Dr. KN Gurudutt

Schevaran Innovation CentreSenior Scientist
Dr. Gurudutt played a key role in establishing the Schevaran research centre. With 13 patents and over 30 years of experience in Food Chemistry, he is a significant contributor at SIC and a former Acting Director at CFTRI.
Holding a PhD in Organic Chemistry, Dr. Gurudutt has published over 50 research papers. His interests encompass natural products chemistry, organic synthesis, and process development for food additives and fine chemicals.
He led the Food Safety and Analytical Quality Control Laboratory (2004-09) and served on the CCFS of DGHS, MoH & FW. He also coordinated WHO’s training programs on food safety and drug control.
Dr. Gurudutt was a member of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives of FSSAI (2009-16) and is currently part of the FSSAI Scientific Committee.