Dr. Shubhadip Dasgupta | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya | India

Dr. Shubhadip Dasgupta is an accomplished soil scientist and academician specializing in advanced soil fertility assessment, digital soil mapping, and precision nutrient management. He is engaged in teaching, research, and technology transfer in agricultural chemistry and soil science at a leading state agricultural university in India. His educational training spans undergraduate to doctoral studies in agricultural chemistry and soil science, with doctoral research focused on smart soil sensing approaches for rapid soil fertility prediction and spatial mapping. With extensive academic and field experience, he contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate education while actively participating in national and multi-institutional research initiatives. His research interests encompass soil proximal and portable sensors, PXRF-based soil analysis, smartphone-enabled soil sensing, digital soil image processing, soil chemistry, composting technologies, and the application of machine learning and deep learning for soil health assessment and fertilizer recommendation. He has made significant contributions to the development of sensor-based soil testing frameworks, ensemble-learning-driven digital soil micronutrient maps, and site-specific nutrient management strategies. His work is widely published in high-impact international journals and scholarly books, reflecting strong citation impact and global collaboration. In addition to research, he plays a vital role in farmer-centric extension programs, translating scientific innovations into practical soil management solutions. Overall, his work bridges soil science, data analytics, and sustainable agriculture, contributing meaningfully to soil health improvement, precision farming, and environmentally responsible crop nutrition management.

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