Food Technology Section (FTS) functions as a technical support centre for industry. The section consists of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, food engineers and experienced technical staff who engage in activities ranging from demand driven research programmes to the transfer of technology, sourcing of machinery and equipment for clients, the development of new products, as well as trouble shooting and problem solving for industry partners. Training programmes are organized to meet various needs of the food industry, while sectional research programmes provide opportunities for training and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students from national and international universities. Laboratories are well equipped to conduct research and pilot plant activities for commercialization of research outputs.
| Head | Dr. (Ms.) M J Gooneratne Email : jaanaki@iti.lk |
| Qualifications | Ph.D ( University of Sri Jayewardenepura), M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) (University of Bombay), B.Sc.( University of Allahabad) |
| Areas of Expertise | Over 30 years experience in the field of nutritional sciences. |
THE EXPERTISE COVERED BY FOOD TECHNOLOGY SECTION
- Cereal and Bakery Technology
- Fruit and Vegetable Processing and Post Harvest Technology
- Fish Processing and Waste Utilization Technology
- Nutritional Sciences
- Food Microbiology
