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Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)

Dr. Tumpa Rani Sarker

Dr. Tumpa Rani Sarker


Associate Professor
Department of Farm Power and Machinery
Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology
Research Interest:    Precision Agricultural, Robotis, Machine Vision , Renewable energy, Biomass Processing, Post harvest Technology
Contact No : 8801738163421
Total Publications: 36

Journal Article (31)
2025
1. Hydrothermal liquefaction: Transforming waste into renewable fuels and high-value bio-chemicals


Author List: Tumpa R Sarker, Bristy Sarker, Biswajit Saha, Mst Lucky Khatun, Ajay K Dalai
Vol. , pp . 2025.
2. Energy production from farming waste: a review


Author List: Tumpa R Sarker, Sonil Nanda
Vol. , pp . 2025.
2024
3. Decarbonization of Metallurgy and Steelmaking Industries Using Biochar: A Review
Chemical Engineering Technology

Author List: Tumpa R. Sarker, Dilshad Z. Ethen, Sonil Nanda
Vol. , pp . 2024.
4. Recent evolution in thermochemical transformation of municipal solid wastes to alternate fuels
Heliyon
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Mst Lucky Khatun; Dilshad Z Ethen; Md Rostom Ali; Md Shariful Islam; Sagor Chowdhury; Kazi Sakibur Rahman; Nafis Sadique Sayem; Samsur Rahman AKM;
Vol. , pp . 2024.
5. Transformation of municipal solid waste to biofuel and bio-chemicals–a review
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Publication: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Author List: TR Sarker; DZ Ethen; HH Asha; S Islam; Md R Ali;
Vol. , pp 1-22. 2024.
6. Estimation of economic life and feasibility of combine harvesters in Bangladesh deploying a unique web-based app
Smart Agricultural Technology
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Habiba Akter; Md Rostom Ali; Md Shahinur Alam; Tumpa Rani Sarker; Sahabuddin Ahamed; Chayan Kumer Saha;
Vol. 7, pp 100378. 2024.
2023
7. Perspectives on thermochemical recycling of end-of-life plastic wastes to alternative fuels
Materials
Publication: MDPI
Author List: Sonil Nanda; Tumpa R Sarker; Kang Kang; Dongbing Li; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. 16, pp 4563. 2023.
8. Optimization of pelletization process conditions and binder concentration for production of fuel pellets from oat hull and quality evaluation
Biomass and Bioenergy
Publication: Pergamon
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Venu Babu Borugadda; Venkatesh Meda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. 174, pp 106825. 2023.
9. Techno-economic analysis of torrefied fuel pellet production from agricultural residue via integrated torrefaction and pelletization process
Heliyon
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Castaneda S German; Venu Babu Borugadda; Venkatesh Meda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. 9, pp . 2023.
10. Parametric studies on hydrothermal gasification of biomass pellets using Box-Behnken experimental design to produce fuel gas and hydrochar
Journal of Cleaner Production
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. 388, pp 135804. 2023.
11. Densification of waste biomass for manufacturing solid biofuel pellets: a review
Environmental Chemistry Letters
Publication: Springer International Publishing Cham
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Venkatesh Meda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. 21, pp 231-264. 2023.
2022
12. Catalytic hydrothermal gasification of aqueous effluents obtained from microwave torrefaction of agricultural residue
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Venkatesh Meda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. 10, pp 108835. 2022.
13. Hydrogen-rich gas production from hydrothermal gasification of fuel pellets obtained from co-pelletization of agricultural residues
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Publication: Pergamon
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. , pp . 2022.
14. Process optimization and investigating the effects of torrefaction and pelletization on steam gasification of canola residue
Fuel
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Venkatesh Meda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. 323, pp 124239. 2022.
15. Complementary effects of torrefaction and pelletization for the production of fuel pellets from agricultural residues: a comparative study
Industrial Crops and Products
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Ramin Azargohar; Jarvis Stobbs; Chithra Karunakaran; Venkatesh Meda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. 181, pp 114740. 2022.
16. Pelletization of torrefied canola residue: Effects of microwave power, residence time and bio-additives on fuel pellet quality
Fuel
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Venkatesh Meda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. 312, pp 122728. 2022.
2021
17. Enhancement of fuel and physicochemical properties of canola residues via microwave torrefaction
Energy Reports
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Tumpa Rani Sarker; Ramin Azargohar; Ajay K Dalai; Venkatesh Meda;
Vol. 7, pp 6338-6353. 2021.
18. Hydrothermal pretreatment technologies for lignocellulosic biomass: A review of steam explosion and subcritical water hydrolysis
Chemosphere
Publication: Pergamon
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Falguni Pattnaik; Sonil Nanda; Ajay K Dalai; Venkatesh Meda; Satyanarayan Naik;
Vol. 284, pp 131372. 2021.
19. Characteristics of torrefied fuel pellets obtained from co-pelletization of agriculture residues with pyrolysis oil
Biomass and Bioenergy
Publication: Pergamon
Author List: Tumpa Rani Sarker; Ramin Azargohar; Ajay K Dalai; Venkatesh Meda;
Vol. 150, pp 106139. 2021.
20. A review of torrefaction technology for upgrading lignocellulosic biomass to solid biofuels
BioEnergy Research
Publication: Springer US
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Ajay K Dalai; Venkatesh Meda;
Vol. 14, pp 645-669. 2021.
2020
21. Evaluation of s4s solar grain dryer for drying paddy seeds.
Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal

Author List: Dipika Roy; Chayan Kumer Saha; Md Ashraful Alam; Tumpa Rani Sarker; Md Monjurul Alam;
Vol. 22, pp . 2020.
22. Effectiveness of a solar grain dryer for drying paddy seed in Bangladesh
Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal

Author List: Dipika Roy; Chayan Kumer Saha; Md Monjurul Alam; Md Ashraful Alam; Tumpa Rani Sarker;
Vol. 22, pp 200-210. 2020.
23. Physicochemical and fuel characteristics of torrefied agricultural residues for sustainable fuel production
Energy & Fuels
Publication: American Chemical Society
Author List: Tumpa Rani Sarker; Ramin Azargohar; Ajay K Dalai; Meda Venkatesh;
Vol. 34, pp 14169-14181. 2020.
2019
24. Design and development of a multi-crop manual seed drill
Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal

Author List: MR Ali M Alam;
Vol. 21, pp 51-60. 2019.
2016
25. Performance evaluation of a single seeder machine for sowing different varieties of seed
Journal of Agricultural Machinery and Bioresources Engineering

Author List: MA Rabbani; ST Chowdhury; TR Sarker;
Vol. 7, pp 63-68. 2016.
26. Present Status of Farm Power and Machinery Usage in Bangladesh
Journal of Agricultural Machinery and Bioresources Engineering

Author List: M Alam; MA Haque; TR Sarker; MA Momin;
Vol. 7, pp 47-54. 2016.
2014
27. BREAK. EVEN ANALYSIS OF FARM MACHINERIES AVAILABLE IN BANGLADESH FOR SELECTED FARM OPERATIONS
J. Agril. Engine., Institution of Engineers

Author List: MA Haquel; M Alaml; TR Sarker;
Vol. 41, pp 11-17. 2014.
28. Performance evaluation of a pull type two rows granular urea applicator
Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: M Alam; TR Sarker; TA Orin;
Vol. 12, pp 211-220. 2014.
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29. Smart Agricultural Technology


Author List: Habiba Akter; Md Rostom Ali; Md Shahinur Alam; Tumpa Rani Sarker; Sahabuddin Ahamed; Chayan Kumer Saha;
Vol. , pp . .
30. Effects of Bio-Based Additives on Fuel Pellet Quality from Oat Hull: Optimization of Additive Concentration and Process Conditions
Available at SSRN 4000211

Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Venu B Borugadda; Venkatesh Meda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. , pp . .
31. AN ANALYSIS OF BREAK-EVEN ACREAGE OF FARM MACHINERIES FOR POSTHARVEST OPERATIONS AVAILABLE IN BANGLADESH


Author List: TR Sarker; M Alam; MA Haque; KS Zaman;
Vol. , pp . .
Book Chapter (4)
2024
1. Microwave torrefaction: an emerging technology to manufacture solid fuels
Emerging Biofuels
Publication: Elsevier
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Venkatesh Meda;
Vol. , pp 179-207. 2024.
2. Insights on biomass pretreatment and bioconversion to bioethanol and biobutanol
Biomass to Bioenergy
Publication: Woodhead Publishing
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. , pp 15-48. 2024.
2021
3. Torrefied solids: a material border lining biomass and biochar
Progressive thermochemical biorefining technologies
Publication: CRC Press
Author List: Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Ramin Azargohar; Venkatesh Meda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. , pp 75-104. 2021.
4. Pelletization of Torrefied Biomass Using Binders
Progressive Thermochemical Biorefining Technologies
Publication: CRC Press
Author List: Jennifer Anno-Kusi; Tumpa R Sarker; Sonil Nanda; Ajay K Dalai;
Vol. , pp 105-124. 2021.
Popular Article (1)
2022
1. Production of torrefied fuel pellet from agricultural residues and generation of hydrogen-rich syngas

Publication: University of Saskatchewan
Author List: Tumpa Rani Sarker;
Vol. , pp . 2022.
M.S    - 2013
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
B.Sc    - 2015
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
PhD    - 2022
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
S.S.C     - 2007
Dhunat Pilot Girls High School
Bangladesh
H.S.C    - 2009
Bogra Cantonment Public School and College
Bangladesh
Total Number:  2
 

Experience as PI

  • Design and Development of Power operated coconut dehusker. Funded by BAURES. 2017-18.

 

Experience as Co-PI

  • Investigation of Parboiling Time and Moisture Content for Quality Milling and Polishing of Rice. Funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology. 2017-18
Total Number: 8
SL Title Duration Organizing Institute Details
1 Basics of MS Office Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University
2 Data Analysis: SPSS and MStatc Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University
3 Extension Field Trip at Ghatail Upazila Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University
4 Fire Extinguish and Elementary General Training Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense Department, Bangladesh Agricultural University
5 Communicative English Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
6 Industrial Training Rural Development Academy, Bogra
7 Training on Teaching Methods and Techniques Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University
8 Training on Scientific Report Writing Institution of Quality Assurance Cell
Associate Professor
28 Feb, 2023 -
Assistant Professor
28 Feb, 2018 -
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Lecturer
28 Feb, 2016 - 27 Feb, 2018
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Total Number:  1
 
Ramin Azargohar, Sonil Nanda, Tumpa R. Sarker, Ajay K. Dalai, Janusz A. Kozinski. Production and gasification of canola meal-based fuel pellets. 2nd International Forest Biorefining Conference (IFBC) and 4th Internation Symposium on Lignocellulosic Materials (ISLM). 9-12 June 2019. Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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Title Institution Subject Receipt Date
Prime Minister Gold Medal Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Agricultural Engineering
Global Impact Awards Bangladesh Agricultural University Agricultural Engineering
University Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Agricultural Engineering
Membership Type Organization
Member IEB
Associate Member Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
Member Krishibid Institute of Bangladesh (KIB)
Name of Post Name of Dept/Sec Duration Presently Working
House Tutor General Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall 15 Nov 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 No