Dr. Shiv Kumar Lohan joined as Assistant Professor at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, under the ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture and Allied Sectors. He completed his B.Tech and M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, specializing in Farm Power and Machinery, from CCS HAU, Hisar, in 1997 and 1999, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. from PAU in 2021, conducting part of his research as a Visiting Scholar at CPAAS, Washington State University, Prosser, USA. Prior to joining PAU, Dr. Lohan held various academic and research positions at reputed agricultural institutions and Universities, including PND College, Ganganagar; PDFSR, Modipuram; CCS HAU, Hisar; RARS, Kargil/Leh; and DAE, Srinagar, SKUAST-Kashmir, during the period 1999–2013. His significant contributions to farm machinery design and precision agriculture are reflected in two patents and three technologies recommended by PAU. Moreover Dr. Lohan has published over 50 research papers in journals with high impact factors (up to 16) and NAAS ratings (up to 20).

Professional Accomplishments

Research Projects completed

• Design and Development of Remotely Controlled System for Walk-Behind Type Paddy Transplanter, NAHEP-CAAST (2018-2021)
• Impact assessment of happy seeder technology and its popularization among the farmers in Punjab. PAU Ludhiana (2016-17)
• Design of suitable biogas plant for the production of methane gas under temperate climatic conditions, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, SKUAST-K, Srinagar-191121(2010-2012).
• Horticultural Mechanization for Reducing Drudgery and Increasing Work Efficiency in Kashmir Valley, Horticulture mini mission project., SKUAST-K, Srinagar-191121 (2011-2012).
• Development, Popularization and Adoption of Happy Seeder Technology in Punjab under (ACIAR) Project on “Fine Tuning of Happy Seeder Technology For Adoption In North-West India” As Research Fellow in PAU Ludhiana (2009-10).
• Design, Development and Evaluation of an Axial Flow Thresher for pulses and oilseed Crops. Under the ICAR Project on “Optimization of Machine-Crop Parameters to Thresh Seed Crops Through Experimental Studies” As Research Associate in CCS HAU Hisar (2002-09).
• Experimentation on Development of Improved Tools for Dryland Agriculture under ICAR- NATP Project “Improved Tools For Dryland Agriculture” As Senior Research Fellow in CCS HAU Hisar (2001-02).

Research Publications:

1. Lohan S K, Prakash C, Navjeet, Kansal S, Karkee M. (2025). Virtual and augmented reality technology for operating autonomous farm machines: A bibliometric analysis. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 231: 109947.  
2. Lohan S K, Narang M K, Singh A, Dixit AK. (2024) Design, development and ergonomic evaluation of a manual cutter for mat-type paddy nursery based on a human-centered approach. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation. 80(3):1-15
3. Lohan S K, Narang M K, Raghuvanshi P, Kumar S. (2022). Development and evaluation of virtual reality-based remotely controlled system for 2-wheel rice transplanter. Journal of Field Robotics. 41:2732–2748. 
4. Lohan S K, Narang M K, Singh M, Singh D, Sidhu H S, Singh S, Dixit A K, Karkee M. (2021). Design and development of remote-control system for two-wheel paddy transplanter. Journal of Field Robotics. 1-11. 
5. Lohan S K, Jat H S, Yadav A K, Sidhu H S, Jat M L, Chaudhary M, Sharma P C. (2018). Burning issues of paddy residue management in north-west states of India. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 81:693-706. 

Books

• Ram T, Lohan S K, Singh R, Singh P. (2014). Precision Farming: A New Approach. Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi., ISBN 978-93-5130-258-2
• Sharma DN, Jain M, Lohan S K. (2021). Farm Power and Machinery Management (2^nd Eds). Jain Brothers, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-8360-188-7
• Sharma D N, Jain M, Lohan S K. (2024). Farm Machinery Design : Principles and Problems (5^th Eds).  Jain Brothers, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-8360-142-9

Patents

• Patent granted: An Axial Flow Seed Thresher. Patent File No. 1343/DEL/2006, Patent No. 260889;, Year: 05/2014
• Patent filed: An Autonomous System for 2-Wheel Paddy Transplanter. Patent Application No. : 202111019252 dated 19/04/2022.

Awards and Recognition:

• Best Paper Presentation Award ”Development of Biogas Technology For Temperate Climate of J&K State” From His Excellency Sh. N.N. Vohra, Governor, J&K State In Ist J&K Agricultural Science Congress Held at SKUAST-K, Srinagar from September 8-10 , 2011.
• Best Paper Presentation Award ‘Development of anthropometric database for farm women workers of Punjab state of India’ in Golden Jubilee International Conference on ‘Gender Issues and Socio-Economic Perspectives for Sustainable Rural Development’ GIRD-2017 from October 23-25, 2017.
• Young Scientist Award, International conference on food and agriculture ICFA-2018, held at Dhanbad, India from March 29-31, 2018
• Best ISAE Paper Publication, 58th Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), held at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani, Maharashtra from November 12-14, 2024
• Ist Prize for Oral Presentation, 58th Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), held at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani, Maharashtra from November 12-14, 2024
• University Gold Medal Award for “Crop productivity and Mechanization 2022-23” Annual Convocation held at PAU Ludhiana on  February 08, 2025