Dr Lokesh Jain is instrumental in development of the various software for the PAU which includes FCP, SAMS, web based salary Module etc. He is the recipient of Dr GS Khush Foundation Travel grant Award.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Computer Science & Engg.), University Institute of Engineering and Technology,Panjab University, Chandigarh (2015)

• M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engg.), College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2003);

• M.Tech. (Electrical Engg.), College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology,Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (1999);

• B.E. (Electronics & Instrumentation), College of Engg. & Tech., Bathinda (Punjabi University, Patiala) (1996);

Position Held:

• Scientist (Electronics & Instrumentation), CIRCOT – Mumbai (ICAR) (2003-2005); Assistant Professor, PAU Ludhiana (2005 – 2016)

• Associate Professor, PAU Ludhiana (2016 – 2019)

• Professor, PAU Ludhiana (2019 – till date)

Research Interests : Web Application Development

Research projects:

• University Fee Collection Portal

• Student Academics Management System

• Web Based Salary Payroll Magement Sytem for CoBSH & CoCS

• University Payroll – University GPF/CPF/PF/NPS Management Package

• University Semester Result Preparation Software

• University Entrance Examination Result Preparation System

Publications:

1. Parmar R, Jain L, Prakash A, Sharda S, Kumar S, Singh M and Singh H (2023). Automatic spray control system for four-wheel drive (4WD) self-propelled high clearance boom sprayer. Agric Res J. 60(2): 246–254. https://doi.org/10.5958/2395-146X.2023.00038.8.

2. Choudhary K, Alam M S, Jain L and Sharma R (2020). Modelling and optimization of extrusion cooking of broken rice–defatted soy flour–vegetable waste using genetic algorithms. J Agric Eng. 57(4): 315-328.

3. Jain L, Kumar H and Singla R K (2016). Improved rule promotion based localized crop information dissemination system for farmers of Punjab (India) using mobile phone technology. Cybern Syst. 47(6): 499–521. https://doi.org/10.1080/01969722.2016.1206769.

4. Jain L, Kumar H, Singla R K, Singh P and Lore J S (2014). Error reduction in promoted confidence factor of a rule using improved fuzzy rule promotion technique. Cybern Inf Technol. 14(1): 72-83.

5. Jain L, Kumar H and Singla R K (2015). Assessing mobile technology usage for knowledge dissemination among farmers in Punjab. Inf Technol Dev. 21(4): 668-676. https://doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2013.874325.