Editorial Board Profile
Dr. Saurav Barman
Adjunct Professor
M. S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture (MSSSoA)
EditorPersonal Information
- Name of the faculty
- Dr. Saurav Barman
- Designation
- Adjunct Professor
- Department
- Soil Science
- School
- M. S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture (MSSSoA)
- Date of joining
- 01.09.2025
Academic Background
- Ph.D.
- Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, 2014
- M.Sc. (Ag.)
- Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, 2010
- B.Sc. (Ag.)
- Central Agricultural University, 2008
- Specialization
- Soil Health Management, Organic Farming, Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture, Soil-Plant Relationship
Teaching and Research
- Research Areas
- Soil Fertility Management, Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, Regenerative Agriculture, Soil Microbiology, Nutrient Management, Soil-Plant Relationship, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
- Years of Experience
- Approximately 10 years
Projects Grants / Sponsored Projects
| Title | Funding Agency | Duration | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoting On & Off-season Organic Dragon Fruit Cultivation, Processing & Marketing for Sustainable Livelihood of Small and Marginal Families of SC Community | DST, Govt. of India | 3 Years | Principal Investigator |
| Use Technology to Empower Farmers with Sustainable Agriculture Practices through Visual Learning & Data-driven Techniques | La Foundation, Dassault Systems | Ongoing | Principal Investigator |
Consultancy / Project Handling
Associated with multiple organic agriculture and farmer empowerment projects across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Publications and Contributions
- Journal Articles
- 26
- Patents Published
- 3
- Conference / Seminar / Workshop Participation
- 5+
- Research Papers in Indexed Journals
- Multiple publications in Scopus, WoS and peer-reviewed journals
Selected Research Contributions
Research on soil microbial activity, phosphorus transformation, organic farming, biofertilizers, nutrient management, and lemongrass essential oil applications.
Published studies in journals including Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Acta Tropica, African Journal of Biological Sciences, and Journal of the American Nutrition Association.
Published Patents
| Sl. No. | Patent Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemongrass Oil Organic Formulation for Disinfectant and Floor Cleaning | 2024 |
| 2 | Soil and Crop Enhancing Robotic Device | 2024 |
| 3 | Mosquito Larvicidal and Repellent Activity of Lemongrass Essential Oil Organic Formulation | 2024 |
Extension / Outreach Activities
- Conducted large-scale farmer training programmes under organic agriculture initiatives.
- Trained more than 13,000 farmers through externally funded agricultural development projects.
- Participated in farmer empowerment programmes, climate-resilient agriculture initiatives, and sustainable farming outreach activities in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and North-East India.
- Worked with agencies including ATMA, NSDC, SEEDAP, and DST for skill development and agricultural extension.
Seminars / Conferences / Workshops Attended
- Participated in the 5th Indian Youth Science Congress organized by M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation at Visva-Bharati University.
- Presented research papers in International Conferences on Agriculture, Food Science, Natural Resource Management and Environmental Dynamics.
- Participated in Strategic Leadership Workshop on Sustainable Community Systems at Xavier Institute of Management.