His research work is primarily on food security issues with a focus on developing regions of the world. Attaining self-sufficiency, ensuring food sustainability and preservation of food have been the major themes of his research during the last 14 years. As an active researcher, he has worked under various capacities in India, South Korea, Malaysia and Germany, and received, among several awards, the 2011 ProSPER.Net-Scopus Young Scientist Award in Sustainable Development.