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Rajendra Kumar

Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Integral University, National Research Center on Plant Biotechnology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute

ORCID iD 0000-0001-5601-2551
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Professor Rajendra Kumar holds post-doctoral degree in Agricultural Biotechnology with specialization in Genetics, Plant Breeding and Molecular Breeding. Prof. Kumar has multiple organizational experiences in various capacities in SAU / ICAR both systems. He has made outstanding contributions in the field of agricultural research and education by way of commercial release of 18 varieties of pulses and vegetables, development of 50 Technologies, publication of more than 152 peer reviewed research papers in journals of international repute in addition to more than 200 other publications, operation of 30 research projects including multi institutional / collaborative projects, supervision of nearly two dozen students for their theses work and organization of more than 32 International / National Congresses/ Seminars/ Workshops.
Prof. Rajendra Kumar has demonstrated his academic leadership capabilities by establishing the Uttar Pradesh Academy of Agricultural Science as founder President. Prof. Kumar has proved as a vibrant "Agricultural Think Tank" for the U.P. state and has been conferred with numerous prestigious academic recognitions by Indian Science Congress, INSA, NASI, UP Govt and the latest one DST- National Award for promotion of science and Technology- 2019 on the occasion of National Science Day celebration on February 28, 2020 By His Excellency President of India. (Words-201)

Prof. Rajendra Kumar has been conferred with numerous academic recognitions viz; ISCA Young Scientist, INSA Exchange Fellow, NASI Associate, UP Govt Best Agricultural Scientist and DST- National Award for promotion of science and Technology-2019.

Employment

  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research Principal Scientist
    2018 - 2026
  • Govt. of Uttar Pradesh Director General
    2013 - 2018
  • Indian Agricultural Research Institute Principal Scientist
    2011 - 2013
  • Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology Prof / Head
    2007 - 2012
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research Senior Scientist
    2002 - 2007
  • Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Associate Professor
    2001 - 2002
  • Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Assistant Professor- Selection Grade
    2001 - 2001

Education

  • Integral University M.B.A.
    2013 - 2015
  • National Research Center on Plant Biotechnology DBT-Post-Doctoral Programme
    1998 - 2000
  • Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Doctoral
    1986 - 1991
  • Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Post-Graduation
    1983 - 1985
  • Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University Graduation
    1980 - 1983

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Publications (123)