Abidi,Saiyed Asif Husain

Khurana, Satyendra Mohan Paul K030

FELLOW, ELECTED 2003

Born in India on 31 December 1944. Educated at University of Gorakhpur 1961-68, Ph.D. 1968, Post Doc in Adv. Plant Virology, Kyushu University, Japan 1970-72; Sabbatical in Immunodiagnostics, University of Minnesota, USA 1987-88.
Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, 2010 to date.
Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist/Head, Virus/Seed Pathology Section, 1976-82/1988, Principal Scientist & Head Plant Pathology Division, 1988-93, Project Coordinator, AICRP (Potato), 1994-2004, and Director, 2002-04, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla; Vice Chancellor, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, 2004-09; Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, 2009-10; Consultant CIP/FAO 1992, 1996, 1997.
Awards/Honours: Mundkur Memorial Award/Gold Medal, 1992; UAS, Dharwad Plaque of Honour, 1995; OUAT Silver Plaque, 1997; UAS, Dharwad R.K. Hegde Memorial Lecture Award, 1999; CPRI Golden Jubilee Outstanding Achievement Award, 2000; Natl. Env. Sci. Acad. Best Scientist of the Year Award, 2002; India Intl. Co-op Friendship Forum Bharat Excellence Award/Gold Medal, 2003; CPRI S. Ramanujam Memorial Award, 2003; Silver plaque & Certificate of Honour by INSOP, 2005; UNO-2006-Dr. Radha Krishnan International Award for excellence in higher education Management; Life time Achievement Award, Rani Durgavati University Teacher's Association, 2007; Shri Onkar Award, 2007; ICAR Team Research Award, 2010; ISCA-Platinum Jubilee (Lecture) Award, 2010; SAARC Outstanding Achievement in Science & Technology Award, 2011; ISMPP Lifetime Achievement Award, 2012; HSI-Shivashakthi Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013; Eminent Scientist Honour: ISCA Sir J.C.Bose Award, 2013; Recognition award 2016 by Indian Phytopath Society; CHAI’s Honorary Fellowship and LifeTime Achievement Award 2016; Appointed on Board of Directors of STEPS, Greece/USA for 9th Olympiad of Mind; Coopted as an Advisor by NextOmics, Australia.
Fellow: Indian Phytopath Society, New Delhi; National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai; Indian Potato Association; Aphidological Society.
Research Areas: Plant pathology, plant virology/biotechnology
Address: Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon (Manesar) 122413, Haryana; E-1101, Park View City-2, Sector-49, Sohna Road, Gurgaon 120001, Haryana; [Tel: Off. [phone]; Res. [phone], Cell: 09650844566; Email: [e-mail]; [e-mail]]
Khush, Gurdev Singh K031

FOREIGN FELLOW, ELECTED 1991

Born in Rurkee, India on 22 August 1935. Educated at Khalsa High School Bundala 1945-51, Government Agricultural College (Now Punjab Agricultural University) Ludhiana 1951-55, University of California, Davis, California 1957-60. B.Sc. 1955; Ph.D. 1960.
Adjunct Professor, University of California, Davis, California 2002 to date
Research Assistant, 1957-60, and Assistant Geneticist, 1960-67, University of California, Davis, California; Plant Breeder, 1967-72, Head Department of Plant Breeding, 1972-86, and Head Division of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biochemistry, 1986-2002, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines.
Awards/Honours: Borlaug Award 1977, Japan Prize 1987, World Food Prize 1996, Rank Prize 1998, Wolf Prize 2000, Padma Shri Award 2000, TAAS Swaminathan Award 2006, Golden Sickle Award 2007, Mahathir Science Award 2009; Doctor of Science (h.c.) from fifteen universities including University of Cambridge, England and Ohio State University.
Fellow: Indian National Science Academy; Indian Academy of Sciences; National Academy of Sciences, India; Third World Academy of Sciences; US National Academy of Sciences; Royal Society; Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Research Areas: Genetics, plant breeding and biotechnology
Address: 39399 Blackhawk Place, Davis, CA 95616-7008, USA; [Tel: Res. ([phone]; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]]
Foreign Secretary 1 Jan, 2001 to 31 Dec, 2003; Dr. B.P. Pal Memorial Award, 2007-2008; Dr. K. Ramiah Memorial Award, 1995-1996

Kirti, Pulugurtha Bharadwaja K032

FELLOW, ELECTED 1997

Born in Pithapuram, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh on 15 September 1953. Schooling in Andhra Pradesh, 1958-69; B.Sc. 1972, M.Sc. 1974 and Ph.D. 1979, Andhra University.
Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad, 1999 to date.
Scientist (Genetics and Cytogenetics), Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Shala, Almora, 1978-79, and Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 1979-98; Head, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad, 2004-07; Fellow of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at the University of Goettingen, West Germany, 1985-87; FAO Fellow, Ohio State Biotechnology Center, Columbus, USA, 1993; Visiting Principal Fellow, University of Melbourne, 2000.
Awards/Honours: Gold Medalist in M.Sc. (Botany) 1974; A.P. Academy of Sciences Young Scientist Award, 1984.
Fellow: Indian National Science Academy; The National Academy of Sciences, India; Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences; Telangana Akademi of Sciences; Elected member-Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Association of India
Research Areas: Plant biotechnology
Address: Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Prof. C.R. Rao Road, Hyderabad 500046, Telangana; 5-562, Deepthisri Nagar, Miyapur, Hyderabad 500049, Telangana; [Tel: Off. [phone]; Res. [phone]; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]]
Dr. K.C. Mehta Memorial Award, 2013-2014

Kishor, P.B. Kavi K033

FELLOW, ELECTED 2010

Born in Andhra Pradesh, India on 29 March, 1951. Educated at S.V.V.Z.P. High School, Pedapalem, 1961-67; P.B.N. College, Nidubrolu 1967-73; South Gujarat Unieversity, Surat 1974-76; M.S. University, Baroda 1976-81; Center for Biotechnology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA 1992-94; B.Sc 1973; M.Sc 1976; Ph.D. 1981.
CSIR Emeritus Scientist, Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2014 to date.
Coordinator, UGC-SAP, 1998-2006, Chairman, BOS in Biotechnology 2001-04, Professor of Genetics, 1994-2014; Head, Department of Genetics 2004-06, Chairman, Board of Studies in Genetics 2006-08, Member, Academic Senate 2006-09.
Awards/Honours: ISCA Professor Hiralal Chakravarthy Award 1990; A.P. State Govt. Best Teacher Award 2008; Gold Medal, Association of Biotechnology, 2010; Medal and Citation, APSI, 2012; Dr. V.N. Gadgil Memorial Lecture, PTCA, 2012; Prof. P. Maheswari Medal, IBS, 2014; Life-Time achiement Award 2014; Association of Biotechnology; Visiting Scientist, The Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) Gatersleben, Germany, 2012; Visiting Fellow, Linkoping University 2004; Emory University, Atlanta, USA 2000; Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA 1992-1994.
Fellow: National Academy of Sciences, India, 2010; Telangana State Akademy of Sciences, 2008; Indian Botanical Society, 2000; Plant Tissue Culture Association, 1990.
Research Areas: Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology
Address: CSIR Emeritus Scientist, Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana; 103, Prashanti Nivas (2-2-23/22/24), D.D. Colony, Bagh Amberpet, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana; [Tel: Off. [phone]; Res. [phone]; Cell: 09553564185; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]]
Kohli, Ravinder Kumar K034

FELLOW, ELECTED 2005

Born in Gurgaon, India on 2 December 1953. Educated at VK Model Sr. Sec. School, Rohtak, 1967-70; B.Sc. Government College, Rohtak, 1970-73; M.Sc. Institute of Advanced Studies, Meerut University, Meerut, 1973-75; Ph.D. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 1976-78.
Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Pubjab, Bathinda, 2014 to date.
Vice-Chancellor, DAV University, Jalandhar, 2013-14; Professor, 1997-2013 and Chairman, Department of Botany, 2008-11 and Department of Environment, 2001-09 and Dean University Instruction, 2012-13, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
UNESCO-WHO's PDF- Institute of Experimental Botany, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Praha 1978-79; CSIR Pool Officer - NEHU, Shillong and PAU Ludhiana 1979-80; Lecturer 1980-89, Reader 1989-97, and Professor & Coordinator, Centre for Environment and Vocational Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 1997-2009; Adjunct Professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences 2007-09; SAARC Chair of UGC Bangladesh 2007-08.
Chairman, SEAC for UT Chandigarh 2009; Member, PAC, Plant Sciences, SERB; Member CSIR Research Board Plant Sciences; Member, AICOPTAX and Member Expert Himalayan Developmentt, MoEF, New Delhi; Coordinator/Chair IUFRO International Working Group 8.02.04 on Ecology of Alien Invasives (2005-2010-2015) and 4.02.02 on Multipurpose Resource Inventory (2000-2005-2010-15); Member State Wildlife Board, UT Chandigarh; Member Advisory Committee CAMPA, Chandigarh; Member IUFRO World Task Force on Biological Invasions 2016-2020.
Awards/Honours: Government of UT Chandigarh State Honour, 1998; Nanda Memorial National Young Scientist Award in Forestry, 1988; Ministry of Environment and Forests B.P. Pal National Environment Fellowship Award, 2001-03; Member of the Senate, 2004-08, and Syndicate, 2005 Panjab University, Chandigarh; Certified Senior Ecologist (Accredited by International Board of Professional Certification of ESA, USA) 2005-2010-2015-2020 (3rd 5-yr term); KK Nanda Memorial Oration Lecture Award 2007; Punjab Ratan, 2008; Haryana Vigyan Ratna Award, 2009; J.C. Bose National Fellow, Govt of India, 2012.
Fellow: Indian National Science Academy; Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore; National Academy of Sciences, India; National Environment Science Academy; Indian Botanical Society; Dayanand National Academy of Environmental Sciences.
Research Areas: Invasive Ecology of Alien Plant, Weed Ecology, Eco-physiology, Plantation Forestry, and Allelopathic Interactions
Address: Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Punjab, Mansa Road, Bhatinda 151001, Punjab; [Tel: Off. [phone]; Res. [phone], Cell: 09872201516; Email: [e-mail]; [e-mail]]
Kothari, S.L. K035

FELLOW, ELECTED 2008

Born in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India on 25 July 1954. Educated at K.P. School, Udaipur 1969-71; University of Udaipur 1971-76; University of Rajasthan 1979-84; University of Illinois, USA 1983-84; University of Nottingham 1989-90. B.Sc. 1974; M.Sc. 1976; Ph.D. 1984; Rockefeller Foundation Biotechnology Career Fellowship, UK, 1991-96; Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship, UK, 1989-90; Fulbright Scholarship, USA 1983-84.
Pro Vice Chancellor and Director, Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 2014 to date.
Assistant Professor 1979-89, Associate Professor 1989-2001, Professor, 2001-14, and Head, Department of Botany, 2003, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur; Director, PG School of Life Sciences; Dean, Faculty of Science; Adjunct Professor RIMT University, Melbourne, Australia 2008-11; and Director, Centre for Converging Technologies, University of Rajasthan, 2007-11. Visiting Foreign Research Fellow, University of Tsukuba, Japan, 2003-04.
Awards/Honours: ISCA Prof. Hiralal Chakravarty Award 1993; Vice-President, Society for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Councillor, International Society of Plant Morphologists
Fellow: National Academy of Sciences, India; International Society of Plant Morphologists.
Research Areas: Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, Biodiversity
Address: Pro Vice-Chancellor & Director, Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 303002, Rajasthan; 12-Kalyan Colony, Malviya Nagar, D-Block, Jaipur 302017, Rajasthan; [Tel: Tel: Off. [phone], Res. [phone], Cell: 09829179692; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]]
Koul, Opender K036

FELLOW, ELECTED 1995

Born in J&K State, India on 14 April 1949. Educated at D.A.V. School, Srinagar, upto 1963; B.Sc., J&K University, 1968; M.Sc., Allahabad University, 1970; Ph.D., Kashmir University, 1975.
Director, Insect Biopesticide Research Centre, Jalandhar, 1996 to date and Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2010 to date.
Post Doctoral Fellow and Research Associate, CSIR, 1975-78; Scientist, CSIR, at RRL, Jammu, 1978-80, Group Leader (Entomology), Malti-Chem Research Centre, Vadodara, 1980-88; Visiting Scientist, University of Kanazawa, Japan, 1985-86, and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 1988-92; Scientist, CSIR at RRL, Jammu, 1992-96; Visiting Scientist, Institute of Plant Protection, Poznan, Poland, 2001; UNIDO Expert, Neem Expert Group, Kunming, China, 2006; Member, Task Force 'Biopesticides and Crop Management', DBT, Govt of India, 2006-10; Member, Advisory Group for Promotion of Neem, Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Govt of India, 2007-10; ICS-UNIDO Consultant, Biopesticide Expert Group, Nigeria, 2007; Biopesticide Expert, Tsukuba University, Japan, 2009; Visiting Professor, Kasetsart University, Thailand, 2009; Member Task Force "Biological Agents for Agriculture", DBT, Government of India, 2010-2013; Member External Advisory Board, ADAPPT Network for African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, European Development Fund, NRI, UK, 2009-13; Member, External Advisory Board, ACP European Union Project, Belgium, 2013 to date.
Awards/Honours: INSA Young Scientist Award, 1979; Kothari Scientific Research Institute Award, 1980; KEC Science Society Award, 2002; Prof. R. C. Saxena Memorial Medal, Entomological Research Association, MPUAT, 2009; Late P. P. Singhal Memorial Award in Entomology from P. I. Industries, India, 2010; Member, X Plan Working Sub Group (Plant Protection), ICAR, Govt. of India, 2001; Editor-in Chief, Biopesticides International, 2005-todate; Member Editorial Board, Journal Plant Protection Research, Poland, 2009 to date; Member Advisory Council, Advancement of Insect Science, PAU, Ludhiana, 2010 to date; Member Editorial Board, Industrial Crops and Products, Elsevier, USA, 2011-2014; Member Editorial Board, Psyche, Hindawi, USA, 2012 to date; Associate Editor, Industrial Crops and Products, Elsevier, USA, 2014 to date.
Fellow: Entomology Academy of India
Research Areas: Insect toxicology/physiology, insect-plant interactions, insect chemical ecology, plant protection, biopesticides
Address: Director, Insect Biopesticide Research Centre, 30 Parkash Nagar, Jalandhar 144003, Punjab; 16, Kasturba Nagar, Jalandhar Cantt 144005, Punjab; [Tel: Off. [phone]; Res. [phone], Cell: 09815666657; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]; [e-mail]]
Member Executive Council 1 Jan, 2007 to 31 Dec 2009; Recognition Award, 2003-04

Kranthi, Keshav Raj K037

FELLOW, ELECTED 2009

Born in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India on 26 February 1963. B.Sc (Agriculture) 1985 and M.Sc (Agricultural Entomology) 1987, ANGRAU, Hyderabad; Ph.D (Entomology) 1991, IARI, New Delhi.
Director, ICAR-Central Institute of Cotton Research, Nagpur, 2010 to date.
ARS, 1991-92, Head, Crop Protection Division, 2006-08, and Acting Director, Central Institute of Cotton Research, Nagpur, 2008-10.
Awards/Honours: Cotton Researcher of the Year Award 2009, ICAC, Washington, USA & Team Leader; ICAR Team Award, 2006.
Research Areas: Insect resistance to insecticides; Molecular entomology and biotechnology.
Address: Head, Technical Information Section, International Cotton Advisory Committee, 1629 - K Street, NW Suite 702, Washington DC 20006, USA; 6419, Patience Court, Alexandria, VA 22315, USA; [Tel: Off. [phone] (Director), [phone] ext 122; Cell: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]]
Recognition Award, 2015-2016

Krishna, Lal K038

FELLOW, ELECTED 1999

Born in Kheri, U.P., India on 10 June 1948. Educated at Government High School, Pilibhit, 1955-58; Tilak Intermediate College, Bareilly, 1958-62; FR Islamia Intermediate College, Bareilly, 1962-64; Bareilly College, 1964-66; UP Veterinary College, Mathura, 1966-70; PG College of Animal Sciences, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 1970-72; College of Veterinary Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden, 1982; B.Sc. 1966; B.V.Sc. & A.H. 1970; M.V.Sc. 1972; FRCVS 1982; Ph.D. 1984.
Research Assistant, 1972, Senior Research Assistant, 1972-75, and Scientist-S, 1975-76, IVRI, Izatnagar; Junior Scientist (Health), Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, 1976-77; Scientist S-1, 1977-82, and Scientist S-2, IVRI, Izatnagar & Palampur, 1982-84; Scientist Incharge, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Regional Station, Palampur, 1984-90; Deputy Adviser, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Planning Commission, Yojna Bhawan, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 1990-92; Joint Commissioner (Livestock Health Surveillance), Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 1992-94; Senior Scientist, Education Division, 1994-96 and Assistant Director General, 1996-2010, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi and Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, New Delhi, 2009-10; Sr. Adviser (Animal Science), International Traceability System Ltd., New Delhi. 2010-13; Senior Consultant (Animal & Aquatic Biotechnology), NER-BPMC, Deptt. Of Biotechnology, New Delhi. 2016- Continuing.
Awards/Honours: American Bibliographic Institute Inc Man of the Year 2000 & 2004; Hallmark 2000 & 2004; Commemorative Medal of Honor and Professorship; Distinguished Veterinary Award 2010; Excellency in Veterinary Profession Award 2010; Bharat Jyoti Award 2011.
Fellow: Royal College of Veterinary Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden; Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologist; National Academy of Veterinary Sciences; Society for Immunologist and Immuno-Pathologist; Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Research; Diplomat Member, Indian College of Veterinary Pathologist.
Research Areas: Animal health, Veterinary pathology
Address: C-302, Exotica Elegance, Ahinsa Khand - II, Indrapuram, Ghaziabad 201014, U.P.; [Tel: Res. [phone], Cell: 09350586550; Email: [e-mail]]
Krishnani, Kishore Kumar K039

FELLOW, ELECTED 2016

Born in Durg, Chhatisgad, India on 18 November 1966. Educated at Bhilai Steel Plant School, Bhilai Nagar, Chhatisgad 1982-1983; Govt. Science College Durg Chhatisgad 1983-1988; Ravishankar University Raipur 1989-1992; B.Sc.(Biology) 1986; M.Sc. 1988; Ph.D. 1992. Post-doctoral research and training: CSIRO Canberra, 2013; University of California, 2010; Stevens Institute of Technology-USA, 2004; SEAFDEC-Philippines 2003.
Head, School of Edaphic Stress Management, ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati-Pune, 2012 to date
Assistant Professor, Govt. Science College Durg, Chhatisgad, 1988-1992; Trainee Scientist, NAARM Hyderabad and CTRI, Rajhamundry, 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.
Awards/Honours: Australia Awards Trusted Mentor 2014; Nominated Member of IMC-NIASM 2014-2017; Australian Govt (DWEER) Endeavour Award 2012; CIBA's Silver Jubilee Celebration- Best Paper Presentation Award -2012; Journal-Best Article Award - 2012; ICAR-NAIP-HRD-overseas Fellowship 2010; BRSI-Best Poster Award 2007; 7th Indian Fisheries Forum-Young Scientist Award 2005; TCTP-Japanese International Cooperation Agency-Responsible Aquaculture Development 2003; Department of Biotechnology long term Overseas Associateship 2004; Recognized from Madras University to guide students for Ph.D. 2000 to date; CSIR-SRF-1992; CSIR-UGC JRF/ARS Lectureship (NET) 1991-1992.
Fellow: Life Member-Biotech Research Society of India; Executive member - Coastal Aquaculture Society of India 2006-2014; Life member - Society of Pesticide Science India; Member - Society of Aquaculture Professionals (2007-2008)
Research Areas: Environmental Management of Aquaculture, Aquatic bioremediation, Abiotic stress management in integrated agri-aquaculture using system biology approaches including multi-omics and Nano (bio) technology
Address: Head, School of Edaphic Stress Management, ICAR-National Inst. of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune 413115, Maharashtra; Purva Apartment 5, Raja Amar Singh Colony, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune 413115, Maharashtra; [Tel: Off. [phone]; Cell: 8600070775; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]]
Krishnaswamy, Kamala K040

FELLOW, ELECTED 2003

Born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India on 4 April 1940. Educated at Stanley Girls High School, Hyderabad, 1945-56; Women's College, Hyderabad, 1956-58; Osmania Medical College, 1956-64; Post graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Osmania Medical College, University of Osmania, 1966-68.
Assistant Research Officer to Assistant Director, National Institute of Nutrition, 1964-92; Senior Deputy Director In-charge of Drug Division / Food and Drug Toxicology Research Center, 1992-97; Director, National Institute of Nutrition, Food and Drug Toxicology Research Center, National Center for Laboratory and Animal Science, 1997-2002; Emeritus Medical Scientist, Indian Council of Medical Research, 2002-2005.
Awards/Honours: ICMR Shakuntala Amir Chand Prize, ICAR Dr.V.N. Patwardhan Prize, Dr.Kamala Menon Medical Research Award, Shakuntala Dasgupta Oration, Glaxo Oration of NAMS, Chopra oration of IPS, BC Guha Memorial Oration, Sita Mahalakshmi Memorial Oration, ICMR Basant Devi Amirchand Prize, Best Medical Person Award of AP Akademi of Sciences and S.G.Srikantia Memorial Lecture Award of Nutrition Society of India, ASTC-Eminent Women Scientist Award-2004, IMA Certificate of Excellence Award, Dr. Rajammal. P. Devadas Annual Oration Award 2005; Eminent Pharmacologist by Indian Pharmacological Society 2007, Leading Women Scientist and Professionalist by Mother Teresa Women's University 2009; Ramachandran Oration Award of Nutrition Foundation of India, 2011.
Fellow: Indian National Science Academy; Indian Academy of Sciences; National Academy of Medical Sciences; National Academy of Sciences, India; AP Akademi of Sciences; International Union of Nutritional Sciences; and Third World Academy of Sciences.
Research Areas: Nutrition and medical sciences, preclinical and clinical toxicology
Address: H.No.: 1-2-98/2, Sriniketan, Kakateeyanagar Colony, Habsiguda, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana; [Tel: Res. [phone]; Email: [e-mail]]
Kuhad, Ramesh Chander K041

FELLOW, ELECTED 2014

Born in Sonepat, Haryana, India on 7 August 1955. Educated at S. M. Hindu High School, Sonepat, 1969-72; Hindu/C.R.A. College, Sonepat, 1973-77; Bhopal University Bhopal, M.P. 1978-84; Ph.D. 1984; Post Doc at University of Manchester, UK, 1985-86; University of Georgia, Athens, USA, 1995-96.
Professor, Department of Microbiology, 2005 to date and Joint Director, Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, 2012 to date
Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Bhopal University, Bhopal, 1985-1988; Lecturer, 1988-1990; Senior Lecturer, 1990-1998; and Reader, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, 1998-2003; Professor and Chairman, Department of Biotechnology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, 2003-2005; Professor & Head Department of Microbiology, 2005-2008; Professor, 2005 till date; and Dean Faculty of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences, 2006-2008; Joint Director, Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, 2012 to date. Member Task Force in Animal Biotechnology, 2011-2013; Co-Chairman, Expert Committee of the Twinning Programme for North-Eastern Region (Environmental Biotechnology and Allied areas) DBT; General Secretary, 2005-2010; President, 2011, Association of Microbiologists of India; Founder Chairman, Indian Academy of Microbiological Sciences, 2013-2015.
Awards/Honours: Facilitation Award by Madhya Pradesh Shikshak Congress, 1988; UNIDO/ICGEB Fellowship 1994; Biotechnology Long Term Overseas Research Associateship Award 1995-96; AMI-Alembic Award, 1999; Short Term Biotechnology Overseas Research Associateship Award, 2002-03; AMI-Titan Biotech Award, 2011
Fellow: Biotech Research Society of India
Research Areas: Lignocellulose Microbiology and Biotechnology, Animal Feed, Biofuels, Enzymatic bleaching of paper pulp
Address: Professor in Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi 110021; Provost's House, Aravali & Saramati PG Men's Hostel, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi 110021; [Tel: Off. [phone] Ext. 368, 174; Res. [phone], Cell: 9871509870; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]]