Innovative Research Award

Pramir Maharjan
Texas A & M AgriLife Research, United States

Pramir Maharjan is a poultry scientist and veterinary professional whose research portfolio integrates poultry nutrition, flock health management, water sanitation systems, nutrient digestibility, physiology, and sustainable poultry production systems. His work spans laboratory investigations, applied field studies, producer education programs, and industry collaborations focused on advancing poultry productivity and animal health outcomes.[1]

Abstract

Pramir Maharjan has developed an interdisciplinary research program focused on poultry nutrition, nutrient metabolism, drinking water sanitation, poultry physiology, feed efficiency, and sustainable flock management. His work combines applied nutrition science with production management strategies to improve poultry health and productivity across commercial and small-scale systems. His scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications, competitive grant leadership exceeding multi-million-dollar research portfolios, student mentorship, and extension-based producer education initiatives.[2]

Keywords

Poultry Nutrition; Broiler Production; Poultry Water Quality; Poultry Health; Nutrient Digestibility; Poultry Physiology; Layer Hen Nutrition; Poultry Extension; Stable Isotope Research; Poultry Management

Introduction

Dr. Maharjan earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas following advanced graduate training in poultry water sanitation systems and nutrient utilization research. His professional appointments include leadership roles at Tennessee State University, North Carolina State University, and Texas A&M AgriLife Research, where he developed research programs integrating poultry production efficiency with animal health optimization.[3]

Research Profile

• Poultry nutrition and feed digestibility optimization
• Stable isotope applications in protein and lipid metabolism studies
• Poultry drinking water quality assessment and sanitation protocols
• Broiler physiology and woody breast myopathy investigations
• Extension programming supporting producer education and flock management

Research Contributions

Dr. Maharjan has contributed extensively to poultry science through investigations into nutrient metabolism, digestibility assays, poultry water sanitation systems, dietary amino acid optimization, poultry physiology, biofilm sanitation procedures, and poultry production sustainability. His research additionally includes emerging technology applications such as drone-assisted pasture rotation and precision poultry production strategies.[4]

Publications

Selected peer-reviewed publications include studies published in Poultry Science, Animal, Journal of Applied Poultry Research, Agronomy, and Frontiers in Veterinary Science. His publication record demonstrates sustained productivity across poultry physiology, water sanitation systems, nutrient digestibility, and flock management research domains.[5]

Research Impact

Beyond laboratory research, Dr. Maharjan has secured competitive funding as principal investigator and collaborator while mentoring graduate students and leading extension programming initiatives. His programs support producer training, sustainable poultry practices, poultry biosecurity awareness, and practical knowledge dissemination to agricultural communities.

Award Suitability

The candidate demonstrates alignment with research excellence recognition through peer-reviewed scholarly productivity, grant leadership, graduate mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and translational research outcomes connecting laboratory science with poultry production systems.

Conclusion

Pramir Maharjan has established a research portfolio integrating poultry nutrition science, flock management, water quality systems, and sustainable poultry production approaches. His contributions demonstrate scholarly engagement, applied agricultural impact, and commitment to advancing poultry science research and extension activities.

External Links

• Scopus Profile
  
• Google Scholar
  
• ORCID Profile

References

1. Maharjan P., Huff G., Zhang W., Watkins S. (2017). Effects of chlorine and hydrogen peroxide sanitation in low bacterial content water on biofilm formation model of poultry brooding house waterlines. Poultry Science.https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pex043
   
2. Maharjan P., et al. (2021). Physiological growth trend of current meat broilers and dietary protein and energy management approaches for sustainable broiler production. Animal.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2021.100284
   
3. Maharjan P., et al. (2021). Woody breast myopathy broiler shows age-dependent adaptive differential gene expression. Poultry Science.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2021.101092
   
4. Raut R., Maharjan P., Fouladkhah A.C. (2023). Practical preventive considerations for reducing the public health burden of poultry-related salmonellosis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20176654
   
5. Toomer O.T., Maharjan P., et al. (2023). Current agronomic practices, harvest and post-harvest processing of soybeans (Glycine max). Agronomy.https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13020427