Dr. VP Chaudhary | Precision Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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👤 Professional Summary

Dr. V. P. Chaudhary is Principal Scientist and Head of the Agricultural Mechanization Division at ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, since June 2023. With over 22 years of research and academic experience, he previously served at ICAR-IIFSR, Modipuram. He specializes in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, focusing on climate-smart agriculture, crop residue management, small farm mechanization, and gender-friendly tools.

🎓 Education

He completed his M.Tech. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Chaudhary has led 20+ national-level research projects worth over ₹780 lakhs. He trained more than 2000 farmers and organized several training programs for professionals, including summer schools, short courses, and model training courses. He has held advisory roles, served on academic boards, and acted as an external expert for faculty recruitment across institutions.

📚 Academic Citations

• 📈 Total Citations: 906

• 🔢 h-index: 13 | i10-index: 15

• 🌐 Google Scholar profile includes 45+ peer-reviewed papers, with publications in top journals such as Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal of Environmental Management, and Soil & Tillage Research.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Expertise in design and development of farm machinery, resource conservation tools, laser land leveling, energy use in agriculture, and digital technologies like AI, IoT, robotics, sensors, and precision farming.

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Training Experience

Dr. Chaudhary has served as examiner and academic board member for B.Tech., M.Tech., and Ph.D. programs in multiple universities. He organized numerous trainings for academicians, extension officers, and farmers, including 21-day, 10-day, and 8-day certified courses and field-level programs.

🔬 Research Interests

• Farm Mechanization for Smallholders

• Climate Smart Agriculture

• Crop Residue Management

• Digital & Precision Agriculture

• Gender-Friendly and Ergonomic Tools

• Conservation Agriculture Technologies

🏆 Achievements & Awards

He has received 9 major awards, including:

• Fellow of The Institution of Engineers (India)

• Life Time Achievement Award (ICNSFS–2024)

• Distinguished Scientist Award (Thailand, 2019)

• Best Paper & Poster Presentation Awards (TIAS, EcoAspect, etc.)

🌍 International Exposure

He has represented India in professional visits and trainings in USA, Israel, and Bangladesh. Attended specialized courses on sensor applications, agricultural engineering R&D, and conservation technologies.