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{{Infobox academic
| name = Dr M.R. Manikantan
| image = M.R._Manikantan.jpg
| caption = Dr M.R. Manikantan
| birth_place = Kasargod, Kerala, India - 671153
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Principal Scientist
| institution = ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
| field = Agricultural Engineering
| alma_mater = Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
| education = Ph.D.; AS&PE
| awards = Distinguished Scientist Award; Jawaharlal Nehru Award
}}

'''Dr M.R. Manikantan''' is an Indian principal scientist and researcher specialising in '''Agricultural Engineering, particularly in Presently with ICAR-CPCRI involving basic and applied research on post harvest processing and value addition technologies of coconut, arecanut and cocoa.'''. He is attached to '''ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod'''. He holds a Ph.D. from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and He has made enduring contributions to his field through
decades of dedicated research, teaching, and academic leadership.

== Early Life and Education ==

Dr M.R. Manikantan's journey into academia began with an early fascination with the sciences and a relentless drive to understand the world through systematic inquiry. Driven by intellectual ambition, he pursued advanced academic credentials from esteemed institutions, building a strong foundation for his research career. He holds a '''Ph.D.''' from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2009), and a '''AS&PE'''. This period of intensive learning proved to be the cornerstone of his distinguished
research and teaching career.

== Academic Career ==

He held the position of '''Principal Scientist''' in the Division of Physiology, Biochemistry and Post Harvest Technology at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod (2015–present).

Over the decades, he has contributed not only through research but also through active mentorship of junior researchers and graduate students. His administrative contributions have further strengthened the academic infrastructure of his institution.

== Research Contributions ==

His scholarly identity is closely tied to '''Agricultural Engineering''', and within this domain, he has emerged as a leading authority on '''Presently with ICAR-CPCRI involving basic and applied research on post harvest processing and value addition technologies of coconut''', contributing original insights that have advanced both theory and practice. Beyond his primary focus, he has also explored related areas such as '''arecanut and cocoa.''', thereby broadening the scope of his scholarly
impact and interdisciplinary reach.

Over the years, he has led and participated in numerous sponsored research projects, partnering with academic peers, government agencies, and industry bodies to advance the frontiers of his discipline. His commitment to application-oriented research has earned him wide recognition.

== Publications ==

The scholarly output of Dr M.R. Manikantan encompasses approximately '''26 publications''', including research articles, book chapters, and contributions to international conferences. The influence of his scholarly output is evidenced by over '''3016 citations''', demonstrating the impact his work has had on the wider research community. His '''h-index of 31''' speaks to the consistent quality and influence of his research publications over the course of his career.

Details of his complete publication record can be accessed at [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3113 Dr M.R. Manikantan – Vidwan].

== Awards and Honours ==

The depth and originality of Dr M.R. Manikantan's contributions have earned him recognition from leading academic bodies, including:

- The '''Distinguished Scientist Award''' presented by ISAE
- The '''Jawaharlal Nehru Award''' presented by ICAR

== References ==

<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr M.R. Manikantan – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3113 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |title=ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr+M.R.+Manikantan+ICAR-Central+Plantation+Crops+Research+Institute |publisher=ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3113 Dr M.R. Manikantan – Official Vidwan Profile]

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