Editing Dr Shyam Narayan Jha

{{Infobox academic
| name          = Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha
| image         = Dr._Shyam_Narayan_Jha.jpg
| caption       = Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha
| birth_date    = 1964
| birth_place   = New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110012
| nationality   = Indian
| occupation    = Deputy Director General
| institution   = ICAR
| field         = Multidisciplinary Agriculture
| alma_mater    = Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
| education     = Ph.D
| awards        = Societal Innovation Award; Recognition Award; Fellowship
}}

'''Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha''' is an Indian researcher specialising in '''Multidisciplinary Agriculture, particularly in Post-harvest Engineering and Technology, NIR Spectroscopy, Quality Assessment of Food, Product Development, Machine Design and Storage of Fruits and Vegetables.'''. He is presently based at '''ICAR, Central Delhi'''. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and He is widely regarded as a leading voice in his field, with contributions spanning fundamental
research and practical applications.

== Early Life and Education ==

A native of New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110012, Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha was born in '''1964''' and grew up nurturing an intellectual curiosity that would eventually lead him to the forefront of his chosen discipline. He invested deeply in his academic training, earning advanced degrees that equipped him with the theoretical grounding and methodological expertise central to his later research. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1993). This rigorous training instilled
in him the discipline and intellectual framework that would underpin his future contributions to scholarship.

== Academic Career ==

He held the position of '''Deputy Director General''' in the Agricultural Engineering at ICAR, Central Delhi (2022–present). He served as '''Director''' in the Agriculture Structures & Environmental Control Division at Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana (2010 -).

He has also distinguished himself as an inspiring teacher and mentor. Countless students have benefitted from his guidance, and his pedagogical contributions have helped raise the academic standards of his institution.

== Research Contributions ==

Working at the intersection of '''Multidisciplinary Agriculture''' and its subdisciplines, he has developed a particular expertise in '''Post-harvest Engineering and Technology''', producing scholarship that has enhanced the field's conceptual and empirical foundations. Complementing his primary research programme, he has engaged with '''NIR Spectroscopy''', '''Quality Assessment of Food''', '''Product Development''', '''Machine Design and Storage of Fruits and Vegetables.''', reflecting a
broad intellectual vision and a commitment to holistic scientific inquiry.

He has consistently pursued research that bridges the gap between academic inquiry and practical implementation, collaborating with a diverse range of partners from the scientific community, government, and industry to ensure the real-world relevance of his work.

== Publications ==

Though specific publication metrics are not available, Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha's engagement with the academic community through research and scholarly activity is well documented.

Details of his complete publication record can be accessed at [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3111 Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha – Vidwan].

== Awards and Honours ==

Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha has been the recipient of several notable awards and fellowships over the course of his career, including:

- The '''Societal Innovation Award''' conferred by National Research and Development Corporation, Govt of India
- The '''Recognition Award''' conferred by National Acadamy of Agricultural Sciences
- The '''Fellowship''' conferred by National Academy of Dairy Sciences

== References ==

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3111 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=ICAR – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr.+Shyam+Narayan+Jha+ICAR |publisher=ICAR |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3111 Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha – Official Vidwan Profile]

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