National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. Kishore Kumar Krishnani
FELLOW, ELECTED 2016

Born in Durg, Chhattisgarh, India, on 18 November 1966. Educated at Bhilai Steel Plant School, Bhilai Nagar, Chhattisgarh, 1982-1983; Govt. Science College, Durg,Chhattisgarh,1983-1988; Ravishankar University, Raipur, 1989-1992; B.Sc.(Biology) 1986; M.Sc. (Organic chemistry) 1988; Ph.D. (Chemistry) 1992. Overseas Post-doctoral research and training in Australia (2012-2013),the USA (2004-2005 and 2010)and the Philippines (2003).

Joint Director (Academic), ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi, 2023 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, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) 2020-21, Head (A), Aquatic Environment and Health Management, CIFE 2023, Principal Scientist, CIFE, Mumbai 2018-2023.

Awards/Honours: BHU Centennial Award-2023-2024 (Environmental Biotechnology), 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 2012-2013; CIBA's Silver Jubilee Celebration- Best Paper Presentation Award -2012; Journal-Best Article Award - 2012; ICAR-NAIP-HRD-overseas Fellowship on Nano(bio)Environmental Technology2010; 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 – Envronmental biotechnology 2004-2005; Recognized Guide for PG and PhD students of Madras University (2003-2013), CIFE-Mumbai (2018-2025), and IARI-New Delhi (2023-Current); CSIR-SRF-1992; CSIR-UGC JRF/ARS Lectureship (NET) 1991-1992.

Fellow: Member of Governing Body-the Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI)-2021-2023, 2024-2026, Fellow-BRSI, Member of the National Academy of Sciences, India, 2017; Nominated Member of IMC-NIASM, 2014-17; Nominated Member of IMC-CIFRI, 2020-2023; Life Member-BRSI; 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: Abiotic and biotic stress management in multidisciplinary farming systems using multi-omics; Environmental biotechnology; Nano (bio) technology; Extension methodologies related to circular bioresource utilisation applied to Agri-aquaculture; Agricultural Education

Address: Joint Director (Academic), ICAR-Indian Inst. of Agricultural Biotechnology, Garkhatanga, Ranchi 834003, Jharkhand; 6B, Durga Apartment, Oberia Road, Hatia, Ranchi 834003, Jharkhand; [Tel: Cell: 8097667980, 8788679672; Email: krishnanik@hotmail.com; kishor.krishnani@icar.org.in]

Recognition Award 2017-2018