Dr. Pradip N, Dalavi
Head, Department of Agricultural Engineering
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Pradip Narayan Dalavi earned a Ph.D. in Irrigation Water Management Engineering from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan in 2018. He had received prestigious National Fellowship from University Grant Commission, New Delhi, during Ph.D studies. He holds M.Tech degree in Agricultural Engineering from Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra. He was a recipient of the prestigious Prof. Shravan Saoji Vanjari Memorial award in M.Tech. Agril. Engg. He had received a B.Tech degree in Agricultural Engineering from Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra. Dr. Dalavi has more than 6.5 Years of experience in Teaching and Research activities. His teaching excellence was recognized with the Best Teacher Award in 2019. In 2020, he won the best poster presentation award at the International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence-Based Future Technologies in Agriculture. He is a life member of the Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, and an Associate member of The Institution of Engineers (India). He is also a life member of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), New Delhi. Dr. Dalavi has a notable publication record, with 15 research papers published in reputed international and national journals and 02 papers presented at international conferences. As an organizer, Dr. Dalavi has successfully conducted 10 workshops and training programs. He has actively participated in various conferences, attending 02 international conferences and 05 national conferences/seminars. In addition to his academic publications, Dr. Dalavi has written 02 popular articles, 01 book and 01 book chapter with an international publisher. Dr. Dalavi holds 01 published patent to his credit. As a mentor, Dr. Dalavi has guided three Master’s students in their research endeavours. He has also enhanced his expertise by completing the NPTEL Online Certification Course on Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. He is presently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the School of Engineering & Technology, D. Y. Patil Agriculture & Technical University, Talsande, a position he has held since 2023.
EXPERTISE INFORMATION
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- UG: B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, 2011
- PG: M.Tech (Irrigation and Drainage Engineering), Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, 2014
- PhD: PhD (Irrigation Water Management Engineering), Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, 2018
- NET-2016: NET Qualified in Land and Water Management Engineering, Agricutural Scientist Recruitment Board, New Delhi, 2016
- NET-2019: NET Qualified in Land and Water Management Engineering, Agricutural Scientist Recruitment Board, New Delhi, 2019
EXPERIENCE
Research Experience (22 Months)
- Research Associate, World bank Funded, ICAR-NAHEP, CAAST-CSAWM Project at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (February 01, 2019 to December 30, 2019).
- Research Associate, World bank Funded, ICAR-NAHEP, CAAST-CSAWM Project at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (January15, 2020 to December 12, 2020).
Teaching Experience ( 05 Y: 05M: ##D*)
- Assistant Professor, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara (Punjab), (January 18, 2017 to May 08, 2017).
- Assistant Professor, Shiv Shankar College of Agricultural Engineering, Mirajgaon , (September 10, 1018 to January 29, 2019).
- Assistant Professor, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab (March 15, 2021 to December 21, 2022).
- Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, D. Y. Patil Agriculture and Technical University, Talsande, Kolhapur (January 01, 2023 to till date*).
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Publications:
i. Pradip Dalavi, A. N. Mankar, S. B. Wadatkar and Priyanka Sharma, (2015), Evaluation of Models for Estimation of Evaporation from Farm Pond in Semi-Arid Region. Ecology, Environment & Conservation, 21(8): AS297-AS302.
ii. Pradip Dalavi, S. R. Bhakar, P. K. Singh, Mahesh Kothari and H. K. Jain, (2017), Development of Stochastic Time Series Model for Prediction of Rainfall in Upper Bhima Catchment of Western Maharashtra, Green Farming, 8(6): 1351-1355.
iii. Reddy, M. L., V. D. Paradkar and Pradip Dalavi, (2017), Development of Rotational Water Allocation Plan for Jaisamand Irrigation Project. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(12): 2309-2320.
iv. Pawar, V. L., V. D. Paradkar and Pradip Dalavi, (2017), Performance Evaluation of the Products of Different Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation Companies. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(12): 2321-2331.
v. Pradip Dalavi, A. N. Mankar and S. B. Wadatkar (2018). Modeling Evaporation from Farm Pond in Semi-Arid Region. Plant Archives, 18(1): 129-134.
vi. Pradip Dalavi, S. R. Bhakar, H. N. Bhange and Gavit, B. K., (2018). Assessment of Empirical Methods for Runoff Estimation in Chaskaman Catchment of Western Maharashtra. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(05): 1511-1515.
vii. Sathe, M. P., A.U. Surwase, Pradip Dalavi and S.M. Taley, (2018). Impact of Land Configurations on Runoff and Soil Loss under Rainfed Conditions. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 6(11): 39-47.
viii. Akash S, Pradip Narayan Dalavi, Humnabad Srikanth and Umesh Bonthagorla, (2022). Effects of organic manure and fertilizers on physicochemical properties of the soil: A review. The Pharma Innovation Journal; 11(9) 1856-1860.
ix. Vaibhav S More, Pradip Dalavi and Kunal Rane, (2022). A Review on the role of soil physico-chemical properties for soil quality improvement and sustainable agriculture. The Pharma Innovation Journal, SP-11(11): 1598-1602.
x. Saurabhkumar Gadakh, Sarika S Wandre, Mangal A Patil and Pradip Dalavi, (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.
xi. Pradip Dalavi, Sita Ram Bhakar, Jitendra Rajput, Venkatesh Gaddikeri, Ravindra Kumar Tiwari, Abhishek Shukla, Dinesh Kumar Vishwakarma, (2024). Modeling runoff in Bhima River catchment, India: A comparison of artificial neural networks and empirical models. Water Practice & Technology, 19(07): 2473-2958.
xii. Ratan Mane, Mangal Patil, Sarika Wandre, Pradip Dalavi, 2024. Integrating Remote Sensing and GIS for LULC Studies in the Panchganga River Basin. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, 28(09): 69-84.
xiii. Shubham G Mane, Mangal A Patil, Sarika S Wandre and Pradip N. Dalavi, 2024. Hydraulic performance evaluation of mini-sprinkler system. International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 7(6): 624-631.
xiv. Sanket R. Gunajl, Pradip Dalavi, Mangal A patil, Sarika S. Wandre and Aniket A. Kale, 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.
xv. Sonali Sanap, Mangal A. Patil, Sarika S. Wandre and Pradip N. Dalavi, 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, ISSN:2456-8864. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/ajaar/2025/v25i4600.
Conference Publications:
i. Pradip Dalavi, A. N. Mankar, and Priyanka Sharma, (2015). Comparison of different models to measure actual evaporation rates from farm pond. International Conference on Integrating Climate, Crop, Ecology-The Emerging Areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, Fishery, Forestry, Biodiversity and Policy Issues held at New Delhi on July 19 2015, pp. 44-46.
ii. Pradip Dalavi, S. D. Gorantiwar, J. S. Pachpute and M. B. Khamkar, (2020). Application of Artificial Intelligence in Rainfall-Runoff Modelling. 54th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) and International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Based future Technologies in Agriculture, held at Pune during January 07-09, 2020, 344-448.
iii. A. N. Mankar, Pradip Dalavi, M. B. Nagdeve, S. B. Wadatkar and R. S. Patode (2015). Evaluation of models for estimation of evaporation from farm pond in semi-arid region. The National Seminar on Dryland Agriculture in Vidarbha: Priorities and Development Issues held at Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola during March 3-4, 2015, pp. 35-36.
Books:
• S. D. Gorantiwar, Prabhat Kumar, J. S. Pachpute, Shrikant S. Kulkarni, Pradip N. Dalavi (2021). Protected Cultivation Technologies for Climate Smart Agriculture. International Books and Periodicals Supply Service, Delhi.
Book Chapters:
• Priyanka Sharma, Mahesh Kothari and Pradip Dalavi (2018). Water Requirement of Drip Irrigated Tomato inside a Shed Net House. Engineering interventions in sustainable trickle irrigation. Apple Academic Press pp. 35-42.
COURSES TAUGHT
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab:
- Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (UG)
- Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture (UG)
- Renewable Energy and Green Technology (UG)
- Farm Machinery and Power (UG)
- Y. Patil Agriculture and Technical University, Talsande, Kolhapur:
- Irrigation Engineering (UG)
- Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (UG)
- Sprinkler and Drip Irrigation Systems (UG)
- Minor Irrigation and Command Area Development (UG)
- Groundwater, Wells and Pumps (UG)
- Soil Mechanics (UG)
- Floods and Control Measures (UG)
- Design of Farm Drainage Systems (PG)
- Design of Pumps for Irrigation and Drainage (PG)
- Water and Nutrient Management Under Protected Cultivation (PG)
- Flow Through Porous Media (PG)
- Decision Support Systems for Irrigation and Water Management (PG)
Research Scholars
PG Students: Completed: 3, Ongoing: 02*
PhD Scholars: Completed: ##, Ongoing: 01*
Awards and Honours
- Shravan Saoji Vanjari Memorial Award in M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.) by Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, 2015.
- Best Teacher Award at SSCAE, Mirajgaon, 2019.
- Best poster presentation award during International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Based future Technologies in Agriculture, by Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers, New Delhi and Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, 2020.