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Veda Krishnan

Also known as: Veda

Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Purdue University, Bharathidasan University, Cochin University of Science and Technology

ORCID iD 0000-0001-6439-3593
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Dr. Veda Krishnan is an accomplished professional with an academic journey marked by excellence including distinctions in M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Biotechnology and Botany, respectively, a Ph. D in Biotechnology, and an Agricultural Research Scientist (Senior scientist) at the division of biochemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Over the past twelve years, Dr. Krishnan has been instrumental in advancing food and nutritional research, focusing on enhancing global human health through innovative scientific endeavors. At the forefront of her career, she is a project leader of the Food Matrix Lab, and has led numerous research initiatives ranging from deciphering the role of nutritional matrix components, such as anthocyanins, α-tocopherol, and resistant starch. Dr. Krishnan has conducted groundbreaking work in characterizing phytate biosynthetic enzymes and metabolic pathway engineering for developing low-phytate soybean varieties. Her global research footprint includes stints as an International Research Exchange Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and a Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research, Purdue University, USA. Dr. Krishnan's leadership extends to securing substantial grants and fellowships from esteemed organizations like DBT, ICAR, NASF, DST-SHRI Projects and the Fulbright-Nehru program, supporting groundbreaking initiatives from exploring nutraceutical potential in mushrooms to enhancing micronutrient bioavailability in rice varieties. Her work has brought international collaborations and grants such as IBERS BBSRC international institutional partnership, JoyWelch grant funding etc. Recently (2024-2025) an industrial sponsored project aiming mycoceuticals were also initiated with FunGuY Ltd. With a strong focus on innovation, she holds more than 75 publications in renowned journals and contributions to esteemed books, obtained a granted patent, and copyright, along with successful translation her research into four commercialized products demonstrating her commitment to practical solutions for nutritional challenges. Dr. Krishnan's contributions extend beyond the laboratory, as evidenced by her active involvement in global and Indian scientific societies. She has received numerous honors and awards, including being selected as a member of the Global Young Academy (GYA) becoming the first scientist from Agriculture, served as the National Coordinator for the Young Scientist Conclave DST-India International Science Festival (IISF2023), secretary of INSA-Indian National Young Academy of Science (2022-2024), selected as Fulbright Ambassador for change, Fulbright fellow (2021-2022), Plantae fellow, NASI member and many more. Her dedication to science communication is highlighted by her participation as a resource person and speaker at international events, and has received several awards for her research presentation in different conferences. Dr. Krishnan is a dedicated educator with a passion for mentoring students at both undergraduate and graduate levels and has also contributed to online educational platforms. Her work, outreach and research accomplishments exemplifies a steadfast dedication towards agricultural science and addressing global nutritional related challenges.

Employment

  • Indian Agricultural Research Institute Senior Scientist
    2022 - 2025
  • Purdue University Fulbright Visiting Scholar
    2021 - 2022
  • Indian Agricultural Research Institute Scientist
    2011 - 2021

Education

  • Bharathidasan University PhD
    2014 - 2018
  • Cochin University of Science and Technology Masters
    2006 - 2008

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (87)