Ph.D Dr. Mallepu S Likhitha Reddy LinkedIn

Dr. Mallepu S Likhitha Reddy

Assistant Professor, Associate Dean, Accreditation • School of Agriculture

PhD from
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, West Bengal
Years of Experience
2 Years
Contact Details
Availability
Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, Block 5, School of Agriculture.
My academic and research pursuits are driven by a commitment to advancing sustainable, climate-resilient and resource-efficient agricultural production systems. With a Ph.D. in Agronomy, my research focuses on Conservation Agriculture, Climate-Smart Agriculture, crop residue management, zero-tillage systems, integrated nutrient management, weed management and soil health.

I have developed substantial research experience in evaluating innovative agronomic practices, improving nutrient-use efficiency, enhancing crop productivity and understanding the environmental implications of agricultural management practices. My research contributions include peer-reviewed national and international publications covering sustainable crop production, conservation agriculture, nutrient management and emerging environmental challenges in agroecosystems. I possess expertise in field experimentation, soil and plant nutrient analysis, statistical data analysis and scientific research communication, with proficiency in R, SPSS, OPSTAT and STATA. Beyond research, I am actively engaged in undergraduate teaching, student research mentoring, academic coordination and institutional accreditation.

Currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Associate Dean – Accreditation at the School of Agriculture, SR University, my professional vision is to bridge scientific research, innovative education and academic leadership to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of agricultural science and sustainable farming systems.
Interests
Sustainable Agriculture Conservation Agriculture Climate-Smart Agriculture Agricultural Research and Innovation Sustainable Crop Production Soil Health Management Natural and Organic Farming Rural Development Student Research Mentoring Innovative Agricultural Education
Research Areas
Conservation Agriculture Zero-Tillage Crop Production Systems Crop Residue Management Integrated Nutrient Management Weed Management Climate-Smart Agriculture Soil Health and Soil Carbon Management Nutrient Use Efficiency Sustainable Rice-Wheat Cropping Systems Finger Millet Production Microplastic Contamination in Agroecosystems Environmental Sustainability in Agriculture
Student Supervision
Ph.D. Scholars: 7 M.Sc. (Agriculture – Agronomy): 2 awarded and 2 ongoing
Ph.D. (Agriculture) in Agronomy
2024
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, West Bengal
ICAR ASRB-NET – Agronomy
2018 and 2021
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), ICAR
M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Agronomy
2020
School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Medziphema, Nagaland
B.Sc. (Agriculture)
2017
College of Agriculture, Ajmer, Rajasthan
Assistant Professor
2025 - Present
SR University
Teaching Associate
July 2024 – January 2025
Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTSAU), College of Agricultural Engineering, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana
  • → Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
  • → Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management
  • → Geoinformatics and Nanotechnology for Precision Farming
  • → Principles and Practices of Natural Farming
  • → Irrigation Water Management
  • → Principles and Practices of Crop Production (Kharif Crops)
  • → Modern Concepts of Crop Production
  • → Stress Crop Production
  • → Current Trends in Crop Growth and Productivity
  • → Principles of Crop Production
  • → Crop Production and Protection Technologies
  • → Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
  • → Principles of Agricultural Economics and Business Management
  • → Agricultural Engineering Extension Methods

Key Publications

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Research Projects/Patents

Automated Mulch Deployment and Agricultural Management System
Indian Patent Office | Application No.: 202641044589A
Calendar April 2026
Drip Irrigation System
Indian Patent Office | Application No.: 202641044590A
Calendar April 2026
Fertigation Cartridge System for Precision Micronutrient Delivery in an Irrigation Line
Indian Patent Office | Application No.: 202641047284A
Calendar April 2026
An Integrated Soil Monitoring System
Indian Patent Office | Application No.: 202641055769A
Calendar May 2026
An Edge AI and Voice Assisted IoT Platform for Adaptive Crop and Input Management in Rainfed Semi-Arid Farming System
Indian Patent Office | Application No.: 202641055771A
Calendar May 2026
Customized Biodegradable Soil Mats Fabrication Device
Indian Patent Office | Application No.: 202541103441A
Calendar November 2025
Auto-Swelling Water Retention Device
Indian Patent Office | Application No.: 202641035971A
Calendar April 2026

Awards & Achievements

1

University Gold Medal – Postgraduate Level

Awarded in recognition of outstanding academic performance in the M.Sc. (Agriculture – Agronomy) programme.

2021