Shubhadip Dasgupta | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

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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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Ahash Selvarajan | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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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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Featured Publications

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.