Leichte Sprache
Mr. Yogesh Kalnar , M.Tech
Abteilung: Systemverfahrenstechnik
Mitarbeit in Programmbereichen
Arbeitsgebiete
Storage and transport management of fresh produce
Automation and sensor technology
Projekte
- FoodWaStop – Sustainable Network for agrofood loss and waste prevention, management, quantification and valorisation Lebensmittelverluste und -verschwendung (FLW) sind eine globale Herausforderung, die von internationalen Regierungen und Organisation…
- iBox – Model-based electronic control device for storage and transport of fresh produce under modified O2 and CO2 atmosphere Ziel dieser Forschungsarbeit ist die Entwicklung eines modellbasierten elektronischen Gaskontrollsystems/-geräts (Box) für di…
Veröffentlichungen
- Guru, P.; Sharma, M.; Zalpouri, R.; Kumar, V.; Saha, D.; Kalnar, Y.; Singla, A.; Sharma, A.; Nancy, M.; Sharma, T. (2025): Use of light traps for management of insect pests infesting stored food commodities. Crop Protection. (October 2025): p. 107264. Online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2025.107264
- Kalnar, Y.; Weltzien, C.; Mahajan, P. (2025): Evaluating the impact of parameter variability on O2 control and model robustness in modified atmosphere storage for fresh produce. Scientific Reports. : p. 16487. Online: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99854-4
- Guru, P.; Saha, D.; Kalnar, Y.; Sharma, M.; Zalpouri, R.; Kumar, V.; Shettigar, N. (2025): Predicting phototaxis of almond moth, Cadra cautella (Walker) using ANN models: insights for wavelength and intensity as key factors. Pest Management Science. : p. 1-11. Online: https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8787
- Kalnar, Y.; Sonawane, A.; Weltzien, C.; Mahajan, P. (2025): Evaluating soda-lime adsorption and microcontroller-based system for the dynamic control of CO2 in a fresh produce storage box under varying temperature. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. (June 2025): p. 101852. Online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.101852
- Kalnar, Y.; Jalali, A.; Weltzien, C.; Mahajan, P. (2024): Mathematical model and electronic system for real-time O2 control in storage boxes: Development and validation under fluctuating temperatures. Biosystems Engineering. (June 2024): p. 67-79. Online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2024.04.012
- Guru, P.; Kumar, V.; Saha, D.; Kalnar, Y.; Nancy, M.; Singla, A. (2024): Phototactic response of angoumois grain moth Sitotroga cerealella (olivier) to visible spectrum: Attraction analysis and modelling using machine learning. Journal of Stored Products Research. (May 2024): p. 102295. Online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102295
Curriculum Vitae
2023- Scientist, ATB: Institute for agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy, Potsdam
2016-2022 - Scientist, Indian Council of Agricultural Research *ICAR- CIPHET, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Scientific research experience in food engineering and technology platform: Scientist, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): 6+ years’ experience in formulation and execution of externally funded research and consultancy project.
3+ years of Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Professor, College of Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering, SDAU Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Gujarat. Duration: 21/ 08/ 2013 to 15/07/ 2014 (1 year)
Guest Lecturer, College of Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering, SDAU Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Gujarat. Duration: 07/08/ 2012 to 20/08/2013 (1 year)
Lecturer M-tech Scholar, College of Polytechnic in Agro-processing, Junagadh Agriculture University, Junagadh, Duration: 22/01/ 2011 to 29/05/2012 (1.4 year)
Expertise in the domain of automation and sensor technology and its application in post-harvest handling for fresh produce.
Worked with academic partners, good communication skills and experience in technical writing