THEME 5 – Next-Gen Agricultural Engineering: Pioneering Innovations for Smart Agriculture

Nexgen agricultural engineering is at the forefront of transforming traditional farming into smart, data-driven, and efficient systems. By integrating advance technologies such as automation, IoT, AI, robotics, drones, and sensor networks, smart agriculture enhances productivity, precision, and sustainability. These innovations enable real-time monitoring, optimized resource use, and adaptive decision-making. Supported by fields like mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, remote sensing, and data analytics, this transformation also connects with food value addition and community science—ensuring that technological advancements benefit local communities, enhance nutrition, and support inclusive agricultural development. nexgen agricultural engineering is paving the way for a resilient and technologically advanced agricultural future.

  • Dr. A. Raviraj – Dean, AEC & RI, Coimbatore
  • Dr. P. Rajkumar – Dean, AEC & RI, Kumulur
  • Dr. S. Kanchana – Dean, CSC & RI, Madurai
  • Dr. R. Kavitha – Prof. & Head (Farm Machinery and Power Engineering)
  • Dr. D. Ramesh – Prof. & Head (Renewable Energy Engineering)
  • Dr. M. Balakrishnan – Prof. & Head (Food Process Engineering)
  • Dr. Balaji Kannan – Prof. & Head (Physical Sciences & Information Tech.)
  • Dr. G. Gurumeenakshi – Prof. & Head (Food Science and Nutrition)
  • Dr. S. Karthikeyan – Prof. & Head (Post Harvest Technology)