Our Team
People
Distinguished researchers, faculty, and scholars driving innovation in food security across three continents.
Leadership
Prof. Nir Ohad
Director, Manna Center Program for Food Safety & Security
Tel Aviv University (TAU)
Leading expert in plant sciences and food safety, directing TAU's flagship food security initiative with international collaborations.
Prof. Moushumi Ghosh
Joint Director, T2PCEFS
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET)
Pioneer in biotechnology and environmental engineering, driving the center's research vision and industry partnerships.
Prof. Amit Dhir
Co-Coordinator, T2PCEFS
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET)
Expert in chemical engineering and wastewater treatment, co-architecting the Thapar Model for rural rejuvenation.
Co-Investigators & Faculty
Dr. Anu Kalia
PAU
Soil Science • Nanobiotechnology
Dr. Rajeev Mehta
TIET
Chemical Engineering • Bioprocessing
Dr. Shelly Praveen
TIET
Molecular Biology • Plant Virology
Dr. Dinesh Goyal
TIET
Biotechnology • Environmental Biotech
Dr. Shalini Sharma
PAU
Food Science • Food Processing
Dr. Naveen Aggarwal
TIET
Computer Science • AI/ML
Dr. Yael Bhatt
TAU
Life Sciences • Immunology
Dr. Rajan Kumar
TIET
Electronics • IoT Systems
Research Scholars
Scholar 1
AI-based weed detection in wheat fields
TIETScholar 2
Microalgal biofilm reactor optimization
TIETScholar 3
Peptide vaccine design for livestock
TAUScholar 4
Nanofiber biosensors for food packaging
TIETScholar 5
SONAR-based crop canopy analysis
PAUScholar 6
Probiotic encapsulation technologies
TIET