Ajay Parida

Biography

Bachelor of Science: Ravenshaw Collage, Cuttack (1982) Master of Science: Utkal University, Odisha (1984) Ph.D.: Delhi University (1992) Post-Doctoral Research: University Collage of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK; University of Naples, Italy; International Rice Research Institute, Philippines Dr. Ajay Parida has made notable research contributions in the field of agriculture, plant molecular biology and biotechnology. His pioneering contributions in identifying stress tolerant genes specifically for salt and drought stress. His research has contributed to the basic understanding of the genetic architecture and species relationship in mangroves, cereals, legumes and other cultivated crop species. He has supervised 25 students for their Ph.D. degree, published more than 100 peer reviewed publications and travelled to more than 30 countries. Parida is involved in application of science and technology for rural development and is actively involved in working with grassroots organizations and local communities in identifying the issues affecting food and livelihood security and providing solutions based on participatory approaches. Ajay Parida is Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Agriculture Sciences (NAAS) and National Academy of Sciences of India (NASI). He is a recipient of several awards and recognition including Padma Shri in 2014 for his outstanding contribution in the field of Science and Engineering. Prior to this, he has served as Executive Director of M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai.

Research Interest

developing climate resilient crop varieties with abiotic stress tolerance