WSFAAS-2027

Syed Junaid Rashid is a Food Technology professional, researcher, educator, and innovation practitioner specializing in sustainable food processing, product development, food safety, and skill development. He is associated with EJM College, University of Ladakh, where he contributes to teaching, research, industry-oriented training, and food-processing initiatives in the high-altitude region of Ladakh.He holds a Master’s/M.Tech degree in Food Technology from the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST). His research focuses on agricultural waste valorization, particularly the extraction and characterization of pectin from immature wasted apples and its potential applications in sustainable and biodegradable packaging.His professional experience encompasses R&D, new product development, quality assurance, food safety, processing technology, laboratory development, and technical consultancy. His areas of interest include apricot and seabuckthorn value addition, Himalayan millets, solar drying technologies, circular bioeconomy, food fortification, sustainable packaging, and climate-resilient food systems.He received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the IISF Young Scientists Conclave 2024 at IIT Guwahati for his research and innovation work.