Email ID : lvicky.vikki@gmail.com

Vidwan ID : 725543

Google Scholar ID : T_a1TA8AAAAJ

Scopus ID : 59410842600

Orcid ID : 0000-0001-9688-8005

LinkedIn ID : lb6633182

Program: Agricultural Engineering

Professional Experience: 13

Teaching:  03

Research: 10

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ACADEMIC DETAILS
 

• Ph.D. (Food Technology)

• M. Tech in (Agricultural Engineering) Specialization in (Processing and Food Engineering)

• B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
   

AREAS OF INTEREST

• (M. Tech), Title of the Research work in:- “Development of Manually operated Decorticator for Sunflower Seed (Helianthus annuus L.) used in Confectionary” Under the Guidance of :- Dr. Venkatachalapthy, Professor, Collage of Agricultural Engineering, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore

• (Ph. D) Title of the Research work in:- “Design and Development of Continues Solar Drier for Fruit Slices”. Under the Guidance of :- Dr. H.S. Ravikumar Patil, Professor, Department of Food Technology, Davangere University, Shivagangotri, Davangere.

• Agricultural Mechanization for Post-Harvest Operations

• Farm Mechanization 

• Food Processing and Value Addition

• Post-Harvest Engineering of Agricultural Commodities

• Processing and Preservation of Fruits, Vegetables, Cereals and Millets

 

PUBLICATION DETAILS

 

International Journals:

• Vikas L, Arun Kumar.P, K.S.Rajashekarappa & K.N.Hanumantharaju., 2013 Effect of Moisture content on performance of sunflower seed decorticator , Department of Agricultural Engineering, UAS GKVK, Bangalore. Green farming Vol.4(4) :499-501(July-Augest,2013)

•  Vikas L, Arun Kumar.P, K.Venkatachalapathi & K.S.Rajashekarappa N.., 2014 Effect of Moisture content on Engineering Properties of sunflower seeds , Department of Agricultural Engineering, UAS GKVK, Bangalore. Environment & Ecology 33(1):82-86, Published online 21

• T Ashwini, Vikas L, & Arun Kumar.P, Performance Evaluation of power operated sunflower seed decorticator, Department of Agricultural Engineering, UAS GKVK, Bangalore. Environment & Ecology 33(1):1-5, Published online 21 June 2014

• T Ashwini & Vikas L, Effect of Moisture content on Engineering Properties of sunflower seeds for development of power operated sunflower seed decorticator, Department of Agricultural Engineering, UAS GKVK, Bangalore. International journal of science and research (IJSR) ISSN Online :2319- 7064 Vol:3 Issue 7, July 2014

• Kedarnath Patil, L VIKAS & ARUN KUMAR P, Osmo Convective Drying Of Sapota Slices, Department of Agricultural Engineering, UAS GKVK, Bangalore. International journal of Engineering and Technology In India, An official Journal Of The Hind – Horticultural Society, 6, 52-63, 2015

• Vikas L & Mr. Prassana Kumar, Performance Evaluation of Manually Operated Sunflower Seed Decorticator, Department of Agricultural Engineering, UAS GKVK, Bangalore, International Journal of Science, Environment (O) and Technology, ISSN 2278-3687, Vol. 6, No 1, 2017, 199 – 205

• K.N. Hanumantharaju, Vikas L & Mr. Prassana Kumar, Comparison Study Of Prototype Thresher With Different Methods Of Threshing Whole Crop Finger Millet, Department of Agricultural Engineering, UAS GKVK, Bangalore, International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, ISSN 2278-3687, Vol. 6, No 1, 2017, 391 – 398

• L. VIKAS AND S.V. LAKSHMINARAYANA, Review Paper on Biopolymer Packaging, Department of Agricultural Engineering, UAS GKVK Bangalore, Karnataka, Trends in Biosciences 10(8), ISSN 0974-8431, 1549-1550, 2017

• L. VIKAS AND S.V. LAKSHMINARAYANA, Review Paper on Application of Ozone in Food Industries, Department of Agricultural Engineering, UAS GKVK Bangalore, Karnataka, Trends in Biosciences 10(8), ISSN 0974-8431, 1561-1565, 2017

• L. Vikas, H.S. Ravikumar Patil, Shivabasappa Kandkur, V.M. Vyshali and Rajashree G. Mavinkurve Department of Food Technology, Davangere University, Shivagangotri, Davangere (Karnataka) India, A Review Paper on “Applications of solar energy for drying of agricultural commodities” International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, ISSN: 0973–130X, Volume 18 | Issue 2 | June, 2022 | 856-863.

• L. Vikas, H.S. Ravikumar Patil, Shivabasappa Kandkur, and L. Harshavardan Gowda Department of Food Technology, Davangere University, Shivagangotri, Davangere (Karnataka) India, A Research Paper on “Fabrication of Continuous Solar dryer for fruit and Vegetable slices” International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, ISSN: 0973–130X, Volume 20 | Issue 1 | January, 2024 | 000-000.

• G.C.Jayshree, B.V, B.V.Naveen, L.Vikas, K.Devaraj, K.Arvind Yadav and Rudra Goud Chilur, A Research Paper on “Performance Evaluation of Hand Operated Weeders for Dryland Agriculture”, Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, MJAS 60(1) 2026:1-479. NAAS Score-4.63

 

International Conferences:​

• Chandrashekar Chethan, B.J., Vikas, L., Sam, B. and Patil, B., “Field Evaluation of Power Tiller Operated Spading Machine”. Grenze International Journal of Engineering & Technology (GIJET), 10(2, Part 5), p.6108.

• Vikas, L. and Chethan, B.J., “Design & Fabrication of Continuous Solar Dryer for Fruits Slices”. Grenze International Journal of Engineering & Technology (GIJET), 10(2, Part 5), p.6212.

• 3. Chethan, B.J., Joseph, S. and Vikas, L.” Digitization of Wetlands using Geographical Information (GIS): A Case Study of Thrissur North Kole”. Grenze International Journal of Engineering & Technology (GIJET), 10(2, Part 5), p.6517.

 

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

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• Life Membership in Association of Food Scientists & Technology (India)-AFSTI, CSIR- CFTRI Campus, Mysore, Karnataka

• Associate Member in The Institution of Engineers (India).

 

HONOURS/AWARDS/ ACHIEVEMENTS

• Excellence in Research Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Processing and Food Engineering, on the occasion of International Conference on Global Research Initiatives for sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2019) during 20th-22nd October, 2019 held at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Rajendranagar, Hydrabad, Telangana, India.

• Qualified in National Eligibility Test (NET) Examination in the discipline of “Agricultural Process Engineering/Food Process Engineering” for the eligibility of Lectureship/Assistant Professor conducted by “Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board- ICAR, New Delhi” in 2015- 16.

• Appointed as Board of Examiner for the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Alvas Institute of Technology, Moodabidare from 2025 to till date

•  Invited & Honored as a Resource person for Delivering lecture for DAESI Trainers at Adichnuchanagiri college of Agricultural Sciences, Mayasandra on the topic, Farm Mechanization on 09/06/2026.    

• Represented from the team, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, in “Kho-Kho & Cricket National Level South-Zone and All India Inter-Agriculture Sports Tournament’s in (2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2010-11 & 2011-12)”.

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1. 2005-06, All India south zone tournament, hosted at Periyar university, Salam, Tamil Nadu

2. 2006-07, All India south zone tournament, hosted at Kuvampu University, Shivamogga, Karnataka

3. 2007-08, All India Inter Agriculture University, hosted at Mahatma pule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra

4. 2010-11, All India south zone National tournament, hosted at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

5. 2011-12, All India south zone National tournament, hosted at Annamalai University, Salam, Tamil Nādu.

6. 2011-12, All India Cricket south zone National tournament, hosted at Osmania university, kachiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana .

 

FDPS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/STTP/MOOC CERTIFICATION

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• Undergone training programme on “Rural Agriculture Work Experience Programme” [RAWEP] for Two months, organized by Department of Agriculture Extension, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore (2008-2009)

• In-plant training in “Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute Research Center-- ICAR” in (2008-2009), Bellary, Karnataka.

• In-plant training in “Southern Region Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute” Garladinne, Anantapur, A.P, Ministry of Agriculture & Framers Welfare, Govt. of India (2008-2009).

• In-plant training in “Karnataka State Agro Corn Product limited”, Bangalore

• In-plant training in “Fairy Food Products, Pvt. Ltd.”, Dodaballupura, Karnataka.

• Worked in Organizing Committee in the “National Meet of Tractor and Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers” (TAMM-2013) held at UAS, GKVK, Bangalore during January 19th-20th -2013.

• Worked in Organizing Committee in Training & Capacity Building Programme Entitled “Application of Drone in Agriculture” from December 17th -19th, 2020 at Skill Development Center, Collage of Agricultural Engineering, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore under- ICAR SC-SP.

• Worked as Associate Coordinator, Skill Development Training Programme on “Repair and Maintenance of Farm Implements and Machinery” from July 19th - 22nd,2022 at Kestur Village, Kora Hobli, Tumkur, organized by Skill Development Center, Collage of Agricultural Engineering, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore under-ICAR TSP.

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: INSTITUTE LEVEL

• Lead and administer departmental academic and administrative activities.

• Ensure effective curriculum delivery and academic quality enhancement.

• Promote research, innovation, consultancy and funded projects.

• Coordinate accreditation and quality assurance initiatives.

• Facilitate industry collaborations, internships and campus placements.

• Mentor faculty members and guide students in academics and career development.

• Organize technical events, workshops, FDPs and outreach programs.

• Develop laboratories and strengthen research infrastructure.

• Manage departmental budgeting, procurement and resource utilization.

• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and institutional growth.

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: DEPARTMENT LEVEL

• Academic and administrative leadership of the Department.

• Curriculum planning, implementation and quality assurance.

• Faculty mentoring and performance monitoring.

• Laboratory development and infrastructure management.

• Research, consultancy, innovation and funded project promotion.

• Industry collaboration, internships, and placement coordination.

• Student mentoring, project supervision, and career guidance.

• Coordination of accreditation (NBA/NAAC), BOE and academic audits.

• Organization of technical events, workshops, seminars, and FDPs.

• Budget planning, resource management and statutory compliance.