Dr. Manoj K. Patel
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur
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About
Dr. Manoj K. Patel received his B.Tech degree from NIT Jamshedpur and completed his PhD from the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), New Delhi. He is a senior principal scientist at CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, and an honorary professor at AcSIR. Dr Patel started his research career in charged particulate technology, electro-hydrodynamics of liquid sprays, and the aerodynamics of charged particulate matter. His research interests include food safety and nutrition, 3D Food printing, green energy, electrostatic liquid atomization, airborne charged particulate technology, surface decontamination, precision agriculture, UAVs, aerial electrostatic spraying, and social innovations.
Dr. Patel has completed numerous projects funded by CSIR, USISTEF, SERB, TDB, NIF, DST, the Government of India, research foundations, and industries. He is a project leader for various national and international projects funded by the CSIR HRDG, DST, and the Government of India. He has transferred eight (08) technology know-how to various industries for commercial production and created three (03) startups. Dr. Patel has received several awards; the most prominent are the Young Achiever Alumnus Award 2024, BRICS Young Scientist Award 2022, CSIR Young Scientist Award 2020, IETE-Hari Ramji Toshniwal Award 2020, IEI Young Engineers Award 2019, NRDC National Societal Innovation Award 2017, Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Award 2016, and SKOCH Smart Technology Award 2015. He is a recipient of the CSIR Raman Research Fellowship from CSIR (2024-2025), the Post Graduate Research Program for Engineers (PGRPE) Fellowship from CSIR (2010-2012), and the TATA Cummins Meritorious Scholarship from TATA CUMMINS (2009-2010).
Dr. Patel is a Fellow of the Indian Social Science Academy (ISSA) and the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE). He is a member of various professional societies, such as the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), the INSA-Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS), the Electrostatic Society of America (ESA), the Institution of Engineers (IEI), the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), etc. At a very young age, he has demonstrated his leadership capabilities, served as a member of the advisory board of the World Space Council and the Biostandups. Currently, he is serving as a secretary of the Electrostatics Society of America (ESA), USA, a scientific advisor, Abonics India Private Limited, a member of the International Advisory Board (IAB), Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal, and an external member of the Board of Studies (BoS) of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur.
Employment
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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Visiting Researcher2025 - Present
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Central Scientific Instruments Organisation Senior Principal Scientist2023 - Present
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Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Professor2023 - Present
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Polytechnic Institute of Leiria Visiting Scientist2023 - 2023
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CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation Principal Scientist2018 - 2023
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Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Associate Professor2018 - 2023
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CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation Senior Scientist2015 - 2018
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Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Assistant Professor2014 - 2018
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CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation Scientist2012 - 2018
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CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation Quick Hire Scientist2010 - 2012
Education
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Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research PhD2012 - 2017
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Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research MTech2010 - 2012
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National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur BTech (Hons.)2006 - 2010
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (35)
- Comparative study on the efficacy of dip and electrostatic spray carboxymethyl cellulose orange peel extract coatings for improving postharvest quality and sensory attributes of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Save
- Comparative study of the performance of the manual backpack sprayer and the advanced handheld electrostatic disinfection device for the sanitization of inanimate surfaces Save
- Unveiling the effects of cold plasma treatment on the structural, rheological, and functional properties of rice bean protein isolate Save
- High-Strength Flexible Cellulose-MgAl Layered Double Hydroxide-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting Save
- Agri-Food processing derived arabinoxylan-β-glucan stearic acid ester composite coating: An effective strategy for quality improvement of Apples (Rich Red) under controlled atmospheric storage Save
- Flexible High Temperature Stable Hydrogel Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Structural Health Monitoring and Deep Learning Augmented Human Motion Classification Save
- Effect of conventional dipping and twin-nozzle electrostatic spray coating methods on the shelf-life quality parameters of Apples (Rich Red): A comparative study Save
- Study of chargeability of coating materials and optimization of design and performance parameters of the developed electrostatic spray coating system Save
- 3D Food Printing: A Comprehensive Review And Critical Analysis On Technologies, Food Materials, Applications, Challenges, And Future Prospects Save
- Fabrication of Antimicrobial Films Based on Cross-Linked Chitosan Nanocomposite in Food Packaging Applications Save