Dharmendra Saraswat

Dr. Dharmendra Saraswat is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University, College of Engineering. His research focuses on precision agriculture, remote sensing, and IoT applications for crop and natural resource management. He holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University and has held previous faculty positions at the University of Arkansas and Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology. His work bridges engineering and agriculture, emphasizing data science tools, decision support systems, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Agricultural Engineering, University of Allahabad
• Master’s in Agricultural Engineering, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
• Ph.D. in Food, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University

Research Interests: Dr. Saraswat’s work integrates information technologies with agricultural challenges, including spatio-temporal modeling, machine learning for precision farming, and watershed management. He develops cloud-based tools and mobile applications to enhance agricultural decision-making. His expertise spans remote sensing, GIS, and UAS sensor data analysis.

Awards:

• Fellow of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (2014)
• John W. White Outstanding Extension Award (2014)
• ASABE Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Award (2015/2013)
• Excellence in Remote Sensing (2013)
• Early Career & Innovation Awards (2011)

Lab & Collaborations: His research leverages facilities like Purdue’s ADM Agricultural Innovation Center and Discovery Park. He collaborates on projects involving digital agriculture, environmental modeling, and agricultural robotics. Key contributions include disease detection algorithms, UAV-based systems, and climate impact assessments.