Mansinhbhai Institute of Dairy & Food Technology

Dairy Microbiology

Dairy Microbiology department of MIDFT offers M. Tech and PhD (currently only In-service) degree courses in Dairy Microbiology. We have 4 faculty member in the department; one Professor and three Assistant Professors. The faculty is actively involved teaching and guiding students for B. Tech, M. Tech and PhD courses. Our faculty is also continuously conducting In-house research project and SSIP project of MIDFT students in the fields of Dairy Microbiology e.g., development of novel fermented milk products, starter cultures, probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, bio-preservatives, quality assurance and food safety. We work closely with Dudhsagar Dairy and offer support related to quality assurance and safety of dairy products.

Faculty of Dairy Microbiology Department

Dr. D. A. Shukla
Principal & Dean
Ph. D. (Microbiology)

Dr. Falguni Patra
Vice Principal
Ph. D. (Dairy Microbiology)

Dr. Ami Patel
Assistant Professor
Ph. D. (Dairy Microbiology)

Dr. Nihir Shah
Assistant Professor
Ph. D. (Dairy Microbiology)

News & Articals
Aug 27, 2026

An Expert talk (Seminar) on “Organic Food Production, Certification and Associated Entrepreneurship opportunities”organized at MIDFT, Mehsana

With regard to raise awareness and sensitize students to the emerging entrepreneurship opportunities and advancements in dairy & food sector,...

Aug 14, 2026

Anti-Ragging Week 2026

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has established regulations for preventing ragging in higher education institutions and has introduced several initiatives...

Jun 22, 2026

Yoga Session on International Yoga Day 2026

The NSS Unit of MIDFT, Mehsana successfully organized a rejuvenating Yoga Session, 21st June 2026, on International Yoga Day. A...

Jun 19, 2026

Expert talk (Seminar) on Entrepreneur opportunities in Dairy sector and New product development (NPD)

The Innovation Cell (SSIP) at Mansinhbhai Institute of Dairy & Food Technology, Mehsanaorganized a one day seminar on “Entrepreneur opportunities...