Dr. Jyotirmay Mahapatra, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, India
Dr. Jyotirmay Mahapatra is an accomplished agricultural engineer with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, specializing in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering (FMPE) from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. He holds a Master of Technology degree in the same field from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, and a Bachelor’s degree from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar. His academic journey is marked by excellence, having secured top honors at each educational level. With a strong passion for teaching, research, and extension activities in farm mechanization, Dr. Mahapatra has served as an Assistant Professor at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Paralakhemundi, Odisha, and has guided numerous undergraduate research projects. His research focuses on optimizing design parameters for agricultural machinery, as evidenced by his published works in various national and international peer-reviewed journals. Notably, he has explored topics such as precision seeding, moisture-dependent properties of grains, and the development of specialized agricultural equipment.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Jyotirmay Mahapatra is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his extensive academic background, research achievements, and contributions to the field of Agricultural Engineering.
Education:
- High School Certificate Examination – Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, 2009.
- Class: First
- Marks: 89.16%
- Higher Secondary Examination Certificate – Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, 2011.
- Class: First
- Marks: 66.00%
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Agricultural Engineering – Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, 2015.
- Class: First
- Marks: 76.00%
- Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Agricultural Engineering, Specialization in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering (FMPE) – Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, 2017.
- Class: First
- Marks: 81.50%
- Master’s Research Topic: Optimization of Design Parameters of Power Tiller Rotavator Blade for Dry Land Operation using FEA Technique.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Engineering, Specialization in FMPE – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, 2023.
- Class: First
- Marks: 78.50%
- Doctoral Research Topic: An Investigation into the Performance of Material Coated Metering Plates for a DC Motor Operated Pneumatic Planter.
Work Experience:
- Assistant Professor – Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Paralakhemundi, Odisha.
- Organized and participated in farmers’ fairs.
- Guided six B.Tech students in a research project titled “Design of Chaff Cutter for Mushroom Cultivation.”
- Guest Faculty – College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET), Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Skills:
- Software Proficiency: Windows 10/8/7, C, MS Office, Solid works, Ansys, EDEM, Design Expert, SAS.
- Communication and Presentation: Strong communication and presentation skills with experience in publishing articles in national and international journals and presenting research work at conferences.
Publication top Notes:
An Adjustable Pneumatic Planter with Reduced Source Vibration for Better Precision in Field Seeding
An Adjustable Pneumatic Planter with Reduced Source Vibration for Better Precision in Field Seeding