Research Portfolio
Projects
Ongoing and completed research projects across all thematic areas, translating science into field-ready solutions.
SONAR-Based Non-Destructive Yield Estimation
Drone-mounted sonar and multispectral imaging for real-time crop yield prediction in wheat and rice fields across Punjab.
Peptide-Based Vaccines for Livestock Diseases
Computational design and synthesis of peptide vaccine candidates targeting foot-and-mouth disease virus epitopes.
Microalga–Bacterial Biofilm Wastewater Treatment
Development and field testing of the Thapar Model for decentralized rural wastewater rejuvenation using biofilm reactors.
Biocomposite Ethylene Biosensors
Electrospun nanofiber-based biosensors for real-time ethylene detection during fruit storage and transportation.
LoRaWAN Smart Village Network
Deployment of LoRaWAN IoT network with soil sensors, water meters, and weather stations across 5 villages in Punjab.
Probiotic Guava Powder Formulation
Spray-dried probiotic guava powder with enhanced shelf-life, bioavailability, and functional food properties.
Prototype Irrigation Water Measurements
Custom-built prototypes for precision irrigation monitoring and smart water management in small farms.

Prototype Assembly

Sensor Integration

Field Deployment
Prototype Ethylene Sensors
Custom ethylene-sensing prototypes for real-time fruit ripeness monitoring during storage and transport.

OLED Module Lab Setup

PCB Design — ATmega328P AU

Ethylene Conc. vs Timestamp

Simulation Program

Ethylene Sensor Setup

LCD vs OLED Comparison