School of Agricultural Sciences Faculty

Dr. Annu

Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering)

Qualification: B.Tech., MTech. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering

College/University: G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pant Nagar

Introduction: Dr. Annu, an Assistant Professor in Agricultural Engineering, holds a Ph.D. from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pant Nagar. She specializes in Agricultural Engineering, with expertise in areas such as Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Renewable Energy, Bio Oil Production, Tillage and Traction, Bio Composite Material, and Wear in Agricultural Machinery. Her key research interest includes the development of an upgraded pyrolysis process for converting pine needle pyrolysis oil into liquid biofuel. She has published numerous research papers in reputable journals, authored popular articles, and contributed to several book chapters. Dr. Annu has actively participated in various national and international conferences. In terms of technical skills, she is proficient in Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Design Expert, Minitab, AutoCAD, and Pro-E. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (LM-11999), the International Association of Engineers (196332), Agriculture Letters (AGLM-450), All-India Agricultural Students Association (LM-91/2020), Engineers Australia (EA ID: 10333589), and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) (M1066097).

Research Experiences:

· PhD

          Investigation on wear pattern of various makes of Agricultural discs

 · M.Tech.

          Physical & Mechanical Properties of Different Types of Woods used in Agriculture Implementation

 · B.Tech.

    Estimation of Evapotranspiration by Artificial Neural Network

Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops/ Webinars:

• Short term course on Experimental and Numerical Methods in Thermal Science from 24th -29th September, 2018, department of Mechanical Engineering, G.B.P.U.A. & T. Pantnagar.
• National Workshop on “Innovations in Traditional Agriculture for Sustaining Humanity” on 29-30 August, 2017 organized by Uttarakhand Chapter of Asian Agri-History Foundation of G.B.P.U.A. & T. Pantnagar. 
• Public Speaking Workshop held from 11th -14th Nov,2011 organized by G.B.P.U.A. & T. Pantnagar. 

• Agricultural Machinery Design, Development and Testing from 28/02/2022 – 04/03/2022 organized by CSIR, Durgapur. 

• ANSYS Mechanical and CFD Training 28/03/2022- 31/03/2022 organized by department of Mechanical Engineering, G.B.P.U.A. & T. Pantnagar. 

• International Training cum Certificate Course on “Precision Agriculture: Faming with new Perspectives” organized by CSJM University Kanpur & ICAR -ATARI Kanpur in collaboration with ICRISAT -Hyderabad, IIMR Hyderabad, CSIH Lucknow, IIPR Kanpur, CAU Imphal, CSAUAT Kanpur, ANDUAT Ayodhya, RLBCAU Jhansi, RVSKVV Gwalior, SKUAST Kashmir, SKUAST Jammu, SVPUAT Meerut, NHRDF New Delhi, CAIE NABARD & Agri Meet Foundation from 15 May to 13 June 2023.

• Training course on “Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures of Hydro Power Projects” organized by Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Central Water and Power Research Station, Pune during 13th – 14th December 2023.