Er. Kaushik Hazarika
Faculty Profile • AAU

Er. Kaushik Hazarika

Junior Scientist
26
Publications
13
Projects
5
Degrees
3
Career Milestones
3
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.E.
2009
Assam Engineering College
M.Tech.
2012
Tezpur University
Specialization: Energy
Employment History
Junior Research Fellow
14-05-2013 – 18-08-2016
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Senior Research Assistant
04-05-2018 – 31-05-2022
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Junior Scientist
01-06-2022 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 26 Total Records
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Abhijit Borah; Kaushik Hazarika; L N Sethi; S Sarkar (2017). Energy Utilization Efficiency and Entrepreneurial Potential of a Solar-biomass Integrated Drying System, Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 54(2), 40–49
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Kaushik Hazarika; Abhijit Borah (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, (Taylor & Francis), 14(13), 1150–1155 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2017.1369418
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Abhijit Borah; L N Sethi; S Sarkar; Kaushik Hazarika (2016). Drying Kinetics of Sliced Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) in a Solar-Biomass Integrated Drying System, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 41(3), 1–7 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.12904
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Abhijit Borah; Kaushik Hazarika; Shadad Md Khayer (2015). Drying Kinetics of Whole and Sliced Turmeric Rhizomes (Curcuma Longa L.) in a Solar Conduction Dryer, Information Processing in Agriculture, 2(2), 85–92 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpa.2015.06.002
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Abhijit Borah; L N Sethi; S Sarkar; Kaushik Hazarika (2015). Effect of drying on texture and color characteristics of ginger and turmeric in a solar biomass integrated dryer, Journal of Food Process Engineering, 40(1), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.12310
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Hazarika, K.; Khayer, S.M.; Barooah, M.J. and Saikia, R. (2025). Machinery for New Age Farming, in: Hazarika, K.; Khayer, S.M.; Barooah, M.J. and Saikia, R. (Eds.), Farm Mechanization for enhancing work efficiency and reducing drudgery , Directorate of Open & Distance Learning, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 128–150.
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Hazarika, K.; borah, A. and Patgiri, P. (2025). An Engineering Approach to the Design of A Grain Storage Structure for High Moisture Enviroment, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Agriculture for Sustainable Development, Assam Agricultural University, jorhat , Agricultural Micro-Organism Manufacturers and Farmers Association (AMMA), Maharashtra & Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Jorhat, Vol. 1(1), 123 - 123.
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Hazarika, K.; Serto, E.S.; Sharma, K.K. and Borah, A. (2023). Effect of Solar bubble dryer on seed quality of paddy, Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environment Sustainability, Assam Agricultural University, jorhat , Assam Agricultural University and Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Jorhat
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Hazarika, K.; Borah, A.; Borgohain, G. and Deka, 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, Tezpur University, Napaam (Assam) , IFST, Tezpur
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Hazarika, K.; Borah, A.; Sethi, L.N. and Sarkar, S. (2015). Drying Kinetics of Sliced Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.) In A Solar-Biomass Integrated Drying System, National Seminar on "Harnessing Science for Social Development", Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Borah, A. and Hazarika, 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 CIGR, International Commission of Agricultural and Bio-system Engineering, Beijing, China , CIGR-2014, China National Convention Centre, Beijing
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Hazarika, K. and Baishya, S. (). From tradition to transformation: Direct seeding in Assam agriculture. , AgriDrishti, 2(5), 23,24, EDU Publishers, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Hazarika, K. and Baishya, S. (). Krishokor dakhyata bridhi millet or prakriyaran jantrar bhumika, Ghare Pathere - E Edition, 8(8), 3, Directorate of Extension (Agriculture), AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
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Hazarika, K. (). Agricultural Mechanization for Woman in the Looming Presence of Climate Change, ISAE-Assam e-Newsletter, 3(3), 7,8, ISAE-ASSAM Chapter,
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Hazarika, K.; Borah, A.; Bepary, R.H.; hussain, T. and Baishya, S. (2026). Post-harvest Processing and Value addition of KING CHILLI. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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saikia, D.; Bepary, R.H.; Hazarika, K.; Borah, A.; Goswami, S.; Bordoloi, P.L. and Saikia, A. (2026). Processing Technology for Instant Nutri-Food Mix for Elderly. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bepary, R.H.; Hazarika, K.; Hussain, T.; Borah, A. and Baishya, S. (2026). Processing Technology for Amla-Carrot Mouth Freshner. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Hussain, T.; Bepary, R.H.; Hazarika, K.; Borah, A. and Baishya, S. (2026). Technical Bulletin on Assam Lemon . Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Deka, R.; Borah, A. and Hazarika, K. (2024). Development of Processing Line for Production of Masala Mix. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Deka, R.; Borah, A.; Patgiri, P. and Hazarika, K. (2021). Spinach, Mustard Greens and Fermented Bamboo Shoot Based Curry Powder for Ethnic Cuisines of North-East India. AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Hazarika, K.; Borah, A.; Patgiri, P. and Deka, R. (2021). Areca Nut Peeling Tool. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P.; Hazarika, K. and Deka, R. (2020). Bamboo Shoot Grating Machine . Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Patgiri, P.; Borah, A.; Hazarika, K. and Deka, R. (2020). Grain Storage structure for green gram and paddy for high moisture environment. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Borah, A.; Hazarika, K.; Patgiri, P. and Deka, R. (2020). "Chunga Chaol" Making Machine. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Hazarika, K.; Borah, A.; Patgiri, P. and Deka, R. (2020). Solar-Biomass Integrated (Ids) Dryer. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Hazarika, K.; Borah, A.; Patgiri, P. and Deka, R. (2020). Power-Operated Traditional Rice Pounding Machine (Dheki). Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 13 Projects
Funded Project
Development of automated Til Pitha processing machine
Implemented in 2025
Funded Project
Technology for production of dehydrated mushroom using cold plasma pre-treatment
Implemented in 2024
Funded Project
Design and development of rice based instant wholesome food for elderly people by using linear programming.
Implemented in 2024
Funded Project
Technology for the production of rice flakes from brown rice
Implemented in 2024
Funded Project
Design and development of an automated machine for processing of foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.)
Implemented in 2024
AAU Jorhat Rs. 1.40 Lakh
Design and development of a solar energy based accelerated sprouter for pulses
Implemented in 2024
Assam Agricultural University Rs. 0.5 Lakh
Development of a home scale millet processing machine
Implemented in 2023
Assam Agricultural University
Spinning Type Water Remover in Green Tea Manufacturing
Implemented in 2022
Government of Assam Rs. 100 Lakh
Training on operation repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery
Implemented in 2021
Funded Project
AICRP on PHET
Implemented in 2023
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
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. 29.90 Lakh
“Development of a Natural draft gas fired tea dryer for small tea growers of Assam”.
Implemented in 2013
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 3 Honours
ISAE Best Paper Award, 2017. ISAE Best Paper Award, 2017 for the paper
“Energy utilization efficiency and entrepreneurial potential of a solar-biomass integrated drying system” published in Journal of Agricultural Engineering 54 (2).
The team, Er. Kaushik Hazarika, Dr. Abhijit Borah and Dr.Rejaul Hoque Bepary from AICRP on PHET, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat campus were awarded with third prize for their prototype working model for Automated stem removal of King Chilli (popularly known as Bhut Jolokia) organized by The DST-funded technology enabling centre (DST-TEC) at Tezpur University.
AICRP on PHET Best Centre Award, 2023: AICRP on PHET, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat Centre was awarded the third best centre for the year, 2022-23.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers
Life Member