Mr. Aakash Gill is a PhD candidate in dairy technology at the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal. His doctoral research focuses on developing and optimizing composite protein systems by integrating milk proteins with kodo millet proteins to enhance nutritional, functional, and bioactive properties. His work advances sustainable, clean-label protein ingredients with potential application in functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Aakash holds MTech and BTech degrees in dairy technology from NDRI, where he demonstrated consistent academic excellence and competitive performance. He has qualified for several national-level examinations, achieving top all-India ranks. Aakash has research experience in dairy chemistry, food processing, and bioactive delivery systems. His earlier work includes developing protein-rich food products, studying microbial recovery methods at Kansas State University, and contributing to active food packaging research.
As a Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellow, Aakash is investigating the digestion behavior and bioaccessibility of milk-kodo millet composite protein complexes using standardized in vitro digestion models. His work will focus on understanding protein breakdown, peptide release, and the potential generation of bioactive peptides during gastrointestinal digestion. The study aims to evaluate how processing conditions influence digestibility and functional outcomes, contributing to the development of protein systems with improved nutritional quality and health benefits.