Dr. Dinesh Rajak
Associate Professor
Academic Detail
Professional Area
Publications
Achievements
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Academic Detail
- B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering: R.A.U., Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
- M.Tech in Post-Harvest Technology: R.A.U., Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
- Ph.D. in Processing and Food Engineering: SHUATS, Allahabad, UP
Professional Area
Professional Area
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Publications
KEY PUBLICATIONS:
- Dinesh Rajak (2004). Study of Storage Life of Litchi Fruit at Different Temperature,appl. Bio.14 (1):68-70, 2004 Naas-2.00
- Dinesh Rajak (2004). Effect of Temperature and Treatment on Organoleptic Quality of Litchi Fruit,appl. Bio.14 (2):80-82, 2004 Naas-2.00
- Dinesh Rajak (2008). Study of TSS (0brix) during storage of Litchi fruit at different temperatures National Seminar on Role of Agricultural Engineers in ensuring food security and safety, December 6-7, 2008 PHT-2008-II-9
- Dinesh Rajak (2008). Application of soya bean in value added products development, National Seminar on Role of Agricultural Engineers in ensuring food security and safety, December 6-7, 2008, PHT-2008-II-13
- Dinesh Rajak (2010). Different Storage Life of Litchi Fruits, Environment & Ecology 28(1):64-66, 2010 Naas-4.09
- Vikash, Raushan, Dinesh Rajak & Vishal Kumar (2013). Influence of Moisture content and grade on engineering properties of Makhana, Advances in Applied Science Research, 2013, 4(6):29-35, CODEN(USA): AASRFC
- Vishal Kumar Dinesh Rajak (2013). Development and storage stability of non-fermented whey- Mango health drinks, RAU, Journal Res. 22(1&2): 12-17(2012). Naas-2.5
- Dinesh Rajak, M. Ssivastava, Depanshu Sahay & Abu Galib (2014). To evaluate the effect of pre-treatment on drying characteristics of ginger pieces or better guard, Environment & Ecology, 5, No. 1, June 2014, Naas-4.09
- Dinesh Rajak, P.D. Sharma & Kumar Sanjeev (2014). Effect of Total Soluble Solid during Storage of Litchi Fruits under different Temperatures, Advances in Applied Science Research, 2014, 5(2):117-121, ISSN: 0976-8610
- Vishal Kumar, Dinesh Rajak, Raushan Kumar, Vikash Kumar and P.D. Sharma (2014). Design and development of Low-cost Makhana Grading and Roasting Machine, International Journal of Food Engineering, Volume 10 (3), page 357-366 Naas-6.15
Edited Book
- Rajak, D., Mishra, D. K., Kumar, A., Sinha, K. M., & Singh, V. (2021). Objective Question Bank in Agricultural Engineering. ISBN: 978-81-927825-3-8. उपलब्ध: Parmar Publishers & GAPS website
- Kumar, S., Kumar, S., Kumar, A., & Rajak, D. (2021). Post-Harvest Processing Technology of Crop—An Introduction. उपलब्ध: Parmar Publishers & GAPS website
Book Chapter
- Kumar, S., Kumar, S., Kumar, A., & Rajak, D. (2021). Post-Harvest Processing Technology of Crop—An Introduction in Comparative Study of Storage Methods of Wheat Grain in Traditional and Hermetic Storage Technology. pp. 112–124.: Parmar Publishers & GAPS website
- Rajak, D., Bisen, M., & Kumar, R. (2025). Post-Harvest Management and Waste Reduction. In Innovative Practices in Sustainable Horticulture (Vol-I), pp. 52–162. ISBN: 978-93-48188-71-7.
- Rajak, D., Thul, P. P., Poongavanam, S., Kalita, T., & Naik, S. R. R. (2025). Post-Harvest Technologies and Innovations in Supply Chain Management. In Advanced Horticulture: Techniques, Trends, and Technologies, pp. 29–54. ISBN: 978-93-49005-74-7.:mahtopublications.com
- Rajak, D., Rao, K. T., & Naik, S. R. R. (2025). Sustainable Packaging and Waste Management in Horticultural Value Chains. In Advanced Horticulture: Techniques, Trends, and Technologies, pp. 125–154. ISBN: 978-93-49005-74-7.
- Rajak, D., Rao, K. T., Rajesh, P., & Naik, S. R. R. (2025). Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition in Horticultural Crop. In Advanced Horticulture: Techniques, Trends, and Technologies, pp. 192–214. ISBN: 978-93-49005-74-7. उपलब्ध:mahtopublications.com
- Rajak, D., Kumar, V., & Amitab, A. (2025). Drying and Storage. In Text Book of Natural Farming, pp. 383–418. Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers. ISBN: 9789348596222.
- Kumar, V., Rajak, D., & Amitab, A. (2025). Food Regulations Standards – FSSAI, BIS, and CODEX. In Text Book of Natural Farming, pp. 419–438. Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers. ISBN:
Technical/Extension Bulletin
- Kumar, A., Jha, R. K., Tiwari, R. K., Kumar, V., & Rajak, D. (2020). Scaling up of Climate Smart Agriculture Through Mainstreaming Climate Smart Villages in Samastipur. Published by Publication Division, RPCAU, Pusa.
- Kumar, V., Rajak, D., & Amitab, A. (2024). Status Report, All India Coordinated Research Project on Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology. RPCAU, Pusa Center.
- Kumar, V., Rajak, D., & Amitab, A. (2024). Technology/Product/Process, All India Coordinated Research Project on Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology. RPCAU, Pusa Center.
E-Publication/E-news
- Rajak, D., Kumar, V., & Kumar, D. (2025). Post Harvest Nutritional Facts and Value Addition of Litchi Fruit (Litchi chinensis). Agriculture and Food E-News Magazine, Volume 07, Issue 06, June 2025, pp. 388–389. Retrieved from www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in
- Rajak, D., Kumar, V., & Kumar, D. (2025). Post Harvest Processing Method and Value Addition of Turmeric Spice. Agriculture and Food E-News Magazine, Volume 07, Issue 07, July 2025, pp. 33–36. ISSN: 2581-8317. Retrieved from www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in
- Rajak, D., Kumar, V., & Kumar, D. (2025). Different Methods of Value Addition to Wheat Grain Products. Agriculture and Food E-News Magazine, Volume 07, Issue 07, July 2025, pp. 371–373. ISSN: 2581-8317. Retrieved from www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in
- Rajak, D., Kumar, V., & Kumar, D. (2025). Post-Harvest Technology and Management of Wheat Crop. Agriculture and Food E-News Magazine. (Accepted for publication)
Edited Conference Proceedings
- Rajak, D. (2018). Souvenir cum Lead Proceedings Book of the National Conference on Promoting Agri-Horticultural Technological Innovations—PRAGATI-2018. ISBN: 978-93-84113-99-5. Published by Parmar Publishers & Distributors, Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
- Rajak, D. (2019). 3rd National Conference on Promoting and Reinvigorating Agri-Horti Technological Innovations—PRAGATI-2019: Souvenir cum Lead/Abstract Proceedings Book (Edited volume). ISBN: 978-81-92587-537.
- Rajak, D. (2024). ABSTRACTS PROCEEDINGS BOOKFOCUS-2024. ISBN: 981-81-952124-6-4. Published by Mr. Gajendra Parmar, Proprietor, Parmar Publication854, KG Ashram, Bhuinphod, Govindpur Road, Dhanbad-828109.
Achievements
Awards / Achievements:
- Best oral presenter at National seminar at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand in year 2019.
- Awarded Outstanding achievement award by Green Agri Professional Society, Jharkhand in the year 2021
- Awarded Distinguished Scientist Award during National conference on ‘Food and nutrition Security and sustainable agriculture during 15-16, April, 2022.
- Awarded with Young Scientist award in International Conference on Food & Agriculture, Jharkhand held during 29-31. March 2018;
- Received best poster presenter award in 2014 at national Seminar at NIFTEM, Haryana;
- Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Scientist Award National Conference on Farmers Orientation Towards Climate Change and Upgradation to Sustainable Agriculture (2024) Dhanbad-828109, Jharkhand.
- Excellence in Teaching Award- 2024 (CSATEH-2024) 6th International Conference on CSATEH, Kumaun University Nainital, Uttarakhand India on August 24-26, 2024
- Third prize in Poster award- during National Seminar cum exhibition (NRCM-NASMAC 2024) held at NRC on Makhana, Darbhanga
- Second prize in poster presentation during 58th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) at Vasant Rao Naik Marathwada, Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani which is scheduled on 12.11.2024.
Contact Details
A. Department of Processing & Food Engineering
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