National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. Brajesh Singh
FELLOW, ELECTED 2021

Born in Lucknow, UP, India on 16 November 1970. Graduated from Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow, B.Sc. 1987-90; Post-Graduated in Botany from Lucknow University, Lucknow, M.Sc. 1990-1992; Doctorate from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya Ph.D. in 1997.

Director, ICAR-Central Potato Rsearch Institute, Shimla, 2023 to date.

Scientist (Plant Physiology), 1995-2004, Senior Scientist, 2004-10, and Principal Scientist, 2010-14, at ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, HP, India; Head, Division of Crop Physiology, Biochemistry and Post-Harvest Technology, 2014-23.

Awards/Honours: ISPP JJ Chinoy Gold Medal Award, 2020; HSI Dr. JC Anand Memorial Gold Medal in PHT, 2018; IPA Kaushalya Sikka Memorial Team Award, 2009; ICAR-CPRI Best Worker Award 2014; ICAR-CPRI: Certificate of Appreciation in 2004; Indian Potato Association-Editor-in-Chief 2017-2021; IPA-Business Editor 2002-2010; Indian Society for Plant Physiology-Editor and Member Editorial Board (elected), 2013-15.

Fellow: Indian Academy of Horticultural Science, 2019; Indian Society for Plant Physiology, 2010; Indian Potato Association, 2011; Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India, 2021.

Research Areas: Physiology &Post-Harvest Management of Potato

Address: Director, ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla 171001, H.P.; Set no. 1, Type V, Green Park CPRI Colony, Khalini, Shimla 171002, H.P.; [Tel: Off. (0177) 2624830; Cell: 9816031628; Fax: (0177) 2624460; Email: birju16@gmail.com; brajesh.Singh@icar.gov.in]

NAAS Associate, 2010