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Sabori Mitra

36A Trink Street, Cloverdale,WA

Summary

Highly experienced research scientist with a demonstrated history of working in food research, innovation and commercialisation. Adept at functioning well in a high-pressure deadline-driven grains innovation and product development industry. Highly skilled in effective management of research projects and leading a team of scientists and technician. Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently and possess strong communication skills. Have experience of conducting training, workshops and classes as a field investigator for vendors in India and as a lecturer.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Research Scientist

Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
09.2023 - Current
  • Manage, coordinate and drive food innovation and other projects, primarily in oats
  • Develop and maintain current knowledge and awareness of research findings, emerging issues, opportunities and trends in industry relevant to AEGIC’s oat program
  • Lead in identification, implementation or development of innovative processes and methods to enhance the use of Australian oats
  • Set up and execute innovative research projects on oats
  • Lead the design and development of new research proposals for funding
  • Identification and development of commercial outcomes from research projects
  • Lead the research team to establish and maintain beneficial and relevant relationships with domestic and international stakeholders such as oat breeding programs and research institutions, grain marketing companies, food manufacturing companies, etc
  • Manage the induction, training, and performance (including reviews) of direct reports including scientist and technician
  • Communicate research deliverables by written reports, workshops and presentations to appropriate groups/ domestic and international stakeholders on a regular basis
  • Support in budget management
  • Member of various industry council/technical committee

Research Scientist

Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
10.2017 - 09.2023
  • Manage, set up, lead and execute innovative research projects on oats
  • Contribute to identification, implementation or development of innovative processes and methods to enhance the use of Australian oats
  • Provide unsupervised experienced high-level technical support for oat research projects
  • Supervise staff to deliver project outcomes

Oat quality research officer

Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
08.2015 - 09.2017
  • Setting up of oat research laboratory in AEGIC
  • Maintain and update laboratory procedures and information resources as required
  • Routine physical and biochemical assessment of oats and their products
  • Comparing quality performance of oat varieties from Australia and China
  • Product development of oat products including but not limited to noodles, porridge, oat/rice and oat milks
  • Sensory assessment and understanding of market preferences of oat products
  • Contribute to maintenance of laboratory and experimental equipment and instrumentation
  • Develop and update methodology procedures as appropriate
  • Support preparation and delivery of training on technical aspects of grain quality and functionality to clients as required.

Sessional Tutor

Curtin University, WA
08.2012 - 11.2012
  • Conducted practical classes for Food processing unit which included training students on different food processing technology, functionality of ingredients, sensory evaluation and instrumental evaluation of food products etc.

Internship

Vesco Food Pty Ltd. WA
12.2010
  • Conducted raw materials and finished product quality assessment to ensure compliance with specifications.

Various Assignments in India Prior 2010

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  • Lecturer for nutrition at J.D. Birla Institute (Jadavpurv University)
  • Field investigator on World Bank funded projects which included educating local vendors on hygiene, value addition and conservation of nutrients through intervention program and developed training manuals.
  • Analyst at NGO (Hope Foundation), conducting malnutrition analyses of local communities.
  • Research laboratory analyst at UGC Department of Atomic Energy Consortium for Scientific Research.
  • Food production intern at five-star hotel

Education

PhD. in Public Health (Food Science and Technology) -

Curtin University, WA (Under examination)
01.2015

Masters of Science (Food Science and Technology) -

Curtin University, WA
01.2011

Masters of Science (Food Science & Nutrition) -

S.N.D.T Women’s University, India
01.2007

Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition (Home Science) -

J.D. Birla Institute, Jadavpur University, India
01.2005

Skills

  • Project management : Have been leading and managing projects in industry for more than 5 years as a research scientist The projects were to develop innovative products using Australian oat grains Have successfully completed project milestones on time and within budget which helped in further funding of research projects
  • Stakeholder engagement/management : My work in the last 8 years have involved fostering symbiotic relationship with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate key innovation milestones which are relevant beneficial to different stakeholders from growers, breeders, grain traders to food processors Also, my work involves contributing to development of research proposals to get funding from relevant stakeholders (funding bodies) to invest into our research projects
  • Collaboration and teamwork : Worked and coordinated with teams of researchers in group assignments and development of scientific and food processing methods Worked in a team with national and international collaborators (researchers, food processors, government bodies) on various project outputs
  • People management : Being a senior research scientist, currently leading the team with direct and indirect reports of researchers, scientists and technicians
  • Problem Solving : As a researcher I have honed by skills of problem solving While leading and managing projects I have learned to work efficiently under pressure and, overcome problems and roadblocks logically
  • Strong written and verbal Communication skills : My work involves regular report writing to communicate key milestone achievements to stakeholders and funding bodies As a researcher I have also published multiple papers in peer reviewed journals I have also attended conferences and delivered professional presentations I have conducted multiple technical exchanges and training through educational webinars, workshops with domestic/international collaborators and stakeholders
  • Attention to detail and accuracy : Have dealt with projects which involved collection, tabulation and statistically analyzing huge amount of data which has improved my accuracy skill As part of my industrial work, coordinated and set up similar analytical methodologies between different laboratories with different collaborators and wrote up method manual with great accuracy and detailing
  • HACCP- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points : I have the knowledge and understanding of the principles and application of HACCP and have applied it in my professional work
  • Computer skills: Experienced user of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and SPSS/Genstat (statistical software)

Accomplishments

  • I have led and supported the oat team in AEGIC to set up the oat laboratory and successfully completing projects within budgets in a timely manner which showcased superior quality and performance of Australian oats for innovative oat food products.
  • I have been leading the projects of novel innovation in oat processing and new product development project in AEGIC with a focus on nutrition, shelf life, eating qualities, processing efficiency and sustainability. My work has helped drive the development of new, innovative oat products, such as oat noodles, oat “rice” and other concept foods to help move Australian oats beyond the breakfast table to becoming a premium option for lunch, dinner and snacks with better consumer appeal. Currently, I am supporting our industry partner to commercialise some of these products.
  • My role in AEGIC also includes providing technical market support and communicating research findings. I have successfully conducted multiple educational webinars and presented in seminars, conducted technical exchange workshops with domestic and international industry/academic collaborators and given media interviews to communicate our work on innovation with Australian oats.

Workrights

As an Australian citizen I have full work rights in Australia.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Research Scientist

Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
09.2023 - Current

Research Scientist

Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
10.2017 - 09.2023

Oat quality research officer

Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
08.2015 - 09.2017

Sessional Tutor

Curtin University, WA
08.2012 - 11.2012

Internship

Vesco Food Pty Ltd. WA
12.2010

Various Assignments in India Prior 2010

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PhD. in Public Health (Food Science and Technology) -

Curtin University, WA (Under examination)

Masters of Science (Food Science and Technology) -

Curtin University, WA

Masters of Science (Food Science & Nutrition) -

S.N.D.T Women’s University, India

Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition (Home Science) -

J.D. Birla Institute, Jadavpur University, India

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