IITKGP

Prithwiraj Dey

Assistant Professor Grade-II

Agricultural and Food Engineering

prithwi@agfe.iitkgp.ac.in

Responsibilities

  • Assistant Warden, B R Ambedkar Hall

Research Areas

  • Carbon Capture & Storage in Cropping sys
  • Sustainable agricultural systems
  • Nutrient management
  • Natural Fibres
  • Input use efficiency

My research aims to develop sustainable agricultural systems that optimize soil health, enhance carbon sequestration, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. By employing precision techniques and leveraging advanced crop sensing technology, I strive to optimize crop nutrient management, increase natural fiber yield and quality, and reduce the reliance on harmful chemicals. Additionally, I am committed to efficient waste fiber management to minimize waste and contribute to the principles of circular economy. Through my multidisciplinary approach, which integrates principles from agronomy, soil science, plant nutrition, and technology, I aim to develop sustainable methods that improve soil health, reduce fertilizer inputs, and utilize precision management techniques to optimize crop growth. In line with promoting sustainable agriculture, I explore innovative solutions such as advanced sensor technology for real-time crop monitoring and analysis. This empowers farmers with valuable data for informed decision-making, supporting their transition towards a greener and more environmentally friendly future. I am passionate about contributing to a sustainable and resilient agricultural landscape. With each research endeavor, I strive to make a positive impact, enhance natural fiber production, and foster a greener, more environmentally friendly future.

  • An innovative approach to improve oil production and quality of mustard (Brassica juncea L.) with multi-nutrient-rich polyhalite Pramanick B., Mahapatra B.S., Datta D., Dey P., Singh S.P., Kumar A., Paramanik B., Awasthi N. By Heliyon 9 - (2023)
  • Optimization of seed rate and nutrient management levels can reduce lodging damage and improve yield quality and energetics of subtropical flax Dey P., Mahapatra B. , Pramanick B. , Pyne S. , Pandit P. By Biomass and Bioenergy 157 - (2022)
  • Green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles for sustainable production and nutritional biofortification of green gram Sahoo S., Dwivedi G. , Dey P. , Praharaj S. By Environmental Technology & Innovation 24 - (2021)
  • Quality optimization of flax fibre through durational management of water retting technology under sub-tropical climate Dey P., Mahapatra B. , Pramanick B. , Kumar A. , Shukla D. , Singh S. By Industrial Crops and Products 162 - (2021)
  • Comparative Assessment of Multiple Linear Regression and Fuzzy Linear Regression Models Pandit P., Dey P. , Krishnamurthy K. By SN Computer Science - (2021)
  • Kashyap PL, Gupta V, Gupta OP, Sendhil R, Gopalareddy K, Jasrotia P, Singh GP Mahapatra B., Dey P. By New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research 367-392 (2022)
  • Alarming use of chemical inputs in agriculture: issues and solutions Mitra B., Chowdhury A. , Dey P. , Hazra K. , Sinha A. , Hossain A. By Input Use Efficiency for Food and Environmental Security 85-122 (2022)
  • Thermotolerant Soil Microbes and Their Role in Mitigation of Heat Stress in Plants Maitra S., Pramanick B. , Dey P. , Bhadra P. , Shankar T. , Anand K. By Soil Microbiomes for Sustainable Agriculture 203-242 (2021)

Principal Investigator

  • Studies on greenhouse emission and soil organic carbon dynamics in rice-wheat system under different establishment and residue management regimes

Ph. D. Students

Soham Rana

Area of Research: Carbon dynamics and emissions in Cropping systems

MS Students

Waad Mayhoub

Area of Research: Carbon dynamics and emissions in Cropping systems