IITKGP

Responsibilities

  • Warden, Lal Bahadur Shastri Hall

Research Areas

  • Sustainable agricultural systems
  • Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
  • Agronomy of Natural Fibre Crops
  • Climate Change and Soil Health
  • Agronomy
My research aims to develop sustainable agricultural systems that optimize soil health, enhance carbon sequestration, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. By employing precision techniques and leveraging advanced crop sensing technology, I strive to optimize crop nutrient management, increase natural fiber yield and quality, and reduce the reliance on harmful chemicals. Additionally, I am committed to efficient waste fiber management to minimize waste and contribute to the principles of circular economy. Through my multidisciplinary approach, which integrates principles from agronomy, soil science, plant nutrition, and technology, I aim to develop sustainable methods that improve soil health, reduce fertilizer inputs, and utilize precision management techniques to optimize crop growth. In line with promoting sustainable agriculture, I explore innovative solutions such as advanced sensor technology for real-time crop monitoring and analysis. This empowers farmers with valuable data for informed decision-making, supporting their transition towards a greener and more environmentally friendly future. I am passionate about contributing to a sustainable and resilient agricultural landscape. With each research endeavor, I strive to make a positive impact, enhance natural fiber production, and foster a greener, more environmentally friendly future.
  • Hydrothermal and NaOH-treated rice straw fibre: A potential lignocellulosic biosorbent material for removal of textile dyes from contaminated industrial wastewater by Gupta A., Dey P. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 305 - (2025)
  • Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization Kinetics in Soil Under Differential Nutrient Management Regimes in Inceptisols of Coastal India by Sahoo S. ., Mishra K. N., Panda N. , Sethi D. , Dey P. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis - (2023)
  • Data envelopment analysis and multi-objective genetic algorithm based optimization of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in rice-wheat system by Kumar N., Bhunia S., Dey P. Energy 313 - (2024)
  • Optimization of Planting Geometry Can Manifest Performance, Energy Balance and Marketability of Table Potato by Samanta S., Saha A., Saha A., Mandal D., Pandit P., Dey P. Potato Research - (2025)
  • Combining Site-Specific Nutrient Allocation Tools Can Decrease Input Demands in No-Till Wheat Farming by Raj A., Singh S.P., Singh V.P., Pratap T., Bhattacharya P., Dey P. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 56 90-107 (2025)
  • Hybrid Modeling and Management of Lodging in Subtropical Fiber Flax: Optimizing Plant Nutrition for Sustainable Cultivation by Pyne S., Negi M.S., Mahapatra B.S., Kumar A., Dey P., Pandit P. Journal of Natural Fibers 21 - (2024)
  • Soil-test-crop-response based nutrient scheduling can improve soybean-wheat productivity and system sustainability by Dwivedi S., Srivastava A., Gangwar S.P., Dey P., Dey P., Bhatt M.K., Sarkar S., Bhattacharya P., Mandal D., Alotaibi M., Seleiman M.F. BMC Plant Biology 24 - (2024)
  • Hybrid time series models with exogenous variable for improved yield forecasting of major Rabi crops in India by Pandit P., Sagar A. , Ghose B. , Dey P. , Paul M. , Alqadhi S. , Mallick J. , Almohamad H. , Abdo H. . Nature Scientific Reports - (2023)
  • Quality optimization of flax fibre through durational management of water retting technology under sub-tropical climate by Dey P., Mahapatra B. , Pramanick B. , Kumar A. , Shukla D. , Singh S. Industrial Crops and Products 162 - (2021)
  • Optimization of seed rate and nutrient management levels can reduce lodging damage and improve yield quality and energetics of subtropical flax by Dey P., Mahapatra B. , Pramanick B. , Pyne S. , Pandit P. Biomass and Bioenergy 157 - (2022)

Principal Investigator

  • Comparative Assessment of Emission Patterns and Soil Carbon Under Biochar Applied Rice Establishment Methods Varaha ClimateAg Pvt. Ltd.
  • Development of Process Based Multiple Scenario Simulation Software: Paddy Resource and Input System Model (PRISM) LAND OPTIMIZER INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Investigation of nutrient release from polyhalite biochar composite fertiliser ANGLO AMERICAN CROP NUTRIENTS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Investigation on vertical and temporal redistribution dynamics of soil carbon and nutrients under varied establishment and residue regimes ISIRD
  • Precision GHG Quantification for Carbon Markets: Tier-based MRV Comparison across Rice Establishment Methods in Alluvial Cropping Systems ERDA ILLUMINE LOW CARBON SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

Co-Principal Investigator

  • AI-Driven AgriSmart Solutions: Digital Soil Health Card IIT KHARAGPUR

Ph. D. Students

Anshika Gupta

Area of Research: Organic nutrients solution for Hydroponics

Anurag Bera

Area of Research:

Prima Bagui

Area of Research: Fibre Flax Agronomy

Rhitorbi Sengupta

Area of Research: Soil Microbiology

Soham Rana

Area of Research: Carbon dynamics and emissions in Cropping systems

MS Students

Rufus T. Myers

Area of Research: Nutrient Release from Composite Fertilizer

Waad Mayhoub

Area of Research: Carbon dynamics and emissions in Cropping systems