I joined PAU as Assistant Agrometeorologist in 1995. I did my B.Sc. (Med.) from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar in 1989; M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Meteorology with first ranks from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana in 1993 and 2004, respectively. I am currently serving as Principal Scientist at PAU, Ludhiana. I have  handled thirteen research projects. The Ministry of Environments & Forests, India invited me to be a part of the India’s Second National Communication to UNFCCC and awarded funding through M/s Winrock International, New Delhi. Presently, I am working as Principal Scientist –cum- Scheme Incharge of  AICRP on Agrometeorology and our center has been pioneer in developing Crop-Weather Calenders for use in agromet advisory services as well use of dynamic simulation models as research and growers tool as well as in climate change impact assessment studies. As a leader of the team, we have developed a mobile-based COTFLY app for the management of whitefly in cotton.I have published more than 160 peer-reviewed research articles in both national and international journals. I have authored 1 book, 12 book chapters, 18 research bulletins, 52 popular articles and 6 teaching manuals. I have guided 04 PhD and 14 M.Sc. students as major advisor. I have organized 35 workshops/ training programmes/ climate change awareness programme and delivered more than 50 invited lectures, 14 radio/TV talks in the field of Agrometeorology. I have attended 10 international and 96 national conferences/seminars/workshops.

Professional Accomplishments

Research Projects completed

1. Period: 2020-to 2023 : Optimizing cereal productivity under RCP projected climatic scenarios by mid and end of 21st century in Punjab.Role: PI,Funding Source: SERB, GOI, New Delhi BudgetRs23.4Lacs
2. Period: 2011- 2015 : Mitigating the effect of climate change on crop productivity Role: CoPI,   Funding Source: PURSE -DST, New Delhi BudgetRs 200 Lacs
3. Period: 2009-2013: Network project on “Impact, adaptation and vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate change” entitled, “Assessment of impacts of climate   change on crop production in the state of Punjab and agronomic adaptation opportunities” Role: Co PI, Funding Source: ICAR, New Delhi BudgetRs34.40Lacs
4. Period: 2007-2010 : Indo -US AKI project on “Information and communication technology for efficient water management” Role: Project team member and PI at PAU, Funding Source: USDA, USA and ICAR, New Delhi BudgetRs 12.80 Lacs
5. Period: 2008-2010 : Assessment of impacts of climate change on Rice and Wheat in Punjab    Role: Project Leader, Funding Source: M/s Winrock International, India& Ministry of Environment & Forests, India BudgetRs 1.90 Lacs
6. Period: 2004-2007 : Assessment of climatic variability and technology changes on actual and simulated crop productivity in PunjabRole: Project Leader, Funding Source: ICAR, New Delhi BudgetRs 15.50 Lacs
7. Period: 2004-2007 : Evaluation of potential productivity  of major oilseed crops in Punjab using crop simulation modelsRole: Project Leader, Funding Source: DST, New Delhi BudgetRs 23.95 Lacs
8. Period: 1999-2003 : Development of simulated crop models and decision support system for nutrient mangement using medium term weather forecasts Role: Co PI, Funding Source: NATP -ICAR, New Delhi BudgetRs20.73Lacs
9. Period: 2004-2007 : Climatic variability and its effects on crop production in Punjab Role: Co PI, Funding Source: ICAR, New Delhi BudgetRs 10.13Lacs

Research Publications:

1. Prabhjyot-Kaur, Harleen Kaur and N S Bains. (2025) Rice cultivation a contributor to climate change in Indian Punjab– A perspective. Theoretical and Applied Climatology 156: 138   https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-025-05374-6   (NAAS rating: 8.80)
2. Prabhjyot-Kaur, Samanpreet Kaur, Abhishek Dhir, Harsimran Kaur and B B Vashisht. 2024. Agro-Eco-Resource Zonation (AERZ) for sustainable agriculture using GIS and AHP techniques in Indian Punjab. Theoretical and Applied Climatology 155(8) : 8047–8066   https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-024-05104-4  

                                                                                               (NAAS rating: 9.40)

1. Prabhjyot-Kaur, S S Sandhu and Shivani Kothiyal. 2024. Optimising sowing window for wheat cultivars under RCP 4.5 and RCP 6.0 scenarios during the 21st century in Indian Punjab. J. of Agronomy and Crop Science 210(4): e12711  https://doi.org/10.1111/jac.12711                                                                                             (NAAS rating: 9.50)
2.  Prabhjyot-Kaur, S S Sandhu, Shivani Kothiyal and Jatinder Kaur. 2023. An assessment of adaptation measures to enhance wheat productivity under climate change during early, mid and end of 21st century in Indian Punjab. J. Agric. Science (Cambridge, UK): 161 (4): 477-487.  https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859623000436               (NAAS rating: 8.60)
3. B.S. Chauhan, Prabhjyot-Kaur, G. Mahajan, R. K. Randhawa, H. Singh, and M.S. Kang. 2014.  Global Warming and Its Possible Impact on Agriculture in India. Advances in Agronomy 123 : 65 -121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-420225-2.00002-9                                       (NAAS rating  11.06)

Awards and Recognitions:

2022 : Fellowship of  the Association of Agrometeorologists (FAAM)

2016 : Best Centre Award of AICRP on Agrometeorology (2015-16). 

2008: Dr P.D. Mistry Award for the Best Ph.D. Thesis in Agricultural Meteorology