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Dr Debashree Roy B.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc., PhD
Research Officer
Doctoral Co-Supervisor Riddet InstituteDr Debashree Roy is currently a research officer with Riddet Institute and is pursuing research related to food structure, digestion, and innovation projects. Her research work is supported by Riddet Institute CoRE funding ‘Future Foods in Harmony with Nature’.
Debashree completed her PhD in Food Technology in 2021 at 黑料网, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Her PhD research was focused on understanding the structural changes in milk of different species during digestion. During PhD, Debashree developed a keen interest in understanding how different food structures/matrices affect the delivery of nutrients during digestion and impact human health. For the first time, Debashree investigated the digestive dynamics of non-cow milks, mainly focusing on their dynamic coagulation behaviour in the stomach. Her study has potential implications for designing bio-inspired food structures for optimal delivery of nutrients. Her research work was supported by Riddet Institute CoRE funding (Future Foods Inspired by Nature).
Before joining for her PhD, Debashree worked for industrial research and development in Middle East for about 3 years (2013-2016). She completed her Master of Science in Food Technology in 2013 from Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI, India). She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours) from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (BCKV, India) in 2011.
Debashree joined the Riddet Institute as a Postdoctoral Fellow in 2021. Debashree has been one of the recipients of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Award (2022) and the International Pieter Walstra Science Award (2022) for her research projects. In 2023, she won the Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand competition with her pitch on breakthrough technology for developing plant-based cheeses.
She is also a Co-Founder and the Agricultural Material Specialist for start-up company ANDFOODS, a spin-off company dedicated to pioneering new sustainable, plant-based foods using breakthrough technology from the Riddet Institute to make a significant contribution to the food system.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debashree-roy-9296a559/
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: +64221847906
Location: Level 1, Te Ohu Rangahau Kai
Campus: Manawatu
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) (2011)
- Master of Science - University of Mysore, Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) (2013)
- Doctor of Philosophy - 黑料网 (2022)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Co-Supervisor, 黑料网
Research Expertise
Research Interests
- Food structure and digestion
a. Structural changes in food materials during human digestion
b. Mechanisms of release of nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract from different food structures
c. Novel technologies to design structurally and nutritionally superior future foods
- Food Innovation and development
- Food colloids and emulsions
- Functionality of dairy and plant proteins
Thematics
Health and Well-being, Future Food Systems
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Engineering (090000):
Food Chemistry and Molecular Gastronomy (excl. Wine) (090801):
Food Engineering (090802):
Food Nutritional Balance (090803):
Food Processing (090805):
Food Sciences (090800):
Food Sciences not elsewhere classified (090899):
Medical And Health Sciences (110000):
Nutrition and Dietetics (111100)
Research Projects
Current Projects
Project Title: Emerging Innovator - Debashree Roy
Date Range: 2024 - 2025
Funding Body: Kiwi Innovation Network t/a KiwiNet
Project Team:
- Dr Debashree Roy - Project Leader
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Acevedo Fani, A., Roy, D., Singh, H.
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Roy, D.
[Journal article]Authored by: Roy, D., Ye, A.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ahlborn, N., McNabb, W., Roy, D., Ye, A.
[Journal article]Authored by: Acevedo Fani, A., Roy, D., Singh, H., Ye, A.
Book
[Chapter]Authored by: Roy, D., Ye, A.
[Chapter]Authored by: Acevedo Fani, A., Roy, D., Singh, H.
[Chapter]Authored by: Roy, D., Singh, H., Ye, A.Edited by: Boland, M., Singh, H.
Other
[Other]Authored by: Hodgkinson, S., Roy, D., Singh, H., Ye, A.
Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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English
Last used: Daily
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent -
Hindi
Last used: When needed
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent -
Bengali
Last used: Mother tongue
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Needs work
Teaching and Supervision
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
| Position | Current | Completed |
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| Co-supervisor | 3 | 0 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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Yusi Qin
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Doctor of Philosophy
Preparation, characterisation, in vitro digestion, and application of novel hybrid protein assemblies -
Di Lu
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Doctor of Philosophy
Macrostructural design rules and requirements for plant protein-based food products -
Hao Cui
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Doctor of Philosophy
Study on the functional properties of quinoa protein and digestion of quinoa protein-based foods
Media and Links
Other Links
- - Let's connect :)
- - Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand winner
- - International Dairy Federation Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Award (equal second)
- 2022 6th International Pieter Walstra Competition - 2nd Place and Nominee with Honour recognition for PhD research
- - Research and achievements focused in Riddet Institute Annual Report 2020-2021
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