Ministry of Education
Abi Varghese
VIDWAN ID: 227972

Prof Abi Varghese

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Research Assistant
Kerala
Expertise: Ergonomics
ORCID 0000-0002-2272-7185 Scopus 56405235600 ResearcherID E-1619-2019 Google Scholar 8jsSn4MAAAAJ
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19 Publications
10 Projects
65 Scopus Citations
64 CrossRef
11 Years 5 Months Total Experience
Publications
19 Total
Articles
8
Books
1
Chapters
8
Proceedings
2
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Professional Recognition

Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award” (GYTI) 2016
2016
National Innovation Foundation at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
India Innovation Initiative” (I3
2016
CII, DST, Govt. of India, AICTE
Selected for “Mahindra Chakan Plant
2016
Kerala Startup Mission, Govt. of Kerala
Best Faculty Award
2016
Amal Jyothi college of Engineering, Kanjirappally
1st Prize in Tech Top 2015 (National Level Project Contest
2015
Tech Top Foundation
Consolation Prize in Tech Top 2015 (National Level Project Contest
2015
Tech Top Foundation
2nd Prize in Tech Top 2016 (National Level Project Contest
2016
Tech Top Foundation
1st Prize in ENTREPRENIA 15(National Level Project Contest
2015
NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad
2nd Prize in IBeTo | Excel 2016 (National Level Project Contest
2015
Model Engineering College, Cochin
2nd Prize in IEDC Summit 2016 (State Level Project Contest) (10,000
2016
Kerala Startup Mission, Govt. of Kerala
IST Prize in Rural Innovators’ Meet
2017
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Govt. of Kerala
12.Selected to attend “LEAP EDTECH” by NASSCOM & T-Labs
2017
Kerala Startup Mission, Govt. of Kerala
Top Performing Faulty Award
2017
Amal Jyothi college of Engineering, Kanjirappally
2nd prize in Project Competition
2018
Mangalam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor
Selected to attend “Design Impact Award” Finalist
2018
Titian Company, TATA trust
Elite with Gold medal in “Product Design and Development
2019
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
2nd prize in TEKON 2019 State level project competition
2019
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Govt. of Kerala and APJ Abdul Kalam Univ
Elite with Silver medal in in “Product Design and Manufacturing
2019
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
First Prize in Enlight 2020, State level Project Contest
2020
Department of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Kerala
FIRST prize in HACKATHON :HORIZON 2020, National Level Technical Fest
2020
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam
State Level Winner in YIP 2020 Innovation and Entrepreneurship challenge
2020
Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), Govt. of Kerala
FIRST prize for the project entitled “Cardamom Cleaning Machine” in the event n DISRUPT 3.0 State wise Project Competition
2022
Jyothi Engineering College, Cheruthuruthy
First Prize in DARSHANA IGNITE 2022 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship challenge
2022
APJ Kerala Technical University, K-DISC, Kerala Startup Mission & Digital University Kerala

Community & Membership

Interdisciplinary study and research Committees :Jubilee Mission Medical College
Panel Member
Jan 2017
Innovation Challenge EKM 1.0 at "Spectrum 2017
Panel Member :iDea pitching contest
Jan 2017
TECHNOVA'18, statewide idea and project competition of Polytechnic students
Project Reviewer
Jan 2018
Yuva Mastermind Mind 15: State Level Project Competition
Project Reviewer
Jan 2015
Yuva Mastermind Mind 16: State Level Project Competition
Project Reviewer
Jan 2016
Yuva Mastermind Mind 17: State Level Project Competition
Project Reviewer
Jan 2017
Yuva Mastermind Mind 18: State Level Project Competition
Project Reviewer
Jan 2018
Yuva Mastermind Mind 19: State Level Project Competition
Project Reviewer
Jan 2019
Yuva Mastermind Mind 20: State Level Project Competition
Project Reviewer
Jan 2020
All Kerala Polytechnic Project Competition
Project Reviewer
Jan 2020
Innovate from Home 2020
Project Reviewer
Jan 2020
Innovate for Industry 2020
Project Reviewer
Jan 2021
Technolodge Pathanamthitta: Rural IT Park of Kerala
Judging panel member for Hackathon
Jan 2021
MoE’s Innovation Cell
Panel Member for the IIC Regional Meet
Jan 2022
The Institute of Engineers India IEI
Associate Member (AM 162963-0)
Jan 2016
Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
Life Member (LM 110080)
Jan 2016
The Institute of Engineers India IEI
Chartered Engineers
Jan 2017

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2026
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
Master of Technology
2014
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Bachelor of Technology
2012
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Research Assistant
Dec 2019 – Dec 2025
Unknown Organization
Assistant Professor (Grade-III)
Jan 2015 – Nov 2019
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, Koovapally PO, Kottayam-686518 | Department of Mechanical Engineering
Research Assistant
Aug 2014 – Dec 2014
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, Koovapally PO, Kottayam-686518 | Department of Mechanical Engineering
Engineering and Technology
Ergonomics

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Scholarly Work

Ergonomics modification of Rubber tapping knife (Michie Golledge) for improving body posture of Rubber tapper
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹42,500
Duration: 2022 – 2022
Pineapple Sapling Winding Machine
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹4,000
Duration: 2021 – 2022
Ergonomics modification of Rubber tapping knife (Michie Golledge) for improving body posture of Rubber tapper
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹3,000
Duration: 2021 – 2022
Digital Tyre Wear Indicator
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹5,000
Duration: 2021 – 2022
LATINNO : Natural Rubber Collecting Backpack
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹30 Lac
Duration: 2021 – Ongoing
Cardamom Cleaning Machine (Continuous -Type
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹10,000
Duration: 2019 – 2020
DE-TACH: Mid-rib of Coconut Leaves Separating Machine
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹10,000
Duration: 2018 – 2019
DE-TACH: Mid-rib of Coconut Leaves Separating Machine
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹11,000
Duration: 2018 – 2019
LATINNO : Natural Rubber Collecting Backpack
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹2 Lac
Duration: 2017 – 2019
Table Top Power Operated Coconut Husking Machine
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹1 Lac
Duration: 2013 – 2014
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Table Top Coconut Husking Tool (Industrial Designs)

Abi Varghese
- Patent No. : 310076 Filed : 12-04-2024
Published : 12-04-2024 Granted

Natural Rubber Collecting Knapsack

Abi Varghese
- Patent No. : 201841009171 Filed : 13-03-2018
Published : 15-03-2024 Granted

Areca nut Husking Tool (Industrial Designs)

Abi Varghese
- Patent No. : 294841 Filed : 19-06-2017
Published : 19-06-2017 Granted

Scholarly Publications

Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Rubber Tappers Using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)

Conference Paper
Year: 2022. Pages: 709-717 .
Authors: Abi Varghese; Vinay V. Panicker; Jeffry Abraham; Jobin Gimmi; Judson Tom; Kevin Desini
DOI 10.1007/978-981-16-9952-8_61 Crossref Crossref: 6 Scopus Scopus: 4

A study on the KAU coconut husking tool

Conference Paper
Year: 2014. Pages: 1-6 .
Authors: Varghese, A.; Jacob, J.
DOI 10.1109/AICERA.2014.6908254 Crossref Crossref: 4 Scopus Scopus: 5

A Study of Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Indian Coconut for Efficient Dehusking

Journal Article
Journal of Natural Fibers. Year: 2017. Volume: 14 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 390-399 .
Authors: Varghese, A.; Francis, K.; Jacob, J.
DOI 10.1080/15440478.2016.1212760 Crossref Crossref: 24 Scopus Scopus: 26

Effect of shell diameter and shell thickness on coconut-shell-halving force

Open Access
Journal Article
International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation. Year: 2020. Volume: 7 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 217 .
Authors: Varghese, A.; Jacob, J.
DOI 10.1504/IJPTI.2020.110423

Design, development and testing of an auger-assisted semi-automatic coconut husking machine

Journal Article
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING. Year: 2021. Volume: 44 , Issue: 3 , Pages: e13638 .
Authors: Varghese, A.; Jacob, J.; Rajan, A.I.
DOI 10.1111/jfpe.13638 Crossref Crossref: 4 Scopus Scopus: 5

Design and Cost Analysis of Mini Tiller-Cum-Basin-Maker for Coconut Trees

Book
Year: 2021. Pages: 47-56 .
Authors: Varghese, A.; Jacob, J.
DOI 10.1007/978-981-15-9853-1_5

Effect of Physical Attributes of Coconut on Effective Husk Separation

Book Chapter
Year: 2021.
Authors: Lalit Kumar Awasthi; Sushendra Kumar Misra; Dilbagh Panchal; Mohit Tyagi
DOI 10.1201/9781003181644 Crossref Crossref: 1

Study of Physical Attributes of Indian Coconut Leaves for Efficient Midrib Separation

Book Chapter
Year: 2022. Pages: 195-204 .
Authors: Abi Varghese; Joby G. David; Mebin Toms Mathew; Mijo P. Saji; V. S. Sambhu Nair
DOI 10.1002/9781119755074.ch16
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