Santosh Pitla

Santosh Pitla is a Professor and Associate Head for Research & Innovation in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His work focuses on Digital Agricultural Systems, with expertise in agricultural robotics, embedded control systems, and unmanned vehicles.

• Ph.D., Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
• M.S., Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering & Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Osmania University

Pitla's research spans Agricultural Robotics, Embedded Control Systems, Sensor Integration, and Cybersecurity in Precision Agriculture. His recent publications highlight advancements in edge computing for weed detection, UAV cooperative localization, and robotic planter design.

• Professional Memberships: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Labs: BSE-PIE Group (Programming, Instrumentation, and Electronics)