PATHIK SUTRADHAR | Agricultural | Young Scientist Award

Mr. PATHIK SUTRADHAR | Agricultural | Young Scientist Award

Mr at VISVA BHARATI, PALLI SIKSHA BHAVANA, India

Pathik Sutradhar, an M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science) student at Visva-Bharati University, is passionate about combating climate change through precision farming. With expertise in soil and water management, remote sensing, and sustainable agriculture, he has participated in various research projects and training programs to enhance his technical knowledge. Pathik is skilled in advanced technologies like drones, geospatial tools, and data analysis, striving to create a globally sustainable environment.

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🎓 Education 

M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science), Visva-Bharati University (2023–2025). B.Sc. Agricultural Sciences, Visva-Bharati University (2019–2023), OGPA: 8.02/10. B.A. Public Administration, Netaji Subhash Open University (2019–2022), Percentage: 87.61%. Higher Secondary Education, WBCHSE (2015), Percentage: 94.8%. Secondary Education, WBBSE (2013), Percentage: 55.57%

💼 Professional Experience

Laboratory Assistant, Soil Health Card Scheme (6 months). RAWE Internship, Crop and soil quality management (6 months). Experiential Trainee, Mushroom and biofertilizer production (3 months). Apprenticeship, Seed production and quality testing (3 months)

🏅 Awards & Honors

University merit scholarship (2019–2023). Developed “Pathonagri” website for sustainability awareness. Organizer of 6 programs and participant in 2 seminars (1 international, 1 national)

🔬 Research Focus

Precision farming techniques. Soil and water conservation technologies. Integration of remote sensing and drones in agriculture. Sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation methods

Conclusion

Pathik Sutradhar’s innovative mindset, practical experience, and dedication to sustainable farming position him as a strong contender for the Young Scientist Award. By addressing minor gaps, he has the potential to make significant contributions to global agricultural research.

Publications 📚

  • Role of Biofertilizer on Productivity and Growth of Kharif Crops in West Bengal Red Soil Zone
    • Journal: Just Agriculture
    • Year: 2024

 

  • LANDSAT 7 ETM
    • Authors: P. Sutradhar, P.S. Bhavana
    • Year: 2023

 

  • A Detailed Study on Agro Industrial Attachment
    • Institution: Visva-Bharati University and ICAR
    • Year: 2022

 

  • A Comprehensive Study on Rural Agricultural Work Experience
    • Institution: Visva-Bharati University and ICAR
    • Year: 2022

 

Kamran Kheiralipour | Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems | Best Researcher Award

Dr.Kamran Kheiralipour | Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems | Best Researcher Award

Dr Kamran Kheiralipour Ilam University Iran

Kamran Kheiralipour, Ph.D., P. Ag., P. Eng., is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Tehran, specializing in the detection of fungal infections in pistachio kernels through thermal imaging and image processing. His educational background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Agricultural Machinery from Ilam University and the University of Tehran, respectively.

 

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📚 Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering of Agricultural MachineryUniversity of Tehran, Karaj, Iran (2008-2012)Dissertation: “Implementation and construction of a system to detect fungal infection in pistachio kernel based on thermal imaging and image processing.”M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering of Agricultural MachineryUniversity of Tehran, Karaj, Iran (2006-2008)Thesis: “Determination of terminal velocities of two apple varieties (CV; Redspar and Delbarstival) using water column.”B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering of Agricultural MachineryIlam University, Ilam, Iran (2002-2006)
Project: “Design of pomegranate seeding machine.”

🌟 Awards

Gold Medal at the 21st International Invention, Innovation, Industrial Design & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2010).Sabbatical Study at Biosystems Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (2012).

🔗 Professional Affiliations

P. Ag. (Professional Agrologist)P. Eng. (Professional Engineer)

📖 Research Interests

Agricultural MachineryMachine Vision and Image ProcessingThermal Imaging in AgricultureEnvironmental Impact Assessments.

Publication

  1. Title: Some physical properties of rough rice (Oryza Sativa L.) grain
    Authors: M Ghasemi Varnamkhasti, H Mobli, A Jafari, AR Keyhani, MH Soltanabadi, …
    Year: 2008

 

  1. Title: Detecting maturity of persimmon fruit based on image processing technique
    Authors: V Mohammadi, K Kheiralipour, M Ghasemi-Varnamkhasti
    Year: 2015

 

  1. Title: The effect of moisture content on physical properties of wheat
    Authors: M Karimi, K Kheiralipour, A Tabatabaeefar, GM Khoubakht, M Naderi, …
    Year: 2009

 

  1. Title: Some engineering properties of paddy (var. Sazandegi)
    Authors: GM Varnamkhasti, H Mobli, A Jafari, AR Keyhani, M Heidari Soltanabadi, …
    Year: 2007

 

  1. Title: Drop test of pear fruit: Experimental measurement and finite element modelling
    Authors: S Yousefi, H Farsi, K Kheiralipour
    Year: 2016

 

  1. Title: Introducing new shape features for classification of cucumber fruit based on image processing technique and artificial neural networks
    Authors: K Kheiralipour, A Pormah
    Year: 2017

 

  1. Title: Some physical and hydrodynamic properties of two varieties of apple [Malus domestica Borkh L.]
    Authors: K Kheiralipour, A Tabatabaeefar, H Mobli, S Rafiee, M Sharifi, A Jafari, …
    Year: 2008

 

  1. Title: Effects of biodiesel-ethanol-diesel blends on the performance indicators of a diesel engine: A study by response surface modeling
    Authors: G Khoobbakht, M Karimi, K Kheiralipour
    Year: 2019

 

  1. Title: Evaluation of image processing technique and discriminant analysis methods in postharvest processing of carrot fruit
    Authors: A Jahanbakhshi, K Kheiralipour
    Year: 2020

 

  1. Title: Recognition of leaves of different medicinal plant species using a robust image processing algorithm and artificial neural networks classifier
    Authors: R Azadnia, K Kheiralipour
    Year: 2021

 

Conclusion

Kamran Kheiralipour’s curriculum vitae reflects a dedicated professional with significant contributions to the field of Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems. His expertise in image processing and agricultural mechanization positions him as a valuable asset to both academia and industry. With a strong foundation in teaching, research, and innovation, Kheiralipour continues to influence advancements in agricultural technologies, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency in food production systems. His ongoing research and publications demonstrate a commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in agriculture through engineering solutions.

 

Mohammad Mohammadpour | Motion planning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohammad Mohammadpour | Motion planning| Best Researcher Award

 Dr. University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Canada

👩‍🔬 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with over eight years of specialized experience in R&D, contributing to cutting-edge projects at two renowned institutions.

 

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Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Robotics), University of Quebec at Trois Rivières, QC, Trois Rivières, Canada; May 2019-Feb 2024Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (Flight Dynamic & Control), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; 2014Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tehran, Iran; 2011

Skills 🛠️

Programming Language: Python, C++Software: ROS, Gazebo, Rviz, MATLAB & Simulink Research: Navigation and Sensor Data Fusion Motion Planning (Guidance)Movement Sciences (Kinetic & Kinematic)Dynamic Modelling and Control Machine Learning and Deep Learning Obstacle Avoidance Applications: Autonomous Mobile Robots (simulation and experiment)Learning Frameworks: Scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow

Experience 🚀 Robotics Engineer

Hydrogen Research Institute, University of Quebec at Trois Rivières, Trois Rivières, QC, Canada; 2019-2024Dynamic modeling, simulating, and analyzing robots’ motion Implementing motion planning (guidance) algorithms on an Autonomous Mobile Robot and an Autonomous Forklift (simulation and experiment)Developing motion planning (guidance) algorithms using deep neural networks and the robots’ kinetic models (simulation and experiment)Designing and implementing motion controllers (simulation and experiment). Research And Development Engineer Research Center of Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; 2015-2019Contributed to the Attitude Determination And Control System Executed MIL, SIL, PIL, and HIL simulation and testing Conducted operation and calibration tests of sensors Participated in dynamic modelling

Publications Top Notes 📝

i. Energy-efficient motion planning of an autonomous forklift using deep neural networks and kinetic model, Authors: M. Mohammadpour et al., 2023

 

ii. Energy-efficient Local Path Planning of a Self-Guided Vehicle by Considering the Load Position, Authors: Not provided, 2022

 

iii. An Investigation into the Energy-Efficient Motion of Autonomous Wheeled Mobile Robots, Authors: M. Mohammadpour et al., 2021