Dr. Manickavasagan (Manick) Annamalai
Research Overview
Dr. Manickavasagan Annamalai’s research focuses on advancing food processing and quality assessment through imaging, sensing, and computer vision technologies. His work develops non-destructive, sensor-based systems to evaluate food quality, safety, and nutritional attributes, supporting the production of healthier and higher-quality food products.
A key aspect of his research is the integration of computer vision and imaging technologies into food processing and product development for health and wellness applications. Through both academic research and technology development, his work enables more efficient, data-driven quality control across the agri-food value chain.
Research Keywords
Food safety | Machine learning | Computer vision | Biological engineering | Food engineering | Biomedical engineering | Dairy product quality | Food contamination monitoring
Dr. Annamalai's Projects
Effect of machine learning techniques to detect Listeria monocytogenes in Queso fresco using shortwave-infrared imaging
This project uses shortwave infrared imaging combined with machine learning to detect Listeria monocytogenes contamination in fresh cheese. The approach demonstrates strong potential as a rapid, non-destructive, on-site food safety assessment tool for the dairy industry.