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Dr. Shilpa S Selvan

Scientist

Physiology, Biochemistry, Harvest & Post Harvest Technology

Scientist

shilpa.selvan@icar.org.in

shilpasselvan95@gmail.com

Ph. D.

Agril. Structure & Process Engineering

1Developed a weight-based grader for sweet orange fruit classification
2Developed a rancidity monitoring device for pearl millet grains during storage
3Developed a thermoelectric cool crate for horticultural crops
4Developed a Mechanized Washing cum Scrubbing Applicator for Black Spot Elimination in mangoes  

1Received the Best Scientist Award under the AICRP on PEASEM Scheme Annual Workshop held at ICAR-VPKAS, Almora, Uttarakhand during 30th October to 01st November 2025.
2Received the First prize in Oral presentation on “Development of different cellulose extraction process through valorisation of rice straw and its characterization” in the 59th ISAE annual convention held from 10th to 12th November 2025 at ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
3Received the Second prize in Oral presentation on “Development and evaluation of a sensing device for monitoring the spoilage in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) grains under storage” in the 3rd International conference on Climate-Smart-Nutri-Sensitive Integrated Farming System for Gender-Equitable Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges (ICNSFS-2024) during 06th to 08th November 2024 at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar.
4Received the Best Ph. D. Thesis award by Pragathi International Scientific Research Foundation, India in 2024.

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Sl. No.    Publication     NAAS id and rating
1 Selvan, S. S., Mohapatra, D., Kate, A., Kar, A., & Modhera, B. (2023). Mapping and analysis of volatomes from pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) grains during different storage conditions with solid‐phase microextraction–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Cereal Chemistry, 100(5), 1114-1122. C064 (8.5)
2 Selvan, S.S., Mohapatra, D., Subeesh, A., Kate, A., Tripathi, M.K., Singh, K. and Kar, A., 2022. Oxidation Kinetics and ANN Model for Shelf-Life Estimation of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) Grains during Storage. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, p. e17218. J262 (8.5)
3 Selvan, S.S., Mohapatra, D., Kate, A., Tripathi, M. K., & Kar, A. (2025) Fatty acid profiling for discriminating fermented and non-fermented pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) grains under different storage temperatures. Scientific Reports. 15, 34210. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15785-0 S023 (9.9) 
4 Selvan, S.S., Mohapatra, D., Mahore, A., Patel, A., Kate, A., Singh, K., & Modhera, B. 2025. Evolution of a novel sensing system for monitoring the quality deterioration in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) grains coupled with rancidity indicators and GC-MS analysis: A potential cardinal approach. Journal of Stored Products Research, 112, 102642. J532 (8.8)
5 Selvan, S.S., Mohapatra, D., Kate, A., Tripathi, M.K., Singh, K., & Kar, A. 2024. Development of machine learning-based shelf-life prediction models for pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) grains using oxidation kinetics data. Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 61(6), 847-861. J023 (5.85)
6 Selvan, S. S., Nath, A., Samota, M. K., & Ahlawat, A. K. (2025). Studies on volume-based mass modelling and physicochemical properties of wild bitter apple (Citrullus colocynthis L.) fruits grown in the semi-arid region of Punjab. Vegetos, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-025-01450-4 V008 (5.68)
7 Selvan, S.S., Edukondalu, L., Kumar, A.A. and Madhava, M., 2022. Sensor-based Automated Continuous Grader for Spherical Fruits. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, 81: 244-253.  J512 (6.0)
8 Samota, M. K., Selvan, S. S., Choudhary, P., Nath, A., & Ahlawat, A. (2025). Mechanisms behind the post-harvest sprouting of onions (allium cepa) and future implications of prevention strategies. Journal of Stored Products Research, 111, 102518. J532 (8.8)
9 Jose, N., Mann, S., Anurag, R. K., Shelake, P., Selvan, S. S., Ray, D. P. & Sabat, M. (2025). Innovations in sustainable natural fibre-reinforced composites: Surface treatments, material advancements, and applications in eco-friendly packaging and structural systems. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 155, 831-867. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2025.10.039   IF (6.8)
10 Samota, M. K., Kaur, M., Selvan, S. S., Kaur, R., Ahlawat, A., & Kaur, M. (2025). Shaping the Future of Food: 3D-Printed Personalized Nutrition and Sustainable Production Pathways. Food and Humanity, 100625. -