Dr. Mahesh Kumar Samota is a dedicated agricultural scientist with strong expertise in horticulture crop processing and post-harvest technologies. Since 04 April 2020, he has been serving in the Horticulture Crop Processing (HCP) Division at ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (ICAR-CIPHET), where he is actively engaged in research, innovation, and technology development aimed at improving value addition, processing efficiency, and sustainability in horticultural crops.

He has demonstrated academic excellence at the national level by qualifying prestigious competitive examinations conducted by ICAR, securing All India Rank 13 in ICAR-JRF and All India Rank 4 in ICAR-SRF, reflecting his strong foundation in agricultural sciences and research aptitude.

Research Interests & Contributions

Dr. Samota’s research work focuses on horticultural crop processing, post-harvest management, value addition, and sustainable processing technologies. His contributions have supported advancements in agri-processing systems, helping bridge the gap between laboratory research and field-level applications that benefit farmers, processors, and the agri-food industry.

Publications & Scholarly Output

Dr. Samota has an impressive publication record, highlighting his consistent and impactful research output:

• 54 research publications in reputed journals

• 1 authored book and 5 book chapters

• 13 magazine articles aimed at scientific outreach and knowledge dissemination

This extensive body of work underscores his commitment to advancing agricultural science and sharing knowledge with both the scientific community and practitioners.

Honours & Awards

Dr. Samota’s academic and research excellence has been widely recognized through several prestigious awards:

• ICAR-JRF Qualified – All India Rank 13

• ICAR-SRF Qualified – All India Rank 4

• Best Oral Presentation Award – International Conference on Agricultural, Allied Sciences & Biotechnology for Sustainability of Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Security (2017)

• Young Ph.D. Scholar Award – International Seminar on Climate Resilience of Agricultural Biodiversity, Technology & Market Policy (2019)

• Best Researcher Award – NESIN (2021)

Eligibility for Best Scientist Award 

With over four years of dedicated service at ICAR-CIPHET, a strong record of national-level academic achievements, 54+ research publications, authored books and chapters, and multiple national and international awards, Dr. Mahesh Kumar Samota fulfills and exceeds the key criteria for the Best Scientist Award conferred by Scientific Laurels.

His sustained research productivity, impactful contributions to horticulture crop processing, and recognition by reputed scientific bodies clearly establish him as a deserving candidate for the Best Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels.