Professor Vinod Puri has over 40 years of research experience comprising both fundamental and applied research undertaken at CSIRO, Melbourne University, Defence Science & Technology Group and Deakin University. His work covering a range of disciplines related to carbohydrate chemistry, biotechnology, chemistry and technology of natural and synthetic polymers, cellulose chemistry and technology, pulp and paper science, power and energy, autonomous ground vehicle systems, artificial intelligence, robotics and military technologies has been widely reported in reputed scientific journals, conferences and as technical reports. As chief technology officer (retd.) at DST Group, Dr Puri was instrumental in developing and investigating concepts for the insertion of leading-edge emerging technologies with a view to enhance land force capability.
Diet is one of the important facets of comprehensive approach to good health along with physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being. During the second half of the 20th century, we witnessed a dramatic change in our eating patterns and lifestyle aided by agricultural and industrial revol...