Publications & Metrics

• Research Papers: 90

• Review Articles: 30

• Books: 4

• Total Citations: 4116

• h-index: 32

• i10-index: 75

Status Report of Patent Applications

1. A patent application for a provisional specification filed on March 13, 2023, followed by a complete filing on March 13, 2024 (Fee: ₹5,500/-), and an examination filing on August 10, 2024 (Fee: ₹20,000/-), was allotted Application No. 202331016762 for the invention titled “A rapid process for the preparation of multipurpose conducting ink using natural rosin as a conductivity enhancer” by innovators N. Thombare, K. K. Sharma, Abhijit Kar, Saurav Kumar, and A. P. Bhondekar; the application is currently in process, having been published on September 20, 2024, with the First Examination Report (FER) awaited.

2. A patent application filed with a complete specification on September 18, 2023 (Fee: ₹16,100/-) and an examination filing on August 10, 2024 (Fee: ₹20,000/-) was allotted Application No. 202331062688 for the invention titled “A system for estimation of Color Index of shellac and a process thereof” by innovators N. Thombare, Saurav Kumar, A. P. Bhondekar, A. Upadhyay, L. Cherwoo, A. Sharma, A. Mahto, Ritesh Kumar, S. Bagchi, M. F. Ansari, and Abhijit Kar; the application is currently in process, having been published on March 21, 2025, with the FER awaited.

3. A patent application for a provisional specification filed on June 04, 2024 (Fee: ₹14,500/-), followed by a complete filing on June 03, 2025 (Fee: ₹8,700/-), was allotted Application No. 202431043306 for the invention titled “A natural resin-based, eco-friendly adhesive for multipurpose application and method of preparation thereof” by innovators M. F. Ansari, N. Thombare, A. R. Chowdhary, and Abhijit Kar; the application is currently in process, having been published on December 05, 2025, with the examination filing still pending.

4. A patent application filed with a complete specification on August 14, 2024 (Fee: ₹24,100/-) and an examination filing on November 08, 2024 (Fee: ₹20,000/-) was allotted Application No. 202431061991 for the invention titled “A natural resin-based scavenging system for reduction of caffeine and bitterness from beverages” by innovators N. Thombare, Saurav Kumar, P. Sakre, A. P. Bhondekar, S. Das, L. Cherwoo, A. Sharma, Ritesh Kumar, Vivek Gaur, U. R. Sudeendra, Vikas Gupta, M. F. Ansari, and Abhijit Kar; the application is currently in process, remains unpublished, and its FER is awaited.

5. A patent application filed with a complete specification on February 25, 2025 (Fee: ₹17,700/-) and an examination filing on March 12, 2025 (Fee: ₹20,000/-) was allotted Application No. 202531016659 for the invention titled “A hand tool for generating blaze in tree trunks for sustainable gum harvesting” by innovators A. K. Mishra, S. C. Sharma, S. K. Giri, S. K. Pandey, and Abhijit Kar; the application is currently in process, remains unpublished, and its FER is awaited.

6. A patent application filed with a complete specification on September 20, 2025, was allotted Application No. 202531089880 for the invention titled “Natural gum-based gluten-free millet flour composition” by innovators A. R. Chowdhary, N. Thombare, S. J. Kale, Akriti Gupta, S. K. Giri, and Abhijit Kar; the application is currently in process, remains unpublished, and the examination filing is pending.

7. A patent application filed with a complete specification on December 04, 2025, was allotted Application No. 202531121750 for the invention titled “A vertical uprooting equipment for cinchona trees” by innovators S. C. Sharma, S. K. Pandey, N. Prasad, and Abhijit Kar; the application is currently in process, having been published on January 23, 2026, with the examination filing still pending.

8. A patent application filed with a complete specification on March 13, 2026, was allotted Application No. 202631030510 for the invention titled “Novel electric Bhatta for button lac production” by innovators S. Kale, S. K. Pandey, S. K. Giri, and Abhijit Kar; the application is currently in process.

9. A patent application filed with a complete specification on March 18, 2026, was allotted Application No. 202631032975 for the invention titled “Horizontal uprooting equipment for uprooting cinchona trees in hilly terrain” by innovators S. C. Sharma, S. K. Pandey, N. Prasad, and Abhijit Kar; the application is currently in process.

10. A patent application filed with a complete specification on April 10, 2026, was allotted Application No. 202631046349 for the invention titled “Method of preparation of encapsulated ethylene using PEG-based amphiphilic polymer and formulation thereof” by innovators Abhijit Kar, S. Priyadarsani, N. A. Shakil, and A. S. Patel; the application is currently in process.

Commercialized Technology through Licensing

1. Name of Technology: Natural adhesive for making biodegradable food containers

• Name of Licensee: AGROPAK Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Date of Licensing: 14 June 2023 (Licensing agreement for 5 years)
• License Fee: Rs. 75,000/-

2. Name of Technology: Lac-based natural adhesive for leaf dining utensils

• Name of Licensee: M/s Nature’s Solutions, Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
• Date of Licensing: 20 September 2024 (Licensing agreement for 3 years)
• License Fee: Rs. 1,00,000/-

3. Name of Technology: Lac color index analyzer

• Name of Licensee: Mansa Enterprises, Plot No. 915-A, Cabin No. 1, 1st Floor, Industrial Area, Phase-2, Chandigarh – 160002
• Date of Licensing: 10 June 2024 (Licensing agreement for 5 years)
• License Fee: Rs. 60,000/-

4. Name of Technology: Natural gum-based gluten-free millet flour composition

• Name of Licensee: Le Frais Foods (India) Private Limited, Faridabad, Haryana
• Date of Licensing: 14 April 2026 (Licensing agreement for 3 years)
• License Fee: Rs. 4,50,000/- + 18% GST

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Awards & Scholarships

• Lal Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), for significant contributions to Agricultural Engineering and Technology (Biennium 2005–2006)

• Young Scientist Award, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), for significant contributions to Agricultural Engineering and Technology (Biennium 2005–2006)

• Jawaharlal Nehru Award, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), for outstanding postgraduate research (2003)

• Young Scientist Award, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) (2002)

• Distinguished Services Medal, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) 

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)

• Member, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)