AssociateProf, Indian Institute of TEchnology, Delhi, India
Dr. Kavya Dashora is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. With a strong background in plant pathology and tissue culture, she is dedicated to optimizing low-cost management techniques for agricultural diseases, particularly in millets. 🌾✨
Publication Profile
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Education
Dr. Dashora completed her PhD with distinction in Plant Pathology and Tissue Culture, where her research focused on developing effective management techniques for smut diseases. Her academic excellence and innovative approach set a solid foundation for her impactful career. 🎓🔬
Experience
Before joining IIT Delhi, Dr. Dashora served as an International Research Scientist with the United Nations-CGIAR-CABI. She led significant agricultural projects aimed at empowering women in agriculture and enhancing food systems across diverse global contexts. Her notable work includes establishing policies that promote women’s participation in agriculture and improve agricultural technologies in developing nations. 🌍👩🌾
Research Focus
Dr. Dashora’s research focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, women’s empowerment in farming, and the development of innovative technologies for crop management. Her commitment to equity and inclusion is evident in her efforts to enhance the livelihoods of women farmers in various countries, including Afghanistan and Bhutan. 🌱🤝
Awards and Honours
Throughout her career, Dr. Dashora has received numerous accolades for her contributions to agricultural science and women’s empowerment. She is recognized for her pioneering work in developing capacity-building strategies and sustainable agricultural practices that have significantly impacted communities in the Global South. 🏆🌟
Publication Top Notes
Impact study of operating parameters on drying evolution of spherical tea particle under convective influence, 2024, Journal of Food Process Engineering, cited by 0.
Exploring garbage enzymes as novel biocatalyst for enhancing bioprocess performance in composting, 2024, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, cited by 1.
Innovative sensor design for reliable detection of formaldehyde adulteration in milk, 2024, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, cited by 0.
Degradation of Rice Straw in the Presence of ZnO Nanoparticles and Cellulase Production with the Help of Streptomycetes Species, 2024, Waste and Biomass Valorization, cited by 0.