Prof. (Dr.) P. Suseela | Consultant, Researcher & Trainer in Hi-Tech Cultivation

Driving the Future of High-Tech Farming through Expertise, Insight, and Sustainable Solutions

A distinguished agricultural scientist with over three decades of experience in Hi-Tech farming, Dr. P. Suseela has revolutionized sustainable agriculture through research, training, and innovation. Formerly a Professor and Principal Investigator at Kerala Agricultural University, she has led 34+ research & extension projects, authored 42+ books, published 700+ articles, and trained thousands in advanced farming techniques

About Dr. P Suseela

Bridging Engineering and Agriculture for Sustainable Farming

Beginning her career at the Kerala State Construction Corporation, she later retired as Professor and Principal Investigator at the Hi-Tech Research and Training Unit, KAU, Vellanikkara, Thrissur. Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Suseela has been deeply engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities, contributing significantly to her field. Her work reflects a strong commitment to sustainable engineering practices and agricultural innovation

Why Choose me

Your Trusted Guide in the Hi-Tech Farming Revolution

Professional Journey

• Led 34+ research & extension projects as Principal Investigator.
• Authored 42 books and 700+ publications including research papers, popular articles, and technical bulletins
• Trained thousands in hydroponics, aquaponics, polyhouse farming, hi-tech kitchen garden and precision agriculture.
• Advised policymakers, officers, farmers, NGOs and startups on sustainable farming innovations.

Key Stats

• Technical Committee Member for many mega projects of Kerala Govt.
• District Technical Support Group Member (Thrissur) for National Employment Security Programme’s Watershed Master Plan
• Designed, established & evaluated 50+ site-specific water harvesting structures at Kerala Agricultural University and NGO's & farmer's fields
• Member and evaluator in multiple projects, including KLDC, SHM, VFPCK, Indo-Dutch collaborations, and KSPB initiatives. • Evaluated many CAPART-funded projects related to rainwater harvesting and watershed development. • Provided technical guidance to institutions like IIM Calicut, Amrita Institute, Rajagiri College, KLDC, SHM, VFPCK, Indo-Dutch collaborations and others on water harvesting & ground water recharging, water management, micro-irrigation and various hi-tech cultivation methods. • Designed & supervised 100+ micro-irrigation systems, aquaponics/ hydroponics units, precision farming layouts, polyhouse farming units, hi-tech kitchen gardens, vertical farming units and water harvesting & ground water recharging units

Key Expertise

• Hi-Tech Cultivation
• Hydroponics| Aquaponics | Polyhouse farming| Vertical Farming | Hi-Tech Kitchen Garden | precision farming| Automated Integrated Farming Systems
• Water & Soil Conservation
• Rainwater Harvesting | Groundwater Recharging
• Farm Mechanization
• Research & Training
• Curriculum Development | Workshops | Farmer Empowerment

Career Highlights

From Civil Engineer to Agri-Tech Visionary

  • 1985: B.Tech (Civil Engineering) – Calicut University
  • 1989: M.Sc (Agricultural Engineering) – Kerala Agricultural University
  • 2001: Ph.D (Soil & Water Conservation) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
  • 1989–2023: Served at Kerala Agricultural University, led Hi-Tech Research and Training Centre, retired as Professor & Principal Investigator
  • 2023–Present: Consultant and trainer for sustainable hi-tech farming projects

Notable Projects & Innovations

Solutions That Redefine Farming

Low-Cost Multi-Tier Grow Bags for 52 plants/unit

Space-saving urban farming techniques using soilless media

Automated Aquaponics Systems using specially designed siphon with provision for 60-70% energy saving and feeding fish & plants precisely & automatically

Automated integrated farming unit (vertical & horizontal) producing safe to eat vegetables, fish, egg & meat with provision for 60-70% energy saving and feeding fish, plants and poultry precisely & automatically.

KAU Micro-Sprinklers

Non-clogging, affordable irrigation techniques

Hi-Tech Kitchen Gardens

Poly kitchen garden - in 10 to 30 sq.m polyhouses with specially designed vertical farming Units - for Year-round vegetable production (including salad crops & microgreens) for a family in urban areas

Open Precision Farming – Data-driven -crop management

Polyhouse Farming – design aspects- crop management-Climate-controlled cultivation

Farm Mechanization – Enhance Productivity with advanced tools and machineries

Vertical Farming – Space-efficient, soil-less farming techniques

Low-Cost Multi-Tier Grow Bags with facility for raising 35 plants & providing vermi wash & vermi-compost

Automated fish feeder unit

Crop & breed selection for polyhouse farming/ aquaponics/ hydroponics

Awards & Recognitions

Honored for Excellence in Agricultural Innovation International award of “Outstanding achievement in Horticulture Award” (Indonesia)

Swami Sahajanand Saraswati Award -Outstanding Extension Scientist Award-2015 (Indian Council of Agricultural Research).

International Gold Star Award (Thailand).

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award.
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World Agricultural Excellence Award 2017
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Outstanding Achievement in Horticulture (Indonesia)
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Best Scientist of Kerala Agricultural University
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Excellence Award (Kerala Agricultural University) for pioneering Hi-Tech cultivation
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World sustainable Agricultural Award
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Smt.Swati Singh Memorial Award (Dubai)
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RisingPersonalityofAsiaAward
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Life time Achievement Award -2018
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and many other national and state level awards

Media & Public Outreach

Educating the Masses on Agri-Tech

50+ TV Programs (DD Malayalam, Kairali, Mathrubhoomi, Manorama, Kerala Vision, Asianet-Krishidarsan etc.).

48+ Radio Talks on All India Radio.

550+ Popular Articles in magazines/newspapers.

Provided continuous services to 10 farmer organizations

Served as an expert for greenhouse-related investigations

Member and evaluator in multiple projects, including KLDC, VFPCK, watershed projects etc.

Designed site-specific water harvesting structures

Technical committee member for district and state-level watershed projects

Latest Publications

Knowledge Shared, Futures Built

Hi-Tech Agriculture: A Practical Guide

$15.00

Aquaponics: Beginner to Expert

$13.00

Hydroponics Simplified

$17.00

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