S Vijayakumar

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S Vijayakumar is a leading researcher at the intersection of agricultural engineering and digital transformation, focusing on precision agriculture and the adoption of Agriculture 4.0 technologies. His work addresses critical global challenges including labor shortages, herbicide resistance, and environmental degradation through data-driven solutions. Vijayakumar’s major contributions include pioneering precision weed control systems that integrate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robotics, offering scalable alternatives to traditional chemical-intensive methods. His research on the feasibility and bottlenecks of these technologies has garnered 12 citations, providing actionable recommendations for real-world deployment. Additionally, his influential study on Agriculture 4.0 adoption (11 citations) systematically analyzes how IoT, artificial intelligence, and automation can mitigate rising production costs and freshwater scarcity. By bridging technical innovation with practical implementation challenges, Vijayakumar’s work directly supports the transition toward sustainable, efficient farming systems. His findings are essential reading for researchers and students exploring smart agriculture, offering both a roadmap for technological integration and a critical assessment of current barriers.