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{{Infobox academic
| name = Dr Ishwara Bhat A
| image = Ishwara_Bhat_A.jpg
| caption = Dr Ishwara Bhat A
| birth_date = 1965
| birth_place = Kozhikode, Kerala, India - 673012
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Principal Scientist
| institution = ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR)
| field = Plant Sciences
| alma_mater = ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
| education = Ph.D
| awards = Fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society; Fellow of Indian Virological Society; NAAS-TATA Young Scientists' Research Fellowship
| orcid = 0000-0002-2637-1411
}}

'''Dr Ishwara Bhat A''' is an Indian principal scientist and researcher specialising in '''Plant Sciences, particularly in Characterization and management of viruses infecting crop plants; Development of diagnostic methodologies using serological, nucleic acid and PCR- based techniques and their use in virus detection and differentiation;'''. He is currently affiliated with '''ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode'''. He holds a Ph.D from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research
Institute, New Delhi and He has shaped the contours of his discipline through rigorous scholarship, mentorship, and sustained academic engagement.

== Early Life and Education ==

A native of Kozhikode, Kerala, India - 673012, Dr Ishwara Bhat A was born in '''1965''' and grew up nurturing an intellectual curiosity that would eventually lead him to the forefront of his chosen discipline. He engaged with higher education with great seriousness of purpose, acquiring advanced qualifications that would serve as the bedrock of his scholarly endeavours. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (1994). This rigorous training instilled in
him the discipline and intellectual framework that would underpin his future contributions to scholarship.

== Academic Career ==

He served as '''Principal Scientist''' in the Division of Crop Protection at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode (1993–present).

His influence on the academic community goes well beyond his published work. As a mentor, he has guided scores of research scholars and postgraduate students, and his institutional contributions have helped advance the academic mission of his organisation.

== Research Contributions ==

The defining thread of his research is a sustained focus on '''Characterization and management of viruses infecting crop plants; Development of diagnostic methodologies using serological''' within the broader framework of '''Plant Sciences''', a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature. His curiosity has led him to venture into adjacent areas, including '''nucleic acid and PCR- based techniques and their use in virus detection and differentiation;''',
enriching his research portfolio and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue.

He has consistently pursued research that bridges the gap between academic inquiry and practical implementation, collaborating with a diverse range of partners from the scientific community, government, and industry to ensure the real-world relevance of his work.

== Publications ==

The scholarly output of Dr Ishwara Bhat A encompasses approximately '''30 publications''', including research articles, book chapters, and contributions to international conferences. His work has garnered over '''1294 citations''', reflecting the widespread influence and impact of his research within the academic community. An '''h-index of 23''' reflects the sustained impact that his research has had on the scholarly conversation in his field.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/625 Dr Ishwara Bhat A – Vidwan Profile].

== Awards and Honours ==

Dr Ishwara Bhat A has been recognised with several prestigious honours throughout his career, including:

- The '''Fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society''' awarded by Indian Phytopahtological Society, New Delhi
- The '''Fellow of Indian Virological Society''' awarded by Indian Virological Society, New Delhi
- The '''NAAS-TATA Young Scientists' Research Fellowship''' presented by National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi

== References ==

<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr Ishwara Bhat A – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/625 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |title=ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr+Ishwara+Bhat+A+ICAR-Indian+Institute+of+Spices+Research+(IISR) |publisher=ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/625 Dr Ishwara Bhat A – Official Vidwan Profile]

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