Dr Prasath D

Dr Prasath D
File:Prasath D.jpg Dr Prasath D
Born	Kozhikode, Kerala, India - 673012
Occupation	Project Coordinator
Awards	Recognized as Fellow-National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi, India; ICAR-Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed award 2019; Recognized as Fellow-HSI
Academic background
Education	Post Doc; Ph.D
Alma mater	University of Guelph; TamilNadu Agricultural University

Dr Prasath D is an Indian project coordinatoresearcher specialising in Horticulture, particularly in Genetic resources and breeding of horticulture crops. He has been working at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode. He holds a Ph.D from TamilNadu Agricultural University and He is widely regarded as a leading voice in his field, with contributions spanning fundamental research and practical applications.

Early Life and Education

Born in 1973 and is associated with Kozhikode, Kerala, India - 673012, Dr Prasath D developed a strong interest in scientific inquiry from childhood, setting the stage for what would become a distinguished academic career. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a Post Doc from University of Guelph (2010), and a Ph.D from TamilNadu Agricultural University (2005). The knowledge and skills acquired during these years would prove invaluable in shaping his approach to research and academic leadership.

Academic Career

He held the role of Project Coordinator at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode (2023–present). As Visiting Fellow in the Biological Sciences at University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, he made significant contributions (2017–2018). During 2014–2023, he functioned as Principal Scientist within the Division of Crop Improvement at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode. He served as Scientist in the Division of Crop Improvement at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode (1999–2008).

He has also distinguished himself as an inspiring teacher and mentor. Countless students have benefitted from his guidance, and his pedagogical contributions have helped raise the academic standards of his institution.

Research Contributions

Working at the intersection of Horticulture and its subdisciplines, he has developed a particular expertise in Genetic resources and breeding of horticulture crops, producing scholarship that has enhanced the field's conceptual and empirical foundations.

His research trajectory has been marked by productive collaborations with institutions across Indiabroad. He has attracted research funding from major national agencies and has engaged with industry to ensure that his findings have tangible practical value.

Publications

The scholarly output of Dr Prasath D encompasses approximately 22 publications, including research articles, book chapters, and contributions to international conferences. The cumulative citation count for his publications stands at over 748, a testament to the relevance and reach of his scholarly contributions. His h-index of 15 speaks to the consistent quality and influence of his research publications over the course of his career.

For a full bibliography, readers may consult his Vidwan profile: Dr Prasath D.

Awards and Honours

Dr Prasath D has been recognised with several prestigious honours throughout his career, including:

- Recognized as Fellow-National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi, India – National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi, India - The ICAR-Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed award 2019 presented by ICAR - The Recognized as Fellow-HSI conferred by The Horticulture Society of India, New Delhi, India

References

<ref>"Dr Prasath D – Vidwan Profile". INFLIBNET Centre. Retrieved 2024-01-01.</ref>

<ref>"ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research – Faculty". ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research. Retrieved 2024-01-01.</ref>

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External Links

Dr Prasath D – Official Vidwan Profile

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