Manzoor Dar
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Karnataka State Open University, Aligarh Muslim University
0000-0002-1739-9586
About
Dr Manzoor Dar obtained his Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences from Aligarh Muslim University in India in 2003. Dr Manzoor furthered his education by completing an MBA in project management from Karnataka State Open University, India.
With two decades of international experience in Seed, Systems, and Scaling of agricultural innovations, Dr Manzoor is a dedicated and results-driven Agricultural Development Professional. Dr Manzoor's journey led him to ICRISAT in 2021, following his role as an International Rice Specialist at FAO. Before that, Dr Manzoor spearheaded the Global Research Cluster focused on "Seed & Delivery Systems & Germplasm Evaluation" at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Dr Manzoor formulated a Global Strategy for Seed & Delivery Systems and devised a Varietal Replacement Strategy for Climate Resilient Rice in South Asia.
Throughout his extensive engagement with CGIAR, Manzoor gained expertise in amplifying the impact of agricultural innovations through strategic partnerships. Dr Manzoor's skill set encompasses global program coordination and the cultivation of strategic collaborations, with a specific emphasis on Research for Development (R4D) in seed systems and technology adoption. A proactive manager, adept team builder, and strategic planner, Manzoor excels in attracting and securing key stakeholders and nurturing robust and enduring business relationships. His leadership acumen and demonstrated capacity to tackle challenging issues have earned him recognition in the field.
Employment
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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics Global Head - Seed Systems2023 - Present
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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics Principal Scientist - Seed Systems2022 - 2023
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Consultant2021 - 2022
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AFC India Ltd. (Formerly, Agricultural Finance Corporation) Vice President (Strategic Partnerships & Alliances)2020 - 2020
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University of California, Berkeley Consultant2019 - 2019
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International Rice Research Institute Cluster Leader - Global2017 - 2018
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International Rice Research Institute Development Specialist2015 - 2017
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International Rice Research Institute Project Scientist2009 - 2015
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KSA Senior Manager2006 - 2009
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National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources Research Associate2003 - 2005
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Indian Institute of Pulses Research Senior Research Fellow2000 - 2003
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Fungicides India Private Limited Sales Officer1999 - 1999
Education
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Karnataka State Open University Master of Business Administration2013 - 2014
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Aligarh Muslim University Doctor of Philosophy1999 - 2003
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Aligarh Muslim University Master of Science1996 - 1998
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University of Kashmir Bachelor of Science1992 - 1994
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (75)
- Private input suppliers as information agents for technology adoption in agriculture Save
- Creating market linkage and demand for new climate resilient rice varieties through innovative agriculture extension method Save
- The agricultural wage gap within rural villages Save
- Seeds of (climate) change: Private adaptation and subsidized insurance in West Bengal Save
- Comprehensive Project on Rice Fallow Management (2022-23) Save
- Effects of irrigation regimes and rice varieties on methane emissions and yield of dry season rice in Bangladesh Save
- Inefficient water pricing and incentives for conservation Save
- The Agricultural Wage Gap within Rural Villages Save
- Casting a wider net: sharing information beyond social networks Save
- Enhanced Diffusion and Scaling of Seed, Varietal Knowledge through Comparative, Experiential Learning Save