Khalsa College Amritsar, India
AUTHOR PROFILE
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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Smily Thakur began her academic journey with a strong foundation in Agricultural Sciences, earning her B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from CSKHPKV, Palampur. She further specialized in Agricultural Economics with a Master’s degree from DBSKKV, Dapoli, followed by a Ph.D. from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, where she developed expertise in climate-smart agriculture and impact analysis. Her academic path laid the groundwork for a research-driven, interdisciplinary career.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Dr. Thakur is currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Agricultural Economics) in the Department of Agriculture, Khalsa College, Punjab. She is actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students while mentoring M.Sc. researchers. Her teaching portfolio blends economic theory with field applications, contributing to a more sustainable and economically viable agricultural sector.
Dr. Thakur’s research focuses on the adoption and economic impact of climate-smart agricultural practices, particularly in Punjab. She has investigated how these practices influence crop yields, household food security, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Her work on the drivers and constraints of technology adoption provides valuable insights for policy formulation. Additionally, her earlier work explored mango production economics in Himachal Pradesh, reflecting a versatile understanding of regional agrarian systems.
ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION
Her research has been published in reputed journals like:
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Energy Nexus
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Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics
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Indian Journal of Ecology
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Agricultural Research Journal
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Mausam
She is a life member of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, and her academic excellence has been acknowledged with prestigious accolades, including:
Her presence in various national and international conferences reflects her dynamic scholarly engagement.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
His research provides actionable insights for the civil engineering community, especially in mitigating hydraulic failures around riverine structures. By contributing vital experimental data and novel ML-based prediction tools, his work bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world engineering challenges. His studies on tandem and compound piers enhance the understanding of flow-structure interactions, directly influencing infrastructure resilience and environmental safety.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
With a rapidly growing body of impactful research, Dr. Thakur is poised to become a leading voice in agricultural policy, sustainability, and climate resilience. Her future endeavors are expected to focus on:
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Integrating economic modeling with environmental sustainability
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Shaping agro-climatic policy reforms
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Expanding the application of advanced econometric tools in rural development studies
She also brings interdisciplinary agility through her skills in software like STATA, E-Views, SPSS, and R, empowering data-driven insights.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS:
Investigation on Scouring and Turbulence Characteristics Around T-Head Spur Dike
Authors: T.K. Pradhan, G.C. Malasani, S. Krishna Reddy, V. Chandra
Journal: Journal of Applied Water Engineering and Research
Year: 2024
Local Scour Around Different-Shaped Bridge Piers
Authors: S.K. Reddy, S.T. Kalathil, V. Chandra
Journal: Civil Engineering Journal (Civ Eng J)
Year: 2024
Prediction Models for Scour Depth Around Circular Compound Bridge Piers
Authors: S.K. Reddy, V. Chandra
Journal: Water Science and Engineering
Year: 2025
Experimental Study of Turbulent Flow Characteristics Around a Circular Compound Bridge Pier
Authors: S.K. Reddy, V. Chandra
Journal: River Flow
Year: 2024
Experimental Study of Turbulent Flow Characteristics Around a Circular Bridge Pier
Authors: S.K. Reddy, V. Chandra
Journal: International Association for Hydraulic Environmental Engineering and Research (IAHR)
Year: 2022
CONCLUSION
Dr. Smily Thakur exemplifies the new generation of agricultural economists who merge rigorous academic research with real-world relevance. Her contributions to climate-smart agriculture, agricultural economics, and GHG emission studies offer valuable direction for both academia and policymaking. Her active teaching, field engagement, and scientific output underscore a promising legacy built on research, resilience, and reform.