Mr. Rajneesh Kumar | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology | India

Mr. Rajneesh Kumar is an organized and dedicated researcher specializing in Genetics and Plant Breeding, with a strong passion for advancing crop improvement through impactful research. Currently a PhD scholar at SKUAST-K, Srinagar, he holds an M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Lovely Professional University, Punjab, and a B.Sc. in Agriculture and Food Business from Amity University, Noida. Skilled in data analysis using R, AGRISTAT, and Python, Mr. Rajneesh Kumar combines research expertise with innovative teaching and student mentoring. He has served as Assistant Professor in Genetics and Plant Breeding at G.S.G.D Girls Agriculture College, Padampur, Rajasthan, and has extensive experience as a Biology and Science teacher at multiple institutions including Guru Vidyarthi, Pro Classes, Krishna Coaching Centre, Jena Institute, and Ghar Pe Shiksha, delivering both in-person and online education. His commitment to intellectual growth, academic excellence, and student guidance highlights his significant contributions to research and education in agricultural sciences.

Featured Publications

Chouhan, S., Kumari, S., Kumar, R., & Chaudhary, P. L. (2023). Climate resilient water management for sustainable agriculture. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(7), 411–426.

Kumar, R., Goyal, M. K., Surampalli, R. Y., & Zhang, T. C. (2024). River pollution in India: Exploring regulatory and remedial paths. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 26(9), 2777–2799.

Tutlani, A., Kumar, R., Banshidhar, Smita, K., & Chouhan, S. (2023). Correlation and path analysis for yield and its phenological, physiological, morphological and biochemical traits under salinity stress in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 14(6), 878–890.

Kumar, R., Sharma, P., Barman, P. B., Sharma, V., Katyal, S. C., & Rangra, V. S. (2012). Thermal stability and crystallization kinetics of Se–Te–Sn alloys using differential scanning calorimetry: DSC study of Se92Te8−xSnx (x = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) chalcogenide. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 110(3), 1053–1060.

Kumari, S., Kumar, R., Chouhan, S., & Chaudhary, P. L. (2023). Influence of various organic amendments on growth and yield attributes of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.). International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 35(12), 124–130.

Mr. Birkneh Dosegnaw | Plant breeding | Research and Development Excellence Award

Associate researcher, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia

Birkneh Kuru Dosegnaw is an Associate Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (Pawe Agricultural Research Center) in Ethiopia. His expertise lies in plant breeding, focusing on sorghum, finger millet, maize, and tef. Birkneh holds an MSc in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Debre Markos University and a BSc in Plant Science from Wollo University. He has contributed significantly to research in genotype-environment interactions and yield stability, with publications in prestigious journals. His skills include data analysis, project coordination, and scientific writing. Birkneh is passionate about sustainable agricultural development and breeding for disease resistance. 🌾📊📚

Publication Profile

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Professional Experience 🌾

Birkneh Kuru Dosegnaw has a robust career in agricultural research, particularly in plant breeding. He is currently an Associate Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (Pawe Agricultural Research Center), working on sorghum, finger millet, maize, and tef breeding programs since September 2024. Previously, Birkneh worked as an Associate Researcher for sorghum and finger millet breeding (2022–2024) and as Assistant Researcher I and II from 2018 to 2021. He began his career as a Junior Researcher in 2016 and later worked as a Junior Expert in field crop production and irrigation agronomy in 2015-2016. 🌱🔬

Education & Training 🎓

Birkneh Kuru Dosegnaw holds a Master’s degree (MSc) in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Debre Markos University, Ethiopia (2019-2021). His studies covered subjects like Agricultural Statistics, Plant Breeding Methods, Population Genetics, Crop Agronomy, Seed Science, and Evolutionary Biology. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Plant Science from Wollo University (2012-2014), where he focused on research methods, genetics, plant breeding, crop production, and seed technology. These educational foundations have equipped him with a solid understanding of plant science and breeding for agricultural advancement. 🌿📚

Research Focus

Birkneh Kuru Dosegnaw’s research primarily focuses on plant breeding and crop genetics with an emphasis on improving the yield stability and genotype-environment interactions of finger millet. His recent work, published in Field Crops Research, investigates the performance of finger millet genotypes under varying environmental conditions using statistical analysis methods like AMMI, GGE, and MTSI. His studies contribute to enhancing crop resilience and sustainability in humid lowland areas of Ethiopia. Through his work, he aims to optimize crop productivity and develop varieties that perform well across diverse environments. 🌱📊

Publication Top Notes

Genotype X environment interaction and yield stability of finger millet (Eleusine Coracana L.) genotypes based on AMMI, GGE and MTSI analysis in humid lowland areas of Ethiopia

Rajneesh Kumar | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award