Department: M.Sc. Home Science-Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
Subject: Food Science and Nutrition
Experience: 6 Years
Educational Qualification:
“Ph.D in Foods and nutrition from Pondicherry University (pursuing from 2016)
M.Phil in Foods and nutrition from 2010 to 2011 ( Ethiraj college for women)
M.Sc in Foods and nutrition from 2008 to 2010 ( Ethiraj college for women)
UGC – NET December 2010 “

About Faculty:
Mrs. R Vijaya Vahini is currently working as assistant professor in PG department of food science nutrition and dietetics and Head – B.Sc Nutrition FSM & Dietetics since June 2013 in SDNB Vaishnav College for women Chromepet. She has completed her post graduation in Foods & Nutrition from Ethiraj College for women and received proficiency in the same. She is currently pursuing her part time PhD and also received first rank in entrance exam conducted by the Pondicherry University for the same. Her area of interest in teaching includes food microbiology, physiology, biochemistry and nutrition. She has presented 7 papers at national and international conferences. She has received best paper presentation award for the conference organised by Ethiraj College for women and DG Vaishnav College of arts and science. She has successfully completed Minor research programme funded by management of SDNB Vaishnav College for women in the topic “Formulation and Quality Evaluation of Millet based sports bar for adolescent sports girls”. She has published more than five papers in national and international journals.