Dr venkata sriharsha kuncham
🌱 Research Milestone: Sensors for Managing Water Resources in Agriculture – 16 Citations and Growing
I am delighted to share that our research paper titled "Sensors for Managing Water Resources in Agriculture", published in the IOSR Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, has now received 16 citations, and the number continues to grow.
📄 Paper Link: https://lnkd.in/dkr-phNn (replace with the correct paper link if different)
This publication holds a special place in my research journey because it marks one of my earliest contributions to solving a real-world societal problem through technology.
The inspiration behind this work came from two remarkable mentors:
Dr. N. V. Rao, Scientist 'G', DRDO, Hyderabad, my first research mentor, whose constant guidance encouraged me to pursue meaningful research.
Mr. Sudhakar Rao Garu, an Agronomist from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, whose thought-provoking question profoundly influenced my thinking:
"How much water does a crop require, and when exactly is it required?"
This simple yet powerful question stayed with me and motivated me to explore the field of water resource management in agriculture.
During 2012–2013, India witnessed severe drought conditions in several regions. Many farmers suffered heavy crop losses due to insufficient rainfall and the lack of efficient irrigation practices. Tragically, farmer distress and suicides became a major concern. Witnessing these challenges motivated me to explore how sensing technologies could contribute to more efficient water management and sustainable agriculture.
With the encouragement of Dr. N. V. Rao Sir and valuable discussions with agronomists and domain experts, this research gradually evolved into the published paper.
The paper presents a comprehensive overview of soil moisture sensors, environmental sensing technologies, irrigation monitoring techniques, and water management methodologies that support precision agriculture. It serves as an introductory reference for researchers and practitioners interested in sensor-based irrigation management and sustainable farming practices.
I warmly invite researchers, academicians, students, and professionals working in:
🌾 Precision Agriculture
💧 Water Resource Management
🌱 Smart Irrigation Systems
🌍 Internet of Things (IoT) in Agriculture
📡 Agricultural Sensors
🤖 AI for Agriculture
to read and cite this work if it is relevant to your research.
I sincerely thank my mentors, collaborators, and the research community for their continuous encouragement and support. Every citation is a reminder that research can contribute, even in a small way, toward addressing important societal challenges.
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5 August 2026 à 17h20
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