Dr. Sagar M. Chavan

Assistant Professor

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BIOGRAPHY

EXPERTISE INFORMATION​

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
  • UG (B. Tech. Agricultural Engineering from DUPCAET, Jalgaon under Mahatma Phule Krushi Vidyapith, Rahuri in the year 2013)
  • PG (M. Tech. specialization in Processing and Food Engineering, from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur in the year 2015)
  • D. (Ph.D. specialization in Processing and Food Engineering, from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur in the year 2019)

  • Teaching Experience: 05 year

  • Research Experience 02 yrs

Journal Publications:

  1. S.M. Chavan, R.C. Verma and Raviteja. 2017. Textural and Sensory Characteristics of Freeze Dried Tofu. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 6(12): 119-128. NAAS Rating- 5.38.
  2. S.M. Chavan, R.C. Verma and G.P. Sharma. 2018. Textural and Sensory Characteristics of Hot Air Dried Tofu. Journal of Agricultural Engineering. 55(3): 59-65. NAAS Rating-5.59.
  3. S.M Chavan, YV Shete, VS Patil, PP Patil and RC Verma. 2018. Effects of freeze dryer temperature on drying kinetics of tofu. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 7(2): 1713-1716. NAAS Rating- 5.21.
  4. VS Patil, SM Chavan and DP Pawar. 2018. Spatial distribution of soil under the influence of infiltration rate. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 7(2): 2024-2029. NAAS Rating- 5.21.
  5. YV Shete, SM Chavan, M Shrivastava and V Kumar. Effects of pre-treatments and drying temperatures on the quality of dehydrated ginger flakes. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 7(2): 3885-3889. NAAS Rating- 5.21.
  6. Sagar Chavan, Surbhi Sharma, Vinay Patil and Narendra Kumar Jain. March-April, 2018. Some physical properties of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.). Green Farming. 9(2): 375-378. NAAS Rating- 4.38.
  7. SK Khot, SM Chavan, NK Jain and N Wadhawan. 2018. Standardisation of extrusion process parameters for quality protein maize based nutri-rich extruded product. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 6(4): 730-737. NAAS Rating-5.31.
  8. Vishal Kumar, SM Chavan, SK Jain, BL Salvi, NK Jain, Arun Kumar and KK Meena. Peeling of tough skinned fruits and vegetables: A review. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 7(2): 1825-1829. NAAS Rating-5.31.
  9. Raviteja, G., P.S. Champawat, S.K. Jain and Sagar Chavan. 2019. Drying characteristics of mint leaves in tray dryer. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8(03): 543-551. NAAS Rating- 5.38.
  10. S.M. Chavan, R. C. Verma and G. P. Sharma. 2019. Modelling drying kinetics of freeze dried tofu. Agricultural Research Journal, 56 (4): 770-774. NAAS Rating-4.71.
  11. S.M. Chavan, Anupriya Gupta and Vishal Kumar. 2020. Process Technology for Preparation of Banana Flour Supplemented Biscuit. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 11: 1360-1366.NAAS Rating- 5.38.
  12. Anupriya Gupta, Sagar M. Chavan and Deepak Sharma. 2020. Process Technology for Biomethanation and Characterization of Spent Mushroom Substrate.International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 11: 2326-2330. NAAS Rating- 5.38.
  13. Kumar, V., Jain, S. K., Amitabh, A., & Chavan, S. M. Effect of ohmic heating on physicochemical, bioactive compounds, and shelf life of watermelon flesh‐rind drinks. Journal of Food Process Engineering, e13818.NAAS Rating- 7.45.
  14. Vishal Kumar; S. K. Jain; M. Chavan; Subhash Chandra; B. L. Salvi and N. K. Jain. 2021. Design and development of a double peeling machine for Watermelon. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America. 52(2).NAAS Rating- 6.17.
  15. B. Kumbhar, V. M. Ingale, S. M. Chavan, G. V. Mote, J. S. Ghatge. 2024. To Study Chemical Properties of Developed Peanut Butter. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT). 12 (8): 301-306.
  16. Patel, Shoyaib & Chavan, Sagar & Ingle, Vikramsinh & Shete, Yogesh & Ghatge, Jayant & Prathapan, K. & Navale, Rushikesh. 2024. Development and Quality Evaluation of Cookies from Lima Bean and Emmer Wheat. Advances in Research. 25: 184-191.
  17. Komal Nikam, Yogesh Shete, Sagar Chavan and VikramsinhIngale. Development of a healthy whey protein-based pumpkin seed bar. International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science. 7(3): 134-139.
  18. Namrata D. Patil, Sagar M. Chavan,V. M. Ingle and V. B. Shinde. 2025. Development and Quality Evaluation of Biscuits by Using Shatavari Powder and Emmer Wheat Flour. Advances in Research. 26(2): 340-350. ISSN: 2348-0394.
  19. Er Rushikesh Navale, Er Shoaib Patel, Sagar Chavan, Vikramsinh Ingle and YogeshShete. 2025. Development and quality evaluation of Aonla (Phyllanthusemblica L.) candy using different Aonla fruit varieties. International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, 7(4): 124-127.
  20. Rushikesh Navale, Er. Shoaib Patel, Sagar Chavan, Vikramsinh Ingle and Yogesh Shete. 2025. Development and studies on shelf life of Amla candy using different packaging material. International Journal of Agriculture and Nutrition, 7(7): 55-61.
  21. YV Shete, SM Chavan, PS Champawat and SK Jain. Reviews on osmotic dehydration of fruits and vegetables. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(2): 1964-1969. NAAS Rating- 5.21.
  22. Sagar M. Chavan, NK Jain, Vishal Kumar, SK Jain, C Agrawal, N Wadhawan, Arun Kumar and AK Mehta. Reviews on agronomical and functional aspect of quinoa. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 7(1): 2173-2178. NAAS Rating-5.31.
  23. Sandip M. Patil,, K. Prathapan, S. B. Patil, Shubhangi Jagtap, and Sagar M. Chavan. 2024. “Critical Issues and Challenges in Sugarcane Supply Chain Management: A Global Perspective.” Sugar Tech. 26 (4): 1033-1052.
  24. Rasika, A.,S. M. Chavan, Jayant Ghatge, Gopi Sravya, and K. Prathapan. 2024. “Review Paper on Millet: Production, Nutrients, Processing, and Food Products for Health and Sustainability.” International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology. 9(3): 88-103.
  25. Sravya, Gopi, Sagar M. Chavan, JayantGhatge, A. Rasika, and K. Prathapan. “Tea Nutraceuticals: Unveiling Health Benefits and Bioactive Components a Review.” International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology. 9(3): 104-114.
  26. Sravya Gopi, Rasika A, S. M. Chavan, V. M. Ingale, J. S. Dhekale, K. Prathapan. Prospects of Tea Processing in India. 2024. International Journal of Tea Science, 18 (1): 10-15.
  27. Sagar M. Chavan, Abhijit Khadatkar, MuzaffarHasan, Dilshad Ahmad, Vishal Kumar , N.K. Jain. 2025. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.): Paving the way towards nutraceuticals and value-added products for sustainable development and nutritional security. Applied Food Research, 5 (1): 100673.
  28. Patil, S. M., Prathapan, K., &Chavan, S. M. (2025). Managing Sugarcane Supply Chain-A Key Challenges. International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, 14(5), 479-483.
  29. Sushant B Bakal, Sagar M Chavan, Mangal A Patil, Suhas B Patil, Sachin M Nalawade and Prakash A Turbhatmath. (2025). Traditional and Microbubble cleaning technologies for fruits and vegetables: A Review. International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science. 7(10): 377-381.

Conference Publications:

  1. Sagar M. Chavan. Development and Performance Evaluation of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa ) Polisher. National E-Workshop on Current Scenario of Post Graduation Research in Agriculture Sector during 09th -11th September 2020. Organized by, SKRAU, Bikaner.
  2. Sagar M. Chavan; R. C. Verma; K. K. Meena and V. Kumar. Modeling of Hot Air Dried Tofu. Online National Conference on “Recent Advancement in Engineering” during 24-25 September 2020, jointly organized by the CTAE, Udaipur & MNIT, Jaipur. ISBN: 978-81-7906-878-6.
  3. Sagar M. Chavan; N. K. Jain and C. Agarwal V. Kumar. 2020. Quinoa Grain Properties for Processing Equipment Design. Online National Conference on “Recent Advancement in Engineering” during 24-25 September 2020, jointly organized by the CTAE, Udaipur & MNIT, Jaipur. ISBN: 978-81-7906-878-6.
  4. Arun Kumar; Vishambhar Dayal Mudgal; Sagar M Chavan; Kamlesh Kumar Meena and KushalDhake. Advances in the Technology of Checking Adulteration in Milk and Milk Product. Online National Conference on “Recent Advancement in Engineering” during 24-25 September 2020, jointly organized by the CTAE, Udaipur & MNIT, Jaipur. ISBN: 978-81-7906-878-6.
  5. Kamlesh Kumar Meena; Vishambhar Dayal Mudgal; Sagar M Chavan; Arun Kumar; Vishal Kumar and SeemaTanwar. Advances in Heat Preservation Techniques and Its Effect on Microbes. Online National Conference on “Recent Advancement in Engineering” during 24-25 September 2020, jointly organized by the CTAE, Udaipur & MNIT, Jaipur. ISBN: 978-81-7906-878-6.

Patents:

  1. Patent by name- “Emery quinoa polisher” Patent No. 494587 Granted on 04/01/2024

Application No. TEMP/E-1/53597/2019-DEL. (CBR no. 40338, Dated on 09-12-2019)

Books:

  1. Practical Manual on “Packaging Technology and Equipment” by Nikita Wadhawan, Narendra K. Jain and Sagar Madhukar Chavan. Published by Lucky Publication House, Udaipur, Rajasthan. ISBN: 978-81-944940-1-0.

Book Chapters:

  1. “Heat Preservation and Processing” by Kamalesh Kumar Meena*, V.D. Mudgal, M. Chavan. Published in book titled “Food Processing and Preservation”. Scientific Publishers, India. ISBN: 978-93-89184-91-4.
  2. “Effect of Air Temperature on Drying Kinetics of Tofu” by Sagar M Chavan and R C Verma. Published in book titled “Recent Development in Food Processing Industry”. The Institution of Engineers (India). Annual Technical Volume of Chemical Engineering Division Board Volume 3, 2020.
  3. “Effect of Moisture Content on Properties of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa wild) Grain” by Sagar M Chavan; N K Jain, Vishal Kumar and S K Jain. Published in book titled “Recent Development in Food Processing Industry”. The Institution of Engineers (India). Annual Technical Volume of Chemical Engineering Division Board Volume 3, 2020.
  4. “Development of Watermelon Peeler cum Pulper” byVishal Kumar; S K Jain; N K Jain; S M Chavan; S SLakhawat and Arun Kumar. Published in book titled “Recent Development in Food Processing Industry”. The Institution of Engineers (India). Annual Technical Volume of Chemical Engineering Division Board Volume 3, 2020.
  5. “Solar Greenhouse: Causes and Effects” by Sagar Chavan, Nikita Wadhwan and N.K. Jainpublished in book titled “Advances in Renewable Energy Engineering.Narendra Publishing HouseDelhi (India).ISBN: 978-93-91063-93-1.
  6. “Nutritional and Toxicological Aspects of the Chemical Changes of Food Products during Freezing by Seema Tanwar, Sagar Chavan and Arun Kumar published in book titled “Integrated Farming Systemsand Sustainable Agriculture”Biotechbooks.Replika Printing Press.New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7622-508-3.
  7. “Sustainable Technology for Crop Improvement” by Sagar M. Chavan, Anupriya Gupta and Kamlesh Kumar Meena published in book titled “Integrated Farming Systemsand Sustainable Agriculture”Biotechbooks.Replika Printing Press.New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7622-508-3.
  8. “Precision Agriculture In Conservation Agriculture System”by Anupriya Gupta, S. M. Chavan, Piyush Choudharypublished in book titled “Secondary Agriculture: Perspectives and Approaches”. Learning media publication. Meerut. ISBN 978-81-953069-6-1.
  9. Faba Bean Properties, Functionality, and its Applications. Nikita Wadhawan, Sagar M. Chavan, Seema Tanwar and N. K. Jainpublished in book titled “Handbook of Cereals, Pulses, Roots, and Tubers: Functionality, Health Benefits, and Applications”. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, London, New York. 333. ISBN: 978-0-367-69250-6/7/8.
  10. Nutraceutical and Health Benefits of Pulses. Nikita Wadhawan, Chavan Sagar Madhukar and Gaurav Wadhawan published in book titled “Handbook of Cereals, Pulses, Roots, and Tubers: Functionality, Health Benefits, and Applications. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, London, New York. 461. ISBN: 978-0-367-69250-6/7/8.
  11. Soy Bean Processing and Utilization. Nikita Wadhawan, Sagar M. Chavan, N. K. Jain and Seema Tanwar published in book titled “Handbook of Cereals, Pulses, Roots, and Tubers: Functionality, Health Benefits, and Applications. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, London, New York. 515. ISBN: 978-0-367-69250-6/7/8.
  12. THE MULTIFACETED USES AND BENEFITS OF KHUS. Vinayak Shinde, Dr. Sagar Chavan and Dr. Nishant Kadge published in Book “Medicinal Plants: An Aspects in Food Processing”. ISBN: 978-93-6252-813-1.
  13. MEDICINAL PLANT: ROSE FLOWER. Sagar Chavan, Dr. VinayakShinde and Dr. Amol M. Gore published in Book “Medicinal Plants: An Aspects in Food Processing”. ISBN: 978-93-6252-813-1.

B.Tech.:
Thermodynamics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineering Properties of Agricultural Produce
Post-Harvest Engineering of Horticultural Crops
Post Harvest Engineering of Cereals, Pulses and Oil seeds
Food Quality, Safety Standards and Certifications
M.Tech.:
Transport Phenomena in Food Processing
Field Crops Process Engineering
Unit Operations in Food Process Engineering
Horticultural Crops Process Engineering
Food Processing Technologies
Seed Process Engineering

  • 05 PG Students

  • 04 PhD Students
  1. 1st rank Appreciation Certificate:

Thesis Entitled “DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF QUINOA (CHENOPODIUM QUINOA WILLD.) POLISHER”. National E-Workshop on “Current Scenario of Post Graduation Research in the Agriculture Sector” organized by Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU) Bikaner during 9th – 11th Sep 2020.

  1. Best Paper Award Certificate:

Paper Entitled “Quinoa Grain Properties for Processing Equipment Design” National Conference on “Recent Advancement in Engineering” organized by CTAE, Udaipur & MNIT, Jaipur during 24th – 25th Sep 2020.

  1. Young Research Fellow Award 2020:

In the field of “Processing and Food Engineering” on the occasion of 4thInternational Conference on GNRSA-2020 during Pandemic Era of Covid-19 organized by Shobhit Deemed Universit, Meerut, U.P. during 26th-28th Feb, 2021.

  1. Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing: On the year 2024 and 2025
  2. Reviewer Excellence Award: Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research on the year 2024 and 2025
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