Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal
Date: 15 October 2025
I had the opportunity to attend the Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting of Ms. Kshama Vishwakarma at the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal. This was the final DAC meeting before her Ph.D. viva voce examination.
The candidate presented her synopsis titled “Formulation and Sensory Evaluation of New Functional Cookies Based on University Students’ Perspectives.” The presentation was well-organized and comprehensive, covering the introduction, review of literature, research methodology, results, discussion, and implications. The logical flow from problem identification to product formulation and sensory evaluation was impressive. The inclusion of bibliometric analysis and a patent filing added both originality and research depth.
I shared a few comments suggesting that the synopsis could be further strengthened through clearer problem framing, better integration of theoretical concepts, and consistent presentation of references.
Overall, it was a productive and engaging session reflecting the candidate’s dedicated research effort and the department’s commitment to high academic standards.
