Honey in Food Science and Physiology

This book highlights the science underlying honey, which is central to an understanding of conventional medicine or ingredients of food used mostly in all societies and it is attracting increasing interest among food scientists and professionals worldwide. Honey, wax, propolis and royal jelly also have significant roles in various nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products and this book provides collective information and practical approaches regarding all characteristic features of honey and its applications as functional food and medicines. Not only does this book explain the comprehensive knowledge of honey and its medicinal properties based on current researched evidence, it also explores the contribution of honey in the food science and medicine industry as a significant part of nutraceuticals and functional food research. Written by leading scientists in the field, the book will be a valuable resource for students and researchers in the fields of food chemistry, nutritional science, taste physiology, and neuroscience, as well as for professionals in the food industry.

Dr Kumar did his Masters in Zoology from Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.) India in 2007 and awarded PhD from the same institution in the year 2013. Dr Kumar started his academic career in 2013 and currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) India. He has about 10 years of experience in teaching and research. Dr Kumar pursues his research in Animal Physiology and Applied Zoology. Dr Kumar has completed 02 Major Research Projects and 02 Startup Projects sponsored by Government agencies. He has successfully supervised 03 PhD, 01 MPhil, and 43 postgraduate students for their research work. Dr Kumar has been awarded a Meritorious Fellowship for the year 2009-2011 by the University Grants Commission, Govt of India. He is a Fellow of Himalayan Science and Technology Communications and is a life member of many prestigious agencies. He has published more than 125 Research Articles including 50 Book Chapters in indexed journals and publishers, 12 articles in Full-Length Proceedings, 11 Books, 04 Monographs, and about 115 Abstracts by participating in more than 80 national/international conferences. He has earned 12 awards from reputed organizations for his excellent research. Dr Kumar has successfully organized many seminars/conferences and is actively involved in delivering invited talks/extension lectures at various events. He is also a reviewer of several journals of national and international repute. He has Google Scholar 700+ citations, H-index of 12 and i10 index of 13.

Dr. Younis Ahmad Hajam holds a doctorate in Zoology from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidayalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. He is currently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Padhiana, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Formerly Dr. Younis Ahmad had worked as assistant Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, Career Point University, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is teaching under graduate and post graduate and doctorate students. Dr. Younis Ahmad has published 50 research papers in leading national and international journals, more than 60 book chapters and ten (10) national proceeding. Dr. Younis Ahmad has published 8 books as an editor with various renowned publishers. He has guided 5 M.Sc. students under thesis mode and 33 M.Sc. students under project mode. Dr Younis Ahmad has completed one major research project (PI), three projects under HP Chief Minister Start up scheme. Dr Younis Ahmad has also served as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at Zoology, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. He has presented his research work in more than 35 national and international conferences; Dr. Younis Ahmad has attended more than 35 national and international conferences, and 5 workshops. He has organized various conferences, seminar, workshops and webinar of national and international level. Dr. Younis Ahmad has also delivered invited lecture in international conference. He has received national award for his contributions in biological science. He is editorial member and reviewer of various international journals and is also member of Asian Council of Science editors.

Sanju Bala Dhull is presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, having more than 17 years of teaching and research experience. Her area of interests includes characterization and modification of biomolecules such as starch and gums, preparation and application of edible films, hydrogels, nanoparticles, nanoemulsions and new and vegan product development. She has published 6 books, more than 65 research/review papers in different journals and 30 chapters in books of national and international repute. She has presented more than 25 research papers in various national and international conferences. She is life member of the Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) and the Association of Microbiologists of India. She is also serving as an Academic Editor and Editorial Board Member in various renowned journals. She also served as a Guest Editor for two international journals. Additionally, she is a reviewer of several national and international journals.

Dr. Arup Giri, MSc, Ph.D. is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology, Baba Mastnath University, India. Dr. Giri has completed M.Sc. in Zoology from Maulana Azad College, Kolkata, University of Calcutta. For his doctoral research, he has joined DRDO-Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh, Ladakh UT, India, and received a PhD from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN India in Life Sciences. Dr. Giri's doctoral research was on "Studies on trace minerals and heavy metals status in different sources of water and their bioavailability in dairy cattle at high altitude. Dr. Giri has later joined as a postdoctoral ICMR-SRF fellow at DIHAR, where he significantly contributed to high mountain water minerals status and their impact on milk yield of dairy cattle and blood biochemicals. He has also worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Science, Arni University, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dr. Giri has published more than fifty research articles in different peer-reviewed journals. His most of the work was nutrition and environmental toxicology. He has also published more than ten book chapters, two training manuals, one technical bulletin, and filed one patent. The citations of his article's indices are significantly high, which reflect the relevance of his accomplished works to scientific society. He received the 'Young Scientist Award, ' 'Young Researcher Award, ' and 'Best Oral Presentation Award" two times by different prestigious institutes of India.