Dr. Sheela Kharkwal is Assistant Professor and the In-Charge of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur. She assumed the responsibility on July 26, 2024. She has six years teaching experience at Undergraduate and P.G. level. She has mentored seven Master's students in agricultural economics at SKNCOA, Jobner as a major advisor and is currently supervising five postgraduate students; including one Ph.D. candidate. She has also guided over ten postgraduate students as an advisory committee member.

She is a proud alumna of prestigious agricultural universities, having completed her B.Sc. and Master's degrees at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, and her Ph.D. at the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. She received Merit Certificates for her academic excellence in both her Master's and Ph.D. programs. Her research expertise encompasses NSSO data handling, production and marketing economics, and econometric analytical tools. She has a notable publication record with over 33 research papers in national and international journals. Furthermore, she has published 11 book chapters, 12 popular articles, and 5 manuals.

Name: Dr. Sheela Kharkwal

Designation: Assistant Professor & Incharge

Specialization: Econometrics

Contact: 8929872343

Email: hod.ageco@sknau.ac.in

AEIS Profile Link: https://aeis.icar.gov.in/Sheela825

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Engineering

Name: Dr. Upendra Singh

Designation: Assistant Professor & Incharge

Specialization:

Contact: 7976561985

Email: hod.agengg@sknau.ac.in, upendra.aspe.rari@sknau.ac.in

AEIS Profile Link: https://aeis.icar.gov.in/UPENDRA2222

Dr. Upendra Singh, holding a Master of Engineering (2004) and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering (2011), currently serves as Assistant Professor and Department In-charge of Agriculture Engineering. His journey began on July 26, 2012, when he joined as Assistant Professor (ASPE) at AICRP on Post Harvest Technology at Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura, Jaipur. With over 16 years of extensive experience in teaching, research, and extension activities across various institutes, Dr. Singh has made significant contributions to the field. During his tenure at AICRP on Post Harvest Technology in Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura, Jaipur, he focusing on aloe vera and aonla fruits, and innovated the design of an aloe vera juice extraction machine. Transitioning to the Department of Agriculture Engineering at Sri Karan Narendra College of Agriculture, Jobner, on April 01, 2015, Dr. Singh's achievements continued to flourish. Notably, he was honored with the Raj Bhasha Gourav Award 2016 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, during the Hindi Divas celebration on October 14, 2017, in the esteemed presence of the Home Minister of India, Shri Raj Nath Singh, and other dignitaries. Additionally, he expanded his expertise through international ventures, including a visit to Israel from October 14 to November 03, 2018, for a course in “Agricultural Engineering and Technology” under the MASHAV International Fellowship, as well as a two-month training at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on “Precision Farming Technology” under the supervision of Dr. Abhishek Datta, Professor, and Head of Department at AIT, Bangkok. Furthermore, Dr. Singh holds various responsibilities within the university and college settings, such as Incharge of the central vehicle pool, Technical Expert for the purchase committee, Technical Officer, Incharge of the Remote Pilot Training Centre, and DDO of the Central Vehicle Pool. His academic contributions extend to over 20 research papers in national and international journals, 12 practical manuals for undergraduate students, 04 folders, 08 pamphlets, and 04 book chapters. Additionally, he has led 5 projects as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator. Currently, Dr. Singh is overseeing the RKVY Project worth Rs 115.69 Crore, titled "Establishment of Farm Machinery Testing Center".

Born on 02.09.1970 and obtained B. Sc. (Ag) degree with 4th Merit of University and M. Sc. (Ag) with 4.00/4.00 OGPA, University merit scholarship and gold medal from SKRAU, Bikaner. Awarded Ph. D. degree with 4.00/4.00 OGPA from IARI, Pusa, New Delhi with SRF in 1999 and qualified NET in 1994 & 1995. Joined SKRAU, Bikaner as Assistant Professor in 1996 having 26 years service experience with more than 10 years as Professor. During service served as teacher, researcher and administrator. Involved in teaching B. Sc. (Ag), M. Sc. (Ag) and Ph. D. courses from last 26 years and guided 26 M. Sc. (Ag) and 4 Ph. D. students as major advisor and minor advisor of about 100 students. Handled 3 research projects on isabgol, agro forestry and micro-irrigation as Principal Investigator. Developed 16 technological recommendations on crop production at state and national level and coordinated in development of 7 seed spices varieties and 5 recommendations on plant protection. Presently also bearing the responsibility of Head of Department of Agronomy and Agronomist in AICRP on Spices, SKNCOA, Jobner.

Agronomy

Name: Dr. A.C. Shivran

Designation: Professor & Head

Specialization: Crop Management Micro- Irrigation

Contact: 9414517546

Email: hod.agro@sknau.ac.in, acshivran.agro@sknau.ac.in

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Biochemistry

Name: Dr. Girish Kumar Mittal

Designation: Assistant Professor & Incharge

Specialization: Plant Biochemistry, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology

Contact: 9413195665

Email: hod.biochem@sknau.ac.in, girish.biochem@sknau.ac.in

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Dr. Girish Kumar Mittal obtained his B. Sc. (Honours) Agriculture from M.D.S. University, Ajmer in 2000 ; M. Sc. (Agriculture) in Biochemistry from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur in 2002 and Ph. D. Agricultural Biochemistry from Anand Agriculture University, Anand Gujarat in 2010. He qualified NET conducted by ICAR, New Delhi in Plant Science in 2010. Currently he is working as Assistant Professor and Incharge in the department of Biochemistry, Sri Karan Narendra College of Agriculture, SKNAU, Jobner, Jaipur. Prior to this, he Served five years as RA, SRF in different Institutes i. e. MPUA&T Udaipur, ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, Sorghum Research Station, Deesa, SDAU, Dantiwada and ICAR-Directorate of Maize Research, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi.His area of specialization is Biochemical and Molecular studies of Biotic and Abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants and Quality evaluation of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and seed spices for nutritional health benefits. Recently he has attended three months International training on “Metabolomics study of global collection of 165 PMiGAP pearl millet inbred lines for health benefitting traits” at Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK from 14-6-2023 to 13-9-2023 under World Bank funded by IDP-NAHEP. He has more than 30 research papers in various national and international journals. He is also the co-author of two books, six books chapters and he developed a laboratory manual (Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology for UG students and five popular articles. He has guided 7 students of M.Sc. Agriculture Biochemistry as Major guide & more than 40 students of M.Sc. and Ph.D. as an advisory member from different related departments. He is associated with various committees as convenor and members at both University and college levels & also the life members of 5 scientific societies. He is the recipient of ‘Young Scientist Award-2023’ for his significant contributions in Seed Spices by Indian Society of Seed Spices, in Conference on seed Spices and allied crops and Institute Industry Meet-2024 held on 13 March, 2024 at ICAR-NRC on Seed Spices, Tabiji, Ajmer and has been awarded as ‘Fellow of the Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists (F.I.S.A.B.)-2023 in November, 2023. Besides this, he has attended more than 25 National /International conferences/Seminars/workshops and awarded with 2 best oral presentation and one best poster presentation awards.

Entomology

Name: Dr. Akhter Hussain

Designation: Professor & Head

Specialization:

Contact: 9414821555

Email: akhter.ento@sknau.ac.in

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Dr. Akhter Hussain did his M. Sc. (Ag.) from, SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner, SKRAU, Bikaner (Rajasthan) with University Gold Medal and Ph.D. from, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan) with topper. Joined SK Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU) in 2005 as Assistant Professor (Entomology) at KVK, Fatehpur-Shekhawati and worked on insect pest management, disseminate the newer technologies to the farmers. Presently, working as Professor in the Department of Entomology, S.K.N. College of Agriculture (SKNAU), Jobner. Published 38 research papers in scientific journals of national and international repute, several popular articles in the magazines, seven bulletin/ compendium, and three practical manual for UG courses. Participated in many symposia/ workshops/ conferences at state, national and international level. Guided 08 M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology and one Ph.D. (Entomology) student. Life member and member of various scientific and academic societies of India.

Extension Education

Name: Dr. I.M. Khan

Designation: Professor & Head

Specialization: Training Communication, ICT, Adoption

Contact: 9251307654

Email: hod.ext@sknau.ac.in, imkkhan.ext@sknau.ac.in

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Professor Dr. I. M. Khan is an Agricultural Extension Educationist and serving as the University Head, Department Of Agricultural Extension Education, SKNAU Jobner since 30th December 2023. Before that he has served as Director Students Welfare of SKN Agriculture University, Jobner for more than 4 years and 10 months from e 9th February 2019 to 30th December 2023. He is also serving as the Principal Investigator, SKN-Agribusiness Incubator, SKNAU Jobner since 30th January 2024. Dr. Khan has also served as Registrar, SKNAU Jobner from 23rd February 2022 to 1st August, 2022 and Controller of Examination, SKNAU, Jobner from 4th February 2014 to 17th April 2014. He also served as University Head from 16th January 2018 to 4th February 2020 and from 17th June 2020 to 27th October 2020 and Campus Head of the Department of Extension Education from 2nd July, 2016 to 21st February 2019. Dr. Khan was born on 20th August, 1968 in Jobner village. He obtained his B.Sc. (Ag) degree in 1988, M.Sc. in 1990 and Ph.D. in 1994 in Extension Education from RAU, Bikaner. He started his service as a Lecturer in Govt. College Sawaimadhopur on 1st September 1995. He was appointed as Assistant Professor in SKRAU, Bikaner on 10th May, 1996 and worked at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sawaimadhopur for about one year, where he was actively engaged in transferring and popularizing the agricultural technologies in farmers and led the KVK Sawaimadhopur to won first prize for the exhibition laid in Udyog Mela in Januuary, 1997. He was transferred to SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner on 17th April. 1997, where he provided his services in teaching and extension activities till 8th February, 2019.He also performed the additional duties of Assistant Director Students Welfare, Chief Hostel Warden, Assistant Director Physical Education, NSS Programme Officer and Hostel Warden. He also delivered his duties as member of academic Council, convener and member of several committees.

Genetics & Plant Breeding

Name: Dr. D.K. Gothwal

Designation: Professor & Head

Specialization: Abiotic Stress Breeding Biometrical Genetics

Conventional Plant Breeding

Contact: 9928845911

Email: hod.pbg@sknau.ac.in, gothwaldk.pbg@sknau.ac.in

AEIS Profile Link: https://aeis.icar.gov.in/DINESH3492

Dr. D. K. Gothwal is presently working as Professor and Head of Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner. He was born on 23rd March, 1969 at Sujangarh Distt: Churu (Rajasthan). He did his B.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. in Plant Breeding & Genetics from RAU, Bikaner. He also cleared NET conducted by ICAR-ASRB, New Delhi in the year 1995. He joined the university on 13th May, 1996 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Abusar – Jhunjhunu (Raj.) and served there upto 2001. After that he was transferred at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner. In Sept., 2007 he was again transferred at College of Agriculture, Lalsot. In 2014, he was again transferred at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner. He has a teaching experience of 22 years. He has been engaged in teaching of various courses of genetics and plant breeding particularly Principles of Genetics, Biometrical Genetics and Plant Biotechnology etc. to B.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. He guided 11 M.Sc. and 05 Ph.D. students of Genetics and Plant Breeding as major advisor till date and involved as a member in advisory committee of PG students of Genetics & Plant Breeding and other disciplines. He also acted as Project Incharge of ICAR- All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices at Jobner campus for about 04 years. He was associated in the development of varieties viz; fenugreek RMt- 354, fennel RF- 290 and RF- 289. He has specialization in breeding work on abiotic stress in different crops and involved in analysis of research data through biometrical genetic tools. He worked as Dean, College of Agriculture, Peethampuri (Neemka Thana, Sikar) from Jun., 2021 to Oct., 2022. He is also serving as University Head (GPB) and as Coordinator PG Examination Cell of SKNAU, Jobner. He participated in several annual workshops, seminar, symposium, winter/summer schools. He organized a one month vocational course on seed production technology. He has published about 40 research papers in the journals of national and international reputes. He is the life time member of Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding and Society for Advancement of Science and Rural Development. He is also working as Cultural Secretary of the university. He was associated in editing and restructuring of PG Regulation of the university. He acted as Co- PI, NAHEP operated at SKNAU, Jobner. He visited Konkuk University, Seoul (South Korea) under NAHEP for two weeks and got training at Metabolomics Lab on the extraction and analysis of carotenoids, tocopherols, phytosterols, and fatty acids under Dr. Chun, SE CHUL Professor & Plant Pathologist, Deptt. of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University. He is a member of Academic Council, committee of courses and Board of Studies. Dr. Gothwal is also involved in virtual teaching through his Youtube channel “Gothwal Academics” where several tutorial videos related to Genetics & Plant Breeding have been uploaded by him.

Horticulture

Name: Dr. S. P. Singh

Designation: Professor & Head

Specialization: Vegetable Science

Contact: 9414931579

Email: spsingh.horti@sknau.ac.in

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Dr S.P. Singh has obtained his B. Sc. (Ag.) degree in 1994, M. Sc (Ag) in Horticulture in 1996 and Ph. D (Horticulture) in 2006 from RAU, Bikaner. He joined as Assistant Professor (Horti.) on 11 July, 2005 at KVK, Jalore. After that he was transferred at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner in 2010. He was associated in the various RKVY projects for 14 years and became Professor in July, 2020. Presently he is working as university head, Department of Horticulture, at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner and actively engaged in teaching & research. He has guided 18 M.Sc. and 3 Ph.D. students. He has published 64 research papers in national and international repute journals. He has published three text books of horticulture in Hindi and English language. He also published 2 book chapters, 9 folders and 50 popular articles. He has published 7 training manuals of horticulture for farmers. He also performed the additional duties of Assistant Director HRD, Assistant Director PME, Treasury officer, SKNAU, Bikaner, Landscape I/c, University DDO, ADSW, SKNCOA, Jobner and Hostel Warden. Presently he is having responsibilities as Incharge, University Scholarship, In charge, Landscape I/c, University DDO, ICAR Assistant Nodal officer, Incharge, Guest House, Campus maintenance and Head of Department.

Livestock Production Management

Dr. Basant Kumar Bhinchhar Incharge & Assistant Professor in the Department of Livestock Production Management at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur. He has six years of teaching and extension experience in livestock production management. A distinguished alumnus of leading agricultural institutions, Dr. Bhinchhar completed his B.Sc. at SKRAU, Bikaner, and earned both his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. His research focuses on animal nutrition and livestock production management. He has a robust publication record with over 30 research papers in journals and more than 35 book chapters, popular articles, booklets, and manuals.

Dr. Bhinchhar actively participates in conferences and seminars related to livestock production management and is a member of several key animal science societies in India. He also oversees the Skill Development Centre in the Directorate of Extension Education. His accolades include the Young Scientist Award at GIAFAS 2021, the Best Poster Presentation at the National Conference cum 9th Rajasthan Science Congress 2022, and the Best Researcher Award from a reputed agricultural society. He has played a significant editorial role in university publications such as SKNAU: News and Views, Krishi Smarika, and University Annual Reports and has organized three orientation programs for newly appointed university staff as well as numerous training programs at the departmental level.

Name: Dr. Basant Kumar Bhinchhar

Designation: Assistant Professor

Specialization:

Contact: 8052645461

Email: basant.lpm@sknau.ac.in

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Nematology

Name: Dr. Brajnandan Singh Chandrawat

Designation: Assistant Professor & Incharge

Specialization: Nematode Management

Contact: 8104113050, 7014494742

Email: bschandrawat.nematology@sknau.ac.in

AEIS Profile Link: https://aeis.icar.gov.in/Brajnandan2229

Dr. B.S. Chandrawat did his M.Sc. in 2013 and Ph.D. in 2017 from Rajasthan College of Agriculture (MPUAT) Udaipur under the supervision of Dr. A.U. Siddiqui. He joined Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner in 2018 as Assistant Professor (Nematology) at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner. He took over the responsibility of Incharge Dept. of Nematology on July, 2021. He has more than six years’ experience of teaching in UG as well as PG and conducting research studies in the field of nematode management, nematode and fungus complex diseases in vegetables. He guided 05 M.Sc. students as Major advisor. He published more than 50 research paper, 08 book chapter, 26 popular article, 02 extension folder etc. He attended many conference/ seminar/symposiums and received 04 oral/poster presentation awards. He is life member in different scientific societies.

Dr Shailesh Godika did his B Sc (Ag.) degree in 1989 & M. Sc (Ag) in Plant Pathology in 1992 from SKRAU, Bikaner (Campus: Jobner) and PhD from University of Rajasthan in 1996. He joined as assistant professor on 16 November, 1996 at ARS, Navgaon in AICRP (R&M) as Mustard Pathologist. He was associated with the project for 15 years and became Professor in November, 2011. Presently he is working as university head, Department of Plant Pathology, at SKN College of Agriculture, SKNAU, Jobner and actively engaged in teaching & research. Associated in developing 14 technologies included in POP of zone III b & Zone III a of Rajasthan and at National level in Mustard crop. He guided 11 M.Sc. students and 3 Ph.D. students. Published 46 research papers in national and international repute journals out of which 25 research papers are on mustard diseases. He has published two text book of plant pathology in hindi language. He also published 13 book chapters, review articles and 13 technical bulletins, 26 popular articles. He has published 5 laboratory manuals for UG students as per syllabus of Vth dean committee. In June, 2021 he has given the responsibility of Dean, COA, Navgaon, Alwar. In, June, 2022 again he has been given the responsibility of University head, Plant Pathology. Presently he is having responsibilities as convener of various committees at university level, working as university placement officer since 2013.

Plant Pathology

Name: Dr. Shailesh Godika

Designation: Professor & Head

Specialization: Mustard pathologist/Seed pathologist

Contact: 9461038993

Email: shaileshgodika.ppath@sknau.ac.in, hod.ppath@sknau.ac.in

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Plant Physiology

Name: Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma

Designation: Professor & Head

Specialization: Abiotic Stress, Mineral Nutrition studies & Seed Physiology

Contact: 9714680854

Email: mksharma.pphy@sknau.ac.in

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Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, Associate Professor (Plant Physiology) is serving as University Head (Plant Physiology) in SKNAU, Jobner. He was born on 10th December, 1980 in Jaipur. Dr. Sharma obtained his B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. in 2001 from Rajasthan Agriculture University Bikaner, M.Sc. (Ag.) in 2002 and Ph.D. (Ag.) in 2007 in Plant Physiology from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He was awarded with University Grant Fellowship in Ph.D. (Ag.) for securing highest marks in entrance examination. Dr. Sharma started his service as Lecturer (Botanty) from 01/07/2007 at Jobner PG College, Jobner, Jaipur (Rajasthan). He was joined as Assistant Professor on 27/08/2008 and as Associate Professor 01/09/2015 at Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat). During this period he remained actively involved in teaching and guiding under graduate and post graduate students at College of Agriculture, Junagadh and worked as Assistant/Associate Research Scientist at Main Oilseed Research Station (Junagadh) and Pearmillet Research station (Jamnagar) of JAU, Junagadh. He also gained research experience on oilseeds and pearlmillet research and publish extensive research paper on physiological aspects of above. Dr. Sharma joined SKNAU, Jobner as Associate Professor on date 05/03/2018. He also has administrative/Technical experience of serving as active member in different committees at SKNAU and JAU. He worked in several important committees including NaHEP at university level and in-charge head of Department of Plant Physiology, SKNCOA, Jobner. He is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and guiding post graduate students for their dissertation. His major research interests are stress physiology, seed physiology and plant growth regulators. He has published one book (Seed Science Treatise), one book chapters, one review articles and more than 15 research papers in national and international journals. Dr. M. K. Sharma guided 06 students for their dissertation those completed Master’s Degree in Plant Physiology.

Dr. K K Sharma, Ph.D (Gold Medalist) is working as Professor & Head at Deptt. of Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry, has vast experience of more than 27 years, served at ARSS- Sumerpur, COA-Bikaner, ARSS-Diggi, COA-Lalsot and SKNCOA-Jobner, in the field of teaching, research and extension in soil science discipline. He got merit scholarship and awarded gold medal for M.Sc. (Ag.) degree. He guided 9 M. Sc. (Ag.) & 2 Ph. D. students of soil science. He published more than 33 research articles, Abstracts in the national & international reputed journals and authored one book.

Soil Science & Agril Chemistry

Name: Dr. K.K. Sharma

Designation: Professor & Head

Specialization: Soil Fertility & Nutrient management

Contact: 9887147660

Email: hod.soils@sknau.ac.in

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Dr. Kiran Gaur has obtained her BSc. degree in Mathematics, Statistics and Physics in 1997 and M.Sc. degree in Statistics in the year 1999 with distinction from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. She qualified NET conducted by ICAR, New Delhi in Agricultural Statistics in 1999 and was awarded her Ph.D. in Statistics in the year 2005. Currently she is working as Associate Professor and Head in the department of Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Sri Karan Narendra College of Agriculture, SKNAU, Jobner, Jaipur. Prior to this, she was associated with Banasthali University for more than 15 years and possess a rich experience of teaching, research and administration. Her area of specialization is applied statistics and she has a vast experience of handling data related to agriculture, social sciences, health and banking sector. she has more than 40 research papers in various national and international journals published by Nature, Springer, Elsevier and SAGE publications with high impact factor to her credit. She is also the co-author of one book, six books chapters, three laboratory manuals and ten popular articles. She has guided more than 70 students of M.Sc. and Ph.D. as an advisory member. She also acts as the reviewer for many international and national journals. She is associated with various government and private bodies as an expert, resource person, examiner and moderator

Statistics, Mathematics & Computer Science

Name: Dr. Kiran Gaur

Designation: Professor & Head

Specialization: Applied Statistics

Contact: 8209292155

Email: hod.stats@sknau.ac.in, kirangaur.stats@sknau.ac.in

Profile: https://aeis.icar.gov.in/Kiran950