Tirna Purkait

Tirna purkait

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  • About me

    PhD, MS, M.Tech | Public Health Equity Researcher | GATE & UGC-NET(India) | Food Reviewer & Critic

  • Education

    • J.d.birla institute, jadavpur university

      2014 - 2017
      Bsc. hons. food science and nutrition management a(cgpa: 9.7/10)

      First class (Grade-A)

    • Jain (deemed-to-be university)

      2019 - 2021
      M.tech food technology grade- a++

      Activities and Societies: Lead for departmental club: Essenz Department Rank Holder

    • Mount carmel college, palace rd, bengaluru

      2017 - 2019
      Master of science food science and nutrition grade- a++
    • University of nebraska-lincoln

      2021 - 2024
      Doctor of philosophy - phd nutrition and health sciences a
  • Experience

    • Switz foods pvt ltd

      Apr 2017 - May 2017
      Food quality analyst intern

      Dealt with food item production, identified critical control points, performed various tests related to food analysis.

    • Itc limited

      Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
      Food analyst intern (r&d)

      Checking of Quality Parameters of ITC Luxury Chocolate Brand - Fabelle

    • Livealtlife

      Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
      Intern

      Food Content Developer, Marketing & Communications

    • University of nebraska-lincoln

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2024
      • Fling Fellow

        Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
      • Doctoral Candidate

        Jun 2023 - Nov 2024
      • USDA SNAP-Ed Graduate Research Assistant

        Jan 2022 - Nov 2024
      • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
    • Nebraska educator journal

      Oct 2021 - May 2023
      Editorial board member

      Associate Editor on the board of a graduate student-run peer-reviewed journal (Nebraska Educator Journal).Actively involved with the peer review process.ISSN 2375-6853

    • Nebraska institute of agriculture and natural resources

      Jan 2025 - now
      Postdoctoral research associate - department of child, youth and family studies
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ugc-net

      National testing agency (nta) by ministry of human resource development, govt. of india
      Jul 2019
    • Doctor of philosophy

      University of nebraska system
      Dec 2024
    • Food safety supervisor (catering-level 2 & covid-food safety)

      Fssaiindia - food safety license registration
      Oct 2020
    • Iso 22000 lead auditor - food safety certification

      Bsi
      Jun 2019
    • Group 2 social / behavioral research investigators and key personnel

      Citi program
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Gate

      Indian institute of technology, delhi
      Mar 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tirna Purkait
      Maude Hammond Fling Fellowship University of Nebraska-Lincoln Aug 2024 One of the most prestigious doctoral honors at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
    • Awarded to Tirna Purkait
      Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) IIT Delhi Mar 2020
    • Awarded to Tirna Purkait
      UGC-NET MHRD Jul 2019
    • Awarded to Tirna Purkait
      Pathfinder Talent Search Examination (PTSE) 2011 in association with The Telegraph Pathfinder 2011 Special Scholarship for successfully qualifying stage 1 and 2 of PTSE
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Food Blogging and Reviewing

      Issued by Food Blogger's Association Bangalore on Mar 2018
      Food Blogger's Association BangaloreAssociated with Tirna Purkait
    • Lbb Insider-Bangalore

      Issued by LBB (Little Black Book) on Jun 2018
      LBB (Little Black Book)Associated with Tirna Purkait