The International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (CIGR) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 CIGR International Student Competition.
CIGR warmly congratulates the winning teams and recognizes all participating students for their outstanding contributions. The competition highlights innovative engineering solutions addressing global challenges in sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, agricultural energy systems, and digital transformation.
This year’s competition attracted high-quality submissions from universities worldwide. The selected projects demonstrated excellence in scientific rigor, innovation, practical relevance, and technical communication.
Submissions were first evaluated within each CIGR Technical Section. The highest-ranked projects from each section advanced to the final stage of evaluation for the distinction of Overall Winner.
Project Title: SmartFarmers: Solar + LoRa + 91 m Deep Pump and LoRa-Based Automatic Control System
Students: Fathurrahman Yazid Tabrani; Ardhika Rizky Ramadhan
University: Universitas Mataram, Indonesia
Faculty Promoter: Dr. Reza Kusuma Nurrohman
This project was selected for its strong technical innovation, practical applicability, and significant potential to improve sustainable agricultural water management.
First Place: Fathurrahman Yazid Tabrani; Ardhika Rizky Ramadhan – Universitas Mataram, Indonesia. Promoter: Dr. Reza Kusuma Nurrohman
Second Place: Eric Falgano Cristob Siwabessy – Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia (UNHAN RI), Indonesia. Promoter: Dr. Eng. Okry Asfino Putra
Third Place: Ethan Lantzy; Sarah Laboda – University of Florida, USA. Promoter: Dr. Richard V. Scholtz III
First Place: Kwasi Ampofo Opoku – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Promoter: Ing. Dr. Shadrack Kwadwo Amponsah
Second Place: T. K. Rahul Vetri – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India. Promoter: Dr. J. Ramachandran
Third Place: Sabidur Rahman Shezan; Nusrat Jeehan Jui – Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh. Promoter: Dr. Anisur Rahman
First Place: Samprit Giri – Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, India. Promoter: Dr. P. Gurumurthy
First Place: Md. Abu Horaira Al Rezon; Amina Arif Riya; Sowaib Ahmed Sotej – Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh. Promoter: Dr. Anisur Rahman
First Place: Tanvir Hossain; Khoirom Ananta Oni; Nushrat Jahan Mumu – Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh. Promoter: Dr. Anisur Rahman
Second Place: Andressa Rosado Massirer and Team – Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. Promoter: Dr. Tiago Rodrigo Francetto
Third Place: M. Rahat Miah; Khondokar Junayed Ahamed – Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh. Promoter: Dr. Md. Rostom Ali
First Place: Emmanuel Abemyine Ayimolga – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Promoter: Dr. Joseph Oppong Akowuah
Second Place: Okpewo Okeoghene Freda – University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Promoter: Prof. Mobolaji Omobowale
Third Place: Mariam Odunayo Olokode – Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. Promoter: Dr. Oladeji Oluwatoyin Ajoke
First Place: Kanin Kamma; Thirathada Kaeophiphob – Khon Kaen University, Thailand. Promoter: Dr. Khwantri Saengprachatanarug
Second Place: E. Nivashini and Team – PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, India. Promoter: Dr. Bavithra Karunanidhi
Third Place: Isaac Ayensu – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Promoter: Dr. Joseph Oppong Akowuah
CIGR expresses its sincere appreciation to the Technical Section committees, faculty mentors, reviewers, and organizers for their essential role in supporting student innovation and professional development worldwide.