India | 3D & 4D food printing and nutrition

2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers: Anandharamakrishnan Chinnaswamy

Anandharamakrishnan Chinnaswamy is a distinguished scientist in agricultural sciences and food engineering in India. His pioneering research is known for its scientific eminence, industrial relevance and support for the social upliftment of farmers and entrepreneurs. He developed a designer rice variety with high protein content, low glycemic index and fortification with iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 to address diabetes, anemia and malnutrition. Several of his technologies, namely Designer Rice, Coffee Crema and non-dairy desserts, have been successfully transferred to industries. He developed India’s first indigenously designed 3D food printer for customized foods, personalized nutrition and food packaging. A national expert in spray-freeze-drying and electrospray-freeze-drying technologies, he advanced the production of food and nutraceutical ingredients. He also developed India’s first engineered human stomach and small intestinal model system to replicate the digestive tract. Anandharamakrishnan has authored 224 highly cited publications and holds 17 patents.