M.Sc. : Marathwada Agricultural University (VNMKV), Parbhani, Maharashtra
PG School, Faculty Disciplines : Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
No. of Students Guided : - M.Sc : 2
Patent / Technologies / Methodologies / System etc. (Upto Five) :
- National Patent No: 1608/DEL/2015 (Device for recommending a crop yield enhancer)
- International Patent No: PCT No. IB 2016/053174 (Device for recommending a crop yield enhancer)
- Patent approved for filing by Institute Technology Management Committee, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi1. Polymer coated urea2. Polymer based slow release phosphatic fertilizer for improving nutrient supply to the plants
- Pusa Soil Test and Fertilizer Recommendation (STFR) Meter: Licensed to 14 companies; Generated revenue of Rs. 68 lakhs (license fee) and Rs. 21 lakhs (royalty) up to 30.05.2020
- Synthesized and evaluated nano-clay polymer and bio-polymer composites loaded with nitrogen to enhance nitrogen use efficiency
Awards / Recognitions / Fellowship (Upto Five) :
- NETAJI SUBHAS - ICAR INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP 2021-22
- Best Poster Award, 2016 in 4th International Agronomy Congress held at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
- Qualified National Eligibility Test (for Lecturer/Assistant Professor), 2012 as well as 2011 by ASRB (ICAR), New Delhi
- Certificate of Merit, 2008-09 for securing First Division with Distinction and first position in order of merit at M.Sc. degree examination in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry by Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, Maharashtra
- Junior Research Fellowship - 2007, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi