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Journal

Development of an electric cabbage harvester: an eco-friendly solution for mechanical harvesting of cabbage by Sarkar P., Raheman H. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 27 141-155 (2025)
Regression Models and Multi-Objective Optimization Using the Genetic Algorithm Technique for an Integrated Tillage Implement by Upadhyay G., Raheman H. , Dubey R. Agri Engineering 7 121- (2025)
Field performance evaluation and economic analysis of an electric cabbage harvester suitable for small farms by Sarkar P., Raheman H. , Sahoo A. U. Discover Agriculture 3 1-15 (2025)
Machine learning-based estimation of agricultural tyre sinkage: A streamlit web application by Yadav R., Raheman H. Journal of Terramechanics 119 101055- (2025)
Design and development of an electric vertical conveyer reaper for paddy crop by Sahoo A.U., Raheman H., Sarkar P. Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences 49 274- (2024)
Predicting the Power Requirement of Agricultural Machinery Using ANN and Regression Models and the Optimization of Parameters Using an ANNâ PSO Technique by Upadhyay G., Kumar N., Raheman H., Dubey R. AgriEngineering 6 185-204 (2024)
Design, structural analysis and development of a walk-behind type electric cabbage harvester by Sarkar P., Raheman H. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering 17 806-828 (2024)
Development and performance evaluation of an electric cabbage harvester with a precise cabbage pushing mechanism by Sarkar P., Raheman H. Smart Agricultural Technology 8 100465- (2024)
Development of a Battery-Operated Knapsack Sprayer for Tall Crops by Sharma S.K., Raheman H. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A 105 261-270 (2024)
Development of a hand tractor powered de-topper cum digger for onion crop by Kumawat L., Raheman H., Upadhyay G., Somra A. Cogent Engineering 11 2393231- (2024)
Development of a Novel Draft Sensing Device with Lower Hitch Attachments for Tractor-Drawn Implements by Kumari A., Raheman H. Journal of Biosystems Engineering 49 20-28 (2024)
Comparative analysis of a remotely-controlled wetland paddy seeder and conventional drum seeder by Hensh S., Raheman H., Upadhyay G., Bera S. Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences 49 260- (2024)
A machine learning-based approach for estimation of deflection and contact area characteristics of tubeless and tube-type agricultural tyres by Yadav R., Raheman H. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence 133 - (2024)
Estimation of Tyre Deflection and Contact Area of Tubeless Tyre on Firm Surface for Traction Studies by Yadav R., Raheman H. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A 105 281-293 (2024)
Performance optimization of an air-assisted electrostatic spraying unit using response surface methodology by Mohanty S.P., Raheman H. Journal of Electrostatics 131 103963- (2024)
Effect of contact length of bias ply tractor tire on its tractive performance by Chandrakar H., Raheman H. Journal of Terramechanics 113-114 100969- (2024)
Tillage operation with a tractor drawn rotavator usingusing an embedded advisory system for minimizing fuel consumption by Kumari A., Raheman H. Journal of Biosystems Engineering 14(4) 1-16 (2023)
An AI-based approach to improve the fuel properties and performance of nano graphene added straight Karanja oil prepared with optimal dispersion parameters by Patidar S. K., Raheman H. Biofuels Open acess 01-15 (2023)
Determination of engineering properties of onion crop required for designing an onion harvester by Kumawat L., Raheman H. Cogent Engineering 10 - (2023)
Development of a laboratory setup simulating cabbage harvesting mechanism and optimization of torque requirement for harvesting cabbage by Sarkar P., Raheman H. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 21 - (2023)
Development of an artificial neural network model with graphical user interface for predicting contact area of bias-ply tractor tyres on firm surface by Yadav R., Raheman H. Journal of Terramechanics 107 1-11 (2023)
Development of Draft Force Estimation Model for Hand Tractor Powered Digger-cum-Conveyor by Rake Angle and Digging Depth by Kumawat L., Raheman H. Journal of Biosystems Engineering - (2023)
Optimization of cutting torque in a laboratory setup for harvesting cabbage following an AI vased approach by Sarkar P., Raheman H. Smart Agricultural Technology 5 10278-10288 (2023)
Model Based Evaluation and Validation of High-Speed Cutting System for Paddy Crop Using Combine Harvester by Modak S., Raheman H. Journal of Biosystems Engineering 48 13-25 (2023)
Effect of throttle position and gear selection on specific energy requirement and power utilization efficiency of a tractor rawn rotavator by Kumari A., Raheman H. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) Series A 104 - (2023)
Novel draught resistance sensing elements for measurement of drawbar power of agricultural machinery by Upadhyay G., Raheman H., Dubey R. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 20 - (2022)
Production, characterization and utilization of second generation biodiesel blend in diesel engine using water and nanoparticles as additives by Kumar N., Raheman H. Fuel 308 - (2022)
Mechanization in Onion Harvesting and its Performance: A Review and a Conceptual Design of Onion Harvester from Indian Perspective by Kumawat L., Raheman H. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A 103 295-304 (2022)
Effects of Various Machine Parameters on Cutting Performance for High-speed Cutting of Paddy Crop by Modak S., Raheman H. Journal of Biosystems Engineering 47 181-196 (2022)
Development of a Solar Energy Operated Weeder for Wetland Paddy Crop by Sahu G., Raheman H. Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment 9 10-20 (2022)
An unmanned wetland paddy seeder with mechatronic seed metering mechanism for precise seeding by Hensh S., Raheman H. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 203 - (2022)
Laboratory Evaluation of a Solenoid-Operated Hill Dropping Seed Metering Mechanism for Pre-germinated Paddy Seeds by Hensh S., Raheman H. Journal of Biosystems Engineering 47 - (2022)
Laboratory Investigations on Cutting Torque and Efficiency for Topping of Onion Leaves Using Wire-Type Rotary Unit by Kumawat L., Raheman H. Journal of Biosystems Engineering 47 428-438 (2022)
Active-passive and passive-passive configurations of combined tillage implements for improved tillage and tractive performance: a review by Sarkar P., Upadhyay G., Raheman H. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 19 - (2021)
Thermal and environmental performance of CI engine using CeO2 nanoparticles as additive in water diesel biodiesel fuel blend by Kumar N., Raheman H. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology - (2021)
Combustion, performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine with nanocera added water emulsified Mahua biodiesel blend by Kumar N., Raheman H. Environment Progress & Sustainable Energy 40 13572-13579 (2021)
Performance of an Electric Vertical Conveyor Reaper vis-à-vis Conventional Reaper for Harvesting of Paddy Crop by Sahoo A.U., Raheman H. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A 103 239-246 (2021)
Effect of Peripheral to Forward Speed Ratio on Overall Performance an Active Tillage Implement: Tractor Drawn Rotavator by Behera A., Raheman H. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A 102 981-988 (2021)
Measurement of Propelling Power and Clutch Actuating Force of a Self-Propelled Electric Paddy Seeder in Wetland by Hensh S., Raheman H. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A 103 203-213 (2021)
Development of a manually drawn single row onion set planter using a 2 dof robotic arm by Sarkar P., Raheman H. Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal 23 181-194 (2021)
Development of a metering mechanism with serial robotic arm for handling paper pot seedlings in a vegetable transplanter by Paradkar V., Raheman H. , K. R. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture 05 05-21 (2021)
Embedded digital display and warning system of velocity ratio and wheel slip for tractor operated active tillage implements by Nataraj E., Sarkar P., Raheman H., Upadhyay G. Journal of Terramechanics 97 35-43 (2021)
A comparative study on tillage performance of rota-cultivator (a passive active combination tillage implement) with rotavator (an active tillage implement) by Behera A., Raheman H. , V T. E. Soil and Tillage Research 207 104861- (2021)
A Comprehensive Review of Mechanized Cabbage Harvesting Systems and Its Present Status in India by Sarkar P., Raheman H. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A 102 861-869 (2021)
Effect of velocity ratio on performance characteristics of an active-passive combination tillage implement by Upadhyay G., Raheman H. Biosystems Engineering 191 01-12 (2020)
Power Requirement Estimation for Cutting Paddy Crop Using a Standard Cutter Bar by Sahoo A. U., Raheman H. Journal of the Institution of Engineers(India):Series A 101 477-484 (2020)
Design of a 4 DOF parallel robot arm and the firmware implementation on embedded system to transplant pot seedling by Rahul K., Raheman H. , Paradkar V. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture 04 172-183 (2020)
Development of a front mounted cultivator for power tiller by Das S.C., Raheman H. AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America 51 49-54 (2020)
Development of an electric reaper a clean harvesting machine for cereal crops by Sahoo A. U., Raheman H. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 224 955-964 (2020)
Development of a Renewable Energy Operated Paddy Thresher by Sahu G., Raheman H. Journal of the Institution of Engineers(India):Series A 101 657-668 (2020)
Development of a Variable-Diameter Cage Wheel for Walking Tractor and Its Performance Evaluation in Soil Bin (Simulating Wetland) by Raheman H., Snigdharani E. Journal of the Institution of Engineers(India):Series A 101 41-48 (2020)
Characterization of nano-oxide added water emulsified biodiesel blend prepared with optimal emulsifying parameters by Kumar N., Raheman H. Renewable Energy 145 308-317 (2020)
Combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of diesel engine with nanocera added water emulsified Mahua biodiesel blend by Kumar N., Raheman H. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy 13572-13584 (2020)
Comparative assessment of energy requirement and tillage effectiveness of combined (active-passive) and conventional offset disc harrows by Upadhyay G., Raheman H. Biosystems Engineering 198 266-279 (2020)
Performance and durability analysis of a single-cylinder direct injection diesel engine operated with water emulsified biodiesel-diesel fuel blend by Patidar S., Raheman H. Fuel 273 117779- (2020)
Comparative analysis of tillage in sandy clay loam spoil by free rolling and powered disc harrow by Upadhyay G., Raheman H. Engineering in Agriculture, Environment and Food 191 118-125 (2019)
Specific draft estimation model for offset disc harrows by Upadhyay G., Raheman H. Soil Tillage and Research 191 75-84 (2019)
Performance of a diesel engine with water emulsified diesel prepared with optimized process parameters by Kumar N., Raheman H. , Machavaram R. International Journal of Green Energy 16 687-701 (2019)
Factors affecting fuel consumption of tractor operating active tillage implement and its prediction by Naik V.S., Raheman H. Engineering in Agriculture, Environment and Food 12 548-555 (2019)
Design and development of a 5R 2DOF parallel robot arm for handling paper pot seedlings in a vegetable transplanter by Sundaram R. K., Raheman H. , Paradkar V. Computer and Electronics in Agriculture 166 266-277 (2019)
Improving the tractive performance of walking tractors using rubber track by Rasool S., Raheman H. Biosystems Engineering 167 51-62 (2018)
Detection of flow of seeds in the seed delivery tube and choking of boot of a seed drill by Kumar R., Raheman H. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 153 266-277 (2018)
Catalytic and non-catalytic hydrothermal processing of Scenedesmus obliquus biomass for bio-crude production - A sustainable energy perspective by Koley S., Khadase M. ., Mathimani T. , Raheman H. , Mallick N. Energy Conversion and Management 163 111-121 (2018)
Catalytic and non-catalytic hydrothermal processing of Scenedesmus obliquus biomass for bio-crude production-A sustainable energy perspective by Koley S., Khadase M. S., Mathimani T. , Raheman H. , Mallick N. Energy Conversion and Management 163 111-121 (2018)
Performance of combined offset disc harrow (front active and rear passive set configuration) in soil bin by Upadhyay G., Raheman H. Journal of Terramechanics 78 27-37 (2018)
Development of an Instrumentation System for Evaluating the Tractive Performance of Walking Tractors by Rasool S., Raheman H. , Upadhyay G. Current Microbiology & Applied Science 6 759-770 (2017)
Development of a test rig to evaluate traction performance of small size rubber tracks in indoor conditions by Rasool S., Raheman H. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering 10 496-502 (2017)
Three Dimensional Modelling and Stress Analysis of a Powered Single Acting Disc Harrow Using FEA by Upadhyay G., Raheman H. , Rasool S. Current Agricultural Research Journal 05 203-219 (2017)
Combustion Behaviour of Diesel Engine Operated with Water Emulsified Diesel by Kumar N., Machavaram R. , Raheman H. Journal of Scientific Research & Reports 15 01-08 (2017)
Investigations on power requirement of active-passive combination tillage implement by Machindra A. R., Raheman H. Engineering in Agriculture, Environment and Food 10 04-13 (2017)
A tractor drawn vegetable transplanter for handling paper pot seedlings. by Nandede . M., Raheman H. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) 47 87-92 (2016)
Bio-electricity Generation Using Jatropha Oil Seed Cake by Raheman H., Padhee D. Recents Patents on Biotechnology 10 79-85 (2016)
Suitability of rubber track as traction device for power tillers by Rasool S., Raheman H. Journal of Terramechanics 66 41-47 (2016)
Design and development of a variable hitching system for improving stability of tractor trailer combination by Kumar R., Raheman H. Engineering in Agriculture, Environment and Food 8 04-13 (2015)
Multistage metering mechanism for transplanting of vegetable seedlings in paper pots by Nandede B. M., Raheman H. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) Series A 96 295-300 (2015)
Performance, emissions and combustion characteristics of a single cylinder diesel engine fuelled with blends of Jatropha methyl ester and diesel by Padhee D., Raheman H. International Journal of Renewable Energy Development 3 125-131 (2014)
Combustion and Performance of a diesel engine with preheated Jatropha Curcas oil using waste heat from exhaust gas by Pradhan P., Raheman H. , Padhee D. Fuel 115 527-533 (2014)
Combustion characteristics and emissions of a compression ignition engine using emulsified jatropha biodiesel blend by Raheman H., Kumari S. Biosystems Engineering 123 29-39 (2014)
Combustion characteristics of diesel engine using producer gas and blends of Jatropha metyl ester with diesel in mixed fuel mode by Raheman H., Padhee D. International Journal of Renewable Energy Development 3 228-235 (2014)
An electromechanical implement lift system with position control for low horse power tractor by Shekh M. I., Raheman H. , Shirvaikar R. , Kumar A. Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal 16 112-121 (2014)
Selection of suitable furrow opener and furrow closer for vegetable transplanter by Nandede B. M., Raheman H. , Deore H. V. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) 45 40-47 (2014)
Standardization of potting mix and pot volume for the production of vegetable seedlings in paper pot by Nandede B. M., Raheman H. , Kumar G. V. Journal of Plant Nutrition 37 40-47 (2014)
Performance of a diesel engine with blends of biodiesel (from a mixture of oils) and high-speed diesel by Raheman H., Jena P. C., Jadav S. S. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering 04 02-09 (2013)
Combination Tillage Implement for High Horse Power 2WD Tractors by Raheman H., Roul A. K. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) 75-79 (2013)
Fuel Properties improvement of Jatropha oil using exhaust heat of diesel engine by Pradhan P., Raheman H. Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), A series 93 233-239 (2013)
Automatic Feeding Mechanism of a Vegetable Transplanter by Prasanna Kumar G. V., Raheman H. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering 5 20-27 (2012)
Biogas production potential of jatropha seed cake by Raheman H., Mondal S. Biomass & Bioenergy 37 25-30 (2012)
Identification of optimum combination of proportion of vermicompost in the soil-based potting mix and pot volume for the production of paper pot seedlings of vegetables by Prasanna Kumar G. V., Raheman H. Journal of Plant Nutrition 35 1277-1289 (2012)
Development of a walk behind type hand tractor powered vegetable tansplanter by Prasanna Kumar G. V., Raheman H. Biosystems Engineering 110 189-197 (2011)
Volume of vermicompost-based potting mix for vegetable transplants determined using fuzzy biomass growth index by Prasanna Kumar G. V., Raheman H. International Journal of Vegetable Science 16 335-350 (2010)
Biodiesel production from mixture of mahua and simarouba oils with high free fatty acids by Jena P. C., Raheman H. , Prasanna Kumar G. V., Machavaram R. Biomass & Bioenergy 34 335-350 (2010)

Conferences

Machine lerning models for predicting agricultural tyre sinkage by Yadav R., Raheman H. 9th International conference on Data Management, Analytics and Innovation - (2025)
Suitable Way of Using Waste Cooking Oil in Diesel Engine by Bansal V., Raheman H. ASME 2024 ICE Forward Conference 8852088520-88529 (2024)
SUITABLE WAY OF USING WASTE COOKING OIL IN DIESEL ENGINE by Bansal V., Raheman H. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Internal Combustion Engine Division (Publication) ICE 2024-October - (2024)
Experimental Investigation for Accessing the Effect of Preheating of Biodiesel Blend (B20) on Performance and Emission Characteristics of a 10-kW Diesel Engine by Halba A., Raheman H. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering 391 263-270 (2024)
Detection of Field Cabbage using YOLOv8 Deep Learning Technique for an Electric Cabbage Harvester. by Sarkar P., Raheman H. International conference on Systems and Technology for Smart Agriculture 372-382 (2023)
Development of an ANN Integrated Streamlit Web App for Estimating Soil Compaction Beneath Agricultural Tyre by Yadav R. K., Kumar G. , Raheman H. , Chandrakar H. , Kumari A. International conference on Systems and Technology for Smart Agriculture 21-32 (2023)
A tractor Drawn Right-Hand Combination Offset Disc Harrow for Handling Stubble in Rice-Wheat Cropping System by Raheman H. 4th International Conference on Agriculture & Animal Husbandry 74-77 (2019)
Engineering Interventions in Doubling the Income of Small and Marginal farmers by 2022 by Raheman H., Rasool S. 31st National Convention of Agricultural Engineers - (2018)
Annual International Meeting American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE 2017) by Patel M., Raheman H. Annual International Meeting American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE 2017) 124-127 (2017)
Annual International Meeting American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE 2017) by Upadhyay G., Raheman H. Annual International Meeting American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE 2017) 15-17 (2017)
Annual International Meeting American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE 2017) by Rasool S., Raheman H. Annual International Meeting American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE 2017) 23-25 (2017)
2010 ASABE Annual International Meeting by Raheman H. ASABE 770-782 (2010)

Book

Tillage Machinery - passive, Active and Combination by Raheman H., Sarkar P. 01-184 (2024)

Patent

Solar energy operated self-propelled boom type sprayer for cereal crops by Raheman H., Behera A. , Rahul K. , Singh P. B. - (2024)
A power driven rota-cultivator system for improved soil tilth 201831001708/16.1.2018 by Raheman H., Behera A. - (2024)
Automatic planting system for metering onion sets. by Sarkar P., Raheman H. - (2024)
Rubber tracked walking tractor by Rasool S., Raheman H. - (2023)
A system for optimizing tractor operated active tillage implement operation by Natraj E., Raheman H. - (2020)
A system for automatic conveying and pickup mechanism in a pot seedling vegetable transplanter by Sundaram R. K., Raheman H. , Parodhkar V. - (2019)
Electric reaper for cereal crops by Raheman H., Sahu A. - (2019)
Solar energy operated wire-loop type paddy thresher by Raheman H., Sahoo G. - (2018)
A system for sensing and indicating choking of boots of a seed drill by Kumar R., Raheman H. - (2017)
A process of preparing esterified Karanja oil as a fuel for compression ignition engine and a fuel therefore by Raheman H. - (2003)
Multi-crop dryland seeder by Raheman H. - (2001)

Symposium

Tractive and steering performance of a power tiller with rubber tracks by Raheman H., Rasool S. International Symposium on Engineering Inovations for Next-gen Digital Agricultureing for 05-10 (2024)
Instrumentation in Tractor for Evaluating Performance of a Tractor Drawn Rotavator by Kumari A., Raheman H. International Symposium on Engineering Intervention for Making Millets a Global Food 10-17 (2023)

Seminars

Precision In Tillage Operations by Raheman H. Precision Farm Equipment: Future Research needs for India - (2021)

Others

Annual Technical Volume of Agricultural Engineering Division Board, The Institution of Engineers (India) by Raheman H., Kumar R. 16-26 (2018)

Book Chapter/Section

Performance of a Diesel Engine with Blends of Biodiesel (from a mixture of Oils) and High-Speed Diesel by Raheman H., Jena P. C., Jadav S. S. Pollution and the Atmosphere Designs for Reduced Emissions 43-66 (2016)
Jatropha by Raheman H. Handbook of Bioenergy Crop Plants 315-350 (2012)
Transplanters for Use in Pepper Production by Prasanna Kumar G. V., Raheman H. Peppers: Botany, Production and Uses 100-109 (2012)