Rajesh Kumar Prasad | Soil | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Rajesh Kumar Prasad | Soil |  Best Researcher Award

Manager-R&D at  Gruner Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.,  India

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Prasad holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and an M.Sc. in Biotechnology. With a solid background in microbiology and bioenergy, he has developed a strong expertise in R&D, driving innovation and efficient management in scientific projects. His career objective is to actively contribute to research that advances both organizational goals and the broader scientific community, while continuously expanding his knowledge and skills. Rajesh also possesses a range of organizational, statistical, and soft skills, making him a versatile professional in the dynamic field of biotechnology.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D. (Biotechnology) — Assam University, Silchar, India (2015-2020)
  • M.Sc. (Biotechnology) — Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India (2011-2013)
  • B.Sc. (Zoology) — D.H.S. K College, Dibrugarh, India (2008-2011)

Work Experience:

Manager-R&D
Gruner Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd., Noida, India — April 2024 – Present

  • Leading R&D for bioenergy projects, including biogas and bio-CNG production optimization.

Assistant Manager-R&D
Gruner Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd., Noida, India — June 2023 – March 2024

  • Supported bioenergy technology development, mass balance analysis, and process optimization.

Scientific Officer
REVY Environmental Solution Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat, India — Sept 2022 – May 2023

  • Managed an environmental and microbiological lab, overseeing R&D for biogas and waste treatment.

Research Associate
Tezpur University, Assam, India — April 2022 – June 2022

  • Contributed to bioenergy and anaerobic digestion technology projects for renewable energy promotion.

Senior Research Fellow
Defence Research Laboratory, DRDO, Tezpur, Assam — June 2016 – Nov 2018

  • Characterized insect gut bacteria for cellulase gene analysis and waste degradation efficiency.

Skills:

  • Process Development & Writeup for Bio-CNG Plants: Provided solutions for bio-CNG plants, optimizing various biomass feedstocks like Napier grass, paddy straw, jute waste, and food waste.
  • Anaerobic Digestion Technology: Expertise in biogas optimization, BMP analysis, and wastewater treatment, with experience reducing CO2, H2S, and COD/BOD levels in industrial wastewater.
  • Microbiology & Molecular Biology: Proficient in microbiological techniques, cellulase gene characterization, enzyme assays, bacterial DNA isolation, and bacteriophage characterization.
  • Project Management: Strong skills in managing R&D projects, technical report writing, and SOP formulation. Successfully coordinated cross-functional teams in bioenergy projects.
  • Bioinformatics & Data Science: Experience with bioinformatics tools such as nBLAST and MEGA-X. Proficient in data analysis using Origin 8 and GraphPad Prism.
  • Soft Skills & Technical Writing: Skilled in research article preparation, report drafting, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Languages: Fluent in Hindi, English, and Assamese.

Rajesh Kumar Prasad’s Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 353 (from 348 documents)
  • Publications: 8 documents
  • h-index: 6

Publication Top Notes

1. A comprehensive pre-treatment strategy evaluation of ligno-hemicellulosic biomass to enhance biogas potential in the anaerobic digestion process
Prasad, R.K., Sharma, A., Mazumder, P.B., Dhussa, A.
RSC Sustainability, 2024, 2(9), pp. 2444–2467

2. Cold adaptation in bacteria with special focus on cellulase production and its potential application
Gupta, S.K., Kataki, S., Chatterjee, S., Dwivedi, S.K., Gupta, D.K.
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020, 258, 120351

3. Isolation and characterisation of a lytic bacteriophage from wastewater and its application in pathogen reduction
Sharma, S., Datta, S., Chatterjee, S., Das, B., Vanlalhmuaka
Defence Life Science Journal, 2020, 5(2), pp. 80–86

4. Characterization of Bacillus Species with Keratinase and Cellulase Properties Isolated from Feather Dumping Soil and Cockroach Gut
Sharma, S., Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Vairale, M.G., Yadav, K.K.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India Section B – Biological Sciences, 2019, 89(3), pp. 1079–1086

5. Study on cellulase (β-1,4-endoglucanase) activity of gut bacteria of Sitophilus oryzae in cellulosic waste biodegradation
Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Mazumder, P.B., Vairale, M.G., Dwivedi, S.K.
Bioresource Technology Reports, 2019, 7, 100274

6. Bioethanol production from waste lignocelluloses: A review on microbial degradation potential
Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Mazumder, P.B., Dwivedi, S.K., Gupta, D.K.
Chemosphere, 2019, 231, pp. 588–606

7. Insect Gut Bacteria and Their Potential Application in Degradation of Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review
Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Sharma, S., Vairale, M.G., Raju, P.S.
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, 2018, pp. 277–299

8. Bacteriophages and its applications: an overview
Sharma, S., Chatterjee, S., Datta, S., Prasad, R.K., Vairale, M.G.
Folia Microbiologica, 2017, 62(1), pp. 17–55

 

Yogendra ND | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Yogendra ND |  Soil Science |  Best Researcher Award

Sr Scientist at  CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, India   

Dr. Yogendra N.D. is a Senior Scientist specializing in Agronomy and Soil Science at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Research Centre in Bengaluru, India. Born on June 22, 1986, he has made significant contributions to agricultural research, particularly in the area of medicinal and aromatic crops.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background

  • B.Sc. (Ag.) in Agriculture (2008) – UAS, Bengaluru (70.10%)
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2010) – UAS, Bengaluru (86.20%)
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2015) – UAS, Bengaluru
    • Thesis: “Effect of seaweed liquid extract (SLE) on growth, yield, and biochemical constituents of wetland rice (Oryza sativa L.)”
    • Guide: Dr. P. K. Basavaja

🧑‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Senior Research Fellow – UAS, Bengaluru (Feb 2011 – Jun 2011)
  • Research Associate – AICRP on STCR, UAS, Bengaluru (Jul 2011 – Sep 2011)
  • Senior Research Fellow – AICRP on STCR, UAS, Bengaluru (Jun 2014 – Jun 2015)
  • Research Associate – UAHS, Shivamogga (Jul 2015 – May 2016)
  • Scientist – CSIR-CIMAP, Bengaluru (May 2016 – May 2021)
  • Senior Scientist – CSIR-CIMAP, Bengaluru (May 2021 – Present)

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

  • Best Overall Image (2013) – IPNI
  • Photo Contest – Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies (2014) – BC Fertilis
  • 2nd Prize in the Nitrogen Category (2015) – IPNI

📊 Citation Metrics

  • Citations: 185 (Total), 151 (Since 2019)
  • h-index: 6 (Total), 5 (Since 2019)
  • i10-index: 5 (Total), 4 (Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of seaweed sap as foliar spray on growth and yield of hybrid maize
    PK Basavaraja, ND Yogendra, ST Zodape, R Prakash, A Ghosh
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 41 (14), 1851-1861. Cited by: 67 (2018)
  • Effect of silicon on real-time nitrogen management in a rice ecosystem
    ND Yogendra, BH Kumara, N Chandrashekar, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, …
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 9 (9), 831-840. Cited by: 31 (2014)
  • Influence of seaweed saps on germination, growth, and yield of hybrid maize under Cauvery Command of Karnataka, India
    S Dilavarnaik, PK Basavaraja, ND Yogendra, A Ghosh
    International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 6 (9), 1047-1056. Cited by: 21 (2017)
  • Real-time nitrogen management in aerobic rice by adopting leaf color chart (LCC) as influenced by silicon
    ND Yogendra, BH Kumara, N Chandrashekar, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, …
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 40 (9), 1277-1286. Cited by: 12 (2017)
  • Effect of calcium silicate on yield and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of wetland rice
    ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, MT Malagi, BH Kumara, RM Kumar, …
    Plant Archives 13 (1), 89-91. Cited by: 11 (2013)
  • Geo-reference based soil fertility status in Hassan district of Karnataka, India for development of nutrient plan
    PK Basavaraja, P Dey, HM Saqeebulla, ND Yogendra
    Cited by: 9 (2017)
  • Effect of soil test-based fertilizer application on yield and nutrient uptake by hybrid maize under dryland condition
    PK Basavaraja, K Naik, CR Nethradhani Raj, ND Yogendra
    The Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences 48 (4), 514-521. Cited by: 6 (2014)
  • Comparative morphological assessment of lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) cultivars for oil yield, chemical composition, and quality parameters under southern region of India
    ND Yogendra, M Nazeer, MK Yadav, K Baskaran, VS Pragadheesh, …
    Madras Agricultural Journal 108. Cited by: 4 (2021)
  • Effect of calcium silicate and need-based nitrogen on pest management in aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, AK Amarendra Kumar
    Cited by: 4 (2016)
  • Effect of long-term fertilizer experimentation on growth, yield, and availability of nutrients in finger millet in alfisol soils of Bengaluru
    CV Manuja, MR Suma, ND Yogendra, N Chandrashekar, RC Gowda
    Madras Agricultural Journal 100 (Jul-Sep), 1. Cited by: 4 (2013)
  • Assessment of soil moisture stress-induced variability in oil content and composition in mint species
    D Kumar, A Punetha, A Khan, P Suryavanshi, ND Yogendra, RC Padalia
    Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 113, 104774. Cited by: 3 (2024)
  • Effect of Calcium Silicate on Nitrogen Management by Adopting LCC in Aerobic Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, M Kumar, NB Prakash
    Madras Agricultural Journal 101 (Jul-Sep), 1. Cited by: 3 (2014)
  • Studies on physico-chemical properties of different vineyards in Bijapur Taluk, Karnataka
    AC Mahendra, H Asangi, ND Yogendra
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 8 (16), 1477-1481. Cited by: 3 (2013)
  • Effect of calcium silicate and need-based nitrogen management in aerobic rice
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, N Chandrashekar
    ORYZA-An International Journal on Rice 50 (4), 358-364. Cited by: 2 (2013)
  • Livelihood enhancement and resource use efficiency under lemongrass intercropping with food crops
    ND Yogendra, PE Keerthi, M Nazeer, AC Jnanesha, RS Verma, …
    Ecological Frontiers 44 (2), 266-274. Cited by: 1 (2024)
  • Floral biology insights into essential oil yield and chemical composition in davana (Artemisia pallens Bess), a high-value aromatic plant of India
    RR Kumara, PE Keerthi, ND Yogendra
    Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops 32 (1), 80-89. Cited by: 1 (2023)
  • Biodiversity of medicinal plants in the dry deciduous (thorny scrub) forest of Karnataka, India
    R Ravikumara, P Keerthi, N Yogendra
    Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 44 (1-2), 46-54. Cited by: 1 (2022)