Geena Prasad | Precision Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Dr Geena Prasad | Precision Agriculture |  Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,  India

Dr. Geena Prasad Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala, India.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus.
  • M.Tech in Technology Management
    University of Kerala (First Class with Distinction).
  • B.E. in Environmental Engineering
    P.E.S College of Engineering Mandya, Mysore University (First Class with Distinction).

Research Interests:

  • Water and wastewater treatment
  • Solid waste management
  • Phytoremediation of heavy metals & Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
  • Bioremediation
  • Physico-chemical analysis of soil, water, and air
  • Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing

Experience:

  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University)
    February 2011 – Present
    Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Mechanical Engineering.
    Responsibilities include teaching M.Tech, B.Tech, and M.Sc classes, managing lab sessions, preparing course materials, guiding projects, and coordinating green initiatives on campus.
  • Centre for Environment and Development (CED)
    February 2010 – February 2011
    Environmental Engineer.
    Prepared environmental sustainability reports and manuals for solid waste management, developed strategies for wastewater and solid waste management.
  • Project Implementation Unit, Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project (KSUDP)
    July 2007 – February 2010
    Technical Officer (Environment).
    Worked on detailed project reports, designed leachate treatment plants, prepared bid documents, and coordinated various environmental initiatives.
  • Tokyo Engineering Consultants (TEC)
    December 2003 – March 2005
    Junior Engineer.
    Designed and supervised water supply schemes and environmental impact assessments for urban and rural areas.
  • Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)
    April 2003 – September 2003
    Project Fellow.
    Conducted data collection and environmental impact assessments for industrial projects.
  • Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS)
    October 2001 – February 2003
    Environmental Engineer.
    Designed and implemented water and effluent treatment plants, supervised plant operations, and managed biomedical waste.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 208
  • Citations Since 2019: 207
  • h-index: 8
  • h-index Since 2019: 8
  • i10-index: 6
  • i10-index Since 2019: 6

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Spatio-temporal analysis of land use/land cover changes in an ecologically fragile area—Alappuzha District, Southern Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, MV Ramesh
    • Journal: Natural Resources Research
    • Volume: 28
    • Pages: 31-42
    • Citations: 75
    • Year: 2019
  • “Delineation of ground water potential zones using GIS and remote sensing–A case study from midland region of Vamanapuram river basin, Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, SE John
    • Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings
    • Volume: 1952 (1)
    • Citations: 17
    • Year: 2018
  • “Intelligent energy meter with home automation”
    • RT Mathew, S Thattat, KV Anirudh, VPK Adithya, G Prasad
    • Conference: 2018 3rd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT)
    • Pages: 1-4
    • Citations: 14
    • Year: 2018
  • “Land use pattern as an indicator of sustainability: a case study”
    • G Prasad, R Rajesh, K Arun
    • Conference: 10th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and …
    • Citations: 13
    • Year: 2020
  • “Assessment of drinking water quality on public health at Alappuzha district, southern Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, AS Reshma, MV Ramesh
    • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
    • Volume: 46
    • Pages: 3030-3036
    • Citations: 11
    • Year: 2021
  • “Analysis of air pollution in three cities of Kerala by using air quality index”
    • SN Jyothi, K Kartha, A Mohan, J Pai, G Prasad
    • Journal: Journal of Physics: Conference Series
    • Volume: 1362 (1)
    • Article: 012110
    • Citations: 11
    • Year: 2019
  • “An overview of natural organic matter”
    • G Prasad, JY Kentilitisca, MV Ramesh, N Suresh
    • Conference: ICDSMLA 2019: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Data …
    • Citations: 9
    • Year: 2020
  • “Automated gas pollution detection system”
    • S Ajith, B Harivishnu, TK Vinesh, S Sooraj, G Prasad
    • Conference: 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT)
    • Pages: 483-486
    • Citations: 9
    • Year: 2017
  • “Geogenic and anthropogenic contamination of groundwater in a fragile eco-friendly region of southern Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, H Mamane, MV Ramesh
    • Institution: Estonian University of Life Sciences
    • Citations: 8
    • Year: 2022
  • “Portable and efficient graphene-oxide based multistage filtration unit for water purification”
    • P Akshay, S Shreekanth, R Rajesh, G Prasad
    • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
    • Volume: 26
    • Pages: 2344-2350
    • Citations: 7
    • Year: 2020
  • “Trace metal analysis of pre-flood and post-flood drinking water at Alappuzha District, Southern Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, GM Thomas, MV Ramesh
    • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
    • Volume: 46
    • Pages: 2911-2918
    • Citations: 6
    • Year: 2021
  • “Understanding the impact of microplastic contamination on soil quality and eco-toxicological risks in horticulture: A comprehensive review”
    • NP Gayathri, G Prasad, V Prabhakaran, V Priya
    • Journal: Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
    • Volume: 9
    • Article: 100633
    • Citations: 5
    • Year: 2024

 

Anup Kumar Mandal | Post harvest loss | Best Researcher Award

Dr Anup Kumar Mandal |  Post harvest loss |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali,  Bangladesh

Dr. Anup Kumar Mandal is a Professor at the Department of Economics and Sociology, Faculty of Business Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh. Born on February 2, 1983, he completed his PhD in Agricultural Economics from Patuakhali Science and Technology University in 2023. Dr. Mandal holds an MSc in Agricultural Economics (Marketing) from Bangladesh Agricultural University (2006) and a BSc in Agricultural Economics (Hons.) from the same institution (2004). He has been a Professor at PSTU since 2012.

Profile:

Education:

  • PhD in Agricultural Economics (2023) – Patuakhali Science and Technology University
  • MSc in Agricultural Economics (Marketing) (2006) – Bangladesh Agricultural University
  • BSc in Agricultural Economics (Hons.) (2004) – Bangladesh Agricultural University

Professional Experience:

  • Professor (2012–Present), Department of Economics and Sociology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Research Focus:

Dr. Mandal’s research includes supply chain analysis, value chain assessment, and post-harvest loss in agriculture and fisheries. His work spans topics such as milk market dynamics, fish value chains, and crop profitability.

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Prospects and Challenges of Yellow Flesh Pangasius in International Markets: Secondary and Primary Evidence from Bangladesh”
    Authors: Hoque, M.S., Haque, M.M., Nielsen, M., Badiuzzaman, Rahman, M.T., Hossain, M.
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 14
    Year: 2021
  • “Value Chain Analysis of Dry Fish Marketing in Coastal Belt of Bangladesh”
    Author: AK Mandal
    Journal: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
    Volume: 9 (4)
    Pages: 217-222
    Year: 2021
  • “Supply Chain Analysis of Mud Crab (Scylla Serrata) in Bangladesh”
    Authors: H Bain, AK Mandal
    Journal: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
    Volume: 5 (1)
    Pages: 302-305
    Year: 2017
  • “Existing Value Chain Assessment of Mungbean Marketing in Selected Areas of Bangladesh”
    Authors: IMM Mandal, AK, Khan, M.A., Alamgir, M.S., Hoq, M.S., Kundu, N.D.
    Journal: Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University
    Volume: 19 (4)
    Pages: 521-527
    Year: 2021
  • “Supply Chain Analysis of Wholesale Milk Market in Selected Areas of Dhaka District”
    Authors: AK Mandal, A Islam, SK Raha
    Journal: Bangladesh Agricultural University
    Volume: 6 (1)
    Pages: 205-213
    Year: 2008
  • “First Service Influencing Factors for Pregnancy Rate in Dairy Cows of Bangladesh”
    Authors: AK Paul, AK Mandal, MMR Chowdhury, PK Mitra, MA Samad, AA Maruf, …
    Journal: International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences
    Volume: 2 (3)
    Pages: 64-69
    Year: 2015
  • “Hedonic Price Analysis for Hog Plum Purchase Decision in Southern Part of Bangladesh”
    Authors: MAK Hossain, A., Hoq, M.S.
    Journal: Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research
    Volume: 46 (1)
    Pages: 107-116
    Year: 2021
  • “Value Addition Analysis of Participants of Wholesale Milk Market in Selected Areas of Dhaka District”
    Authors: AK Mandal, Badiuzzaman, SK Raha
    Journal: Patuakhali Science and Technology University
    Volume: 4 (2)
    Pages: 21-27
    Year: 2013
  • “Factors Influencing Brand Switching in Mobile Telecommunication Industry in Bangladesh”
    Author: AK Mandal
    Journal: World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews
    Volume: 21 (3)
    Pages: 1779-1788
    Year: 2024
  • “Post-Harvest Losses and Marketing Performance Analysis of Dry Chili Marketing in Selected Areas of Bangladesh”
    Authors: AK Mandal, MS Hoq
    Journal: Patuakhali Science and Technology University
    Volume: 9 (1 & 2)
    Pages: 179-184
    Year: 2018
  • “Determinants of Watching a Film: A Case Study on Dhallywood Film Industry, Bangladesh”
    Authors: MF Easmin, A Hossain, AK Mandal
    Journal: [Journal Name]
    Volume: [Volume]
    Pages: [Pages]
    Year: 2014
  • “Post-Harvest Losses in Marine Fisheries of Bangladesh”
    Authors: AK Mandal, MMO Rashid, MSK Sarkar, Badiuzzaman, MT Rahaman
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 10
    Year: 2024
  • “Quantitative and Qualitative Post-Harvest Loss of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha)”
    Authors: AK Mandal, S Roy, PP Majumder, MS Hoque
    Journal: [Journal Name]
    Volume: [Volume]
    Pages: [Pages]
    Year: 2024
  • “Performance Evaluation and Ratio Analysis of Pharmaceutical Companies in Bangladesh”
    Author: AK Mandal
    Journal: Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology University
    Volume: 11 (1)
    Pages: 131-143
    Year: 2021
  • “Mud Crab (Scylla Serrata) Value Addition Analysis of Different Actors in Bangladesh”
    Authors: SMAAMS Bain, H, Mandal, AK, Islam, MM
    Journal: American Journal of Agricultural Science, Engineering and Technology
    Volume: 5 (2)
    Pages: 275-289
    Year: 2021
  • “Customer Decision for Choosing a Restaurant: A Study on Khulna City”
    Author: AK Mandal
    Journal: Global Journal of Management and Business Research: E Marketing
    Volume: 21 (Issue 3)
    Year: 2021
  • “Principles of Economics”
    Authors: MM Hossain, ATMR Haque, AK Mandal
    Year: 2017
  • “Existing Value Chain Assessment of Dry Chilli Marketing in Selected Areas of Bangladesh”
    Authors: MS Hoq, AK Mandal, A Hossain
    Journal: Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology University
    Volume: 8 (1)
    Pages: 71-78
    Year: 2017
  • “Value Added Analysis of Different Street Hawkers in Selected Areas of Barisal Division in Bangladesh”
    Authors: AK Ghosh, AK Mandal, Badiuzzaman
    Journal: Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR)
    Volume: 3 (12)
    Pages: 272-291
    Year: 2017
  • “Impacts of PSTU One Stop Service on the Farmer’s Socio-Economic Condition in Dumki Upazila Under Patuakhali”
    Authors: Badiuzzaman, MM Hossain, MSK Sarkar, AK Mandal, A Hossain
    Journal: Patuakhali Science and Technology University
    Volume: 6 (1)
    Pages: 1-11
    Year: 2015