ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal

Dr. C.R. Mehta

Project Coordinator, FIM

Research Focus

Dr. C.R. Mehta

Project Coordinator, FIM
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521163
Email: CR.Mehta@icar.gov.in

Dr. K.N. Agrawal

Project Coordinator, ESA

Research Focus

Ergonomics and Safety
Precision Farming
Plant Protection Tools

Agrawal KN, Singh, Karan, Bora, GC & Lin D. (2012). Leaf parameter based weed identification using image processing techniques. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, B2(8): 899-908.
Agrawal KN, Tiwari PS, Gite LP, Pharade S, Majumdar J & Buushana Babu V. (2010). Isometric push/pull strength of agricultural workers of central India. CIGR-e-journal. 12(1) . Ref. No. 1410.
Agrawal KN, Singh RKP & Satapathy KK. (2009). Isometric strength of agricultural workers of Meghalaya – A Case Study of Indian population. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 39(5): 919-923.
Agrawal K N, Tiwari P S, Gite L P, Pharade Sachin, Majumdar J. & Bushanababu V. (2009). Isometric Cranking and Steering Strength of Agricultural Workers in Central India. Journal of Agricultural Engineering. 46(2):1-8.
Agrawal KN, Thomas EV & Satapathy KK. (2013). Effect of thresher drive linkage design on human physiological workload of a pedal operated thresher. CIGR e-Journal. 15(1):78-86 pp
Agrawal KN, Singh RKP & Satapathy KK. (2010). Anthropometric considerations of farm tools/machinery design for tribal workers of northeastern India. CIGR e-journal 12(1):143-150.

Received ISAE Commendation Medal from ISAE, New Delhi in 2020

Received ISAE Best Paper Award from ISAE, New Delhi,2020

Bhumi Nirman Award from Bhumi Nirman News Paper Group in 2009 for Technical Hindi Writing.

IIT Silver Medal from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 1994 For First position at M. Tech. Level.

Vice Chancellor Bronze Medal from GB Pant University of Agril. and Tech. , Pant Nagar in 1992 for third position at B. Tech. Level.

Dr. K.N. Agrawal

Project Coordinator, ESA
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.-
Email: Kamal.Agrawal@icar.gov.in

Dr. S. Balasubramanian

Principal Scientist

Research Focus

Design and development of post harvest and food processing machinery.

Balasubramanian S, Manoj Kumar Gupta, Singh KK. 2012. Cryogenics and its application with reference to spice grinding: a review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 52(9): 781-794. DOI:10.1080/10408398.2010.509552.

Balasubramanian S, Borah A, Singh KK, Patil RT. 2012. Rheological and nutritional quality of selected dehulled legumes blended rice extrudates. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2012. DOI: 10.1007/s13197-010-0206-y.

Balasubramanian S, Kaur J, Singh D. 2011. Optimization of weaning mix based on malted and extruded pearl millet and barley. Journal of Food Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13197-011-0579-6 .

Balasubramanian S, Singh KK, Patil RT, Onkar KK. 2010. Quality evaluation of millet-soy blended extrudates formulated through linear programming. Journal of Food Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13197-011-0297-0 .
Balasubramanian S, Viswanathan R. 2010. Influence of moisture content on physical properties of minor millets. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 47(3):275-280. DOI: 10.1007/s13197-010-0043-Z.

Dr. S. Balasubramanian

Principal Scientist
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.-
Email: balaciphet@gmail.com

Dr. Sandip Gangil

Principal Scientist

Research Focus

NANO TECHNOLOGY. RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Gangil S, Bhargav VK. 2018. Influence of torrefaction on intrinsic bioconstituents of cotton stalk: TG-insights. ENERGY (Elsevier), 142, 1066-1073. (5-year IF: 5.020; NAAS-2017: 10.29; IF-17: 4.520).
Gangil S. 2015. Benefits of weakening in thermogravimetric signals of hemicellulose and lignin for producing briquettes from soybean crop residue. ENERGY (Elsevier), 81, 729-737. (5-year IF: 5.020; NAAS-2017: 10.29; IF-17: 4.520).
Gangil S. 2014. Dominant thermogravimetric signatures of lignin in cashew shell as compared to cashew shell cake. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 155: 15-20. (Elsevier) (5-year IF: 6.102; NAAS-2017: 10.92; IF-17: 5.651).
Gangil S. 2015. Superiority of intrinsic biopolymeric constituents in briquettes of lignocellulosic crop residues over wood: A TG-diagnosis. RENEWABLE ENERGY, 76: 478-483. (Elsevier) (5-year IF: 4.825; NAAS-2017: 9.40; IF-17: 4.357).
Gangil S. 2014. Beneficial transitions in thermogravimetric signals and activation energy levels due to briquetting of raw pigeon pea stalk. FUEL, 128: 7¬13. (Elsevier) (5-year IF: 4.726; NAAS-2017: 9.61; IF-17:4.601).
Gangil S. 2014. Distinct splitting of polymeric cellulosic signals in cashew shell: a TG-diagnosis. CELLULOSE, 21 (4), 2913¬2924. (Springer) (NAAS-2017: 9.20; IF-17: 3.421).

Dr. Sandip Gangil

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521132
Email: Sandip.Gangil@icar.gov.in

Dr. Punit Chandra

Principal Scientist

Research Focus

Food Biochemistry.
Functional food development

Punit Chandra. (2013).Preparation and packaging of Soymilk and Tofu. IN Processing and value addition of soybean and coarse cereals ( Edited by S D Kulkarni). CIAE Publication no CIAE/2013/5 ISBN No 978-81-909305-4-3. pp 22 – 25.

Punit Chandra. (2012). Impact of processing on nutrients, anti-nutrients and functional properties of food. IN Nonthermal, Nonchemical processing in food systems(Eds: D A Murugkar and Ravindra Naik). ISBN No 978-81-909305-2-9. pp 218 – 234.

Tripathi, M.K, Chandra Punit and Sinha, L.K. (2011). Biochemical mechanism of soy protein gelation and factors influencing tofu characteristics. The IUP Journal of Chemistry 4(1), 76-90.

Punit Chandra, I.S.Singh and S.B.Singh. (2005). Biochemical changes during flowering of sugarcane. Sugar Tech. 7(4); 160 – 162.

Punit Chandra, Awadhesh Kumar, Pratap Singh, K.Lal and S.B.Singh. (2005). Diversity in Saccharum species based on isozymic variations. Ind. J. Pl. Physiol. (Spl. issue). 134 – 137.

Dr. Punit Chandra

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521067
Email: Punit.Chandra@icar.gov.in

Dr. Shukadev Mangaraj

Principal Scientist

Research Focus

Fruit grading
MA Packaging
Soymilk deodorization
Extrusion cooking technology

Mangaraj, S., Mohanty, S., Swain, S. and Yadav A (2019). Development and characterization of commercial biodegradable films using blown film extrusion technology. Current Science, 116 (6): 997-1002.
Mangaraj, S. and Pajnoo, R.K. (2019). Development of an efficient fruit cum vegetable grader for spherical commodities. Agricultural mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 54 (2): 7-12.
Mangaraj, S., Goswami, TK, and Panda, DK (2015). Modeling of gas transmission properties of polymeric films used for MA Packaging of fruits. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 52(9): 5456-5469.
Mangaraj, S., Goswami, TK, Giri, SK and Tripathi MK. (2012). Permselective MA packaging of litchi (cv. Shahi) for preserving quality and extension of shelf-life. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 71:1-12.
Mangaraj, S. and Singh, K.P. (2011). Optimisation of machine parameters for milling of pigeon pea using RSM. Food and Bioprocess Technology - An International Journal, 4:762-769.

ISAE Book Award (2019) for the book entitled “Agricultural Process Engineering (Volume I to IV)” authored by Dr. S. Swain, S. Mangaraj, SK Dash and Nawab Ali, published by Kalyani Publisher, Delhi received in the 54th ISAE convention held Pune during 07-09th January 2020.

Outstanding Book Award of ISAE (2015) for the book entitled “Principles and Practices of Agricultural Processing” authored by Dr. Nawab Ali and Dr. S. Mangaraj, published by Satish Serial Publishing House, Delhi received in the 50th Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held at OUAT, Bhubaneswar during 19-21 January 2016.

NAAS Associate (2014) from National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi for outstanding contributions in the field of Agricultural Process Engineering.

ISAE Commendation Medal (2014) for professional achievements in the field of Agricultural Process Engineering in the 49th convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held at PAU, Ludhiana during 23rd- 25th February 2014.

Jawaharlal Nehru Award (2013) for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences (Agricultural Engineering) from Indian Council of Agricultural research (ICAR), New Delhi, India.

ISAE Commendation Award (2011) for outstanding contributions in the field of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology in the 46th convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held during 27th - 29 February 2012 at GBPUAT, Panthanagar.

NN Mohan Memorial Award (2009) from All India Food Processors' Association at the Annual Conference & National Seminar on “Inclusive Growth of Food Processing Industries in India” held during 3rd December 2010 at New Delhi.

Dr. Shukadev Mangaraj

Principal Scientist
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- +91-9630860191
Email: S.Mangaraj@icar.gov.in

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ICAR - Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal

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Scientific Staff

Institute Officials

Dr. C.R. Mehta

Project Coordinator, FIM
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521163
Email: CR.Mehta@icar.gov.in

Dr. K.N. Agrawal

Project Coordinator, ESA
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.-
Email: Kamal.Agrawal@icar.gov.in

Dr. S. Balasubramanian

Principal Scientist
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.-
Email: balaciphet@gmail.com

Dr. Sandip Gangil

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521132
Email: Sandip.Gangil@icar.gov.in

Dr. Punit Chandra

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521067
Email: Punit.Chandra@icar.gov.in

Dr. Shukadev Mangaraj

Principal Scientist
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- +91-9630860191
Email: S.Mangaraj@icar.gov.in

Scientific Staff

Institute Officials

Dr. C.R. Mehta

Project Coordinator, FIM ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038 Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521163Email: CR.Mehta@icar.gov.in

Dr. K.N. Agrawal

Project Coordinator, ESA ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038 Contact No.- Email: Kamal.Agrawal@icar.gov.in

Dr. S. Balasubramanian

Principal Scientist ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038 Contact No.-Email: balaciphet@gmail.com

Dr. Sandip Gangil

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038 Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521132Email: Sandip.Gangil@icar.gov.in

Dr. Punit Chandra

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038 Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521067 Email: Punit.Chandra@icar.gov.in

Dr. Shukadev Mangaraj

Principal Scientist ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038 Contact No.- +91-9630860191Email: S.Mangaraj@icar.gov.in

Project Coordinator, FIM
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521163
Email: CR.Mehta@icar.gov.in

Project Coordinator, ESA
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.-
Email: Kamal.Agrawal@icar.gov.in

Principal Scientist
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.-
Email: balaciphet@gmail.com

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521132
Email: Sandip.Gangil@icar.gov.in

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- (O) +91-755-2521067
Email: Punit.Chandra@icar.gov.in

Principal Scientist
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Contact No.- +91-9630860191
Email: S.Mangaraj@icar.gov.in