Food is at the epicenter of human existence. There’s a growing impetus on healthy food which eventually leads to a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, the applied domains of Food Technology can be of additional importance in entrepreneurial and commercial pursuits leading to the development of many products. The PhD program in Food Technology aims to provide students an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge through highly qualified HEC approved supervisors.

Scope of PhD Food Technology

Food technology is the application of a diversity of scientific and practical disciplines, including chemistry, biology, physics and engineering, to the production, processing, preservation, packaging and distribution. There’s a growing impetus on healthy food which eventually leads to a healthy lifestyle. In this case, the knowledge about the Food Technology that’s used to prepare it, plays a vital role. Rapid urbanization around the world and lifestyle changes have led to tremendous growth in this field. It revolves around the composition, nutritional make-up and new processes designed to reinvent and increase food resources. Activities like enhancing food products, increasing its durability, checking its safety or making it healthier, together constitute Food Technology.

Food technology is associated with the study of selection, preservation and production of food. The degree ensures the good quality of food. . Maintaining the hygienic level of food also comes under the category of food scientist’s responsibility. It deals with all types of foods like meat, fruits, vegetables, cereals, fish, egg, milk, spices etc. This field is responsible for consumers to be more informed about the food they consume. Food scientists and technologists have jointly contributed to advancing this science and ensuring a healthy and abundant supply of food.

Ph.D. Food Technology employ zone is very diverse and after completion of degree various opportunities are available in Food Preparation and Serving Outlets, FMCG Marketing Sector, Teaching and Education, Personal Care and Service Occupations and Research institutes.

Moreover, the applied domains of Food Technology can be of additional importance in entrepreneurial and commercial pursuits leading to the development of many products. Food Technology is the most cost effective way to develop new products, new techniques with compliance to the requirements of second largest industry in Pakistan.