National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. Ashok Kumar Verma
FELLOW, ELECTED 2010

Born in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India on 31 August 1962. Educated at Chunni Lal Inter College, Chhitepatti, Sultanpur, 1977-1979, K. A. Degree College, Allahabad (Kanpur University), 1979-1982; G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, 1983-1985; ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (Deemed University), Izatnagar, 1987-1991; The Macaulay Institute, Aberdeen, U.K., 2001-2003; B.Sc. (Ag.) 1982; M.Sc. (Ag.), 1985; Ph.D. 1991; Post Doc. 2003.

Scientist 1991-1996, Scientist (Senior Scale) 1996-2000, Senior Scientist 2000-2008, Principal Scientist, 2008-2013, Head and Director, Centre of Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT) in Animal Nutrition, 2013-2023, Principal Scientist, 2023-2024; ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar.

Awards/Honours: Hari Om Ashram Trust Award, 2001-02; Dr. G. Nirmalan Memorial Award, 2013; NAAS Recognition Award, 2013-14; Best Researcher Award (ANSI), 2022; ANA-Dr DVR Prakash Rao Outstanding Researcher Award, 2023; Wellcome Travelling Research Fellowship, 2001-2003; AHRD-FAO Fellowship, 1998; ICAR-SRF, 1987-1991; NAHEP/ICAR, University of Florida, USA, 2022; Editor, Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 2006-2013; General Secretary, Animal Nutrition Association, 2010-2012; Vice President (Central Zone), Animal Nutrition Society of India, 2012-14; President, Animal Nutrition Association, 2013-2023). Member, BIS, Sectional Committee on Livestock Feeds, Equipments and System (FAD-5); Member, BIS, Sectional Committee on Agricultural Systems and Management (FAD-22).

Fellow: Animal Nutrition Association of India; Animal Nutrition Society of India, National Academy of Dairy Sciences (India).

Research Areas: Ruminant nutrition and metabolism, methane emission and livestock production, feed and fodder technology, supplementation and strategic feeding of livestock

Address: Former Head and Director, Centre of Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT) in Animal Nutrition, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar 243122, U.P.; E-1061, Rajendra Nagar, Izatnagar, Bareilly 243122, U.P.; [Tel: Off. (0581) 2301318; Cell: 9412318322; Fax: (0581) 2301318; Email: vermaak62@gmail.com]

Recognition Award 2013-2014