Dr. Ajay Rana, Ph.D.

Experienced R&D Leader & Consultant in Natural Ingredients & Beverages and Nutraceuticals

About

A highly committed and results-driven professional with over 16 years of experience working with cross-functional teams and driving innovation across natural ingredients nutraceuticals functional tea beverages flavours and personal care products. Skilled in managing projects from ideation to commercialization ensuring seamless alignment with organizational objectives. Demonstrates proven proficiency in strategic project planning stakeholder engagement risk management and resource optimization. Recognized for cultivating strong professional relationships spearheading new initiatives and consistently delivering impactful consumer centric innovative solutions in scope on time and within budget.

Publications

Phytochemical investigation and bioactivity studies of flowers obtained from different cultivars of Camellia sinensis plant

Natural Product Research

2020

Phytotherapy with active tea constituents: a review

Environmental Chemistry Letters

2021

Hand Sanitizer With Natural Ingredients Exhibits Enhanced Antimicrobial Efficacy

Unknown Venue

2021

Biological activity of phenolics enriched extracts from industrial apple pomace

Industrial Crops and Products

2021

Varietal influence on phenolic constituents and nutritive characteristics of pomace obtained from apples grown in western Himalayas

Journal of Food Science and Technology

2020

Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Delivery of Major Tea Constituents

Sustainable Agriculture Reviews

2020

Rapid screening and quantification of major organic acids in citrus fruits and their bioactivity studies

Journal of Food Science and Technology

2018

Anthocyanins enriched purple tea exhibits antioxidant, immunostimulatory and anticancer activities

Journal of Food Science and Technology

2017

Phenolic constituents from apple tree leaves and their in vitro biological activity

Industrial Crops and Products

2016

Screening and purification of catechins from underutilized tea plant parts and their bioactivity studies

Journal of Food Science and Technology

2016

Functional properties, phenolic constituents and antioxidant potential of industrial apple pomace for utilization as active food ingredient

Food Science and Human Wellness

2015

Investigation of major phenolic antioxidants from Camellia sinensis fruits

Cogent Chemistry

2015

Concurrent Analysis of Theanine, Caffeine, and Catechins Using Hydrophobic Selective C₁₂ Stationary Phase

Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies

2014

Cytotoxic Activity of Black Tea Theaflavin Digallates Against Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells (CHOK1) and Rat Glioma Cells (C-6)

Chemistry of Natural Compounds

2015

Studies on quality of orthodox teas made from anthocyanin-rich tea clones growing in Kangra valley, India

Food Chemistry

2015

Comparative studies for screening of bioactive constituents from various parts ofIncarvillea emodi

Natural Product Research

2014

RP-HPLC-DAD Determination of Phenolics in Industrial Apple Pomace

Food Analytical Methods

2013

A new phenylethanoid glucoside fromJacaranda mimosifolia

Natural Product Research

2013

Comparative Estimation of Major Iridoid Glucosides from Different Parts of Incarvillea emodi

ISRN Chromatography

2012

A RAPID HPLC-DAD METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF THEAFLAVINS USING C₁₂AS STATIONARY PHASE*

Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies

2012

Isolation of two major iridoid glucosides fromIncarvillea emodi

Natural Product Research

2011

Education

Academy of Scientific Innovative Research (AcSIR) CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology

Ph.D. Biological Science / 2015

Dolphin Institute of Biomedical and Natural Sciences H.N.B. Garhwal University

M.Sc. Biochemistry / 2009

Experience

Independent Consultant

Independent Consultant / July, 2024 — December

Consulting in product development process optimization specializing in natural products innovative formulations and process improvements for foods flavours nutraceuticals and functional beverages.

Bio Pharma Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. - BBM Bommidala Group

Head RD / November, 2022 — July, 2024

Leads quality and RD initiatives focused on the sustainable development of oleochemicals herbals nutraceuticals essential oils and personal care products. Innovating value-added sustainable solutions through diversification and novel product formulations. Developed long-term RD strategies in collaboration with sales quality and process teams identifying and executing market-driven initiatives that met consumer demands and strategic goals. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation I deliver impactful project solutions to drive future product pipeline aligned with evolving consumer centric market demands.

Unilever Lipton tea and infusions

Manager RD / August, 2021 — October, 2022

Lead the development of new product concept focusing on functional tea ingredients and flavours while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Worked with diverse teams to translate consumer insights into successful product driving alignment with market needs.

CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology

Project Fellow, Research Scholar, Scientist Fellow and Project Scientist / July, 2009 — August, 2021

Lead RD initiatives for functional tea-based beverages nutraceuticals herbals extracts and personal care products aligning RD efforts with stakeholders needs. Conducted consumer centric market-driven research to identify emerging trends ensuring that new products met consumer preferences and industry standards. Worked on multiple product and processes from concept to commercialization mentoring teams for formulations development and quality control standards. Worked with different industries start-ups for new products processes and innovations that met market needs.

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