Assam University Researcher Secures Design Patent for Automated Heat-Sensitive Food Dryer

way2barak, November 9: The Department of Agricultural Engineering at Assam University, Silchar, has achieved a significant milestone in food processing technology. Er. Azmirul Hoque, a Research Scholar at the Triguna Sen School of Technology (TSSOT), has been granted an Indian Design Registration Certificate from the Patent Office, Government of India, for an innovative drying technology.

The patented innovation, titled “Automated Programmable Refractance Window Dryer for Heat-Sensitive Foods,’ Design No. 516209-001), was developed under the academic and technical guidance of Dr. Ajita Tiwari from the same department.

The newly registered design aims to improve the preservation of heat-sensitive food products through advanced automation. The development aligns with the university’s broader focus on advancing indigenous technology and fostering sustainable agricultural solutions.