Centre of Excellence Facility
Speed Breeding Facility Suite
Speed Breeding Climate-Controlled Chambers
Farmer Outreach & Field Research
Campus Network
TIET × TAU × PAU

Pioneering Sustainable Food Systems

Bridging engineering, biotechnology, and AI-driven precision tools to safeguard agricultural productivity and empower rural farming communities.

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About the Center

Bridging Engineering & Agricultural Innovation

Established in 2019, CoE-FS is a globally recognized center of excellence pioneering climate-smart agriculture, circular bioeconomy, and digital farming solutions — translating laboratory breakthroughs into scalable, field-ready innovations for farmers in Punjab and worldwide.

Our tri-institutional collaboration between Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Tel Aviv University (TAU), and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) creates a unique interdisciplinary synergy for impactful research.

UN-SDG Aligned

Zero Hunger & Climate Action

Tri-Institutional

TIET × TAU × PAU

Our Journey

2019

MoU signed between TIET, TAU, and PAU establishing CoE-FS.

2020

First joint research projects initiated across precision agriculture and biotechnology.

2021

Digital Village pilot launched in Punjab villages with LoRaWAN sensors.

2022

Thapar Model for wastewater rejuvenation published. Multiple patents filed.

2023

40+ publications achieved. SONAR-based yield estimation program expanded.

2024

International workshops on climate-smart agriculture. New infrastructure added.

Our Team

Leadership & Faculty

Distinguished researchers and academics leading our mission towards a food-secure future.

Prof. Nir Ohad

Director, Manna Centre Program for Food Safety & Security

Tel Aviv University (TAU)

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Prof. Manoj Baranwal

Joint Director, CEFS

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET)

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