BIOGRAPHY

EXPERTISE INFORMATION​

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

B. Tech in Agricultural Engineering, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (Agriculture University), Rahuri, Ahmednagar, 2010
M. Tech in Agricultural Engineering (Specialization in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering), Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (Agriculture University), Rahuri, Ahmednagar, 2012

Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering (Specialization in Irrigation Water Management Engineering), Maharana Pratap Agriculture and Technical University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 2019

NET in Land and Water Management Engineering, MoA&FW-Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, DARE, 2015

Pursuing PG Diploma in Agriculture Extension Management (AEM) from MANAGE, Hyderabad (Reg. No.-AEM-MOOCs/2025/18/2146)

  • Teaching Experience: 5 Years 10 Months
  • Research Experience: 2 Years 7 Months
  • Industry Experience: 4 Months

    Consultancy Project: 01 (Completed)

    • Consultancy for the Gangadhar Neher Irrigation Project, Odisha, in collaboration with Agrinext Technologies LLP, Pune.

Journal Publication:

  • Vikrant Nikam, Mangal A. Patil, Sarika S. Wandre, S. B. Nandgude and K. Prathapan A Comprehensive Review of Global Precipitation Products: Availability and Application for Flood Inundation Mapping Accepted for publication in MAUSAM.
  • Kolekar, A. R., Ghadge, A. S., Gore, A. M., Gholap, B. S., Patil, M. A., Kshirsagar, A. P., Mane, P. P., Nikam, A. N., & Zure, A. S. (Accepted). Development and performance evaluation of engine operated walk type sprayer. International Journal of Research in Agronomy. Ref. No. Agronomy-S-8-4-21.
  • Gunjal, S. R., Dalavi, P., Patil, M. A., Wandre, S. S., & Kale, A. A. (2025). Identification of groundwater potential zones in the Akole Taluka watershed using geospatial techniques and AHP. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 15(3), 106–120. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i34758
  • Sanap, S., Patil, M. A., Wandre, S. S., & Dalavi, P. N. (2025). Estimation of crop evapotranspiration of wheat using remote sensing & GIS based crop coefficient. Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, 25(4), 49–61. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajaar/2025/v25i4600
  • Mane, R., Patil, M., Wandre, S., & Dalavi, P. (2024). Integrating remote sensing and GIS for LULC studies in the Panchganga River Basin. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, 28(9), 69–84. https://doi.org/10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9812
  • Patil, S. P., Wandre, S. S., Patil, M. A., Dhekale, J. S., Bansude, S. N., Gavit, B. K., & Ghatge, J. S. (2024). A review on artificial neural network and hydrology. International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 8(8), 571–576. https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i8Si.1878
  • Mane, S. G., Patil, M. A., Wandre, S. S., & Dalavi, P. N. (2024). Hydraulic performance evaluation of mini-sprinkler system. International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 7(6), 624–631. https://doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i6i.939
  • Gadakh, S., Wandre, S. S., Patil, M. A., Jadhav, A., Shinde, V., Ghatge, J., & Prathapan, K. (2024). Quantitative analysis of morphometric parameters for prioritization of Warana river basin using remote sensing and GIS. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology, 18, 32–38. https://doi.org/10.58628/JAE-2418-105
  • Gadakh, S., Wandre, S. S., Patil, M. A., & Dalavi, P. (2023). Remote sensing and GIS-based site selection for effective soil and water conservation measures in the Warana river basin. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(6), 5220–5232. https://www.thepharmajournal.com/
  • Patil, M., Kothari, M., Gorantiwar, S. D., & Singh, P. K. (2019). Runoff simulation using the SWAT model and SUFI-2 algorithm in Ghod catchment of upper Bhima River basin. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 47(1), 7–13. http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijsc&volume=47&issue=1&article=002
  • Landge, P. R., Kothari, M., Bhakar, S. R., Patil, P. R., & Patil, M. A. (2018). Design and evaluation of software tool for optimal design of sprinkler irrigation system. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(2), 2660–2677. https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.702.323
  • Patil, M., Kothari, M., Gorantiwar, S. D., & Singh, P. K. (2017). Application of statistical downscaling model for long lead rainfall prediction in Ghod Catchment of Upper Bhima River Basin. Journal of Agricultural Research and Technology, 42(3), 99–110.
  • Patil, M., Gadge, S. B., & Gorantiwar, S. D. (2017). Economics of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) grown under shade net house with different fertigation levels. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 10(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.15740/HAS/IJAE/10.1/1-9
  • Patil, M. A., & Gadge, S. B. (2016). Yield response of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) to different fertigation levels. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 9(2), 145–149. https://doi.org/10.15740/HAS/IJAE/9.2/145-149
  • Bhagat, A. D., & Patil, M. A. (2014). Probability distribution functions of weekly reference crop evapotranspiration for Solapur district of Maharashtra. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 7(2), 399–401. https://doi.org/10.15740/HAS/IJAE/7.2/399-401
  • Bhagat, A. D., & Patil, M. A. (2014). Water excess/deficit studies at different seasons (bahars) of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivation. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 7(2), 323–327. https://doi.org/10.15740/HAS/IJAE/7.2/323-327
  • Patil, M. A., & Bhagat, A. D. (2014). Yield response of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) to shading percentage of shade net. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 7(1), 243–248. http://www.researchjournal.co.in/online/IJAE.htm
  • Patil, S. B., Chendake, A. D., Patil, M. A., Pawar, S. G., Salunkhe, R. V., & Burkul, S. S. (2014). Development and performance evaluation of pedal operated maize sheller. International Journal of Advanced Research, 2(9), 561–567.

    Book Publication:

    • Arun Bhagat and Mangal Patil (2017, 2018, 2023). Land and Water Management Engineering (Specially compiled for JRF, SRF, GATE, NET, ARS & Forestry Examination). Jain Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-8360-206-8. (I edition-2017; II edition-2018; III edition-2023).
    • Swapnali Kale, Mangal Patil, G. Shinde (2014). Runoff Estimation Modelling Green-Ampt an Efficient Method. Lap Lambert Publishing House, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-37618-4.
    • Rajanee Salunkhe, Mangal Patil, M. Deshmukh (2014). Irrigation Scheduling Response of Wheat to IW/CPE. Lap Lambert Publishing House, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-43183-8.
    • Manisha Chavan, Mangal Patil, Arun Bhagat (2014). Osmotic Dehydration of Sapota Slices a Mass Transfer Phenomenon. Lap Lambert Publishing House, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-54943-4.
    • Mangal Patil, Shailendra Gadge, Arun Bhagat (2013). Protected Cultivation Technology Efficient Production under Shed-Net. Lap Lambert Publishing House, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-33788-8.
    • Vidya Mandave, Mangal Patil, Pallavi Pawar (2013). Hydraulic Performance Evaluation Investigation of Mini-Sprinkler Irrigation System. Lap Lambert Publishing House, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-45163-8.
    • Pallavi Pawar, Mangal Patil, Vidya Mandave (2013). Drainage Coefficient Development through Rainfall Analysis. Lap Lambert Publishing House, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-45677-0.

    Book Chapter Publication:

    • Sarika Wandre, Dr. Mangal Patil and Dr. Vinayak Shinde. Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Precision Agriculture. In Farming in the Digital Age-Advanced Precision Techniques. pp. 74-86. IIP Iterative International Publishers. ISBN: 978-93-6252-369-3.
    • Patil, M. A., Gadge, S. B., Gorantiwar, S. D., & Bhagat, A. D. (2018). Cost economics of cucumbers grown under a shade net house with different fertigation levels. In Engineering Interventions in Sustainable Trickle Irrigation: Irrigation Requirements and Uniformity, Fertigation, and Crop Performance (Chap.10). Apple Academic Press. ISBN: 978-1-77188-601-7. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315184241-10.

    Conference Publication:

    • Mangal Patil and Anantraj Jadhav. Assessment of future climate change impacts on irrigation water requirements and yield of rice using the AquaCrop model. 58th ISAE Annual Convention on “Engineering Innovations for Next-gen Digital Agriculture” & International Symposium on “Agricultural Engineering Education for Aspiring Youth in Transforming Agriculture”. VNMKV, Parbhani. November 12–14, 2024.
    • Mangal Patil, Mahesh Kothari, S. D. Gorantiwar, P. K. Singh. Runoff simulation using the SWAT model and SUFI-2 algorithm in Ghod catchment of upper Bhima River basin. 53rd ISAE Annual Convention & International Symposium on Engineering Technologies for Precision and Climate-Smart Agriculture. MPUAT, Udaipur, RJ. January 28–30, 2019.
    • Mangal Patil, Mahesh Kothari, S. D. Gorantiwar, P. K. Singh. Application of Statistical Downscaling Model for Long Lead Rainfall Prediction in Ghod Catchment of Upper Bhima River Basin. CCAW2017: International seminar on Global Climate Change: Implications for Agriculture and Water Sectors. WALMI, Aurangabad. December 14–16, 2017.
    • A Patil, S. B Gadge, A. D Bhagat, Yogita Dashora, Ragini Dashora. Yield Response and Economics of Cucumber grown under shade net with different shading percentage and fertigation level. 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • D. Bhagat, H. K. Mittal, M. A. Patil, Ragini Dashora. Water requirement of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) for season December–July (Ambe Bahar). 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur. February 23–25, 2015.
    • D. Bhagat, S. D. Gorantiwar, M. A. Patil, Upma Sharma. Suitability of Pomegranate seasons (bahars) for optimum production. 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • D. Bhagat, M. A. Patil, Yogita Dashora, Upma Sharma. Drought investigation through rainfall analysis for different stations of Solapur district (Maharashtra). 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • D. Bhagat, S. D. Gorantiwar, M. A. Patil, P. G. Popale, V. R. Mandave. Estimation of Pomegranate Evapotranspiration for orchard management using Artificial Neural Network. 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • Upma Sharma, Yogita Dashora, Ragini Dashora, Mangal Patil, Arun Bhagat. Sustainable agriculture intensification and its enabling environment. 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • Yogita Dashora, Upma Sharma, Ragini Dashora, Mangal Patil, Pratibha Katara, Arun Bhagat. Agriculture Engineering & Mechanization for Sustainable Agriculture in Rajasthan. 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • Upma Sharma, Ragini Dashora, Yogita Dashora, Mangal Patil, Arun Bhagat. Role of Agricultural Engineering to Meet Future Food Security Challenges in India. 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • D. Bhagat, M. A. Patil, P. B. Chavan, V. R. Mandave, P. S. Wankhede. Water requirement of pomegranate orchards for Solapur district of Maharashtra (India). 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • Yogita Dashora, Ragini Dashora, Upma Sharma, Mangal Patil, Rohit Choudhary. Emergence and status of climate-smart agriculture: In the Indian perspective. 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • Ragini Dashora, Upma Sharma, Yogita Dashora, Mangal Patil, Arun Bhagat. Integrated Water Resource Management for Sustainable Development in Agriculture. 49th ISAE Convention. Udaipur, RJ. February 23–25, 2015.
    • Mangal Patil, Arun Bhagat. Yield response of cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) to different fertigation levels. 48th ISAE Convention. Udaipur. February 21–23, 2014.
    • Mangal Patil, Arun Bhagat. Economics of cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) grown under shade net house with different fertigation levels. 48th ISAE Convention. Udaipur. February 21–23, 2014.
    • Arun Bhagat, Mangal Patil. Water requirement of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) orchards for season August to March (Hasta Bahar). 48th ISAE Convention. Udaipur. February 21–23, 2014.
    • Arun Bhagat, Mangal Patil. Water Balance parameters and a climatic shift in season June–December (Mrig bahar) of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) of Solapur district, Maharashtra. 48th ISAE Convention. Udaipur. February 21–23, 2014.
    • D. Bhagat, D. T. Meshram, H. K. Mittal, S. D. Gorantiwar, M. A. Patil. Water Requirement of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Orchards for Season December–July (Ambe Bahar). National Seminar Cum Exhibition Pomegranate for Nutrition, livelihood Security and Entrepreneurship Development. ICAR-NRSC on Pomegranate, Solapur. December 5–7, 2014.
    • D. Bhagat, D. T. Meshram, H. K. Mittal, S. D. Gorantiwar, M. A. Patil. Planning and Climate Shifting of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) Orchards management for Ambe Bahar (December– July). National Seminar Cum Exhibition Pomegranate for Nutrition, livelihood Security and Entrepreneurship Development. ICAR-NRSC on Pomegranate, Solapur. December 5–7, 2014.
    • Arun D. Bhagat, Mangal A. Patil, Punam Mhetre. Methodology to Study the Hydrologic Response of a Watershed to Land Use Changes by using RS and GIS. AISRAWDEP-The Institution of Engineers. Ahmednagar Local Centre. September 5–6, 2013.
    • Ragini Dashora, Yogita Dashora, Upma Sharma, Pratibha Katara, Mangal Patil. Development of Rainfall-Runoff Models for Gauged Micro Agricultural Watershed in Bhilwara District. National Conference on Hydrology with Special Emphasis on Rain Water Harvesting (NCHRWH-2013). Poornima Group of Institutions, Jaipur. November 15–16, 2013.
    • Arun Bhagat, Mangal Patil, Ragini Dashora, Yogita Dashora. Modeling Techniques to Assess the Hydrological Impacts of Climate Change. National Conference on Hydrology with Special Emphasis on Rain Water Harvesting (NCHRWH-2013). Poornima Group of Institutions, Jaipur. November 15–16, 2013.
    • Mangal A. Patil, Arun D. Bhagat. Methodology to Integrate GIS-based Techniques for Watershed Management. National Conference on Hydrology with Special Emphasis on Rain Water Harvesting (NCHRWH-2013). Poornima Group of Institutions, Jaipur. November 15–16, 2013.
    • Ragini Dashora, Yogita Dashora, Upma Sharma, Pratibha Katara, Mangal Patil, Arun Bhagat. Rooftop Water Harvesting in Rural Areas for Waning Water Scarcity. National Conference on Hydrology with Special Emphasis on Rain Water Harvesting (NCHRWH-2013). Poornima Group of Institutions, Jaipur. November 15–16, 2013.
    • Mangal Patil, Arun Bhagat, Yogita Dashora, Ragini Dashora. Rainwater Harvesting: A Lifeline for Human Well–Being and Eco-System. National Conference on Hydrology with Special Emphasis on Rain Water Harvesting (NCHRWH-2013). Poornima Group of Institutions, Jaipur. November 15–16, 2013.
    • A. Patil, S. B. Gadge, S. D. Gorantiwar, A. D. Bhagat. Economics of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Grown under Shade Net House with Different Fertigation Levels. Engineering Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture through Natural Resource Management. Institution of Engineers, Ahmednagar Local Centre. 2014.
    • Mangal A. Patil, Arun D. Bhagat. Study of Different Fact Sheets for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Technology. National Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Development and Management (SWARDAM-2013).
    • Arun D. Bhagat, Mangal A. Patil. Best Management Strategies to Control Storm Water (Runoff) Pollution. National Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Development and Management (SWARDAM-2013).
    • Mangal A. Patil, Arun D. Bhagat. Sustainable Irrigation Water Management: A Dynamic Approach. National Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Development and Management (SWARDAM-2013).
    • Arun D. Bhagat, Mangal A. Patil. Climate Change and Water Resource Management: Adaptation Strategies for Protecting People and the Environment. National Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Development and Management (SWARDAM-2013).
    • Arun D. Bhagat, Mangal A. Patil, Ragini Dashora, Upma Sharma. Role of IT and Precision Technologies in Agriculture: It’s Scope of Adoption in India. NCAE-2013 ‘Precision Agriculture for Sustainable Food Production’, XXVI National Convention of Agricultural Engineers. Institution of Engineers (India), Udaipur Local Centre, Udaipur, RAJ. February 15–16, 2013.
    • Arun D. Bhagat, Mangal A. Patil, Yogita Dashora, Upma Sharma. Information and Communication Technology: Application in Different Agricultural Era’s. NCAE-2013 ‘Precision Agriculture for Sustainable Food Production’, XXVI National Convention of Agricultural Engineers. Institution of Engineers (India), Udaipur Local Centre, Udaipur, RAJ. February 15–16, 2013.
    • Arun D. Bhagat, Mangal A. Patil, Upma Sharma, Yogita Dashora. Integrated Land and Water Resources Conservation Plans, Policies and Its Benefits. XXVI National Convention of Agricultural Engineers NCAE-2013 ‘Precision Agriculture for Sustainable Food Production’. Institution of Engineers (India), Udaipur Local Centre, Udaipur, RAJ. February 15–16, 2013.
    • A. Patil, S. B. Gadge, S. D. Gorantiwar, A. D. Bhagat. Yield Response of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) to different Fertigation Levels. Engineering Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture through Natural Resource Management. Institution of Engineers, Ahmednagar Local Centre. 2014.
    • D. Bhagat, S. D. Gorantiwar, H. K. Mittal, M. A. Patil. Water requirement of Pomegranate Orchards for Solapur District of Maharashtra. Engineering Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture through Natural Resource Management. Institution of Engineers, Ahmednagar Local Centre. 2014.

    Copyrights published:

    • Smart Phule Irrigation Scheduler (SmartPIS) – Copyright No. SW-17089/2023.
    • IoT enabled Siphon System for Farm Pond (Phule SiPond) – Copyright No. SW-16642/2023.

    Popular/Mass awareness articles:

    • Published Marathi article on “Sukshma Sinchan Paddhatiche Mahatwa” in Krushiraj magazine (Diwali Anka).
    • Published periodical farmer’s leaflet entitled “Marvi Manthan” on Managed Aquifer Recharge at Village Intervention (MARVI) Project.
    • Published article on “Automation in Greenhouse” in Agrowon
    • Published article on “Power Tiller” in Agrowon
    • Published article on “Terrace Gardening” in Shetiguru
    • Published article on “Apatkalin Paristhitimadhye Tushar Sinchanacha Vapar” in Shetkari
    • Research work “Development of an IoT enabled location-specific real-time irrigation scheduling system for multiple crops based on PIS: SmartPIS” recommended in Joint Agrosco, MPKV Rahuri.
    • Research work “Design and Development of Web and Mobile based Applications for Real-Time Estimation of Location-Specific Evapotranspiration: Spatial ETr” recommended in Joint Agrosco, MPKV Rahuri.
    • Research work “Development of an IoT enabled location-specific real-time irrigation scheduling system for single crop based on PIS: AutoPIS” recommended in Joint Agrosco, MPKV Rahuri.
    • Developed low-cost sand filter under UG research project “Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Low-Cost Sand Filter.”
    • Research project “Yield Response of Cucumber to Fertigation and Shading Percentage of Shade Nets” recommended in Joint Agrosco, BSKKV Dapoli.
    • Developed machine under research project “Development and Performance Evaluation of Pedal Operated Maize Sheller.”


UG, PG & PhD courses in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in:

  • Irrigation Water Management Engineering
  • Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
  • Groundwater Engineering
  • Climate Change & Water Resources
  • Artificial Intelligence in Irrigation Systems
  • Soil & Water Conservation Engineering
  • Research Scholars:

    • D. Scholars: 3 (Ongoing)
    • Tech Students: 11 (5 Completed & 6 Ongoing)
    • Tech Projects: 60+ guided in areas of irrigation water management, RS, GIS & hydrology
  • Awarded DST-INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP from Government of India for PhD Research work
  • Awarded University Merit Scholarship from MPKV Rahuri during M. Tech

    Membership of professional bodies:

    • Life member, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), LM-10904
    • Life member, Association of Agrometeorologists, LM-969
    • Life member, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, LM-6205
    • Associate member, the Institutions of Engineers (India), AM3095587
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