Dr. Shiv Kumar Lohan | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Shiv Kumar Lohan | Punjab Agricultural University | India
Dr. Shiv Kumar Lohan is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Department of Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, working under the ICAR–AICRP on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture. His research focuses on ergonomics and artificial intelligence applications in agricultural mechanization, including the development of immersive virtual reality environments, AI-based ergonomic systems, and remotely controlled farm machinery. With over 50 research publications in leading international journals, three books, and multiple patents, he has made significant contributions to enhancing agricultural efficiency and safety. His work has received extensive academic recognition, reflected in 31 Scopus-indexed documents, 910 citations across 799 citing papers, and an h-index of 11, highlighting his impactful and sustained scholarly contributions to the field.
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Featured Publications
Sharma, D. N., Jain, M., & Lohan, S. K. (2024). Farm machinery design: Principles and problems (5th ed.). Jain Brothers. ISBN 978-81-8360-142-9
Prakash, C., Singh, L. P., Gupta, A., & Lohan, S. K. (2023). Advancements in smart farming: A comprehensive review of IoT, wireless communication, sensors, and hardware for agricultural automation. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 362, 114605.
Jat, H. S., Jat, R. D., Nanwal, R. K., Lohan, S. K., Yadav, A. K., Poonia, T., Sharma, P. C., … (2020). Energy use efficiency of crop residue management for sustainable energy and agriculture conservation in NW India. Renewable Energy, 155, 1372–1382.
Lohan, S. K., Dixit, J., Kumar, R., Pandey, Y., Khan, J., Ishaq, M., Modasir, S., … (2015). Biogas: A boon for sustainable energy development in India’s cold climate. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 43, 95–101.
Lohan, S. K., Narang, M. K., Manes, G. S., & Grover, N. (2015). Farm power availability for sustainable agriculture development in Punjab state of India. Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, 17(3).
Zohrab Adavi | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zohrab Adavi | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zohrab Adavi | Payame Noor University | Iran
Dr. Zohrab Adavi is a respected Professor of Agronomy at Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran, whose research focuses on improving crop resilience and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. His academic journey includes valuable research experience at Isfahan University of Technology, where he deepened his expertise in plant stress responses and soil-plant interactions. Dr. Adavi’s work explores drought and salinity tolerance, phytoremediation of contaminated soils, and the role of beneficial microorganisms such as arbuscular mycorrhizas in enhancing plant growth. He has also contributed to the improvement of essential oil quality and environmentally friendly cultivation methods. Through his studies, he promotes sustainable farming systems that balance productivity with ecological preservation, addressing global challenges in food security and climate change adaptation.
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Featured Publications
Adavi, Z. (2025). Synergistic effects of sulfur, Acidithiobacillus spp., and Funneliformis mosseae on nutrient uptake, physiological performance, and yield of Trachyspermum copticum L. under stress conditions. Arid Land Research and Management, 1–18.
Adavi, Z., & Fallah, A. (2025). The influence of organic and chemical fertilizers on quantitative and qualitative traits of Prangos ferulacea (L.) Lindl. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 1–16.
Namdari, A., Baghbani-Arani, A., & Adavi, Z. (2024). The interaction of combined application of sulfur and nitrogen on the growth characteristics and yield of rapeseed under rainfed conditions. Isfahan University of Technology–Journal of Crop Production and Processing, 10(3), 73–88.
Dehghanzadeh, H., & Adavi, Z. (2023). Effect of silicon and cycocel application on yield, yield components, and biochemical traits of two wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars under drought conditions. Environmental Stresses in Crop Sciences, 16(3), 645–657.
Adavi, Z., & Jezi, H. D. (2023). Investigation of the effects of manure and seed inoculation with Azospirillum lipoferum on yield and yield components of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.). Journal of Agricultural Science and Sustainable Production, 33(3), 75–87.