Dr. Lokesh is currently working at the Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre (AMRDC), STEM unit, University of South Australia. Dr. Lokesh is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of agricultural engineering with a Ph. D. and M. Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering Department (Majoring in Farm Machinery and Power), both earned from a premium institution, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal India. Dr. Kumawat is a life member of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers.
Previously, He worked as an Assistant Professor at NIMS University India. He had the opportunity to gain industrial exposure as an intern at Mahindra and Mahindra Swaraj Division R&D Centre India. This experience provided him... Read more
About me
Dr. Lokesh is currently working at the Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre (AMRDC), STEM unit, University of South Australia. Dr. Lokesh is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of agricultural engineering with a Ph. D. and M. Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering Department (Majoring in Farm Machinery and Power), both earned from a premium institution, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal India. Dr. Kumawat is a life member of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers.
Previously, He worked as an Assistant Professor at NIMS University India. He had the opportunity to gain industrial exposure as an intern at Mahindra and Mahindra Swaraj Division R&D Centre India. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the workings of a prominent company in the industry. During internship, he actively participated in various projects and tasks, allowing him to apply the knowledge he acquired during studies in a practical setting.
Dr. Lokesh's passion for precision agriculture drives his research, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability in farming practices. His innovative work on developing advanced agricultural machinery aligns with his vision of revolutionizing the agricultural industry for improved productivity and environmental stewardship.
Through his research and mentorship, Dr. Lokesh continues to make significant contributions to the field of agricultural engineering, promoting sustainable practices and technological advancements that benefit farmers and the broader agricultural community.
About me
A life member of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) since 2018.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Improving cropping performance in high residue retention systems via hybrid disc seeders, Future Drought Fund, Drought Resilience Innovation, 28/08/2024 - 31/05/2028
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
Open access
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| 2024 |
Open access
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| 2023 |
Open access
6
6
|
| 2023 |
4
|
| 2023 |
2
|
| 2022 |
7
|
| 2022 |
8
|
Agricultural Engineering
Farm Machinery and Power
Utilizaion of Renewable Energy in Agriculture Machinery Sector
Automation in Farm Machinery
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| CCS Haryana Agricultural University | INDIA |
| Grassroots Innovations Augmentation Network | INDIA |
| ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region | INDIA |
| Indian Institute of Technology | INDIA |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur | INDIA |
| Punjab Agricultural University | INDIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
