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पूर्वोत्तर क्षेत्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान   
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology 
deemed-to-be-university under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Nirjuli - 791109, Arunachal Pradesh 
faculties

Dr. KRISHNA NARAYAN DEWANGAN

Professor

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

E-mail: kndewangan2001[AT]yahoo(dot)co(dot)in, Phone (EPBX/Office): 0360 - 2257401-8 Extn. 6101

  • Professional Background
  • Honors and Awards
  • Educational Qualification
  • Administrative Background
  • Sponsored Research Projects
  • Memberships in Professional bodies
  • Teaching Engagements
  • Projects and Thesis Supervised/ Currently Supervising
  • PHDs Supervised
  • Participation in short term courses
  • Courses or Conferences Organised
  • Special Lectures Delivered
  • Books/Book Chapters Authored
  • Publications
  • Miscellaneous
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/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
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
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
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
  1. Life Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers
  2. Life Member, Indian Society of Technical Education
  3. Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association
  4. Life Member, Indian Society of Ergonomics
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
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)
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
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/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
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
  1. Dewangan, K.N. (2007). Ergonomics intervention for tractor operator. In: Ergonomic Intervention for Health and Productivity. (Ed): Suman Singh, Himanshu Publications, New Delhi
  2. 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
  3. 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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Dihingia, P.C. and Dewangan K.N. (2011). Musculoskeletal symptoms among tea pluckers in India. Occupational Ergonomics, 10:69-81
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Prasanna Kumar, G.V. and Dewangan, K.N. (2009). Agricultural accidents in north eastern region of India. Safety Science, 47(2):199-205
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
Course Curricula Development
  1. External expert for the Board of Postgraduate Studies in Agricultural Engineering for preparation of undergraduate courses at Assam University, Silchar, India (2011-2014)
  2. Member course curricula revision committee for undergraduate programme, Department of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST (2001, 2009)
  3. 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:
  1. o   Biosystems Engineering (Elsevier)
  2. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (Elsevier)
  3. Mechanical System and Signal Processing (Elsevier)
  4. Experimental Techniques (Wiley Science)
  5. International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics (Inder Science)
  6. Journal of Ergonomics (Malaysia) 
  7. Journal of Agricultural Science & Technology (Iran) 
  8. Institution of Engineers (India)   
  9. Journal of Agricultural Engineering (ISAE) 
  10. International Journal of Health Science and well-being 
  11. African Journal of Agricultural Research 
  12. African Journal of Biotechnology