Student Details

IMURA Project No.: 1172

Research Topic: Antimicrobial Edible Films: Exploring Synergy with Bismuth Compounds and Manuka Honey

Supervisors: Prof. Tony Patti, Prof. Phil Andrews (Monash University) and Prof. Amit Arora (IIT Bombay)

Adrika Maji is a PhD researcher working at the intersection of materials science, food safety, and antimicrobial chemistry. Her research investigates the development of edible films with enhanced antimicrobial properties, exploring the synergistic effects of bismuth compounds combined with Manuka honey, with the broader aim of creating sustainable, food-safe packaging solutions that extend shelf life and reduce microbial contamination.

She holds a Masters degree in pharmaceutical sciences from BIT Mesra and dissertation project on Ceramic Dental Brackets from IISc Bengaluru, with an academic background in Pharmacy, bioprocessing and bit of material sciences, that has shaped her interest in translating chemistry and biological research into practical applications for food preservation and public health.