Dr. Agnibha Sinha is an Assistant Professor in the School of Agricultural Sciences at K.R. Mangalam University, specializing in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry. His research interests focus on soil fertility and nutrient dynamics, soil chemistry, irrigation and water management, environmental science, and soil pollution and contamination, with emphasis on sustainable nutrient management and soil health improvement.
Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Lovely Professional University, where he was involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and research mentoring, including supervision of an M.Sc. (Ag) Soil Science student. His academic approach integrates research-oriented teaching, data-driven analysis, and applied soil science concepts. Dr. Sinha has qualified the ICAR–ASRB NET in Soil Science and is keen on advancing research-based agricultural education and sustainable land management practices.
Ph.D. in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2017-2024)
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), West Bengal
- Research Topic: “Determination of permissible limits of arsenic in soil and irrigation water contributing towards rice grain and dietary risk.”
- Achievements: University Research Scholarship recipient, ICAR-NET (2018) qualified.
🎓 M.Sc. (Ag) in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2015-2017)
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), West Bengal
- OGPA: 8.19
- Thesis Title: “Validation of Soil Test Crop Response Models for Selected Vegetables Exposed to Deficit Irrigation.”
🎓 B.Sc. (Ag) Hons. (2011-2015)
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), West Bengal
- OGPA: 7.64
- Explored ‘Rural Agricultural Work Experience’
- Internship in ‘Mushroom Cultivation’.
Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Assistant Professor (Nov 2020 – Jan 2025)
- Teaching Soil Science & Agricultural Engineering to undergraduate and post graduate students.
- Specialized in Fundamentals of Soil Science for first-year students.
- Mentored and guided M.Sc. (Ag) students for thesis and research projects.
- Supervised laboratory experiments and research on soil fertility and heavy metal contamination.
- Organized and participated in academic workshops and international conferences.
📝 Bhattacharyya, K., & Sinha, A. (2022). Optimizing Irrigation Requirement of Soil Test-Based Fertilizer Models for Cabbage & Broccoli. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol 176 (Springer). https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-4629-4_51
📝 Thakur, S., Sinha, A., & Ghosh Bag, A. (2023). Boron – A Critical Element for Fruit Nutrition. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 54(21), 2899–2914. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2023.2252878
📝 Bandyopadhyay, A., Sinha, A., Thakur, P., Thakur, S. and Ahmed, M., (2023). A review of soil pollution from LDPE mulching films and the consequences of the substitute biodegradable plastic on soil health. Int. J. Exp. Res. Rev, 32, pp.15-39. 10.52756/ijerr.2023.v32.002
📝 Thakur, S., Sinha, A., Bag, A.G. et al. (2025). Challenges, Solutions, and Policy Issues for Residue Burning in Indian Agriculture: Searching Key Steps to Reduce Environmental Pollution. Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health. DOI
📝 Thakur, S., Sinha, A., Bag, A.G. et al. (2025). From Crisis to Opportunity: Utilizing Treated Wastewater in Agriculture. Water, Air and Soil Pollution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-025-08388-y
🎤 Conferences Attended
- Attended National Conference on ” ENHANCING NUTRITIONAL SECURITY THROUGH CLIMATE SMART FARMING PRACTICES” on 17-18th March, 2017.
- National Conference on Innovative Farming for Food & Livelihood Security in Changing Climate (2018)
- International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Healthcare (ICSEH 2019) at Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- SSAFS-2022,23,25: Recent Trends in Smart and Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security
🎓 Workshops & Organizing Roles
- National Workshop on Soil-Water-Environmental Management (2019)
- Organizing Committee Member, Workshop on “The Future of Farming Technology and Agripreneurship Development” (2022)
📖 Kumar, V., Bisarya, D., Thakur, S., Sinha, A., Nambiar, R., Sahoo, C. (2025). The Nexus Between Land Degradation and Climate Change. In: Chatterjee, U., Ghosh, A., Roy, S.K. (eds) Eco-Resilience: Climate Change, Land Degradation and Sustainable Solutions. Sustainability Solutions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00708-7_2
📖 Sinha, A., & Thakur, S. (2023). Chemistry and Reclamation of Salt-Affected Soil. Soil: Soul of Agriculture, Vol-I, 104-120.
📖 Ghosh, A., Sarkar, S., & Sinha, A. (2023). Soil Colloids: Types and Their Agricultural Significance. Fundamentals of Soil Science, 120-126, ISBN-978-93-48843-89-0.
