Dr. Gargi Mahapatra

Dr. Gargi Mahapatra

Dr. Gargi Mahapatra

Assistant Professor
Department of Livestock Products Technology, Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna, Bihar – 800014, India
✉ drgargimahapatra@gmail.com ☎ +91 9007606543

📊 Publication & Research Metrics

20 Total Citations
03 h-index
00 i10-index
11 Research Papers
01 Review Articles

🔬 Specialization

Function Foods of Animal Origin
Pet Food Manufacturing, Bio-waste Utilisation, Rendering and Bio-waste Processing and Upgradation Techniques
Entrepreneurial Training to Farmers on Meat, Milk and Egg Processing

🎓 Qualification

Degree University / Institute Year
B.V.Sc. & A.H. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India 2010
M.V.Sc. West Bengal University of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India 2012
Ph.D. West Bengal University of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India 2019

💼 Employee Experience

Name of Post From To Organization / Address
Assistant Professor November 2019 Present Department of Livestock Products Technology, Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna, Bihar – 800014, India
Assistant Director April 2019 November 2019 Haringhata Farm, Nadia, WBARD (West Bengal Animal Resources Development) Department, Government of West Bengal
Assistant Superintendent of Livestock March 2016 November 2017 Haringhata Farm, Nadia, under WBARD Department, Government of West Bengal
Veterinary Officer June 2014 March 2016 Additional Block Animal Health Centre at Birohi, Nadia, West Bengal, under WBARD Department, Government of West Bengal

📚 Five Best Research Articles

1 Mahapatra, G., Biswas, S. and Banerjee, R. (2020). Improving shelf-life of raw pork and pork meatballs by starfruit powder supplementation. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 90(12): 1655–1662.
2 Mahapatra, G., Biswas, S., Patra, G. and Bhattacharyya, D. (2020). Improving shelf-life of raw pork and pork meatballs by starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) powder supplementation. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 90(1): 74–79.
3 Vidyarthi, A.K., Biswas, S., Banerjee, R., Patra, G., Mahapatra, G., Waghaye, P. and Patel, R.K. (2022). Bioactive compounds from selected fruits improve quality and oxidative stability of Wallago attu fish nuggets. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 56(3): 380–384.
4 Vidyarthi, A.K., Biswas, S., Banerjee, R., Patra, G., Bhattacharya, D., Mahapatra, G. and Sangam, A. (2023). Antioxidant Potential of Fruit-based Phytochemical on the Quality Attributes and the Shelf-life of Chevon Nuggets. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. DR 2061: 1–7.
5 Mahapatra, G., Biswas, S., Patra, G. and Bhattacharyya, D. (2019). Residual level of chromium, copper and manganese in soil and water of N-24 Parganas (West Bengal) and its relation to chevon quality. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management. 10(2): 141–145.

📝 Other Publications

Research Papers 11
Review Articles 01
Popular Articles 04
Book Authored None
Book Chapters Written 12
TV / Radio Talks None

🔬 Ongoing Research Project

Sl. No. Title of Research Project Duration Funding Agency Sanctioned Budget PI / Co-PI
1 Rapid techniques for differentiation of slaughtered versus dead on arrival food animal meat 3 years Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India Rs. 23.69 lakhs (INR) Co-PI

✅ Completed Research Project

Sl. No. Title of Research Project Duration Funding Agency Sanctioned Budget PI / Co-PI
1 Australia-India collaboration to promote sustainable livestock production 1 year Australia-India Council, University of Melbourne, Government of Australia $21,000/- (AUD) Co-PI

🏛️ Membership of Professional Societies

Sl. No. Society Membership Number
1 Registered lifetime member of the Indian Meat Science Association (I.M.S.A.), India 3516
2 Registered lifetime member of the Society for Uplifment of Rural Economy 0368/2021
3 Registered lifetime member of Society for Promotion of Farm and Companion Animals 09/2020

🏆 Honours & Awards

Sl. No. Name of Honour / Award Awarding Organization Year
1 INSPIRE “Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research” Fellowship Department of Science and Technology (D.S.T.), Government of India 2012
2 Young Scientist Award Just Agriculture Education Group 2023
3 Best PhD Thesis Award in Livestock Products Technology for the year 2019 Indian Veterinary Association Women Vet Wing 2025