Rk Kohli
Biochemistry
Indian National Science Academy
India
Biography
Did his B.Sc. (1973) Panjab University, M.Sc. (1975) Meerut University, Ph.D. (1978) GNDU, UNESCO-WHO Long-term course (1978-79) in Modern Problems in Biology from Institute of Experimental Botany (Praha, Czech rep). After a short period as CSIR Pool Officer in NEHU Shillong followed by PAU, Ludhiana, he joined as Lecturer in Plant Biochemistry in 1980 in Panjab University, Chandigarh. After joining as Lecturer, did Certificate course in German Language (1984) from Panjab University; followed by Certificate (1985), diploma (1986) and Advanced Diploma (1987) Courses in Evaluation, Methodology & Examination from Association of Indian Universities. To cater to the needs of the department started teaching Ecology and thus developed research interest in the field. Through open selections selected as Reader (1989) and later Professor (1997) in Botany. Served as Coordinator Centre of Environment (2001-2009) and Chairman Botany (2008-2011) and currently serving as Dean Research, Panjab University. Achieved highest Global Accreditation as Certified Sr Ecologist by Board of Professional Certification, ESA, USA (2005-15)
Research Interest
Physiological Ecology
