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Food R&D Consultant | Functional Beverages, Analytical Specialist | HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS | Product Development

Profile Summary

As the founder of UMVESH INNOVATIONS, I offer over 15 years of hands-on experience in R&D, analytical method development, and product formulation across industries including foods, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and lubricants. I specialize in: Reverse engineering of complex formulations (foods, skincare, pharma, lubricants) Analytical method development & validation using GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, FTIR Customized product development (e.g., omega-3 fortified oils, water-soluble actives, functional foods) Viscosity optimization in lubricants and cosmetics using polymer additives Thermal stability & degradation studies (TGA/DSC) Innovation consulting for cost-effective, scalable solutions With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry (Lipids & Oils) from CFTRI-Mysore, and a proven track record in research publications, I bring deep scientific understanding combined with practical lab-to-market experience. I work with startups, MSMEs, export firms, and product development teams to turn ideas into market-ready innovations—especially where deep technical analysis and reverse-engineering expertise are required. Let’s collaborate if you’re seeking expertise in: ✅ Product deconstruction & recreation ✅ Ingredient compatibility & substitution ✅ Analytical troubleshooting ✅ Lab-to-market innovation strategy

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Analytical Chemistry
• ☆ Deformulation
• ☆ Food Engineering
• ☆ Nutrition Science
• ☆ Food Chemistry
• ☆ Reverse Engineering
• ☆ Formulation
• ☆ Cosmetic Formulation
• ☆ Cosmetic & Skincare Formulation
• ☆ Nutraceuticals

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Deformulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Concept Development, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering

Work Experience

UMVESH INNOVATIONS

July 2023 - Present

Founding Director

UMVESH INNOVATIONS

January 2023 - Present

Scientist

Auriga Research PVT Ltd

June 2021 - June 2023

Scientist

NAVABHARAT PVT LTD

May 2019 - May 2021

Scientist

Stabicon Life sciences PVT LTD

June 2014 - March 2019

Education

Ph.D. (Biochemistry)

Central Food Technological Research Institute

September 2009 - July 2014

PhD, Biochemistry

CFTRI-Mysore

July 2009 - July 2014

Certifications

• Research Assistant

  Central Food Technological Research Institute

  May 2006 - September 2009

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Maheswaraiah, SS Umesha, K Akhilender Naidu (2018). Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) rich Garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.) seed oil and its vegetable oil blends modulate aggregation of platelets and serum Thromboxine B2 levels in rats . International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition.

Umesha Shankara Shetty, Naidu K. Akhilender (2017). Garden cress ( <i>Lepidium sativum</i> L.) Seed Oil: Alternative Source for ALA . The FASEB Journal.

S.S. Umesha, R. Sai Manohar, A.R. Indiramma, S. Akshitha, K. Akhilender Naidu (2015). Enrichment of biscuits with microencapsulated omega-3 fatty acid (Alpha-linolenic acid) rich Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) seed oil: Physical, sensory and storage quality characteristics of biscuits . LWT - Food Science and Technology.

Shankar Shetty Umesha, K. Akhilender Naidu (2015). Antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes status of rats fed on n-3 PUFA rich Garden cress (Lepidium Sativum L) seed oil and its blended oils . Journal of Food Science and Technology.

Umesha Shankar Shetty, Yella Reddy Sunki Reddy, Sakina Khatoon (2014). Plastic fats from sal, mango and palm oil by lipase catalyzed interesterification . Journal of Food Science and Technology.

S. S. Umesha, B. Monahar, K. Akhilender Naidu (2013). Microencapsulation of α‐linolenic acid‐rich garden cress seed oil: Physical characteristics and oxidative stability . European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology.

S.S. Umesha, K. Akhilender Naidu (2012). Vegetable oil blends with α-linolenic acid rich Garden cress oil modulate lipid metabolism in experimental rats . Food Chemistry.

Manisha Guha, Shankar Shetty Umesh, S. Yella Reddy, N.G. Malleshi (2011). Functional Properties of Slow Carbohydrate Digestible Rice Produced Adapting Hydrothermal Treatment . International Journal of Food Properties.

Umesha Shankara Shetty, Nasirullah, Rizwan Shariff, Reddy Sunki Yella (2010). Development of chemically interesterified healthy coconut oil blends . International Journal of Food Science &amp; Technology.

DISSERTATION THESIS

Umesha Shankara Shetty(2014). Studies on Bioactive Compounds and Nutritional Evaluation of n-3 Fatty Acid Rich Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum L.) Seed Oil .