National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. Prem Shankar Pathak
Fellow, Elected 1999

Born in Amari, Mau, U.P. on 8 January 1944. Educated at DAV Intermediate College, Mau Nath Bhanjan 1956-60; Banaras Hindu University, 1960-67; B.Sc. 1962; M.Sc. 1964; Ph.D.1967.

Scientist S-3, Economic Botany - Ecology, 1983-86, Principal Scientist & Head of Division, Agro-silvipasture System, 1986-95, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi; Assistant Director General (Agroforestry) 1996-2000, ICAR; Director, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi 2000-06.

Awards/Honours: ICAR Team Research Award 1999-2000.

Fellow: National Institute of Ecology; International Society for Tropical Ecology.

Research Areas: Agroforestry, grassland ecology & management, fodder production, multipurpose tree species research, silvipastoral system, restoration ecology, biodiversity conservation

Address: K-1/1450, Aashiyana Colony, Kanpur Road Scheme, Lucknow 226012, Uttar Pradesh; [Tel: Res. (0522) 2422395; Cell: 09415112911; Email: pathak.prem@gmail.com]

Editor 1 Jan, 2009 to 31 Dec, 2011; Member Executive Council 1 Jan, 2006 to 31 Dec, 2008