experiment with new technologies /recipes to develop products that offer tangible, new benefits to the consumer.
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Key Responsibilities
 Responsible for planning, gathering resources, execution and delivery of assigned projects individually or as
part of the team.
 Routine functions of process development, product formulations, testing and application trials as part of the
Food Product Design team.
 Product demonstration and technical support to marketing team.
 Management of target samples, specifications, key samples and associated documentation.
 Recording and maintenance of development and project documentation.
 Generating write-ups, technical data sheets and MSDS for developed products.
 Communication and coordination with internal stakeholders whenever necessary.
 Monitoring pilot plant Scale up, commercialization and troubleshooting.
 Housekeeping and routine maintenance of laboratory systems.
 Storage, housekeeping and maintenance of materials and consumables; and associated documentation.
 Responsibilities associated with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Safety systems.
 Sharing of knowledge, information among the team and to other relevant stakeholders through formal and
informal ways.
 Acquire / develop additional skills relevant to and demanded by the job functions.
Academic Projects
Project Trainee, Defense Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), M. Tech Final Year, Nov’2012 — July’2013
 Working experience on “Evaluation of physical endurance capacity of Asparagus Racemosus & development of
performance enhancing drink”
 During the project acquired skills in extraction of plant materials
 Proficiency in formulation and new product development
 Expertise in conducting antioxidant tests and biochemical assays of various tissues
 Successfully conducted proximate, storage & sensory analysis of Food samples
 Conducted vitamin analysis, ATP analysis of tissues by using HPLC
 Adept in animal Handling Techniques for clinical testing of developed products
 Efficiently handled various tools like HPLC, Crude Fiber Apparatus, Soxhlet Apparatus, Flash Evaporator, Lyophilizer,
Muffle Furnace, Fat Extraction Apparatus, Bomb Calorimeter & Protein Estimation by Kjeldahl Method
B. Tech Final Year Project
 Successfully completed a project titled “Study of Lactic Acid Production from Dairy waste water using Lactobacillus
bulgaricus"
Education
 M. Tech in Food & Nutritional Biotechnology with Distinction from SRM University, May’2013
 B. Tech in Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering with First Class from Mohandas College of Engineering &
Technology, Kerala University, Apr’2010
 Intermediate (AISSCE) with First Class from Arya Central School, CBSE, Mar’2005
 S.S.C with Distinction from Arya Central School, CBSE, Mar’2003
Papers, Seminars & Credentials
 Credentials
o “Nanotechnology Sensitization Program” conducted by Nano Science & Technology Consortium
o “Finishing School Programme” with A grade conducted by the career guidance and placement cell at
Mohandas College, Trivandrum
o Bioinformatics course of 40 hours with A+ grade conducted by Centre for Continuing Education
 Seminars/Workshops Attended
o Workshop & training on Internal auditor training programme on ISO 22000-2005 (FSMS)
o National Workshop on Food Safety & Quality Management organized by the department of food process
engineering, SRM University
o “Techsynod’08”- National Industry-Institute Meet at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Trivandrum
o International Symposium “Biovision” at Thrissur
o National seminar on “Nurtigenomics: An Innovative solution to life style disorders”, sponsored by UGC &
organized by Department of Industrial Microbiology, held at women’s college, Trivandrum
 Positions/Memberships Held
o Served as the Executive member of Indian Society Technical Education
o Held a position in team of editorial board in preparing the souvenir for the National workshop on Food
Safety & Quality Management organized by the department of food process engineering, SRM University
 Paper Presentations
o “Plugging Away Alzheimer’s”- A Breakthrough” in Colloquium’07, at Mohandas College, Trivandrum
o “NanoDentistry: A New venture towards Nanomedicine” in Astral ’09, at Sree Buddha college of
engineering
o “Probiotics- Consideration for Human Health” in Encyclo ’07 held at the Agricultural Engineering College &
Research Institute, Coimbatore
o “Web-Based Learning Model” at 10th National ISTE Convention, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh
o “Poly Lactic Acid Implants: A New Smile for Lipoatrophic Faces" at Colloquium ’10 & at ISTE Convention held
at MCET, Trivandrum
 Products Developed and Patents Under Progress
o A formulation and method for the development of asparagus racemosus based physical performance
enhancing food supplement". (Patent no: 383ZDEU2O14, Patent filed & awarded for my work done at
Defense Food Research Laboratory,DRDO,India.)
o Amrit Raksha Sanjeevani Lehya/Lehyam: also known as medicinal jam which has been developed and in
progress to find out the Cardio protective effects, anti stress properties, anti-fatigue properties and
immuno-modulatory effects
Computer Skills
 Working knowledgeand hands on experience in SAP.
 Proficient in MS Office & Web browsing
 Familiar with computer operational knowledge
Area of Interest
 R&D
 Herbal Formulations & Phytochemistry
 Internal Auditing, Production, R&D
 Formulation & New Product Development
 Beverages: Juices,Powdered beverages
 Consumer care/health related foods
Personal Dossier
Date of Birth
Linguistic Proficiency
Address
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3 March, 1988
English , Hindi & Malayalam
DRDC Foods, Dabur India Ltd, Plot No:22, Site-4, Sahibabad-201010, Ghaziabad (U.P),India
Will be pleased to provide upon request
Akhil Balakrishnan