Paresh Rohan
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| Born | 05 October 2000 (age 25) Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Tech in Mechatronics – SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (KTR Campus) |
| Alma mater | M.Engg in Mechatronics (Specialization: Automation) – University of Limerick, Ireland |
| Occupation | Automation Engineer, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Sustainable Automation & Digital Farming |
| Notable works | Design and Development of Multipurpose Agricultural Drone, Double Layer Home Security System with Face Detection and Recognition |
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| Parents | Shanmuganandh R (father) Chitra S (mother) |
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Paresh Rohan is an Indian Automation Engineer and entrepreneur based in Limerick, Ireland. He is the Founder and CEO of Urban Roots Digital Farming, which combines sustainable urban agriculture with automation. Paresh, who has worked for multinational corporations like Johnson & Johnson and NNIT, is renowned for his creative approach to fusing technology and environmental sustainability.
Early Life & Background
Paresh was born on 5 October 2000 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, and currently resides between Salem (India) and Limerick (Ireland). He became very interested in automation, sustainability, and the ways that technology can solve problems in the real world at a young age.
After graduating from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (KTR Campus) with a B.Tech in mechatronics, he went on to the University of Limerick, Ireland, to earn a Master of Engineering degree in mechatronics and automation.
Career
Paresh started his professional career at Festo Didactic, where he obtained hands-on experience with PLC systems, robotics, and electro-pneumatics.
Later, he joined Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, where he worked in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, specializing in automation, control systems, and validation.
After that, Paresh contributed to the digital transformation of regulated industries as an Automation Engineer at NNIT, where he focused on controls, process automation, and SCADA/HMI systems.
In addition to his corporate work, he established Urban Roots Digital Farming, a startup that aims to combine automation and sustainable agriculture to empower people to responsibly grow their own food using intelligent, environmentally friendly systems.
Publications
- Design and Development of Multipurpose Agricultural Drone – International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology (IJARSCT) – August 2021
- Double Layer Home Security System with Face Detection and Recognition – International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) – November 2021
Notable Works
Paresh Rohan has made significant contributions to a number of noteworthy automation and intelligent systems research and development initiatives. In 2021, the International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication, and Technology (IJARSCT) recognized his paper "Design and Development of Multipurpose Agricultural Drone," which examined the fusion of mechatronics and agriculture for precision farming. His proficiency in automation, safety systems, and artificial intelligence applications was showcased in another significant project, "Double Layer Home Security System with Face Detection and Recognition," which was published in the International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM). Paresh keeps pushing the limits of intelligent and sustainable automation with these projects.
Achievements and Recognition
Paresh is recognized for his innovative contributions in automation engineering and sustainable technology. As the Founder and CEO of Urban Roots Digital Farming, he has pioneered the concept of merging industrial automation with eco-friendly urban agriculture. His work at NNIT and Johnson & Johnson demonstrates his contribution to the advancement of digital transformation in regulated industries. Internationally published in peer-reviewed journals, Paresh has established himself as a thought leader in intelligent systems and smart automation. His ongoing work reflects a commitment to creating technology-driven solutions that benefit both industry and the environment.