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Department of Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering

Department of Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering

The Department of Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering applies the principles of farm structures, postharvest engineering, process engineering, and rural electrification to enhance agricultural productivity.

The department promotes innovation in the processing of agricultural produce and contributes to the design and structural engineering of farms and agro-based industries.

Established in 1977, the department offers academic programs leading to the Bachelor of Engineering Agriculture, Master of Engineering, and Ph.D. degrees in Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering.

The programs are designed in accordance with the Higher Education Commission curriculum and emphasize modern storage systems, drying technologies, postharvest practices, farm building design, controlled-environment structures, and technologies that extend the shelf life of agricultural produce.

Mission of the Department

The mission of the Department is to produce technically competent and skilled professionals who can contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture.

Through the application of engineering, science, and technology, the department aims to benefit society, farmers, agro-based industries, and end-users.

The department focuses on practical education, research, and innovation in postharvest handling, agricultural structures, processing, storage, and preservation technologies.

It also provides extension, advisory, consultancy, and evaluation services to farmers, small-scale processors, self-help groups, and agro-processing equipment manufacturers.

Academic & Research Strengths

Farm Structures

Design and development of agricultural structures including storage facilities, livestock housing, machinery sheds, and farm buildings.

Postharvest Engineering

Research and teaching related to postharvest handling, storage, drying, preservation, and reduction of postharvest losses.

Controlled Environment

Focus on environment-controlled buildings and structures that improve animal comfort, farm productivity, and product quality.

Processing & Preservation

Development and improvement of processing methods, preservation systems, and technologies for agricultural produce.

Drying & Storage Systems

Study of modern storage systems, drying technologies, and structures that help extend the shelf life of agricultural products.

Rural Electrification

Application of rural electrification and process engineering principles for agricultural productivity and agro-based industries.

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Engineering

Undergraduate education in agricultural engineering with emphasis on farm structures, postharvest engineering, storage systems, drying technologies, and agricultural process engineering.

Master of Engineering

Graduate-level coursework and research in Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering, covering modern farm infrastructure, storage, processing, and preservation technologies.

Ph.D. Program

Advanced research guidance for scholars in farm structures, postharvest engineering, processing, drying, storage, preservation, and agricultural engineering innovations.

Extension, Advisory & Consultancy Services

Farmer Advisory

The department provides advisory services to farmers for better handling, processing, storage, and preservation of agricultural produce.

Process Optimization

Support is provided to small-scale processors and self-help groups for process optimization, product development, and improved processing practices.

Equipment Evaluation

The department also offers consultancy and evaluation services for agro-processing equipment manufacturers.

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Course Outline

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Postgraduate Thesis

M.E / Ph.D thesis record

Course Outline

The Department of Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering offers a comprehensive range of courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including B.E., Agro-Industrial Engineering & Technology, Dairy Technology, M.E., and Ph.D. These courses cover important areas such as farm structures, postharvest technology, food processing, storage engineering, environmental control systems, rural electrification, and process engineering.

The curriculum is designed to equip students with practical knowledge and engineering skills required for modern agricultural production, efficient postharvest handling, sustainable farm infrastructure development, and research-based professional growth.

Department of Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering (B.E)

Odd Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 FS-209 Strength of Materials 3 2 1
2 FS-309 Rural Electrification 2 1 1
3 FS-409 Farm Structures and Control Sheds 3 2 1
Total 8 5 3
Even Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 FS-112 Engineering Materials 2 1 1
2 FS-310 Engg. Elective-I (Landscape Engineering) 2 1 1
3 FS-406 Agricultural Process Engineering 3 2 1
Total 7 4 3
Grand Total Credit Hours 15 9 6
Total Courses 6

Agro-Industrial Engineering and Technology

Odd Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 AIET-101 Computer Aided Design and Graphics 3 2 1
2 AIET-105 Introduction to Agro-Based Industry 2 1 1
3 AIET-205 Post-Harvest Processes 3 2 1
4 AIET-211 Hydroponics & Soilless Culture 3 2 1
5 AIET-301 Estimation and Costing 3 2 1
6 AIET-305 Industrial Processes and Management 3 2 1
7 AIET-307 Cotton Ginning and Fiber Technology 2 1 1
Total 19 12 7
Even Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 AIET-106 Industrial Material Handling and Processes 2 1 1
2 AIET-112 Tunnel and Vertical Farming 2 1 1
3 AIET-208 Grain Processing & Storage Techniques 3 2 1
4 AIET-210 Food Processing Technology 2 1 1
5 AIET-308 Food Preservation 2 1 1
6 AIET-310 Sugar Technology 3 2 1
Total 14 8 6
Grand Total Credit Hours 46 33 13
Total Courses 13

Dairy Technology

Odd Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 DT-201 Dairy Plant Machinery and Layout 3 2 1
2 DT-303 Heat Transfer and Refrigeration 4 3 1
Total 7 5 2
Even Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 DT-302 Dairy Plant Management and Sanitation 3 2 1
2 FST-302 Food Engineering 3 2 1
Total 6 4 2
Grand Total Credit Hours 13 9 4
Total Courses 4

Department of Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering (M.E)

Odd Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 FS-701 Crop Drying and Storage 3 3 0
2 FS-703 Food Processing and Preservation 3 3 0
3 FS-705 Process Instrumentation (Optional) 3 3 0
Total 9 9 0
Even Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 FS-702 Design Livestock Shed 3 3 0
2 FS-704 Processing of Cereal Grains 3 3 0
3 FS-706 Processing of Perishable Crops (Optional) 3 3 0
Total 9 9 0
Grand Total Credit Hours 18 18 0
Total Courses 6

Department of Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering (Ph.D.)

Odd Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 FS-801 Solar Drying Collectors 3 3 0
2 FS-803 Theoretical Simulations and Modeling 3 3 0
3 FS-805 Fumigation of Grains (Optional) 3 3 0
4 SP-807 Special Problems 1 0 1
Total 10 9 1
Even Semester
S# Code Title Total Cr. Hrs Theory Practical
1 FS-802 Heat Mass and Transfer 3 3 0
2 FS-804 Crop Refrigeration and Air Conditions 3 3 0
3 FS-806 Marketing of Farm Products (Optional) 3 3 0
4 SEM-808 Seminar on Current Topic 1 0 1
Total 10 9 1
Grand Total Credit Hours 20 18 2
Total Courses 8

Postgraduate Thesis (M.E / Ph.D)

The following table presents postgraduate thesis records of the Department of Farm Structures and Postharvest Engineering, including M.E and Ph.D research work, registration numbers, student names, thesis titles, year/status, and major supervisors.

M.E Thesis Record

S. No Reg. No Student Name M.E Thesis Title Year Major Supervisor
1 2K13-FS-04 Ajeet Kumar Effect of hot water treatments and storage periods on the quality of different banana varieties 2018 Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto
2 2K14-FS-08 Abid Ali Abro Effect of postharvest techniques, storage conditions and duration on the quality and shelf life of mango fruit 2018 Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto
3 2K14-FS-09 Ejaz Ahmed Effect of storage methods, storage periods and bulb size on quality of stored onion 2018 Dr. Shakeel Hussain Chattha
4 2K15-FS-14 Ali Hassan Experimental on drying of red chilies in solar and open sun drying methods 2019 Dr. Shakeel Hussain Chattha
5 2K15-FS-17 Sadam Hussain Design, construction and performance testing of a solar dryer for drying maize cobs 2019 Dr. Shakeel Hussain Chattha
6 2K16-FS-57 Abdullah Veesar Study design perspective of existing dairy sheds and their impact on physical behavior of dairy buffaloes 2020 Engr. Zaheer Ahmed Khan
7 2K17-FS-01 Abdullah Soomro Evaluation of various empirical relations for the prediction of drying characteristics of paddy rice using fluidized bed dryers 2020 Engr. Zaheer Ahmed Khan
8 2K17-FS-23 Ainul Abad Shah Designing and fabricating hydroponic model for spinach crop 2020 Engr. Zaheer Ahmed Khan
9 2K17-FS-27 Rifaqat Ali Evaluation of physico-mechanical properties of wheat varieties in Sindh Pakistan 2020 Engr. Zaheer Ahmed Khan
10 2K18-FS-27 Mir Muhammad Effects of fly-ash and expanded polystyrene particles on physico-mechanical properties of lightweight concrete On going Dr. Shakeel Hussain Chattha
11 2K19-FS-14 Babar Mustafa Effect of different processing conditions on quality attributes of parboiled rice On going Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Soomro
12 2K19-FS-15 Muhammad Salman Study of postharvest treatment and storage of tomato fruits On going Dr. Shakeel Hussain Chattha
13 2K19-FS-16 Mubashar Hassan Postharvest treatments and their effect on quality and storability of carrot On going Dr. Shakeel Hussain Chattha
14 2K19-FS-18 Muhammad Umer Effect of storage structures and period on quality attributes of wheat On going Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Soomro
15 2K20-FS-02 Irfan Ali Effects of storage methods and storage period on shelf life of radish root On going Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Soomro
16 2K20-FS-04 Manwar Mengwar Performance evaluation of various low-cost onion structures and their effect on its quality On going Engr. Zaheer Ahmed Khan

Ph.D Thesis Record

S. No Reg. No Student Name Ph.D Thesis Title Major Supervisor Year
1 PhD-2K16-FS-11 Zaheer Ahmed Khan Development of storage structures and assessment of their influence on quality of wheat grains Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto On going