Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
Dr. R. N. Pateriya
Professor
Qualifications
- Graduated with merit from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, M.P.
- PG from IIT, Kharagpur, West Bengal with 7.9 CGPA in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering.
- Ph.D. (with course work) from the first rural university of the country, i.e. Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, M.P. in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering.
- GATE’89 qualified with 84.04%.
Teaching Experience
Working as Professor (Farm Machinery and Power Engineering) since 2012. Total teaching experience is about 34 years.
Employment Record
| S.N. | Post held | Pay scale | Period of service (from…to.) | Employer’s address | Description of work done | Reason for leaving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lecturer* | (Scale 2200-4000 & Rs 8000-12,500) | Nov.18, 1993 to June 01,2006 | Mahatma Ghandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalay, Chitrakoot, Satna (MP) | Graduate & Post Graduate teaching & other developmental activities. | Due to selection at College of Technology, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agril &Tech,Pantnagar |
| 2. | Associate Professor | Rs. 37000-67000 + 9000(AGP) | Since June 02,2006 to 31 Oct, 2012. | College of Technology,Govind. Ballabh Pant University of Agril&Tech, Pantnagar | Graduate & Post Graduate teaching & other developmental activities. | Due to selection on the post of Professor at College of Technology, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agril &Tech,Pantnagar |
| 3. | Professor & Joint Director, Engineering | Rs. 37000-67000 + 10,000 (AGP) | November 01,2012, to contd. | College of Technology, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agril & Tech, Pantnagar | Graduate & Post Graduate teaching & other developmental activities. | Continued….. |
*Initially I also worked as Research Associate.
Research and Administrative Experience
- Joint Director, Research w.e.f. January, 2018 to June, 2021.
- Director, Technical Council (Energy in Agriculture) of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineering, New Delhi.
- Hostel Warden of Tagore Bhawan since July, 2011 to August, 2015.
- Staff Counsellor of Engineering Society, College of Technology, Pantnagar for the academic years 2010-11 and 2011-12.
- Chairman of CDB, PG College, Disciplinary Board since September, 2025 and continued.
- Assistant Registrar (Admin), Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Satna (MP).
Other Experience
- Board of Faculty of College of Agriculture.
- Representative of university for the implementation of agricultural mechanization.
- Member of specialist team of the university farm of this university.
- Course Facilitator for Appropriate Technology, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Satna (MP).
- Established Ergonomics Lab with the financial support from World Bank.
- Established Small Farm Hill Technology Centre with the financial support from a DST funded project.
- Thesis guided as a chairman: Ph.D. (5) and M.Tech. (19).
Research Projects
- PI of DST funded Project on “Design and Development of an Offset Rotavator for Orchards”
- PI of DST funded Project on “Rotavator Refinements-Design Modifications and Development”
- PI of DST funded Project on “Development of an Activated Biochar filter for Tractor engine Emission control system”
- PI of a project on “Integrated Rural Energy”
- PI of UGC funded minor research project
- Co-PI on research project entitled “Technologies development for sub- soil structure modification, Deep Placement of Fertilizers and Micro-nutrients and controlled field traffic for different cropping systems of Indo-Gangetic Plains” funded by ICAR.
- Team leader of Mechanized instructional farm funded by ICAR National Professor scheme.
- Co-PI on DST funded research project entitled “Design and modification of paddy residue management machine for sowing wheat in combined harvested field” sanctioned under Design Innovation Centre (DIC)
- Co-PI on DST funded research project entitled “ Design and Development of self propelled onion harvester” sanctioned under Design Innovation Cenre (DIC)
- PI of ICAR funded on AICRP on Energy in Agriculture and Agro based Industries
Selected Research Publications
Total number of Publications: 60 | Books / Chapters / Extension Material: 08
- Ch. Ramulu, G. Gayatri, A.K Dave, R.N Pateriya and M.Arjun Naik (2020). Wear Studies of Soil Engaging Rotary Tools and their Wear Reduction Methods: A Review. Multilogic in Science. IX (XXXII): 356-360.
- Ch. Ramulu, R. N Pateriya and & M. Arjun Naik (2020). Comparison of Straw Chopper cum Incorporator with Existing Paddy Residue Management Technologies in Combine Harvested Paddy Field at North Western Region of India. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology (British Journal of Applied Science and Technology)39(14), 31-40.
- Pooja and Pateriya, R. N. 2019. Study on Vibration Reduction on a Power Tiller Proceeding of 53rd Annual Convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers and International Symposium on “Engineering Technologies for Precision and Climate Smart Agriculture” Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP. Pp 178.
- Lokesh Lohani R.N.Pateriya, Jagdish and T.K.Bhattacharya.(2018) Performance Evaluation of a Modified Offset Rotavator in Sapota Orchard. Proceeding of 52nd Annual Convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers and National Symposium on “Doubling Farmer’s Income Through Technological Interventions” Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat Pp170.
- Sharad Kumar Namdev, Rajanrayan Pateriya, Bhabani Shankar Dash and Rajesh Modi(2017). Performance Evaluation of a Modified Offset Rotavator in Guava Orchard. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, vol10, issue II, Pp347-353.
- Akanksha Kumain1, R. N. Pateriya 2, Rajat Kumar Sharma3, Ashish Chaudhary4 and T. K Bhattacharya. (2017) A Study on Torque Requirement of Rotavator with ADI Blades in Soilbin Condition. International Journal of Basic and Applied Agricultural Research. GBPUA&T, Pantnagar.
- Pateriya, R.N., Sumit Tewari, T K Bhattacharya and Manish Tewari (2017). A Study on wear Characteristics and Material Composition of ADI Blades used in Rotavator accepted for publication in International Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA).
- Pateriya, R.N., T K Bhattacharya and Ch Ramulu (2017). Agricultural Machinery for Doubling the Income of Farmers in the Context of Uttarakhand State. Published in the Proceeding of Convocation of GB Pant University, Pp.
Professional Trainings Obtained
| S.N. | Name of the Course / Training | Institute / Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QIP Short term Course on Effective Professional Communication | IIT, Kanpur | July 07-11, 1997 |
| 2 | AICTE – ISTE Sponsored Short term training on Consequences of Climatic change & its Remedial Measures | Renewable energy Dept. CTAE, Udaipur, Rajasthan | Oct 01 – 14, 1998 |
| 3 | Summer School on Energy Management in Agriculture | Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal (M.P.) | May 15 – June 13 2000 |
| 4 | Summer school on Advances in seeding and harvesting machinery. | College of Agricultural Engineering Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana | May 20- June 19, 2001 |
| 5 | Training course for MS office and Internet application | Smriti Net com, Private Ltd., Bhopal | Feb. 15-21, 2003 |
| 6 | National Workshop on Eco technology Park Design | Rajeev Gandhi Pradaugiki Vishwa Vidyalaya, Bhopal & Mahatma Gandhhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Chitrakoot Distt- Satna (M.P.) | March 24-25, 2003 |
| 7 | Refresher Course on Rural Development | Mahatma Gandhhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Chitrakoot Distt- Satna (M.P.) | September 05-25,2004 |
| 8 | QIP Short Term Course on Alternative fuels and emission control | IIT , Kanpur | November 24-28,2004 |
| 9 | Workshop on Professional Development | Dehradun Institute of Technology, Dehradun | November 18-20,2006 |
| 10 | TEQIP workshop on Services to community and Economy | SPFU, Dehradun | December 29,2006 |
| 11 | Training and orientation program on Usage of ISIL System & Environment for Language and Communities Skill Development | College of Technology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. | February 21-23,2008 |
| 12 | Program on Understanding Self for managerial excellence for Faculty. | Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (UP) | 22-24November,2008 |
| 13 | Training Program on Renewable Energy-Concept, Harnessing &Applications | Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Technology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. | February 4-9,2009 |
| 14 | TEQIP Program on Water Summit | College of Technology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. | February 19-21,2009 |
| 15 | Training on First Aid and Disaster Management | College of Basic Sciences & Humanities College of Technology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. | August 17-19, 2012 |
| 16 | Training on Computer Applications in Science of Technology | College of Technology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. | October 09-23, 2012 |
| 17 | Training on Negotiable Warehouse Receipt system. | Directorate of Extension Education, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. | September 9, 2013 |
| 18 | Training on Energy Sources. | I I T, Roorkee (UK) | January 6-10,2014 |
| 19 | TEQIP Program on Water Summit | College of Technology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. | March 22,2014 |
| 20 | Training on Energy Sources. | I I T, Roorkee (UK) | November 08-12,2014 |
| 21 | Training on Quality Initiatives in Technical and Higher Educational Institutions | Engineering Staff College of India Autonomous Organ of the Instructions of the Engineers, Hyderabad | 2-4 February, 2014 |
| 22 | Training on Capacity Building Programme for University Teachers on Essential Teaching Skills | G.B. P.U. & T. Pantnagar | 13-19 July, 2015 |
| 23 | Training on Outcome Based Education | College of Technology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. | 28-29 March, 2018 |
| 24 | Training on Active Learning, Autonomy, Academic Governance and R&D | IIT, Roorkee | 11-15 June, 2018 |
| 25 | One week international training Programme on Preset and futuristic trends in Agricultural Mechanization” | VNMKV, Parbhani (Maharashtra) | 18-23 June, 2020 |
| 26 | Profession orientation program on NBA Accreditation Readiness. | National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh | 22-23 May, 2026 |
| 27 | Five days Faculty development Program on Artificial Intelligence for Educators from Basic to Practice | Faculty Development Centre, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. | 13-17 July, 2026 |
Lectures Delivered in Summer/Winter School / Trainings / Seminar
- Delivered lecture on “Biodiversity and Role of Bio-energy Sources for the Sustainable Development”, 21 days winter school/Training programme on “Role of Insect Biodiversity in Multicrop Ecosystem” w.e.f. 5th–26th Dec., 2006. Organized by Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
- Delivered lecture on “Importance of Improved Agricultural Implements for Farm Women for enhancement in Productivity”, 21 days winter school/Training on Farm Women for enhancement in Productivity. Organized by College of Home Science, GBPUAT-Pantnagar, March, 2007.
- Delivered key note address at the national level seminar on Environmental Management and Sustainable Development. Organized by Directorate of Technical Education Bhopal, May, 2012.
- Delivered lecture on “Biomass for the Sustainable Development”, 21 days winter school/Training on “Crop Management Strategies under Changing Climate”. Organized by Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT-Pantnagar, Oct, 09-29, 2012.
- Delivered lecture on “Importance of Bio-Energy sources for Sustainable Agricultural Development”, 21 days Training, organized by Department of Pathology, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT-Pantnagar, Feb 08, 2013.
- Delivered lecture on “Role of Bio-Energy for Sustainable Rural Development”, Workshop, organized by Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT-Pantnagar, Jan 21, 2014.
- Delivered lecture on “Mechanization Technology for Orchards”, organized by Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT-Pantnagar, October 7, 2022.
- Delivered lecture on “Technological Innovations in Farm Mechanization”, organized by Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT-Pantnagar, November 18, 2022.
- Delivered lecture as “Eminent Speaker” in Two days National Webinar, organized by College of Agriculture, Kotwa, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, during 22-23 March, 2021.
- Delivered lecture on “Custom Hiring Center: Concept and Importance in the present context as a business model”, organized by Extension and Education, GBPUAT-Pantnagar during Jan 11-06-2019.
- Delivered lecture on “Visit to implement shed hands-on-experience in handling farm implements and equipment”, organized by Extension and Education, GBPUAT-Pantnagar during 11-06-2019.
- Delivered lecture on “Biomass for sustainable development”, organized by College of Technology, GBPUAT-Pantnagar during 1-21 November, 2019.
- Delivered lecture on “Computation of energy use parameters”, organized by Department of Agronomy, GBPUAT-Pantnagar during 02-12-2019.
- Delivered lecture on “Advances in Mechanization for breaking hard pan in intensive cropping systems”, organized by Extension and Education, GBPUAT-Pantnagar during 20-11-2019.
- Delivered lecture on “Managing crop residues in combine harvested fields: issues and remedies”, organized by Department of Agronomy, GBPUAT-Pantnagar during 06-09-2018.
Extension Activities
- Lecture delivered for various laboratory and facilities of the department for institutional visit of Gurukul foundation school, Kashipur students under the Design Innovation Cell (DIC-COT and DIC-IIM, Kashipur).
- Member of evaluation committee of kisan mela,2026
- Coordinator for Kisan Mela organized in February 2023
- Delivered lecture on “Mechanization technology for orchards” in the event organized by RAWE (Rural Agriculture Work Experience)
- Received appreciation for remarkable contribution and services for kisan mela, March 2021.
- Participated in Mera Gaon Mera Desh
- ATIC center duty
- Member of implementation of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
- Nominee of advisory committee radio program on “Planet Earth”
- Lecture delivered on custom Hiring Centre
- Resource person for winter school
- Expert member of Krishi Mahotsav
- Incharge of small farm and hill technology centre .
Foreign Visits
- Institute of Organic Farming, FiBL and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland (June 15–17, 2007).
- AgroSym 2016, Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina (6-9 October 2016).
- University of Warmia and Mazury, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland (June 19-21, 2007).
Membership of Professional Societies
- Fellow Member of Institution of Engineers, Kolkata.
- Life member of Renewable Energy Forum – Baroda (Gujarat).
- Life member of ISAE (New Delhi).
- Life member of Vigyan Parishad, Prayag, Allahabad.
- Life member of Pantnagar Journal of Research.
Honours and Awards
- Best Centre Award-2025 for the Project entitled ICAR-All India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP) on EAAI (Energy in Agriculture and Agro-based Industries) for exceptional achievement and contribution of centre (Pantnagar).
- Best paper presentation award for the outstanding contribution in the field of Agricultural Engineering by Bioved Research & Communication Centre, Allahabad (U.P.).
- GATE’89 Award by MHRD, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
- Appreciation for remarkable contribution and services for Kisan Mela.
- Award provided by the competent authority of Rural Technology and Development Center for the development of Solar Energy.
- I received best paper presentation award on my Research Paper entitled Performance Evaluation of the self Propelled Riding type Rice Transplanter by Bioved Research & Communication Centre, 103/42 MLN Road, Allahabad. (1999)
- Director, Technical Council (Energy in Agriculture) ISAE, New Delhi vide their letter no. F. No. 01/ISAE/8. May 24, 2008 for the year of 2008-10.
- I became the Fellow member of Institution of Engineers, Kolkata, India in 2014.