Samarthya Bhatnagar
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Samarthya Bhatnagar is a researcher advancing accessible sensing technologies for agricultural and food quality applications. His primary research focuses on developing low-cost, near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy-based sensors for non-destructive fruit ripeness assessment. His most cited work, “NIR-Based Fruit Ripeness Sensor Embodiments Using Low-Cost LEDs and Photodiodes” (2019), demonstrates the design, fabrication, and testing of two sensor prototypes tailored for blueberry and peach ripeness detection. By replacing expensive spectrometer components with affordable LEDs and photodiodes, Bhatnagar’s contributions help democratize precision agriculture tools, enabling small-scale farmers and producers to monitor fruit quality without prohibitive costs. Although his citation count is modest—reflecting an early-career stage—this work has garnered 4 citations, signaling growing interest in practical, field-deployable sensing solutions. Bhatnagar’s research bridges engineering and horticulture, emphasizing real-world usability and scalability. His achievements include successfully translating laboratory-grade NIR spectroscopy principles into compact, low-power embodiments, a critical step toward widespread adoption in post-harvest handling and supply chain management. For students and researchers exploring affordable optical sensing, Bhatnagar’s work offers a clear example of how targeted innovation can address pressing agricultural challenges.
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