Samadhan Surwase | Soil Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Samadhan Surwase | Soil Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

Vasantdada Sugar Institute, India

Dr. Samadhan Surwase is a dedicated agricultural scientist specializing in soil science and land resource management with strong academic training in agricultural chemistry. He has extensive experience in research, teaching, and extension activities, contributing to sustainable agriculture and farmer development. His research focuses on soil fertility, geospatial technologies, precision farming, and AI applications in sugarcane cultivation. A recipient of several prestigious awards, he has significantly advanced climate-smart agriculture. His work continues to promote sustainable farming practices and innovative agricultural solutions.

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Manoj Kumar Sharma | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Apeejay Stya University | India

Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma is an Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator in Pharmacy with expertise in pharmacognosy, herbal drug technology, and natural products. He holds B. Pharm, M.S. (Pharm.), and Ph.D. degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. With extensive academic and research experience, he has published numerous research articles, book chapters, and holds Indian patents. He has led funded research projects, presented at national and international conferences, and received awards for research excellence. His interests include natural product-based drug discovery, pharmacological studies, and academic leadership.

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Application of Electrospun Nanofiber in Wound Healing: Trends And Recent Patents Analysis


Int. J. Life Sci. Pharma Res 13 (1), L37-47 | Cited by: 6 | 2022


Pharmaceutical applications of RS: an overview


Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 1335-1343 | Cited by: 6 | 2021


4-aminoquinoline derivatives as antimalarial agents: molecular docking study


Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 42 (24), 1286-1292 | Cited by: 5 | 2021


Molecular docking study of selected phytochemicals with COVID-19 main protease


Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 42 (24), 1265-1285 | Cited by: 5 | 2021


Biological activity of rice straw-derived materials: an overview


Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 42 (24), 1256-1264 | Cited by: 5 | 2021
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Shubhadip Dasgupta | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

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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Vinod Kumar S | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vinod Kumar S | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi | India

Dr. Vinod Kumar S is a soil and water conservation engineer whose academic journey has led him through a B.Tech and M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering (with CGPAs of 7.64 and 9.25 respectively), culminating in a Ph.D. in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (CGPA 8.13) from the ICAR-IARI New Delhi outreach campus. His research portfolio spans sensor-based vertical farming and aquaponic systems, IoT-driven precision drip irrigation and fertigation protocols, remote sensing and GIS for crop monitoring, and greenhouse automation. With published work including smart drip irrigation systems for horticultural crops and indoor aquaponics, his h-index stands at 4 with over 100 citations to date.Dr. Kumar has held positions such as Senior Research Fellow and Research Associate at ICAR-institutes, developing nano-sensors and cloud-based networks for real-time irrigation and innovative aquaponic solutions. His contributions have been recognised with awards including Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster at national conferences. He is passionate about enhancing water-nutrient productivity in sustainable agriculture through technology integration and concludes his research vision by aiming to bridge engineering innovation with agro-ecological resilience for food security.

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Featured Publications

Kumar, V., Singh, C. D., Rao, K. V. R., Kumar, M., Rajwade, Y. A., Babu, B., & Singh, K. (2023). Evaluation of IoT-based smart drip irrigation and ETc-based system for sweet corn. Smart Agricultural Technology, 5, 100248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2023.100248

Singh, C. D., Rao, K. V., Kumar, M., Rajwade, Y. A., & Kumar, V. (2023). Development of a smart IoT-based drip irrigation system for precision farming. Irrigation and Drainage, 72(1), 21–37. https://doi.org/10.1002/ird.2734

Vinod Kumar, S., Singh, C. D., Rao, K. V. R., Rajwade, Y. A., Kumar, M., & Babu, B. (2025). IoT-based smart drip irrigation scheduling and wireless monitoring of microclimate in sweet corn crop under plastic mulching. Irrigation Science, 43(5), 1107–1126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-024-00945-3

Kumar, S. V., Singh, C. D., & Upendar, K. (2020). Review on IoT-based precision irrigation system in agriculture. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 39(45), 15–26. https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4531148

Bhat, A. G., Hasan, M., Singh, D. K., Sahoo, R. N., Yeasin, M., & Vinod, K. S. (2025). Design, development and testing of an IoT-based smart vertical hydroponic system for optimized nutrient management in a controlled environment. Irrigation and Drainage. https://doi.org/10.1002/ird.70105

Ahash Selvarajan | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ahash Selvarajan | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore | India

Dr. Ahash is a soil science researcher who has built a solid early-career record in soil spectroscopy, phosphorus-solubilizing microorganisms, and integrated soil–plant analysis. With several peer-reviewed publications—including studies on PSB-assisted phosphorus management in rice and a review on traditional rice varieties—his work has already attracted citation attention, yielding an estimated h-index around 3 based on his published output. He holds a doctoral degree in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry and earlier earned a master’s in Soil Science and a bachelor’s in Agriculture with strong academic distinction. His technical expertise includes soil spectroscopy, plant and soil chemistry, R programming, statistical analysis, and advanced use of Microsoft Office tools. His research experience spans undergraduate herbicide trials in little millet, master’s-level fractional phosphorus studies in high-P Vertisols, and laboratory analysis during industrial training in Tamil Nadu. He has participated in national soil health assessment training via Biofunctool® and served as student JRF under a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation project. Ahash also contributed to conference organization and peer review in the field. His research interests focus on sustainable nutrient cycling, soil health diagnostics, and spectroscopy-based analytics. Recognized for academic excellence via institutional scholarships and awards, he is committed to advancing sustainable phosphorus management. He looks forward to collaborating and contributing to soil health research and agricultural sustainability.

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S Ahash, Manikandan, K., Elamathi, S., & Sivasankari Devi, T. (2024). Sustainable phosphorus management: Leveraging phosphate solubilizing bacteria for enhanced rice growth. Plant Science Today, 11, Article 5572.

Ahash, S., Manikandan, K., Sivasankari Devi, T., Elamathi, S., Maragatham, S., Bhuvaneswari, R., & Muthukumararaja, T. (2024). Strategies to enhance the efficiency of phosphate fertilizers. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(3), 356–368.

Kaniyaiah, M., Balaji, T., Ahash, S., & Baskar, K. (2025). Unveiling the benefits of traditional rice varieties: An in-depth review in relevance to nutritional and health security of India. Plant Science Today.

Ahash, S., Elamathi, S., & Manikandan, K. (2025). Phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms for sustainable phosphorus management in rice. Rhizosphere.

Vincelet Jobikha A | Glass Ceramics | Research Discovery Award

Ms. Vincelet Jobikha A | Glass Ceramics | Research Discovery Award

Saveetha Engineering College | India

Ms. A. Vincelet Jobikha is a materials science researcher specializing in rare-earth-doped tellurite and borophosphate glass systems with a focus on their structural, optical, and radiation-shielding properties obtained via melt-quenching synthesis. She has co-authored Scopus-indexed work on Tm³⁺-doped zinc tellurite and Ho³⁺-doped zinc borophosphate glasses designed for lead-free gamma-ray attenuation, demonstrating proficiency in XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy, photoluminescence, mass-attenuation (MAC), linear-attenuation (LAC), Zeff and HVL analysis. Across her published documents, she has contributed to peer-reviewed research and patent-related inventions in novel glass compositions for radiation protection (including gadolinium-, dysprosium-, and erbium-doped systems), with international conference presentations and multiple patent filings. Her scholarly output reflects substantial citations in recent literature regarding optical and gamma-ray shielding glasses. While her Scopus profile does not publicly display an h-index or total citation count, her contributions have garnered notable attention in the research community studying functional heavy-metal-oxide glasses. Her research interests lie at the intersection of luminescent rare-earth chemistry and radiation attenuation, aimed at developing dual-function transparent shielding materials for dosimetry, medical, and environmental applications. She is recognized for innovation in glass system design and continues to explore practical deployable solutions in radiation protection.

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“Synthesis, structural, and optical properties of lead-free Tm3+ ions doped zinc tellurite glass and Ho3+ ions doped zinc borophosphate glass for radiation shielding application”

Yuvraj Kasal | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yuvraj Kasal | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Maharana Pratap Horticultural University | India

Dr. Yuvraj G. Kasal is a dedicated agricultural engineer-scholar with extensive experience in farm power and machinery, focusing on the design, development and evaluation of precision implements such as liquid fertilizer applicators and water-attachment seed drills. He holds advanced degrees in agricultural engineering and farm power from top Indian institutions and earned a prestigious research fellowship for his doctoral work. With over five years of teaching and research experience at leading universities, he has led hands-on training programs, demonstrations and student outreach activities. His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles on mechanization of dryland farming, fertigation systems, impact of mechanization on smallholder farmers, and equipment performance evaluation (covering fertilizer placement, irrigation scheduling, hydrogel use, postharvest and protected cultivation). While his exact h-index, total publications and citation counts are not publicly available, his work has appeared in multiple high-impact journals with NAAS ratings above 4. Noteworthy recognitions include national fellowships, radio and newspaper dissemination and active involvement in national conferences. His research interests span farm machinery design, sustainable mechanization, fertigation technology and value addition in protected farming. A consummate professional, he combines policy implementation support with community engagement. His career reflects innovation, teaching excellence and practical solutions for smallholder agriculture.

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Featured Publications

“Adoption behaviour of dairy farmers about recommended dairy management practices”

“Groundwater Potential Zones Identification Using Geographical Information System”

“Screening of the cotton genotypes against Ramularia areola atk. under field condition”

“Drought stress and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield: A review”

“Productive and reproductive performance of Purnathadi and Ellichpuri strain of Nagpuri buffaloes”