Member Profile

Dr. S. R. Kalbande is presently working as Professor and Head (Dept. of Agril. Engg.) , Head (Dept. of Renewable Energy Engineering ) and Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra. He did his M.E. in Renewable Energy Sources from CTAE, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner and Doctorate from Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (Maharashtra). He has contributed more than 100 scientific papers and 8 books on various aspects of Renewable Energy and Agricultural Engineering. He has organized 32 national and international level seminars/workshops/winter schools / short courses and training programs. He is the recipient of Paramount Achievement Award 2025 of Society for Advancement of Human and Nature (SADHNA), Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan (H.P.), ISAE Commendation Medal Award (2023) by Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers, Best Scientist Award (2022) by MCAER, Pune, ISAE Distinguish Service Award-2015, ICAR Best Teacher Award – 2015, Achievers Award 2016 of Society of Advancement of Human and Nature, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture, Salon, Eminent Engineer Award 2017 of Institution of Engineers, India of Amravati local centre, Received many Best paper/Poster presentation awards from various organization.