IAESTE Internships

Location

India

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

IN-2025-B0107-KU

Students Requirements

General discipline

Agriculture
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

-

Work Details

Duration

10 - 10 Weeks

Within These Dates

11.08.2025 - 07.11.2025

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

10000 INR / month

Working Hours

40.0 per week / 8.0 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE- LC KARUNYA

Cost of lodging

5000 INR / month

Cost of living

8000 INR / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

This offer is from the Department of Food Processing Technology and the intern's field of research would be Food Waste Valorization Innovator.

Work description

Food Waste Valorization InnovatorOverview:Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge research initiative focused on converting food waste into high-value biocomposites. By exploring innovative green extraction techniques, you’ll extract bioactive compounds and cellulose from specific food waste streams, leading to sustainable applications in areas such as functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.Objectives:1)Identify and characterize food waste sources that are rich in bioactive compounds and cellulose.2)Develop and refine optimized green extraction methods aimed at maximizing the yield of bioactive compounds while minimizing environmental impact.3)Assess the quality and purity of extracted compounds to ensure their suitability for diverse applications.Outcomes:1)Gain hands-on experience in advanced analytical techniques used for the identification and quantification of bioactive compounds.2)Develop proficiency in green extraction methodologies and process optimization.3)Acquire in-depth knowledge related to biocomposite development and the evaluation of functional properties.Intern’s Responsibilities:1)Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and experimental research to identify food waste sources suitable for extraction.2)Apply chromatography and spectrophotometry techniques to analyze and characterize bioactive compounds.3)Design, implement, and optimize experiments targeting green extraction methods for selected waste materials and compounds.

Deadline

30.04.2025