Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Chouksey

Chief Technical Officer, FRHPHD

M.Sc. (Org. Chem. & Chem. of Drugs)
Ph.D. (Chemistry)

+91 22 2636-1446 | Extn: 282(O)
+91 9869812327

mkchouksey@cife.edu.in / choukseymk@gmail.com

Research Interests

  • Associated with teaching, research and extension activities.
  • Associated with various ongoing institutional as well as externally funded research projects.
  • Collaborating academic activities
  • Guiding Ph.D. / M. F. Sc. students for their research as a co-guide.
  • Handling and operating analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC, Texture Analyser, Color Analyser etc.

Research Papers

  • Jeyakumari A., G. Janarthanan, M. K. Chouksey, G. Venkateshwarlu. (2015). Effect of fish oil encapsulates incorporation on the physico-chemical and sensory properties of cookies. J Food Sci Technol. DOI 10.1007/s13197-015-1981-2.
  • Kunnath, S., Lekshmi, M., Chouksey, M. K., Kannuchamy N. & Venkateshwarlu G. (2015). Textural Quality and Oxidative Stability of Restructured Pangasius Mince:Effect of Protein Substrates Mediated by Transglutaminase. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. 52:351–358.
  • Madonna T. Thachil, Basu Subrato, M. K. Chouksey and Venkateshwarlu Gudipati (2014). Modeling the Inclusion of Fish Powder and Fish Oil into Extruded Snacks by Response Surface Methodology. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, DOI: 10.1080/10498850.2013.826316.
  • Jeya Kumari A, Venkateshwarlu G, Chouksey M K and Anandan R. (2014). Effect of Essential Oil and Aqueous Extract of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) on Oxidative Stability of Fish oil-in-Water Emulsion. J Food Process Technol. 6: 1-5.
  • Agni, S., Manjusha, L., Venkateshwarlu, G., Chouksey, M. K., Tripathi, G., (2014). Delivery of omega-3 fatty acids into cake through emulsification of fish oil-in-milk and encapsulation by spray drying with added polymers. Drying Technology. 33:83-91.
  • Pankyamma, V., Basu, S., Sofji S. B., Chouksey M. K., Venkateswharlu G. (2014). Fish Oil‐Fortified Extruded Snacks: Evaluation of Physical Properties and Oxidative Stability by Response Surface Methodology. J. Food Proc. Eng. 37: 349–361.
  • Thachil, M.T., Chouksey, M. K., and Venkateshwarlu G. (2014). Amylose-Lipid Complex formation during extrusion cooking: Effect of added lipid type and amylose level on corn-based puffed snacks. International Journal of Food Sci Technol. 49:309-316
  • Jakhar J.K., Basu S., Sreejith Sasidharan S., Chouksey M. K. and Gudipati V (2014). Optimization of process parameters for gelatin extraction from the skin of Blackspotted croaker using response surface methodology. J Food Sci Technol. 51:3235-3243.
  • Sreelakshmi, K.R., Manjusha, L., Nagalakshmi, K., Chouksey, M. K. and Venkateshwarlu G. (2013). Ready-to-serve crab sandwich spread in retort pouch: Product development and process optimization. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology. DOI: 10.1080/10498850.2013.774080.
  • Hanjaban, M. D., Kannaiyan, S K, Kamei, G., Jakhar, J. K., Chouksey, M. K. (2015). Optimisation of gelatin extraction from unicorn leatherjacket (Aluterus monoceros) skin waste: response surface approach. Journal of Food Science & Technology. 52:976–983.
  • Prasad Naik R., Nayak B. B, Chouksey M. K., Anupama T. K., Samuel Moses T. L. S. and Vinay Kumar V. (2014). Microbiological and Biochemical Changes during Ice Storage of Farmed Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon). Bionano Frontier. 7:249-253.
  • Koli, J. M., Basu, S., Venkateshwarlu, G., Chouksey, M. K. and Nayak B.B. (2013). Optimization of fish gelatin extraction from skins and bones: A comparative study. Eco Env & Cons. 19:47-56.
  • Dhanapal K, Reddy G V S, Nayak B B, Basu S, Venkateshwarlu G., and Chouksey M K (2010). Quality of Ready to Serve Tilapia Fish Curry with PUFA in Retortable Pouches. J Food Sci, 75, S348-354.
  • Chouksey, M. K., Kadam, A. N. and Zingde, M. D. (2004). Petroleum Hydrocarbon residues in the Marine Environment of Bassein-Mumbai. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 49:637-647.
  • Basu S. and Chouksey M. K. (2001). Frozen storage Characteristics of Cultured Macrobrachium rosenberii (dE MAN). Journal of the Indian Fisheries Association 28:101-104.

Other Publications

  • Chouksey M. K., Biradar R. S. and Ojha S. L. (2010). Matsya Parisansandhan Avam Mulya-Samvardhan, Ek Prashnottary. CIFE, Mumbai.40pp.
  • Nayak B. B. and Chouksey M. K. (2009). Seafood Microbiology and Quality Control (CAS Training manual). C.I.F.E., 130pp
  • Basu, S. and Chouksey, M.K. (2006). Lakhhu Udyogon Dwara Matsya Utpado Ka Utpadan (in Hindi). CIFE, Mumbai. 32pp.
  • Basu, S., Shenoy, L, Nayak B.B. and Chouksey M K. (2004). Seafood Preservation by Chilling. National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research, Bhopal. 40pp.
  • Chouksey M. K. and S. Basu (2002). Fish Processing and Quality Control, Practical Manual C.I.F.E. 129pp.
  • Chouksey M K (2002). Migration and fate of selected contaminants from anthropogenic discharges in coastal marine environment (Ph.D. thesis). Mumbai University. 241pp.
  • Basu S. and Chouksey M. K. (2001). A training manual of a short-term training programme on “Fish Processing and Product Development”, November 20 – 26, C.I.F.E. 69pp
  • Basu, S. and Chouksey, M. K. (2000). Matsya Parisanskaran (in Hindi). C.I.F.E. 114pp.
Popular articles/book chapters
  • Chouksey, M. K. (2015). Pollution of heavy metals in aquatic sources and its effects on fisheries. Published in CAFT manual on “Utilization of Degraded Water Resources though Pisciculture”. C.I.F.E. Pp229-233.
  • Naresh Kumar Mehta*, Mithlesh K. Chouksey, Amjad K. Balange and Binaya Bhusan Nayak (2014). Functional and Textural Properties of Myofibrillar Protein from Sin Croaker (Johnius Dussumieri) During Ice Storage. Published in the 10th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum’ during 12-15 Nov. 2014, NBFGR, Lucknow. 10ifaf/ABS/00245.
  • N. Artheeswaran, Subodh Gupta, Dilip Kumar Singh*, P.P. Srivastava, B.B. Nayak, M. K. Chouksey, Mulridhar P. Ande and W.S.Lakra (2014). Effects of Different Forms of Zinc on Growth and Flesh Quality of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878). Published in the 10th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum’ during 12-15 Nov. 2014, NBFGR, Lucknow. 10ifaf/ABS/00589.
  • M. A. Hassan, Mithlesh K. Chouksey, K. A. Martin Xavier, G. Venkateswarlu and Amjad K. Balange. (2014). Optimization of Process for Pngasius Surimi: Effect of Mince to Water Ratio on the Quality of Surimi. Published in the 10th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum’ during 12-15 Nov. 2014, NBFGR, Lucknow. 10ifaf/ABS/00429.
  • Senapati, S.R., Uchoi, D., Ghag, A., Chouksey, M.K., Manjusha, L., and Nayak, B.B. 2014). Influence of Salt-Fermentation on the Colour Characteristics of Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta). Published in the 10th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum’ during 12-15 Nov. 2014, NBFGR, Lucknow. Pp550.
  • Ratnamanjari Senapati S., Negasi T, Ghag A.m Chouksey M K and Nayak B B (2014). Quality Evaluation of Salt-Fermented Indian Mackerel Vacuum Packed in Polyethylene Pouch. Published in proceedings of National Conference on “Strategies for Bridging the Yield Gap in Fisheries and Aquaculture” during 24-25 March 2014. College of Fisheries, Mangalore. Pp113.
  • Chouksey, M.K. and A, Sable (2013). Extrusion Technology: A High Temperature Short Time (HTST) Processing’ published in CAFT manual on Responsible Harvest and Quality Standards for Seafood Export. C.I.F.E. pp77-79.
  • Priya, E.R., Nagalashmi, K., Manjusha, L., Chouksey, M.K., and Venkateshwarlu, G. (2012). Squid gelatin based edible bioactive composite film for fish preservation. In proceedings of ‘Global Symposium on Aquatic Resources for Eradicationg Hunger and Malnutrition – Opportunities and Challenges’ during 3-6 Dec. 2012. Mangalore Fisheries College, Mangalore. pp14.
  • Kunnath, S., Lekshmi, M., Chouksey, M.K., Kannuchamy N. & Venkateshwarlu G (2012). Textural Quality and oxidative stability of restructured Pangasius mince: Effect of protein substrates mediated by Transglutaminase. In the proceedings of 2nd National Conference on Fisheries Biotechnology during 2-3Nov2012 at CIFE, Mumbai pp151.
  • Meena, M K, Aklakur, M. D., Diddaiah G. M., Jadhao S. B., Chouksey, M. K. and Gupta, S. (2010). Effect of Dietary Zinc levels on growth, metabolic responses and meat quality of Labeo rohita fingerlings. In proceedings of Golden Jubilee National Seminar on ‘Diversification of Aquaculture through Locally Available Fish Species (DALAF-2010). Kolkata Center, CIFE, Mumbai. pp25.
  • Chouksey, M. K. (2009). Analysis of Histamine in Seafood, published in “Seafood Microbiology and Quality Control”. C.I.F.E. pp11-12.
  • Chouksey, M. K. and Dhanapal K. (2009). Analysis of colour of fish and fishery products by LabScan XE Spectrocolorimeter, published in “Seafood Microbiology and Quality Control”. C.I.F.E. pp37-39.
  • Chouksey, M. K. and Dhanapal K. (2009). Analysis of Texture of fish and fishery products by Texture Analyser (TA-XT2i), published in “Seafood Microbiology and Quality Control”. C.I.F.E. pp 40-44.
  • Koli J. M., Basu S., Venkateshwarlu G., Nayak B. B., Chouksey M. K. and Jitendra Jhakar (2009). Samudri Machalionki Chamadi Aur Haddiyose Matsya Gelatin Banane ki Taknik (in Hindi), Jalchari 17 (1). C.I.F.E. pp12-14.
  • Viji P, Basu S., B.B. Nayak, Chouksey M. K. and Venkateshwarlu G. (2009). Antioxidant activity of spice extracts and its efficacy on protection of ω-3 PUFAs of fish oil enriched extruded product. Published in proceedings of “Natioanl Seminar on Bioresources and its Management for Food, Livelihood and Environmental Security”, 29-31 December 2009, CIFE Mumbai pp64
  • Suma D, Chouksey M. K., Deshmukhe G, Basu S. and Venkateshwarlu G. (2009). Utilization of ulva species as a source of ω -3 fatty acids and antioxidants in vegetable soup presented. Published in proceedings of “National Seminar on Bioresources and its Management for Food, Livelihood and Environmental Security”, 29-31 December 2009, Mumbai. pp88
  • Prasad R., Nayak B. B., and. Chouksey M. K. (2009). Post mortem biochemical changes in ice-stored Penaeus monodon. A poster presented in “National Seminar on Bioresources and its Management for Food, Livelihood and Environmental Security”, 29-31 December 2009, CIFE Mumbai pp222
  • Anupama, T. K., Nayak B. B., and Chouksey M. K (2009). Post mortem biochemical changes in ice-stored Rohu (Labeo rohita). Published in proceedings of “National Seminar on Bioresources and its Management for Food, Livelihood and Environmental Security”, 29-31 December 2009. CIFE Mumbai pp222.
  • Chouksey M. K., Kadam, A. N. and Zingde, D. (2006). Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Sediments Off Saurashtra Coast, Gujarat. In The Sixth Indian Fisheries Forum Proceedings (Eds. P.K. Pandey, C. Vasudevappa, S. Ayyappan, Dilip Kumar and S.C. Mukherjee). Published by AFSIB, Mangalore and IFA, Mumbai (India). AFSIB, Mangalore and IFA, Mumbai (India). Pp133-143.
  • Chouksey, M. K. (2006). ‘Application of HPLC for determination of histamine in fish and fishery products’. In ‘Recent Advances in biochemical & molecular techniques and their applications in aquaculture’. C.I.F.E. pp104-107.
  • Nayak B. B. and Chouksey, M. K. (2005). Application of HPLC for determination of histamine in fish and fishery products’ Published in a CAS training manual, on ‘Advance techniques in biochemical analysis’. C.I.F.E. pp83-86.
  • Basu, S and Chouksey, M K (2005). Uttaranchal men matsyikee – utpado ka rakh-rakhav, parisanskaran, gunwatta evam mulyadharita. Published in proceedings of National seminar in Hindi on “Uttaranchal men matsyikee kee bhavee sambhavnaye. Organized by CIFE and Gadwal University during 28-29 October 2005. C.I.F.E. Mumbai pp183-4.
  • Majumdar, R.K., S. Basu, B B Nayak and M K Chouksey (2004). Studies on the fermentation of Hilsa ilisha. Published in proceedings of 3rd CIFE Fisheries Science Congress at New Delhi during 4-5 November 2004
  • Majumdar, R.K., S. Basu, B B Nayak and M K Chouksey (2004). Evaluation of Microbial role during Salt Fermentation of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha). In the proceedings of Microtech-2K4. Association of Microbiologists of CIFE 45th Annual Conference at Karnal during 23-25 November 2004. pp95
  • Reddy GVS, Dhanpal K and Chouksey MK. (2003). Preparation of fish papad. In “value added fish products from low cost fish” (eds. Reddy GVS, Dhanpal K. and Madhavan N.). College of Fisheries, Nellore. pp57-58.
  • Kadam, A. N. and Chouksey, M.K. (2002). Status of Oil Pollution along the Indian Coast. Proceeding of the National Seminar (28-30 Dec. 2002) on Creeks, Estuaries and Mangroves Pollution and Conservation. (Quadros, G., Editor). B.N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane. pp12-16.
  • S.N.Ojha, Shyam S. Salim and Chouksey M. K. (2002). Women in Agriculture. Published in the proceedings of workshop “Challenges opportunities and constrains faced by Women in agriculture and allied industries”. 11-12 March 2002. CIFE, Mumbai. pp29-40.
  • Kadam, A. N. and Chouksey, M.K. (2002). Accumulation of petroleum hydrocarbons in sediments off Saurashtra Coast, Gujarat. In proceeding of the Sixth Indian Fisheries Forum, 17-20 December 2002. CIFE, Mumbai pp124.
  • Kumar, D., Basu, S. and Chouksey, M.K. (2002). Comparative storage characteristics of chilled, superchilled and chemically treated chilled fish. In proceeding of the Sixth Indian Fisheries Forum, 17-20 December 2002. CIFE, Mumbai pp279
  • S.N. Ojha, Basu, S., Ayyappan, S. and Chouksey, M.K (2002). Enriching women to further enrich wealth from fisheries and aquaculture. In proceeding of the Sixth Indian Fisheries Forum, 17-20 December 2002. CIFE, Mumbai pp307
  • Chouksey, M. K. (2001). Precision and Accuracy of Analytical Methods in Quality Analysis. In: Quality Management in Export of Seafood Products, A CAS Training Manual. C.I.F.E. pp122-128.
  • Chouksey, M. K. and Gadre, U V. (2001). Taste panel studies for sensory evaluation of fresh, raw and cooked fish In: Quality Management in Export of Seafood Products, A CAS Training Manual. C.I.F.E. pp. 41-44.
  • Panda, S K and Chouksey, M. K. (2001). Isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria from fish and fishery products. In: Quality Management in Export of Seafood Products, A CAS Training Manual. C.I.F.E. pp. 45-58.
  • Panda, S K, Muzaddadi A U and Chouksey, M. K. (2001). Application of HPLC for determination of histamine in fishery products. In: Quality Management in Export of Seafood Products, A CAS Training Manual. C.I.F.E. pp. 64-69.
  • Basu, S. and Chouksey, M. K. (2000). Frozen Storage Characteristics of Cultured Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man). Published in proceedings of National Workshop on Aquaculture of Freshwater Prawns, 8-9 February 2000, Nellore
  • Chouksey M K (2000). Machhli ke unupayodi bhagon se matsya aahar. In “Matsya aahar avam prabandha” (Eds. KK Jain & R. Uniyal). C.I.F.E. pp28-29.
  • Chouksey M K and Kadam A N (1999). “Samudri vatavaran men tel pradushan dwara jaliy paristhitikee par dushprabhav”. Publish in “Jalchari” C.I.F.E. pp58-61
  • Chouksey M K and Gadre U (1991). “Sasti samudree machhli se poushtic aahar”. Published in proceeding of “Matsyiki vigyan ke badte charan” 18-19 December 1991. C.I.F.E. pp87-92.

Ongoing Projects

  • NFBSFARA; ICAR sponsored project the ‘Capture and removal of ammonia from fish processing waste water using Archaea’ – associate

Others

Awards/recognitions
  • Best Technical Staff Award for the year 2014 conferred by institute on annual day celebration on 15th 2015.
  • The Best Technology Generation Award (2012) was conferred by Institute for generation technology of twin-screw extruded products (G. Venkateshwarlu, S. Basu, B.B. Nayak, A. Sable, M. K. Chouksey, B.T. Phand, P.Viji and M. T. Chachil).
  • The Best Paper of the Year (2011) - Award conferred by Institute for the best paper in International Journal - Dhanapal K, Reddy G V S, Nayak B B, Basu S, Venkateshwarlu G., and Chouksey M K (2010). Quality of Ready to Serve Tilapia Fish Curry with PUFA in Retortable Pouches. J. Food Sci. 75(7). S348-S354
  • Best poster presentation award - “Antioxidant activity of spice extracts and its efficacy on protection of ω-3 PUFAs of fish oil enriched extruded product” by Viji P, Basu S., B.B. Nayak, Chouksey M. K. and Venkateshwarlu G. in “National Seminar on Bioresources and its Management for Food, Livelihood and Environmental Security”, Zoological Congress 29-31 December 2009, Mumbai.
  • Smt. Nirmala C. Kulkarni Best M.F.Sc. Girl Student Research Award won by Ms. Sarika Kunnath for her M.F.Sc. dissertation work where I was one of the advisory committee members. The award was conferred on Dr. Kulkarni Birth ceremony 26 August 2013.
  • News article regarding training on ‘Preparation of Value added Fish Products’ under NAIP Project at KVK, Banswara published in Banswara’s local News Paper ‘Banswara Bhaskar’ on 19th January 2010
  • Won a Second Prize in an Essay Writing Competition (National level) in Hindi on Global Warming by Nagar Rajbhasha Karyanvayan Samiti, Mumbai in 2007.