Biography:
Dr. Akhilesh Kumar is a seasoned biotechnologist turned agricultural entrepreneur, driven by a passion to empower farmers and revolutionize horticulture practices in India. With a robust foundation built over 20 years in cutting-edge research, Dr. Kumar seamlessly transitioned from the laboratory to the field, translating scientific advancements for the agricultural community. His academic journey accomplished with PhD from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, with research conducted at the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology. This was followed by significant contributions at the National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology at IARI Pusa, New Delhi, and a prestigious postdoctoral scholarship at Volcani Center in Israel.
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