Rajeev holds ‘Research & Teaching’ experience of nearly 23 years in the field of agri-food technology, with his expertise focusing mainly on various issues pertaining to ‘Sustainable Food Production’ and ‘Food Security.’ Research interest revolves around Innovative Food Processing & Preservation Technologies, (Quality and Safety); Valorization technologies; Circular bio-economy; Digitalization, and Developing Novel Food Products & Designer Foods. He has experience of working in India, South Korea, Malaysia, Germany, Fiji Islands, and now in Estonia. To date, he has published more than 250 research articles published in ISI-based journals and as refereed book chapters; have edited 10 books and authored one book; He sits on the editorial board of leading international journals and has been on the scientific committee/advisory board member and an invited speaker in various international conferences/symposium/workshops. He has been a visiting professor in many institutions of higher learning and is also a recipient of several prestigious international awards and recognition conferred by various institutions of higher learning and research establishments