About T2PCEFS

A Tri-Institutional Vision for Food Security

Integrating engineering, life sciences, and agricultural innovation to address national and global food security since 2019.

Our Mission

To create a world-class interdisciplinary research center that addresses critical challenges in food security through innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and global partnerships. We aim to translate laboratory discoveries into field-ready solutions that benefit farmers and communities.

Our Vision

To be a globally recognized center of excellence that pioneers climate-smart agriculture, circular bioeconomy, and digital farming solutions — aligning with UN-SDG-2030 goals for Zero Hunger, Good Health, and Climate Action.

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Dive into our active research domains and read our latest publications driving global food security forward.

Ongoing Projects

Our interdisciplinary teams drive field-tested innovations aimed at creating sustainable, scalable solutions for farmers and industry stakeholders. Key project domains include:

  • •Precision Agriculture: Deployment of LoRaWAN-enabled IoT sensors and drones for real-time soil and crop monitoring.
  • •Wastewater Rejuvenation: The 'Thapar Model' utilizing microalgae-bacterial biofilms to treat and recover rural wastewater.
  • •Post-Harvest Preservation: Developing biocomposite biosensors for ethylene detection to reduce food spoilage.
  • •Livestock Health: Creating peptide-based vaccines and rapid diagnostic tools for combating pervasive livestock diseases.
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Publications

We are committed to open science and academic excellence, regularly disseminating our findings across premier global platforms. Our research output includes:

  • •High-Impact Journals: Peer-reviewed articles in Q1/Q2 international journals covering environmental engineering and agricultural sciences.
  • •Patents & IP: Securing intellectual property for proprietary biosensors, IoT systems, and bio-formulations developed in our labs.
  • •Conference Proceedings: Active participation and presentations at top-tier global sustainability and technology conferences.
  • •Technical Reports: Comprehensive field-data analyses and policy recommendations provided directly to government and agricultural bodies.
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