Dr. Shaji James P., Professor of Farm Power, Machinery and Energy was with Kerala Agricultural University for about 30 years and is presently an Adjunct Professor at Jyothi Engineering College, Cheruthuruthy, Kerala. He has developed several technologies and gadgets and his contributions have been recognized by the Government and other professional bodies with several awards including, ‘Jawaharlal Nehru Award’ of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ‘Udhaya Award’ of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, ‘Energy Conservation Award’ of the Government of Kerala and ‘Best Extension Scientist Award’ of Kerala Agricultural University. He has authored more than hundred publications including five books. He has also participated in several international programmes in renewable energy.