National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. Kishore Kumar Krishnani
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. (Organic chemistry) 1988; Ph.D. (Chemistry) 1992. Post-doctoral research at CSIRO Canberra, 2013; Advance research at University of California, 2010; Stevens Institute of Technology-USA, 2004; Overseas Training at SEAFDEC-Philippines 2003.

Principal Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai 2018 to date

Assistant Professor (Honorary), Govt. Science College Durg, Chhatisgad, 1988-1992; Scientist (Probationer), 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; 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, CIFE 2020-21.

Awards/Honours: Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences (Animal and Fisheries Sciences)-2019, 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 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) 1991-1992.

Fellow: 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: Aquatic environment and health management of aquaculture and culture based fisheries; Abiotic and biotic stress management in multidisciplinary farming systems using multi-omics; Environmental biotechnology; Nano (bio) technology; Circular economy applied to Agri-aquaculture

Address: Principal Scientist, Division of Aquaculture, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400061, Maharashtra; Type-V Quarters, Flat No 101, CIFE Campus, Versova, Mumbai 400061, Maharashtra; [Tel: Off. (022) 26361446-8 Ext 407; Res. Ext 640; Cell: 8097667980, 8788679672; Fax: (022) 2636157; Email: krishnani@cife.edu.in; krishnanik@hotmail.com; kishor.krishnani@icar.gov.in]

Recognition Award 2017-2018