Education Qualification
Ph.D., M. Tech. Farm Machinery and Power Engineering and B.Tech. (Agril Engg.)Agriculture
Designation
Experience
Department
Research Area
- Energy-efficient agricultural equipment design
- Design and development of precision machinery
- Automation in agriculture machinery
- Use of AI in agriculture machinery
General Information
Dr. Nandan Delvadiya is a dedicated Agricultural Engineer specializing in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering. Along with teaching, he actively organizes seminars, workshops, and student development programs to enhance learning experiences. He earned his Ph.D. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering from JAU, Junagadh, in October 2024. His research focused on developing and evaluating a self-propelled riding-type chickpea harvester to reduce harvesting losses and improve efficiency. He has published four research papers, one popular articles, and a book chapter. He has participated in various national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops, strengthening his expertise in agricultural engineering. He has also received specialized training in agricultural mechanization, food processing, and farm machinery technologies, gaining hands-on experience with industry leaders like Shaktiman and Mausam Automatic Seed Drill. Beyond academics, he is actively involved in sports events and NSS activities, showcasing his well-rounded personality and leadership skills.
Profile
Research papers
1. Design and development of rotary weeder for small farming system. Vaibhav r. Dama, Nandan P. Delvadiya. Plant archives Jan 2025 Vol. 25 pp 413-422.
2. Performance evaluation of battery operated seed drill. Delvadiya NP, Vadher AL and Mehta TD. International Journal of Chemical Studies 7(6): 1430-1434
3. Automation In Weed Control System Of Challenges solution And Its Future Trends: P. R. Balas, N.P. Delvadiya, P. Mohnot and K. B. Jhala. Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences 8(1):
4. Advancements in mechanical harvesting of chickpea: A comparative analysis with manual harvesting. NP Delvadiya, Dr. RK Kathiria and Dr. TD Mehta. International Journal of Research in Agronomy 2024; 7(7): 186-191
Books/ Book chapters
1. Nandan P. Delvadiya, Vaibhav R. Dama. Chapter entitled “Precision Weed Management: The Role of Laser Technology in Sustainable Agriculture” Advanced Innovative Technologies in Agriculture Engineering For Sustainable Agriculture, (Volume 12), 1, 67-82.Top of Form
Articles
1. Nandan P. Delvadiya “Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Through The Synergy Of Farm Mechanization And Optimal Soil And Water Resource Management”. AGRI INDIA Today 2023 3(10): 1-8.
Award and Achievements
1. Best Research Scholar Award (2024): Dr. Nandan was honoured with the Best research scholar award for the outstanding Performance in farm machinery and power engineering field on International Conference “2nd International Agriculture Conference “ Natural Farming Innovation : Enhancing Soil Health and Seed quality with AI and drone for a greener Agriculture Future”
2. SHODH- Scheme of Developing High Quality Research Scholarship (2019): Dr Nandan was awarded with a stipend for SHODH- ScHeme of Developing High Quality Research Scholarship, Government of Gujarat.