Deepanka Saikia is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Engineering at Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi Campus, Odisha. Dr. Deepanka Saikia holds a Ph.D. degree in Food Engineering and Technology from the Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar. With a notable background of 4 years of teaching and industrial experience, he has showcased his expertise through the publication of 9 research papers/book chapters in esteemed national and international journals. His contributions in the field have also been recognized with three national and international patents, highlighting his innovative work in areas of post-harvest processing equipment. Particularly noteworthy is his achievement in the development of the elephant apple cutter, for which he was awarded the Best Paper at the 19th International Conference on Humanizing Work and Work Environment (HWWE 2021). Additionally, he plays a significant role beyond academia, serving as a series editor for the "Futuristic Trends in Agriculture Engineering & Food Sciences" book series published by IIP Series. He also contributes as a reviewer for the editorial boards of esteemed journals such as the Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization (Springer) and Phytomedicine Plus (Elsevier). He specializes in the domains of food processing, preservation, machine design, drying, and quality control.