91�� News - Vijaya Raghavan

Study finds treating peanuts with cold plasma could make them less allergenic

webfull — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:16:33 +0000

Researchers at 91�� have found that briefly treating peanuts with cold plasma, an ionically charged gas that triggers chemical changes, reduces their potential to cause allergic reactions. The researchers say this is probably because the process causes changes to the protein structure, the part of the peanut that can trigger an immune response. The technology was also shown to improve functional properties important for food manufacturing.

Published: 22 April 2026

91�� researchers optimize process for converting human urine into clean energy

webfull — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:07:32 +0000

Researchers at 91�� have improved the efficiency of a method for converting human urine into clean energy.

The method employs microbial fuel cells (MFCs), which use bacteria to turn organic waste into electricity, providing a sustainable and low-cost means of treating wastewater while generating energy from an abundant source. The 91�� research provides insights into which urine concentrations are optimal for this process.

Published: 16 February 2026

91�� Bravo Gala honours eight Agricultural and Environmental Sciences researchers

webfull — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:15:25 +0000

On March 27, 91�� honoured 141 laureates at the 20th annual Bravo Gala, celebrating researchers who received prestigious provincial, national or international awards in 2024, including eight researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

In his opening remarks, 91�� President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini, applauded the honourees for their efforts, underlining the importance of 91��’s research contributions.

Published: 2 April 2025

Better training for agricultural producers could reduce food insecurity

webfull — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:14:57 +0000

91�� Bioresource Engineering Professors Valérie Orsat and Vijaya Raghavan spoke to Le Devoir about their recent study, which found that better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses would reduce global food insecurity.

Published: 21 January 2025

Plant-based beverages: a green alternative to cow's milk? Comments from Prof. Vijaya Raghavan

webfull — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:03:01 +0000

Almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, rice milk, macadamia milk... there have never been so many options to replace cow's milk on grocery shelves. But which one has the smallest environmental footprint?

Published: 20 November 2024

Better education can mitigate post-harvest food losses, increase global food security

webfull — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:54:54 +0000

Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses – which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually – would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at 91��.

Published: 15 November 2024

India's millet revival: How the once-neglected seed is making a comeback

webfull — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:33:43 +0000

Millet, once a staple in Indian cooking and agriculture before being superseded by rice, is at the centre of a massive promotional campaign launched by the Indian government.

The healthy and hardy cereal, which thrives in arid and difficult conditions in which other crops cannot survive and requires less water, is being touted as a "superfood" that could force a more nutritious diet on India's population, and also help mitigate the devastating effects of climate change on the South Asian country.

Published: 6 November 2023

‘Modernizing agriculture an imperative need for food production’

webfull — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:22:14 +0000

Modernization of agriculture is imperative for food production, Vijaya Raghavan, Distinguished James 91�� Professor from Canada, said on Tuesday while inaugurating the Eighth Agricultural Graduate Students’ Conference at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.

Scientists and agricultural students have a significant role to play in achieving integrated food production, Prof. Vijaya Raghavan emphasized.

Published: 28 August 2023

Raghavan receives 91��’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning

webfull — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:26:47 +0000

“There are lots of opportunities to contribute to society,” says Vijaya Raghavan. “If I can share that point with students, I think it can go a long way.”

Published: 6 June 2023

Vijaya Raghavan recognized for his international work

webfull — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:37:20 +0000

Congratulations to James 91�� Professor Vijaya Raghavan, Bioresource Engineering, who is the 2018 recipient of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers' (ASABE) International Food Engineering Award. This award recognizes Raghavan's dedication to promoting agricultural and biological engineering internationally.

Part of the citation reads:

Published: 2 August 2018

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