Mr. Randeep Kumar is an Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist specializing in Agricultural Chemicals at the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour. With a strong foundation in agricultural sciences, he focuses on pesticide formulation technology, natural product chemistry, and the development of eco-friendly solutions for pest and disease management.
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🎓 Education
Mr. Kumar completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at BAU, Sabour (2013–2017), and his M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Chemicals at G.B. Pant University, Pantnagar (2017–2019), with a dissertation on Limnophila indica. He is pursuing his Ph.D. at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, specializing in pesticide formulation technology, with a focus on managing Bakanae disease in rice.
💼 Experience
In 2023, Mr. Kumar joined BAU as an Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist. He has led government-funded projects as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PI, focusing on botanical formulations, crop management, and pesticide residue monitoring. He also engages in community outreach, providing training and solutions for farmers.
🔬 Research Interests
His research interests include natural product chemistry, pesticide formulation technology, and sustainable agricultural practices. He aims to develop eco-friendly agricultural solutions to enhance crop productivity and pest management.
🏆 Awards and Achievements
Mr. Kumar has received the Prime Minister Fellowship for Doctoral Research, multiple national-level competitive exam qualifications (ICAR-JRF, SRF, ASRB-NET), and recognition for conference presentations. His work in farmers’ outreach programs has also earned widespread appreciation.
📚 Publications Top Notes
Phytochemical Analysis and Bio-Pesticidal Efficacy of Limnophila indica Linn. – Published in Springer Nature, 2020. DOI:10.1007/example.
Development of Fungicidal Formulations for Bakanae Disease Management – Published in NAAS-rated Journal, 2022. DOI:10.1016/example.
Lantana camara-Based Botanical Formulations for Insect Pest Management – Published in Elsevier, 2023. DOI:10.1017/example