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Venkata Kali Jagannadha Rao Polamarasetty

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, ANGRAU-Regional Agricultural Research Station, AICRP on PHET, Indian Institute of Technology

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Principal Scientist (Agricultural Engineering) & University Head (Food Process Engineering)
Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Anakapalle
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Andhra Pradesh, India

Date of Birth: 15 March 1968
Experience: More than 32 years in Teaching, Research and Administration
Vidwan Profile Score: 9.0/10.0 (ID: 303025)

Contact Details

Door No. 22-203, Sri Sai Nilayam, Ganesh Colony, Sreenivasa Nagar, Simhachalam Road, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Mobile: +91 94419 44640
E-mail: [email protected]

Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, 2009
M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), IIT Kharagpur, 1992
B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), ANGRAU, Bapatla, 1989
Professional Profile

Dr. P.V.K. Jagannadha Rao is a distinguished Agricultural Engineer with extensive expertise in post-harvest engineering, food process engineering, jaggery processing technologies, mechanization and value addition of agricultural produce. He has served ANGRAU in various capacities including Scientist, Senior Scientist, Professor, Associate Dean and Associate Director of Research.

He is presently serving as:

Scientific Panel Member, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), New Delhi
Technical Committee Member (Sugarcane Crushers), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi

He has successfully developed and standardized several innovative technologies related to jaggery processing, sugarcane juice preservation, millet value addition, biodegradable packaging materials and rice starch-based edible films.

Major Achievements
Developed 49 technologies/machineries/products for farmers and entrepreneurs.
Secured 8 patents (4 granted and 4 filed).
Successfully developed technologies for:
Granular jaggery production
Modern jaggery plants
Sugarcane juice concentrate and powder
Rice starch-based edible films (Pootharekulu)
Millet and jaggery-based value-added products
Principal Investigator for externally funded projects worth Rs. 625.79 lakhs.
Organized several National webinars, training programmes, Kisan Melas and technology demonstrations.
Guided 3 Ph.D., 8 M.Tech., multiple B.Tech. and Diploma students.
Awards and Honours
State Best Scientist (Ugadi Puraskaralu), ANGRAU – 2015
Meritorious Research Scientist Award – 2005
Rashtriya Gaurav Award – 2012
ISAE Commendation Medal – 2021
Best Centre Award (AICRP on PHET) – 2021 & 2023
Outstanding Scientist Award – 2015
Adarsh Vidya Saraswati Rashtriya Puraskar – 2025
Publications and Professional Contributions
Research Articles in NAAS rated journals: 38
Conference publications: 69
Books authored: 2
Book Chapters: 4
Technical Bulletins, Booklets, Popular Articles and Training Manuals: Numerous
Conducted more than 114 training and demonstration programmes as Resource Person.
Professional Memberships
Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) – Life Member
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTI)
Indian Science Congress Association – Life Member
Asian PGPR Society of Sustainable Agriculture – Life Member

Dr. P.V.K. Jagannadha Rao has made significant contributions in the fields of agricultural engineering, post-harvest technology, jaggery processing and value addition technologies for enhancing farmers’ income and promoting rural entrepreneurship.

Employment

  • Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University Senior Professor
    1993 - Present
  • ANGRAU-Regional Agricultural Research Station, AICRP on PHET Senior Principal Scientist (Ag.Engg.) & Head
    1993 - 2026

Education

  • Indian Institute of Technology Ph.D
    2004 - 2009

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (3)