Dr. Opinder Singh Sandhu has completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from Khalsa College, Amritsar and, M.Sc. & Ph.D. (Soil Science) from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. He is currently serving as a Soil Scientist in the Department of Soil Science at PAU, his research focuses on crop residue management, integrated nutrient management, soil health, and nutrient dynamics. With a strong academic and research profile, Dr. Sandhu has authored 14 research articles, one book chapter, one training manual, five extension bulletins, and 42 extension articles. He has also played a key role in testing two innovative technologies recommended by PAU for farmers in Punjab. Beyond research and extension, Dr. Sandhu is deeply committed to teaching and mentorship. He currently serves as the major advisor for two M.Sc. students and actively contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate education at PAU. 

Professional Achievements

Selected Research Publications: 

1. O S Sandhu and G S Makkar (2024) Impact assessment of cluster front line demonstrations on Summer moong (Vigna radiata L.) in sub-mountainous region of Punjab, India. Agricultural Research Journal 61 (6) : 949-954. [NAAS Rating 5.44] 
2. Opinder Singh Sandhu, Mangi L. Jat, Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Harmeet Singh Thind, Harminder Singh Sidhu  and Yadvinder Singh (2022) Influence of Residue Type and Method of Placement on Dynamics of Decomposition and Nitrogen Release in Maize-Wheat-Mungbean Cropping on Permanent Raised Beds: A Litterbag Study. Sustainability, 14, 864. [NAAS Rating 9.89]
3. G S Dheri, Sat Pal Saini, B S Brar and O S Sandhu (2021) Response of soybean (Glycine max) to different sources and levels of sulphur application. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 91 (8): 1242–6. [NAAS Rating 6.37]
4. Opinder Singh Sandhu, Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Harmeet Singh Thind, Mangi Lal Jat, Yadvinder- Singh & Harminder Singh Sidhu (2020) Evaluation of N fertilization management strategies for increasing crop yields and nitrogen use efficiency in furrow irrigated maize-wheat system under permanent raised bed planting. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 66: 1302-1310. [NAAS Rating 8.24]. 
5. O S Sandhu, R K Gupta, H S Thind, M L Jat, H S Sidhu and Yadvinder-Singh (2019) Drip irrigation and nitrogen management for improving crop yields, nitrogen use efficiency and water productivity of maize-wheat system on permanent beds in north-west India. Agricultural Water Management 219: 19-26. [NAAS Rating 12.61]. 

Ongoing Projects: NIL

Awards/Honor/Distinction:

• Young Soil Scientist Award 2023 on 5th International Conference “Climate Change Impact” June 9-11, 2023 at SKAUST, Srinagar, J&K by Agricultural and Environmental Technology Development Society U.K., India
• Young Scientist Award during the 10th National Seminar on “Agriculture and More: Beyond 4.O” jointly organized by Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development (MOBILIZATION), New Delhi and SKAUST, Srinagar, J&K from May 26-28, 2022
• Overall, Second Best AICRPR center award (Rice Team award) by ICAR during 59th ARGM Workshop Group Meeting held on April 24-26, 2024 at NAASC, New Delhi.
• Best KVK Award (Team award) to KVK Ropar during annual workshop of KVKs       Zone- I during 2020-21 
• Appreciation Award (Team award) to KVK Ropar under the Unnat bharat Abhiyan Project

• Doctoral Fellowship by International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), Mexico during 2013-2015. 
• Appreciation Certificate (First Position) during ICAR sponsored 21 days training programme organized by Maharana Partap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India