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Dr. Abhijit Borah

Professor
Department of Agricultural Engineering • College of Agriculture
abhijit.borah [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 28 Mar, 1989 Chairman Training and Placement Committee, Manager-ELP unit for PHT, PI of AICRP on PHET-Jorhat
46
Publications
10
Projects
5
Degrees
4
Career Milestones
11
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B. Tech, Agricultural Engineering
1988
JNKVV, Jabalpur
M. Tech
1994
IIT, Kharagpur
Specialization: Post Harvest Engineering
Ph.D
2015
Assam University, Silchar
Specialization: Agricultural Engineering
Employment History
JRA
28-03-1989 – 21-08-1996
AAU, Jorhat
JORHAT
Asstt. Prof. (Asstt. Research Engineer)
21-08-1996 – 11-12-2015
AAU Jorhat
Jorhat
Assoc. Prof. (Senior Scientist))
11-12-2015 – 01-01-2017
AAU, Jorhat
Jorhat
Professor (Principal Scientist)
01-01-2017 – Till date
AAU, Jorhat
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 46 Total Records
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Manos Jyoti Barooah; Abhijit Borah; Laxmi Narayan Sethi (2025). Development and evaluation of a heat storage-based greenhouse dryer., Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, 27(3), 235–243 DOI: http://www.cigrjournal.org
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Rakesh V; Pulin Patgiri; Abhijit Borah; D Nandhini; Inee Gogoi (2024). Comparative study on the repellency and chemical profiles of different chilli peppers formulations against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in stored wheat., Journal of Stored Products Research, 106(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102312
3
V Rakesh; Pulin Patgiri; Abhijit Borah (2024). Laboratory Study of Repellent Property of Bhut Jolokia Chilli against Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Stored Wheat, J of Entomological Science, 2(59), 156–164 DOI: DOI: 10.18474/JES23-29
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Animesh Baruah; Ranjana Deka; Abhijit Borah; Kaushik Hazarika; Rejaul Haque Bepary (2023). Preparation and standardization of a curry powder from bamboo shoot and mustard green, International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 12(12), 2725–2730 DOI: 10.24327/ijcar.2730.1594
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Udangshree Borah; Rimki Borua; Sahijul Islam; Abhijit Borah; Ananta Saikia; Robin Boro; Hemanta Saikia; Srikanth Mutnuri; Anasuya Ganguly; Rinku Baishya; Lakshi (2022). Whey fortified ready-to-reconstitute elephant apple (Dillenia indica) juice powder: methodical optimization, micro-structural and in vitro digestion analyses, Journal of Food Technology Research , 9(1), 18–45 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18488/jftr.v9i1.2927
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Porinita Devi; Sweety Kalita; Mridula Saikia Barooah; Ananta Saikia; Abhijit Borah; Tobiul Hussain Ahmed; Manashi Das Purkayastha (2022). Instant rice-based composite pasta requiring no cooking, Food Science and Technology International, 27(7), 635–648 DOI: ttps://doi.org/10.1177/1082013220973
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Barooah; M.J.; Sethi; L.N.; Borah; A. (2021). Solar tunnel drying system: A literature review, Industria: Jurnal Teknologi dan Manajemen Agroindustri, 9(3), 252–262 DOI: https://doi.org/10.21776/ ub.industria.2020.009.03
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Boruah; R.; Saikia; S.; Islam; S.; Purkayastha; M. D.; Borah; A. (2020). Dillenia indica: An underutilized fruit with gamut of food and industrial prospective. , Medicinal Plants, 12(2), 214–219
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Borah; A.; Hazarika; K (2017). Simulation and validation of a suitable model for thin layer drying of ginger rhizomes in an induced draft dryer, International Journal of Green Energy, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2017.1369418. T
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Borah; A.; Sethi; L.N.; Sarkar; S.; Hazarika; K (2017). Energy utilization efficiency and entrepreneurial potential of a solar-biomass integrated drying system, Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 54(2), 0–0
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Borah; A.; Sethi; L. N.; Sarkar; S.; Hazarika; K (2016). Drying kinetics of sliced turmeric (curcuma longa L.) in a solar-biomass integrated drying system, J Food Process and Preservation, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: doi:10.1111/jfpp.12904
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Borah; A.; Hazarika; K.; Khayer S.M. (2015). Drying kinetics of whole and sliced turmeric rhizomes in a solar conduction dryer., Info. Proc. Agri., 0(0), 0–0 DOI: http//dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.inpa.2015.06.002
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Borah; A.; Sethi; L. N.; Sarkar; S.; Hazarika; K (2015). Effect of drying on texture and colour characteristics of ginger and turmeric in a solar-biomass integrated dryer., J Food Process Engineering, 0(0), 0–0
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Borah; A.; Khayar; S.; Sethi; L.N. (2013). Development of a compound parabolic solar concentrator to increase solar intensity and duration of effective temperature, Inter. J. Agriculture and Food Science Technology, 4(3), 161–168 DOI: ISSN 2249-3050
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Goswami; S.; Borah; A.; Baisya; S.; Saikia; A; Deka B. C (2008). Low cost storage structures for shelf-life extension of horticultural produces, JFST, 45(1), 70–74
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Borah, A. (2019). Good Agricultural Practices for Post Harvest Handling and Processing of Horticultural Crops, in: Neog, M.; Sarmah, M.K.; Borah, R.J.; Pathak, P.K.; (Eds.), Good Agricultural Practices Concept and Applications, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat-785013, pp 124–134.
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Borah, and A, (2012). Storage, Packaging and Processing of Rice, in: , (Ed.), Rice and Food Security, Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers , Daryaganj, New Delhi-02, pp 0–0.
3
Borah, and A, (2012). Drying, Parboiling and Seed Viability in Rice’ , in: , (Ed.), Rice and Food Security, Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers , Daryaganj, New Delhi-02, pp 0–0.
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Barman, J. (2022). Design and Development of Cold Plasma Generator for Food Application. M Sc thesis submitted to Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Barbheta Jorhat
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Kalita, P. (2021). Formulation of ready-to-use curry powder mix for ethnic cuisines of North East India. Food Science & Technology thesis submitted to Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, AAU-Jorhat-785013
3
Bordoloi, T. (2018). Effect of osmotic pre-treatments on quality attributes of microwave dried pineapple slabs. M. Sc. thesis submitted to FST Programme (Horticulture), Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Borgohain, G. (2018). Design and development of a Chunga Chaol making machine. M. Sc. thesis submitted to FST Programme (Horticulture), Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Gogoi, K. (2018). Effect of different threshing methods on seed quality of paddy. M. Sc. thesis submitted to Seed Sc. & Tech. (PBG), Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
6
Bhattacharjee, T. (2017). Effects of milling on physical and nutritional properties of rice. M. Sc. thesis submitted to FST Programme (Horticulture), Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Hagrary, A. (2017). Drying characteristics, mass transfer and assessment of nutrient loss of osmosized Pineapple(Ananas comosus) slabs. M. Sc. thesis submitted to FST Programme (Horticulture), Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Gautam, G. (2017). Effect of drying temperatures on seed quality of green gram. M. Sc. thesis submitted to Seed Sc. & Tech. (PBG), Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Boruah, R. (2015). Influence of washing treatments on minimal processing of Dhekia (Diplazium esculentum). M. Sc. thesis submitted to FST Programme (Horticulture), Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Borah, ; A., ; Borgohain, ; G., ; Hazarika, ; K., ; Deka, and R, (2020). Effect of mechanized cooking on physico_x0002_chemical attributes of bamboo stalk cooed rice (chunga chaol)., 7th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists. ICFoST 30th January to 1st February, 2020. , , Tezpur University, Napaam (Assam). , IFST, , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Barman, ; J, ; Borah, and A, (2019). Application of cold plasma technology in food processing, National seminar on “Global Perspective in Agricultural and Applied Sciences for Food and Environmental Security, Kumaun University, Nainital, UK, India , Kumaun University, , Vol. 0(0), 496 - 496.
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Borah, ; A., ; Sethi, ; N., L.; Sarkar, ; S., ; Hazarika, and K, (2016). Energy utilization efficiency and performance evaluation of a Solar-Biomass Integrated Drying System, Annual Convention of ISAE 2016, OUAT, Bhubaneswar , ISAE, , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Borah, ; A., ; Sharma, ; S, ; Boruah, and R., (2015). Minimal Processing: A tool to increase shelf life of fruits and vegetables, National Seminar on Innovative Prospects in Food Processing. IPFP 2015, Tezpur University, Napaam (Assam). , Tezpur University, , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Barooah, ; M.J., ; Borah, ; A, ; Dutta, and M, (2014). Enhancing anaerobic digestion of poultry litter in field digestors by incorporating in-line pre-digestor assembly, National conference on Decentralized Biogas Digesters and their Slurry Management, BITS-Pilani, Goa Campus , BITS-Pilani, Goa, , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Borah, ; A., ; Khayer, ; S.M., ; Sethi, ; L.N., ; Sarkar, and S, (2014). Effect of Drying Methods on Quality Attributes of Dried Ginger Slices, National conference on Emerging Technology Trends in Agricultural Engineering, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering NERIST, Nirjuli (Itanagar), Arunachal Pradesh. , NERIST, Itanagar, , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Borah, ; A, ; Hazarika, and K., (2014). Simulation and validation of a suitable model for thin layer drying of ginger rhizomes in an induced draft dryer, 18th World Congress of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers, China National Convention Centre, Beijing, China , CIGR-2014, , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Borah, A. and Patgiri, P. (). Problems in Post Harvest Sector of Assam, The Sentinel , 0(0), 2, The Sentinal, Guwahati
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Borah, A. (2024). Establishment of primary processing plant for foxtail millet. AICRP on PHET-AAU-JORHAT, JORHAT
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, R. and Hazarika, K. (2022). BAMBOO SHOOT GRATING MACHINE. AICRP on PHET-AAU-JORHAT, JORHAT
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, R. and Hazarika, K. (2022). Grain Storage structure for green gram and paddy for high moisture environment. AICRP on PHET-AAU-JORHAT, JORHAT
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, R. and Hazarika, K. (2022). "Chunga Chaol" Making Machine. AICRP on PHET-AAU-JORHAT, JORHAT
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, R. and Hazarika, K. (2022). SOLAR-BIOMASS INTEGRATED (IDS) DRYER. AICRP on PHET-AAU-JORHAT, JORHAT
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, R. and Hazarika, K. (2022). Power-Operated Traditional Rice Pounding Machine (Dheki). AICRP on PHET-AAU-JORHAT, JORHAT
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, R. and Hazarika, K. (2022). ??????? ????? ??????. AICRP on PHET-AAU-JORHAT, JORHAT
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, R. and Hazarika, K. (2022). ???????????? ????? ????????????? ???? ?????? ?????? (?????). AICRP on PHET-AAU-JORHAT, JORHAT
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Borah, A. (2022). Compendium of Technologies of AAU. Edition-1. NEATEHUB Assam Agricultural University-Jorhat, JORHAT
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Borah, A. (2002). “Compendium on Post Harvest Operations”, for Farm Women Training Programme. EEI, AAU-Jorhat
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Sarmah, S.K.; Patgiri, P.; Das, P. and Borah, A. (2001). Post Harvest Profile of Ginger in North East India. AICRP on PHET, AAU-Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 10 Projects
DBT-GOI Rs. 154.63 Lakh
Sustainable management of tea waste to transform tea industry into carbon neutral and zero waste industry
Implemented in 2021
AAU Rs. 1.61 Lakh
Quality evaluation of SBD dried paddy stored as in normal FCI warehouse method & Drying kinetics of Green Gram, Black Pepper and Mustard Seed dried in SBD
Implemented in 2022
AAU Rs. 1.61 Lakh
Quality evaluation of SBD dried paddy stored as in normal FCI warehouse method & Drying kinetics of Green Gram, Black Pepper and Mustard Seed dried in SBD
Implemented in 2022
DST-GOI Rs. 6.48 Lakh
Feasibility Study of Solid Waste Management and Utilization System for Jorhat City, Assam. Co=PI of the project
Implemented in 2005
DBT-GOI Rs. 12.00 Lakh
Entrepreneurship development of backward population of ginger growing areas of Assam Through PH management of ginger. Co-PI of the project
Implemented in 2008
DBT-GOI Rs. 2529000 Lakh
DBT, New Delhi sponsored project on "Developing bioactive compound-enriched functional food ingredients from Dillenia indica and valorization of pomac", . Co-PI of the project.
Implemented in 2017
DR (Agri) Rs. 0.27 Lakh
Comparative study of a designed storage structure for the green gram and glutinous paddy for high moisture environment with IRRI super bag
Implemented in 2021
World Bank Rs. 24.399 Lakh
National Agricultural Technology Project, “Improve Indigenous Technology for milling, drying and storage of rice”
Implemented in 2000
DST-GOI Rs. 29.90 Lakh
“Development of a Natural draft gas fired tea dryer for small tea growers of Assam”.
Implemented in 2013
ICAR
AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering Technology (PHET)
Implemented in 1989
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 11 Honours
DAAD Fellowship by Govt. of Germany to attend International Summer School on “Agricultural Engineering 2003”, at University of Goettingen, Germany, during 23rd August to 7th September, 2003
NUFFIC Fellowship by Govt. of Netherlands to attend International Training programme at Wageningen International on “Food Industry and Agribusiness” during October 6th ’06 to 18th November, 2006.
USAID, USDA sponsord workshop on Post Harvest Technology & management Practices for Fruits & Vegetables”, held at National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (GOI), Jaipur during 22-29th January, 2008.
Award for Best paper (Food Engineering)-2008 by Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) for the Research paper entitled Low cost storage structures for shelf-life extension of horticultural produces.
Presented paper in World Congress of Agril. Engineers (CIGR 2014) in Beijing China -2014.
Invited seminar presented in the Dept. of Food Science and Technology, Chungnum National University, Daejeon, South Korea. 2014.
Best paper award of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) for the year 2017 for the paper entitled, “Energy utilization efficiency and entrepreneurial potential of a solar-biomass integrated drying system” published in Journal of Agricultural Engineering 54 (2). 2017
1) Development of Cauldron technique of paddy parboiling.

2) Technology for utilization of paddy soaked for long duration under flood water.

3) Natural draught dryer for paddy.

4) RCC ring bin for paddy storage.

5) Improvised low energy cool chamber.

6) Solar-biomass integrated drying system for spice crops.

7) Mechanized bamboo shoot grating machine

8) Motorized traditional rice and spice pounding machine.
Patents

(1) Natural draft gas fired tea dryer for small tea growers (Patent granted). 2019

(2) Gas fired oven for bamboo stalked cooked rice (Patent published). 2020
Academic Guide:

Post Graduate: 9 (Food Sc. & Tech.; and Seed Sc. & Tech.)

Under Graduate: 11 ( Mech. Engg; from JEC)
Patent granted
Title: Natural draft gas fired tea dryer for small tea growers
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)
Life Member
Assam Science Society
Life Member
Assam Sahitya Sabha
Life Member
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Dr. Abhijit Borah

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AAU Joining Date: 28 Mar, 1989
Additional Charge: Chairman Training and Placement Committee, Manager-ELP unit for PHT, PI of AICRP on PHET-Jorhat
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