Dr. Krishna Narayan Dewangan

Professor

Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Safety and injury prevention, Farm Machinery and Power

Contact

knd@nerist.ac.in,
kndewangan2001[AT]yahoo(dot)co(dot)in

(EPBX/Office): 0360 - 2257401-8 Extn. 6101

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

From(Date of Joining)	To.	Designation	Organisation	Nature of Association
9 Dec 2012	Continuing	Professor	NERIST	Regular
June 2015	Sept 2015	Visiting scientist	Concordia University, Montreal
May 2014	July 2014	Visiting scientist	Concordia University, Montreal
Jan 2010	April 2010	Visiting faculty	AIT, Bangkok, Thailand
Nov 2009	Nov 2012	Associate Professor	NERIST	Regular
Mar 2009	Nov 2009	Assistant Professor	NERIST	Regular
Aug 2007	Mar 2009	Lecturer (Selection Grade)	NERIST	Regular
Feb 2001	Aug 2007	Lecturer (Senior Scale)	NERIST	Regular
13 Feb 1996	Feb 2001	Lecturer	NERIST	Regular
Dec 1995	Feb 1996	Junior Project Officer	IIT Kharagpur
Feb 1995	Dec 1995	Research Engineer.	IIT Kharagpur

HONORS AND AWARDS

Honors/Award	Institute/Society	Year
Visiting Scientist	Concordia University, Montreal	2015
Commendation medal	Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), New Delhi	2014
Visiting Scientist	Concordia University, Montreal	2014
Postdoctoral Fellowship	Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santéet en Sécurité du Travail (IRSST), Montreal	2012
Postdoctoral Fellowship	Concordia University, Montreal	2011
Visiting Faculty	Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok	2010
Distinguished Service Certificate	ISAE, New Delhi	2006
Graduate Fellowship (QIP)	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi	2003
Best Poster Paper award	ISAE, New Delhi	2000
Graduate Scholarship (GATE)	Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India	1993
Undergraduate Scholarship	S.J. Jindal Trust, New Delhi	1988

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Degree	Subject	University	Year
PhD	Ergonomics	IIT Kharagpur	2008
M.Tech	Farm Machinery and Power	IIT Kharagpur	1995
B.Tech.	Agricultural Engineering	JNKVV Jabalpur	1993

ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND

From	To	Designation	Organisation
Aug 2014	Continuing	Head of the Department	NERIST
Aug 2014	Continuing	Chairman, Board of studies, Dept. of Agril. Engg.	NERIST
Aug 2014	Continuing	Chairman, Departmental Post Graduate Committee	NERIST
Aug 2014	Continuing	Member, Examination Board of Institute	NERIST
May 2014	Continuing	Member, Academic Council of NERIST	NERIST
Oct 2008	Apr 2009	Member, Central Time Table Committee	NERIST
Feb 2007	Jun 2010	Member, Departmental Research Committee (Agril. Engg.)	NERIST
Jun 2010	Mar 2011	Member, Departmental Research Committee (Physics)	NERIST
Oct 2006	Jun 2010	Member, Institute Purchase Committee	NERIST
Oct 2006	Jun 2010	In-charge, Farm Power Laboratory	NERIST
Jan 2002	July 2003	Member, NERIST Entrance Examination	NERIST
Aug 2001	Dec 2002	In-charge, Farm Power Laboratory	NERIST
Jul 2000	Dec 2002	Member, Institute Purchase Committee	NERIST
Dec 1999	Jul 2003	Counsellor, Training and Placement	NERIST
Feb 1999	Jul 2003	Member, Departmental Academic Committee	NERIST
Dec 1998	Aug 2002	In-charge, Design and Development Laboratory	NERIST
Dec 1997	Jul 2003	In-charge, Farm Machinery Laboratory	NERIST
May 1996	Jul 2003	Member, Departmental Purchase Committee	NERIST
May 1996	Nov 1997	Member, Departmental Academic Committee	NERIST

SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Topic	Funding Agency	Year
Generation of Ergonomic database on agricultural workers of NE region for efficient and safe design of agricultural machines	Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi	2000–2003
All India Coordinated Research Project on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture	ICAR, New Delhi	2006–2011
Identification of mechanization gaps and popularization of improved agri-horticultural implements for rural development in Arunachal Pradesh	Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi	2007–2008

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Life Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers
Life Member, Indian Society of Technical Education
Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association
Life Member, Indian Society of Ergonomics

TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS

Title	Course Code	Module	Semester
Principles of Ergonomics	AE-7202	PG	Jan – May, 2016
Engineering Thermodynamics	AE-3201	UG	Jan – May, 2016
Safety Engineering in Agriculture and Industry	AE-7008	PG	Jan – May, 2015
Principles of Ergonomics	AE-7202	PG	Jan – May, 2015
Principles of Ergonomics	AE-6013	UG	Jan – May, 2015
Tractor Hydraulic System	AE-7002	PG	Jul – Dec, 2015
Farm Power – II	AE-6102	UG	Jul – Dec, 2015
Principles of Ergonomics	AE-7202	PG	Jan – May, 2014
Instruments and Research Technique	AE-7203	PG	Jan – May, 2014
Principles of Ergonomics	AE-6013	UG	Jan – May, 2014
Farm Power – I	AE-4201	UG	Jan – May, 2014
Tractor Hydraulic System	AE-7002	PG	Jul – Dec, 2014
Farm Power – II	AE-6102	UG	Jul – Dec, 2014
Farm Machinery – I	AE-4102	UG	Jul – Dec, 2014
Soil Dynamics in Tillage and Traction	AE-7103	PG	Jul – Dec, 2013
Farm Power – II	AE-6102	UG	Jul – Dec, 2013
Internal Combustion Engine	AE-4101	UG	Jul – Dec, 2013
Transform Calculus and Partial Differential Equations	ENGR-311	UG	Summer 2012

PROJECTS AND THESIS SUPERVISED/ CURRENTLY SUPERVISING

Title of Project	Names of Students
Noise emission of the tractors in field operations and health effects to the drivers	Lalremruata, M.Tech. (2015 – continuing)
Optimization of design parameters of pedal operated paddy thresher by using response surface methodology and digital human modelling	Sadat Mohammad Khan, M.Tech. (2015 – continuing)
Investigations on grip strength of workers in north east India	Spondon Chelleng, M.Tech. (2015)
Ergonomic investigation among workers in weaving industries of Arunachal Pradesh	Kengam Sora, M.Tech. (2014)
Ergonomic investigations on tea leaf plucking	Pramod Chandra Dihingia, M.Tech. (2011)
Effects of handle diameters and type on hand grip strength among males and females	Bhawana and Jandeno Humtsoe, B.Tech. (2015 – continuing)
Isometric strength among male youths of north east India	Brij Kishor Thakur, B.Tech. (2015)
Noise exposure and health effects among workers of agro-industries	Duge Lollen and Inya Riba, B.Tech. (2014)
Study of vibration in tractors	K. Binoya Nanda Sharma and Wungshim Zimik, B.Tech. (2009)
Identification of source of noise in an engine	Kapil Bhattacharjya and Abhinoy Sinha, B.Tech. (2008)
Influence of mufflers on noise reduction in hand tractor	C. Ezung and V.O. Natso, B.Tech. (2007)
Noise characteristics of tractors and power tillers	Sofareng Hakung and A. Sarkar, B.Tech. (2003)
Deflection and contact characteristics of power tiller tyres	M.K. Jha and Terrance Zothanpuia, B.Tech. (2003)
Investigations on hydraulic system of HMT-2511 tractor	A.K. Mourya and J.K. Bharadwaj, B.Tech. (2002)
Design of basic aspects of a rice transplanter	Chitrasen Lairenjam, B.Tech. (2001)
Design and fabrication of an anthropometer and collection of anthropometric data from ethnic groups of population	Pynbha Lang Suja and M. Deb Choudhury, B.Tech. (2000)
Ergonomic design of hand tools	A.N. Pandey, B.Tech. (1997)

PHDS SUPERVISED

Topic	Scholar Name	Status of PHD	Registration Year
Design and evaluation of large cardamom detailing machine	A.I. Singh	Continuing	2011
Study of agricultural accidents in north eastern India and its minimization	Spondon Chelleng	Continuing	2015

PARTICIPATION IN SHORT TERM COURSES

Course Name	Sponsored By	Date
Recent advances of electrical machines and industrial applications	TEQIP	Nov 4–8, 2015
CADD Excellence (Computer Aided Design and Drafting)	TEQIP	Jul 30–Aug 9, 2014
Pedagogical Training for Engineering Teachers	TEQIP	Mar 21–23, 2014
Prospects of Cloud Computing in Education	TEQIP	Feb 3–7, 2014
Recent Advances in Signal Processing and Semiconductors Devices	TEQIP	Jan 24–29, 2014
Stress Management	TEQIP	Nov 4–6, 2013
Behavioural competency development: psychological aspect	AICTE/ISTE	Mar 23–27, 2009
Innovative food processing technologies for food security	AICTE/ISTE	Mar 16–20, 2009
Composite materials: manufacturing, mechanics and applications	AICTE/ISTE	Oct 20–24, 2008
Human resource development programme on work physiology	ICAR	Jun 2–6, 2008
Integrated management programme for effective management of technical institutions	AICTE/ISTE	Mar 17–28, 2003
Translating ideas in products and patents	AICTE/ISTE	Feb 17–28, 2003
Mechanical engineering design : A concurrent engineering approach	AICTE/ISTE	Dec 2–13, 2002
IT application in library and information management	AICTE/ISTE	Nov 11–22, 2002
Integrated watershed development and management	AICTE/ISTE	Dec 17–28, 2001
Disaster management	MoA, GOI	Oct 4–10, 2001
Energy management	AICTE/ISTE	Dec 18–29, 2000

COURSES OR CONFERENCES ORGANISED

Courses/Conference Name	Sponsored By	Date
Linking prospective food entrepreneurs with government schemes and markets	ASSOCHAM, New Delhi	Jan 18, 2016
Recent advances in design and testing of agricultural machines	ISTE, New Delhi	Jun 23–Jul 4, 2003

SPECIAL LECTURES DELIVERED

Title	Place	Date
Application of ergonomics in rural development	NERIST	Aug 25–29, 2014
Vibration biodynamics in design of vehicle seat	NERIST	Jul 30–Aug 9, 2014
Ergonomics for stress management	NERIST	Nov 4–6, 2013
Ergonomics and health in food industries: issues and preventions	NERIST	Mar 16–20, 2009
Tractor seat and workplace design	NERIST	Jun 23–Jul 4, 2003
Design of rice transplanter	NERIST	Jun 23–Jul 4, 2003
Power test of tractor and power tiller: procedure and interpretation	NERIST	Jun 23–Jul 4, 2003
Bicycle operated sprayer – a case study	NERIST	Feb 17–28, 2003
Human concept in work place design	NERIST	Dec 2–13, 2002
Application of ergonomics in design.	NERIST	Dec 2–13, 2002
Mechanization in watershed management	NERIST	Dec 17–28, 2001

BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS AUTHORED

Dewangan, K.N. (2007). Ergonomics intervention for tractor operator. In: Ergonomic Intervention for Health and Productivity. (Ed): Suman Singh, Himanshu Publications, New Delhi
Dewangan, K.N. and Prasanna Kumar, G.V. (2005). Agricultural mechanization in Arunachal Pradesh: Present status and future strategies. In: Agricultural Mechanization in North East India. (Ed): Singh, R.K.P. and Satapathy, K.K., Division of Agricultural Engineering, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Meghalaya, pp 15-36
Dewangan, K.N. and Prasanna Kumar, G.V. (2005). Application of ergonomics in north eastern region of India. In: Agricultural Mechanization in North East India. (Ed): Singh, R.K.P. and Satapathy, K.K., Division of Agricultural Engineering, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Meghalaya, pp 185-194

PUBLICATIONS

Dewangan, K.N. and Patil, M.R. (2015). Evaluation of dust exposure among the workers in agricultural industries in northeast India. Annals of Occupational Hygiene 59 (9): 1091-1105
Kalra, M., Rakheja, S., Marcotte, P., Dewangan, K.N. and Adewusi, S. (2015). Measurement of coupling forces at the power tool handle-hand interface. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 49: 105–20
Kalra, M., Rakheja, S., Marcotte, P., Dewangan, K.N. and Adewusi, S. (2015). Feasibility analysis of low-cost flexible resistive sensors for measurements of driving point mechanical impedance of the hand-arm system. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 49: 44–52
Dewangan, K.N., Rakheja, S., Marcotte, P. and Shahmir, A. (2015). Effects of elastic seats on seated body apparent mass responses to vertical whole body vibration. Ergonomics 58: 1175–90
Rakheja, S., Marcotte, P., Dewangan, K. and Kalra, M. (2015). Evaluations of low-cost resistive sensors for measurements of hand forces on vibrating handles. 13th International Conference on Hand-Arm Vibration, Beijing, China 47–48
Dewangan, K.N., Lollen, D., Riba, I. and Rakheja, S. (2014). Noise exposure and health effects among workers of agro-industry. In: User Centered Design and Occupational Wellbeing (ed: Chakrabarti, D.), Proceeding of the International Ergonomics Conference (HWWE-2014), McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, New Delhi, pp 556-561
Sora, K. and Dewangan, K.N. (2014). Work stress among female weavers in Arunachal Pradesh. In: User Centered Design and Occupational Wellbeing (ed: Chakrabarti, D.), Proceeding of the International Ergonomics Conference (HWWE-2014), McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, New Delhi, pp 366-370
Rakheja, S. and Dewangan, K.N. (2014). Whole-body vibration biodynamics of the seated human coupled with the visco-elastic seat. In: User Centered Design and Occupational Wellbeing (ed: Chakrabarti, D.), Proceeding of the International Ergonomics Conference (HWWE-2014), McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, New Delhi, pp 13-19
Dewangan, K.N. and Tewari, V.K. (2014). Vibration transmission characteristics of a glove during field operation of a power tiller. In: Aspects of Mechanical Engineering (eds: Lingfa, P. and Gautam, S.S.), Proceeding of the International Conference, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, pp 283-288
Dewangan, K.N., Chakraborty, Ujjwal and Prasad, Kunal (2014). Ergonomic evaluation of cono weeder. In: Proceeding of the National Conference on Emerging Technology Trends in Agricultural Engineering (eds: Pranav, P.K., Bhadra, A. and Bandyopadhyay, A.), Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, pp 31-37
Dewangan, K.N., Rakheja, S. and Marcotte, P. (2014). Gender effect on absorbed power of seated body to vertical whole body vibration. 5thAmerican Conference on Human Vibration, University of Guelph, Canada, pp 4-5
Dewangan, K.N., Rakheja, S., Marcotte, P. and Boileau, P.E. (2014). Effects of seat stiffness on the vertical apparent mass responses of the seated body. 5thAmerican Conference on Human Vibration, University of Guelph, Canada, pp 56-57
Marcotte, P., Rakheja, S., Kalra, M. and Dewangan, K.N., (2014). Evaluation of coupling forces on power tool handles using a thin film resistive pressure sensor. 5thAmerican Conference on Human Vibration, University of Guelph, Canada, pp 45-46
Dewangan, K.N., Rakheja, S., Marcotte, P. and Shahmir, A. (2013). Comparisons of apparent mass responses of human subjects seated on rigid and elastic seats under vertical vibration. Ergonomics, 56:1806-22
Dewangan, K.N., Shahmir, A., Rakheja, S. and Marcotte, P. (2013). Seated body apparent mass to vertical whole body vibration: gender and anthropometric effects. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 43:375-391
Dewangan, K.N., Shahmir, A., Rakheja, S. and Marcotte, P. (2013). Seat-to-head transmissibility response to vertical whole body vibration: gender and anthropometric effects. Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control, 32:11-40
Dewangan, K.N., Zimik, W. and Sharma K.B.N. (2013). Hand-transmitted vibration exposure to tractor operator during tillage operation. In: Ergonomics for Rural Development (ed: Dhara P.C.), Proceeding of the International Conference on Ergonomics (HWWE-2013), Giri Printers Midnapore, India, pp 33-40
Dewangan, K.N., Teiheile Hegue and Ngahorza Chiphang. (2013). Reduction of noise exposure to the power tiller operator. In: Proceeding of the National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering (eds: Gautam, S.S. and Samanta, S.), Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, pp 337-342
Dewangan, K.N., Rakheja, S., Marcotte, P. and Shahmir, A. (2013). Measurement of vertical apparent mass responses of human subjects seated on elastic seats. 5th International Conference on Whole-body Vibration Injuries, Netherland
Dewangan, K.N., Rakheja, S., Marcotte, P., Shahmir, A. and Boileau, P.-É. (2013). Effects of elastic seats on seated body apparent mass responses to vertical whole body vibration. 5th International Conference on Whole-body Vibration Injuries, Netherland
Dewangan, K.N., Shahmir, A. Rakheja, S. and Marcotte, P. (2012). Measurement of vertical apparent mass responses of human subjects seated on elastic seats. 4thAmerican Conference on Human Vibration, University of Connecticut Health Center, Hartford, Connecticut, pp 10-12
Dewangan, K.N., Shahmir, A. Rakheja, S. and Marcotte, P. (2012). Gender effect on the seated body apparent mass response to vertical whole body vibration. 4thAmerican Conference on Human Vibration, University of Connecticut Health Center, Hartford, Connecticut, pp 8-10
Dihingia, P.C. and Dewangan K.N. (2011). Musculoskeletal symptoms among tea pluckers in India. Occupational Ergonomics, 10:69-81
Dewangan, K.N. and Tewari, V.K. (2010). Effect of handle grip in reduction of hand-transmitted vibration of hand tractor. International Agricultural Engineering Journal,19(2):48-57
Dewangan, K.N., Gogoi, G., Owary, C. and Gorate, D.U. (2010). Isometric muscle strength of male agricultural workers of India and design of tractor controls. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 40:484-491
Dewangan, K.N., Owary, C. and Datta, R.K. (2010). Anthropometry of male farmers of north eastern India and design of agricultural tools and equipment. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 40:560-573
Dewangan, K.N. and Tewari, V.K. (2009). Vibration energy absorption in the hand-arm system of hand tractor operator. Biosystems Engineering, 103:445-454
Tewari, V.K. and Dewangan, K.N. (2009). Effect of vibration isolators in reduction of work stress during field operation of hand tractor. Biosystems Engineering, 103:146–158
Dewangan, K.N. and Tewari, V.K. (2009). Characteristics of hand-transmitted vibration of a hand tractor used in three operational modes. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 39(1):239-245
Prasanna Kumar, G.V. and Dewangan, K.N. (2009). Agricultural accidents in north eastern region of India. Safety Science, 47(2):199-205
Prasanna Kumar, G.V., Dewangan, K.N. and Sarkar, A. (2009). Noise exposure in oil mills. Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 12(1):23-28
Dewangan, K.N., Bhattacharjya, Kapil and Sinha, Abhinoy (2009). Characteristics of noise emission of a farm engine. International Conference on Food Security and Environmental Sustainability, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
Dewangan, K.N., Chakraborty, U., Prasad, K., Phukon, R. and Saikia, R. (2009). Ergonomic evaluation of direct paddy seeder. International Ergonomic Conference, Humanizing Work and Work Environment (HWWE)-2009, Calcutta University, Kolkata, pp 297-304.
Dewangan, K.N., Owary, C., Gogoi, G. and Gorate, D.U. (2009). Ergonomic evaluation of sickles for paddy harvesting by female agricultural workers. In: Developments in Agricultural and Industrial Ergonomics. International Ergonomic Conference, HWWE-2007, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Vol.-II, pp 58-63.
Dewangan, K.N., Gorate, D.U., Owary, C. and Gogoi, G. (2009). Magnitude, severity and causes of agricultural accidents in Arunachal Pradesh - a case study. In: Developments in Agricultural and Industrial Ergonomics. International Ergonomic Conference, HWWE-2007, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Vol.-I, pp 250-256.
Dewangan, K.N., Owary, C. and Datta, R.K. (2008). Anthropometric data of female farm workers from north eastern India and design of hand tools of the hilly region. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 38(1):90-100
Dewangan, K.N. and Tewari, V.K. (2008). Characteristics of vibration transmission in the hand-arm system and subjective response during field operation of hand tractor. Biosystems Engineering, 100(4):535-546
Prasanna Kumar, G.V., Dewangan, K.N., and Sarkar, A. (2008). Occupational noise exposure in rice mills of northeastern region of India. Noise and Health, 10(39):55-67
Bhoi, P.K., Tewari, V.K., Dhar, R. and Dewangan, K.N. (2007). The effect of an all season collapsible tractor operator enclosure on driver comfort in three adverse environmental conditions. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 37(6):479-487
Tewari, V.K., Ailawadi, R., Sarangi, S. and Dewangan, K.N. (2007). Rationalized database of Indian agricultural workers for equipment design. Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR Ejournal. IX:1-10
Tewari, V.K., Vidhu, K.P. and Dewangan, K.N. (2007). Work stress and fatigue level assessment in field operation of self-propelled machines on Indian farms. Agriculture Ergonomics Development Conference, Malaysia, IEA Press Kuala Lumpur, pp 206-213
Dewangan, K.N. and Prasanna Kumar, G.V. (2006). Comparative study of lever operated knapsack sprayer and controlled droplet application sprayer for hill agriculture in the north eastern India. Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 43(3):101-104
Dewangan, K.N., Prasanna Kumar, G.V., Suja, P.L. and Chowdhury, M.D. (2005). Anthropometric body dimensions of farm youth of north eastern region of India. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 35:979-989
Dewangan, K.N., Prasanna Kumar, G.V. and Tewari, V.K. (2005). Noise characteristics of tractors and health effect on farmers. Applied Acoustics, 66(9):1049-1062
Dewangan, K.N., Thomas, E.V. and Ghosh, B.C. (2005). Performance evaluation of a laboratory model rice transplanter. Agricultural Engineering Today, 29(5-6):38-45
Tewari, V.K., Dewangan, K.N. and Biswas, P. (2005). An ergonomic slide rule. International Congress, HWWE-2005, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Allied Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, pp 811-816
Tewari, V.K., Dewangan, K.N., Vidhu, K.P., Patel, T. and Dubey, Sourabh (2005). Comfort characterization using artificial neural networks on self-propelled rice transplanter operations. International Congress, HWWE-2005, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Allied Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, pp 798-803
Tewari, V.K., Dewangan, K.N., Vidhu, K.P. and Patel, T. (2005). Reduction of vibration in self-propelled vertical conveyor reaper. International Congress, HWWE-2005, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Allied Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, pp 1055-1059
Prasanna Kumar G.V.,Dewangan, K.N., Deka, V.S. and Debbarma, M. (2005). Estimating anthropometric dimensions using multiple regression analysis and artificial neural network. International Congress, HWWE-2005, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Allied Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, pp 777-782
Tewari, V.K., Dewangan, K.N. and Karmakar S. (2004). Operator’s fatigue in field operation of hand tractors. Biosystems Engineering, 89(1):1-11
Prasanna Kumar, G.V. and Dewangan, K.N. (2004). Deflection and contact characteristics of a power tiller tyre. Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR Ejournal,VI:1-8
Dewangan, K.N., Prasanna Kumar, G.V. and Datta, R.K. (2004). Scope of mechanization in Arunachal Pradesh, Part-II: Present status and future strategies. Agricultural Engineering Today, 28(5-6):44-51
Dewangan, K.N., Prasanna Kumar, G.V. and Datta, R.K. (2004). Scope of mechanization in Arunachal Pradesh, Part-I: Traditional hand tools of jhum cultivation in Arunachal Pradesh. Agricultural Engineering Today, 28(3-4):60-67.
Tewari, V.K., Dewangan, K.N. and Sarkar B. (2004). Ergonomic evaluation of self-propelled vertical conveyor reaper. International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Agricultural Engineering (etae2004), Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Anamaya Publisher, New Delhi, pp 278-285
Dewangan, K.N. and Datta, R.K. (2003). Anthropometric survey of jhum cultivators of Arunachal Pradesh. HWWE- 2001, International Ergonomic Conference, HWWE-2001, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Quest Publications, Mumbai, pp 563-568
Dewangan, K.N., Prasanna Kumar, G.V. and Chandan Owary (2002). Anthropometric database of jhum cultivators of Mizoram for the preservation of indigenous knowledge in agricultural practices. Workshop on Sustainable Development of Mountains, Aizawl, Mizoram Government press, India, pp 77-82
Prasanna Kumar, G.V., Dewangan, K.N., Tabyo, M., Pul, B. and Tara, H.T. (2002). Indigenous agricultural hand tools of Arunachal Pradesh - Ergonomic approach in design refinement. Workshop on Sustainable Development of Mountains, Aizawl, Mizoram Government press, India, pp 69-76
Shrivastava, S.K., Sahu, A.K., Dewangan, K.N., Misra, S.K., Upadhyay, A.P. and Dubey, A.K. (2001). Estimating pan evaporation from meteorological data for Jabalpur. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 29(3):224-228
Sahu, A.K., Shrivastava, S.K., Dewangan, K.N., Ahmed, M. and Borah, S. (2000). Analysis of irrigation and drainage requirements of various crops at North Lakhimpur in Assam. Journal of Indian Water Resources Society, 20(3):123-129
Dewangan, K.N., Shrivastava, S.K. and Khusre, B.C. (1999). Infiltration characteristics and modelling in Rani Awanthi bai Sagar Pariyojana of Madhya Pradesh. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 27(2):112-117

MISCELLANEOUS

Course Curricula Development

External expert for the Board of Postgraduate Studies in Agricultural Engineering for preparation of undergraduate courses at Assam University, Silchar, India (2011-2014)
Member course curricula revision committee for undergraduate programme, Department of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST (2001, 2009)
Group leader for preparing a proposal for the graduate programme in the Farm Machinery and Power, Department of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST (2006). This effort led to formulation of curriculum that is currently being successfully implemented at NERIST.

Peer-reviewer of the following journals:

o Biosystems Engineering (Elsevier)
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (Elsevier)
Mechanical System and Signal Processing (Elsevier)
Experimental Techniques (Wiley Science)
International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics (Inder Science)
Journal of Ergonomics (Malaysia)
Journal of Agricultural Science & Technology (Iran)
Institution of Engineers (India)
Journal of Agricultural Engineering (ISAE)
International Journal of Health Science and well-being
African Journal of Agricultural Research
African Journal of Biotechnology

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