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K K Krishnani

ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Chemistry Department Ravishankar University Raipur, National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management

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Born in Durg, Chhattisgarh, India, on 18 November 1966. Educated at Bhilai Steel Plant School (Biology), Bhilai Nagar, Chhattisgarh, 1982-1983; Govt. Science College, Durg, Chhattisgarh, 1983-1988; Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, 1989-1992; B.Sc. (Biology) 1986; M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) 1988; Ph.D. (Chemistry) in the major field of Organic Chemistry 1992. Post-doctoral research at CSIRO Canberra, 2012-2013; Advanced research at University of California, 2010; Stevens Institute of Technology in collaboration with University of Minnesota and Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, 2004-2005; Overseas Training at SEAFDEC-Philippines, 2003.
Present: Joint Director (Academics), ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi, August 2023 to date
Previous Employment: Assistant Professor (Honorary), Govt. Science College Durg, Chhattisgarh, 1988-1992; Scientist (Probationer), NAARM Hyderabad and CTRI, Rajahmundry, Andra Pradesh, 1993-1994; Scientist, 1994-1998; Scientist (SS), 1998-2002; Senior Scientist, 2002-2008; Principal Scientist, 2009 onwards, ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture Chennai, Tamil Nadu; Principal Scientist, ICAR-Directorate of Weed Science Research, Jabalpur (MP), 2011; Head, School of Edaphic Stress Management, ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati-Pune, 2012-17; I/c-Head-Schools of Edaphic/Atmospheric Stress Management, ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management 2017-18, Head (A), Division of Aquaculture, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) 2020-21, Head (A), Aquatic Environment and Health Management, CIFE January-July 2023, Principal Scientist, CIFE, Mumbai 2018-2023.
Awards/Honours: BRSI’s BHU-Centennial Award-2023 in the field of Environmental biotechnology, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences (Animal and Fisheries Sciences)-2019, NAAS-Recognition Award 2017-2018, Best Poster Award-2017-National Seminar on Climate Resilient saline agriculture; Australia Awards Trusted Mentor 2014; Australian Govt (DWEER) sponsored Endeavour Award/Fellowship on recombinant DNA technology/enzymatic bioremediation 2012; CIBA's Silver Jubilee Celebration- Best Paper Presentation Award -2012; Journal-Best Article Award - 2012; ICAR-NAIP-HRD-overseas Fellowship on Nanobioremediation and biosensor 2010; BRSI-Best Poster Award- International Conference-2007; 7th Asian/Indian Fisheries Forum-Young Scientist Award 2005; TCTP-Japanese International Cooperation Agency sponsored training on Responsible Aquaculture Development 2003; Department of Biotechnology's long term Overseas Associateship on bioremediation using molecular techniques 2004; Recognized from Madras University to guide students for Ph.D. 2000 to date; CSIR-SRF-1992; CSIR-UGC JRF/ARS Lectureship (NET). Delivered 125 resource/invited lectures/keynote speeches/Invited as a Chief guest and chaired technical sessions.
Fellow: Fellow-National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), Member of Governing Body-the Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI), Fellow of the Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI-CSIR-NIIST), Member of the National Academy of Sciences, India, 2017; Nominated Member of IMC-NIASM, 2014-17; Nominated Member of IMC-CIFRI, 2020-Current; Life Member-Biotech Research Society of India; Executive member - Coastal Aquaculture Society of India 2006-14; Life member - Society of Pesticide Science India; Member - Society of Aquaculture Professionals, 2007-08.
Research Areas: Environmental biotechnology; Mitigation of Climate change-induced abiotic and biotic stresses in multidisciplinary farming systems using multi-omics; Bioremediation of Contaminants of Emerging concern; Nano(bio)technology; Agricultural biotechnology education.
Publications: Google Scholar Citations 6970 h-index 40 i10-index 86
Publications: 200, including 150 papers in Journals, 1 book, 15 book Chapters, 20 Proceedings articles, 9 Bulletins, 5 training manuals, 1 policy development report, 10 popular/magazine articles, and the release of 370 gene sequences in GenBank.
Patents and Technologies development and commercialisation /dissemination: 12-Patents (7-Granted+5-Filed); Developed and disseminated a dozen technologies: Commercialised technologies (4) along with re-licensing (3) of technology, disseminated 3-aqua-farming technologies.
Academic achievements: Imparted research-driven teachings to UG, PG, and PhD students and as a major Guide, guided 8 full-time PG and 5 PhD students

Employment

  • ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology Joint Director
    2023 - Present
  • Central Institute of Fisheries Education Principal Scientist
    2018 - 2023
  • National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management Head
    2012 - 2018
  • Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture Principal Scientist
    2009 - 2011
  • Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture Senior Scientist
    2002 - 2008
  • Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture Scientist (SS)
    1998 - 2002
  • Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture Scientist (S-1)
    1994 - 1998
  • Central Tobacco Research Institute Scientist (S-1)
    1993 - 1994
  • National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR) Scientist (S-1)
    1993 - 1993
  • Ravishankar University Raipur India CSIR-Senior Research Fellow
    1992 - 1993
  • Chemistry Department, Govt. Science College, Durg, India Assistant Professor
    1988 - 1992

Education

  • Chemistry Department Ravishankar University Raipur PhD
    1989 - 1992
  • Govt. Science College, Durg Ravishankar University Raipur M.Sc.,
    1986 - 1988
  • Govt. Science College, Durg Ravishankar University Raipur B.Sc.,
    1983 - 1986

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