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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๐ Education
Mr. Kumar completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at BAU, Sabour (2013โ2017), and his M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Chemicals at G.B. Pant University, Pantnagar (2017โ2019), 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.
๐ผ 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.
๐ฌ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ Publications Top Notes
Phytochemical Analysis and Bio-Pesticidal Efficacy of Limnophila indica Linn. โ Published in Springer Nature, 2020. DOI:10.1007/example.
Development of Fungicidal Formulations for Bakanae Disease Management โ Published in NAAS-rated Journal, 2022. DOI:10.1016/example.
Lantana camara-Based Botanical Formulations for Insect Pest Management โ Published in Elsevier, 2023. DOI:10.1017/example