Virendra Kumar Tewari

Retired Professor, Agricultural Engineer

Indian Rasra, Uttar Pradesh

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Quick Info

ProfessionRetired Professor, Agricultural Engineer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1955
Age71 years
BirthplaceRasra, Uttar Pradesh

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Technology
  • Masters of Technology
  • PhD

Relationships & More

Children
Son1

Family

Children1 Son

Career

Awards
  • Jawahar Lal Nehru Award (1986)
  • NRDC Republic Day Invention Award (1987)
  • ISAE R. K. Jain Memorial Award (1994)
  • ISAE Commendation Medal (1996)
  • ISAE Fellow Award (2006)
Positions
  • Started working as a professor at IIT Kharagpur in October 1982.
  • Became the director at IIT Kharagpur in January 2020.
Research InterestsFocuses on precision agriculture to enhance crop yields and reduce environmental impact.
Published Works
  • Power Machinery Systems
  • Ergonomics, Safety and Health
  • Food and Bio Process Engineering

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virendra-tewari-34973851/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He has several patents including for a mechanical loading-unloading system for tea leaves.
2. In June 2020, he restricted faculty members from contact with the media due to embarrassing communications.
3. In April 2024, he imposed fines on students for drinking, with first-time offenders facing Rs 5,000.
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