The scheme of NAAS Associates was introduced during the year 2002-03 for promising Young Scientists to encourage them to be associated with the Academy activities. The scheme is to identify serving Young Scientists below 40 years age group and is tenable for a maximum period of 5 years. Under this scheme up till now the following 34 young scientists have been elected as NAAS Associates. Brief information on each Associate as on 1.1.2009 is as under:

Please Click here for Guidelines of the scheme and Nomination Form for 2010

2007

Adhikari, T. (b 6 Aug, 1966) (Specialization: Soil science / soil fertility / chemistry / microbiology) Scientist (Senior Scale), Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, Madhya Pradesh; Qrt. No. Type IV/3, Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, Madhya Pradesh; [Tel: Off. (0755) 2734487; Res. (0755) 2732838; Fax: (0755) 2733310; Email: tapan@iiss.ernet.in]

2010

Arunachalam, Ayyanadar (b 8 May, 1970) (Specialization: Restoration Ecology & Natural Resource Management) Principal Scientist (Forestry) & Head, Division of Agroforestry, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Shillong 793103, Meghalaya; [Tel: Off. (0364) 2570301; Cell: 09436041230; Email: arun70@gmail.com]

2008

Bandhyopadhyay, Kalikinkar (b 1 Mar, 1969) (Specialization: Soil Science) Senior Scientist, Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Marutha Malai Main Road, Coimbatore 641003, Tamil Nadu; 2A1, Sri Nagar, 2nd Street, PN Pudur, Coimbatore 641041, Tamil Nadu; [Tel: Off. (0422) 2430045/114; Res. (0422) 3208442; Fax: (0422) 2454021; Email: kk.bandyopadhyay@gmail.com]

2007

Blaise, D. (b 3 Feb, 1967) (Specialization: Conservation tillage and residue management, nutrient management of cotton) Principal Scientist (Agronomy), Soil Physics Division, Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabi Bagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, M.P.; [Tel: Off. (0755) 2730970 Ext. 149; Cell: 9302780009; Email: blaise_123@rediffmail.com; blaise@iiss.ernet.in]

2010

Chinnusamy, Viswanathan (b 4 Jun, 1969) (Specialization: Plant physiology & molecular biology) Senior Scientist, Water Technology Centre, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012; Visiting Researcher, Department of Botany & Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, California 92521, USA; [Tel: Off. (011) 25846790; Fax: (011) 25843112; Email: vis_wtc@iari.res.in]

2010

dhama, Kuldeep (b 15 Aug, 1969) (Specialization: Veterinary Microbiology and Avian Health) Senior Scientist, Avian Diseases Section, Division of Pathology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly 243122, U.P.; Q.No. 18, Type IV, U-Shape, IVRI Campus, Izatnagar, Bareilly 243122; [Tel: Off. (0581) 2310074; Res. (0581) 2310852, Cell: 09837654996; Fax: (0581) 2303284, 2302179; Email: kdhama@rediffmail.com]

2008

Hati, K.M. (b 28 May, 1969) (Specialization: Soil Physics and Soil & Water Conservation) Senior Scientist, Division of Soil Physics, Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, Madhya Pradesh; Qr.No. Type IV/5, Indian Institute of Soil Sciences, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, MP; [Tel: Off. (0755) 2730970; Res. (0755) 2732774; Fax: (0755) 2733310; Email: kmh@iiss.ernet.in]

2007

Hayat, Shamsul (b 12 Feb, 1968) (Specialization: Plant physiology) Reader, Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, Uttar Pradesh; 4/1683-A, Muzammil Mansil, Dodhpur, Aligarh 202002, Uttar Pradesh; [Tel: Cell: 9412328593; Fax: 0571-2702016; Email: shayat@lycos.com]

2007

Jadhao, Sanjay Balkrishna (b 23 Sep, 1968) (Specialization: Animal nutrition, metabolism) Scientist, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, 7 Bunglows, Versova, Mumbai 400061, Maharashtra; 19, Sarjan, RSC-2, MHADA, Malwani, Malad (W), Mumbai 400095, Maharashtra; [Tel: Off. (022) 26361446-8 Ext 466; Res. (022) 28806267, Cell: 9920128157; Fax: (022) 26361573; Email: jadhao.sanjay@gmail.com]

2008

Jat, M.L. (b 4 May, 1971) (Specialization: Conservation Agriculture and Precision Farming) Coordinator (Delivery & Adaptive Research), Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia, CIMMYT-IRRI, NASC Complex, DPS Marg, New Delhi 110012; Hub Office: CSSRI, Karnal (Haryana); [Tel: Cell: 09050009920; Email: m.jat@cgiar.org; jat_ml@yahoo.com]

2009

Kar, Gouranga (b 1 Sep, 1968) (Specialization: Agro-meteorology & soil physics) Senior Scientist, Water Technology Centre for Eastern Region, PO: Rail Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar 751023, Orissa; E-302, Sriram Vihar Apartment, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar 751012, Orissa; [Tel: Off. (0674) 2300060, 2300010; Res. (0674) 2421748; Fax: (0674) 2301651; Email: kar_wtcer@yahoo.com]

2006

Kaushal, Pankaj (b 30 Sep, 1970) (Specialization: Genetics and Plant Breeding) Senior Scientist, Crop Improvement Division, Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Inst., Jhansi 284003, U.P.; S-301, Shanti Tower, 85/1 Basant Vihar, Civil Lines, Jhansi 284002, U.P.; [Tel: Off. (0510) 2730446; Res. (0510) 2473132, Cell: 9935064132; Fax: (0510) 2730833; Email: pkaushal@rediffmail.com]

2008

Kumar, Anjani (b 14 Nov, 1969) (Specialization: Social Sciences) Senior Scientist (Agril. Economics), National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NCAP), Library Avenue, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012, Delhi; B-404, Crescent Apt., Plot No. 2, Sector 18, Dwarka, New Delhi 110078, Delhi; [Tel: Off. (011) 25847828; Res. (011) 28082991; Email: anjani@ncap.res.in]

2007

Kumar, Dinesh (b 22 Jan, 1969) (Specialization: Vegetable science (potato improvement and post-harvest technology)) Senior Scientist, Central Potato Research Institute Campus, Modipuram (Meerut) 250110, Uttar Pradesh; D-7, CPRI Campus Colony, Modipuram, Meerut 250110, Uttar Pradesh; [Tel: Off. (0121) 2577742; Res. 09219289542; Fax: 0121-2576584; Email: dinesh_cpri@yahoo.com]

2008

Kumar, Parveen (b 19 Mar, 1970) (Specialization: Vegetable Science (Potato Production for Processing))) Senior Scientist, Central Potato Research Institute Campus, Modipuram, Meerut 250110, U.P.; House No. 60, Queensland Park, Meerut Bye Pass Road, Modipuram, Meerut 250110; [Tel: Off. (0121) 2575497, 2791312; Res. (0121) 3295861; Fax: (0121) 2576584; Email: gotoparveen@yahoo.com]

2010

Malik, Yashpal Singh (b 14 Oct, 1973) (Specialization: Diagnostic & Environmental Microbiology) Senior Scientist, Division of Virology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Muketeswar Campus, Nainital 263138, Uttarakhand; E-1, New Officers Colony, IVRI, Muketeswar Campus, Nainital 263138, Uttarakhand; [Tel: Off. (05942) 286346; Cell: 09410938913; Fax: (05942) 286347; Email: malikyps@gmail.com]

2008

Mondal, Mohan (b 3 Nov, 1973) (Specialization: Animal Physiology) Senior Scientist (Animal Physiology), NRC on Mithun (ICAR), Jharnapani, Medziphema 797106, Nagaland; [Tel: Off. (03862) 247341; Cell: 09436831377; Fax: (03862) 247341; Email: drmmondal@gmail.com]

2010

Pareek, Ashwani (b 27 Sep, 1969) (Specialization: Plant Physiology & Biotechnology) Associate Professor, 401, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067; Warden Flat # 1, Kaveri Hostel, JNU, New Delhi 110067; [Tel: Off. (011) 26704504; Res. (011) 26741558; Fax: (011) 26742558; Email: ashwanip@mail.jnu.ac.in]

2008

Patel, V.B. (b 19 Aug, 1975) (Specialization: Horticulture - Fruit Science) Scientist (Sr. Scale), Division of Fruits and Hort. Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, Delhi; HA-9, Kaveri Apartment, IARI, New Delhi 110012, Delhi; [Tel: Off. (011) 25843214; Res. (011) 25843950, Cell: 09868319506; Fax: (011) 25846790; Email: patelvb@iari.res.in]

2006

Pattanayak, Debasis (b 6 Aug, 1967) (Specialization: Biochemistry and Biotechnology) Scientist, SS (Biochemistry), Division of Crop Improvement, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla 171001, H.P.; Strawbery Hill Housing Board Colony, Flat No. A4, Block 6, Shimla 171002, H.P.; [Tel: Off. (0177) 2625692/513; Res. (0177) 2628346; Fax: (0177) 2624460; Email: debasispattanayak@yahoo.co.in]

2006

Prasad, Manoj (b 16 Dec, 1970) (Specialization: Plant Biotechnology) Staff Scientist - IV, National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Campus, New Delhi 110067, Delhi; [Tel: Off. (011) 26735160, Cell: 9868316379; Fax: (011) 26741658; Email: manoj_pds@yahoo.com; manoj_prasad@nipgr.res.in]

2007

Rajender Parsad (b 10 Nov, 1966) (Specialization: Agricultural statistics (design of experiments; data analysis and software development)) National Fellow, IASRI, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi 110012; J-34, Chankya Place, Part-I, New Delhi 110012; [Tel: Off. (011) 25848720, 25847121-4122; Res. (011) 25558564; Cell: 9811647837; Fax: 011-25841564; Email: rajender@iasri.res.in]

2006

Reddy, D. D. (b 15 Jun, 1967) (Specialization: Soil Science - Soil Chemistry/Fertility) Head, Division of Crop Chemistry & Soil Science, Central Tobacco Research Institute, Rajahmundry 533105, A.P.; Qrtr. No. E-1, CTRI Quarters, Opp. Ramakrishna Math, Morukonda Road, Rajahmundry 533105, A.P.; [Tel: Off. (0883) 2449871, 2448995; Cell: 09440802569; Fax: (0883) 2410555; Email: ddreddy132@yahoo.com]

2006

Reddy, K.Sammi (b 12 Oct, 1965) (Specialization: Soil Science) Senior Scientist, Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, M.P.; LIG 131, B-Sector, Sonagiri, Bhopal 462021, M.P.; [Tel: Off. (0755) 2730946; Res. (0755) 2684559; Fax: (0755) 2733310; Email: ksr@iiss.ernet.in]

2008

Saharan, M.S. (b 6 Oct, 1967) (Specialization: Plant Pathology) Senior Scientist, Directorate of Wheat Research, Aggarsein Marg, Karnal 132001, Haryana; H.No. D-2, Gehoon Vihar, DWR, Karnal 132001, Haryana; [Tel: Off. (0184) 2267830; Res. (0184) 2267168; Fax: (0184) 2267390; Email: mssaharan7@yahoo.co.in]

2009

Sarangi, Arjamadutta (b 6 Oct, 1967) (Specialization: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering) Senior Scientist, Water Technology Centre, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012; HA-8, Kaveri Apartments, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012; [Tel: Off. (011) 25846790; Res. (011) 25848147, Cell: 9811400885; Fax: (011) 25843112; Email: asarangi@iari.res.in]

2006

Sarkar, Mihir (b 24 Oct, 1965) (Specialization: Animal Physiology) Senior Scientist, Division of Physiology & Climatology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly 243112, U.P.; [Email: msarkar24@gmail.com]

2007

Shivay, Y.S. (b 1 Dec, 1966) (Specialization: Agronomy (soil fertility)) Senior Scientist, Division of Agronomy, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012; WZ 241 G-1, Inderpuri, New Delhi 110012; [Tel: Off. (011) 25841488; Cell: 9868337578; Fax: (011) 25842283; Email: ysshivay@hotmail.com; ysshivay@iari.res.in]

2010

Singh, Brajesh (b 16 Nov, 1970) (Specialization: Potato physiology and post-harvest technology) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology), Division of Crop Physiology and PHT, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla 171001, H.P.; Flat No. C-2, Block-7, Strawberry Hill Housing Board Colony, Chhota Shimla, Shimla 171002, H.P.; [Tel: Off. (0177) 2624830; Res. (0177) 2620910; Fax: (0177) 2624460; Email: birju16@yahoo.com; birju16@gmail.com]

2010

Singh, Dhananjaya Pratap (b 12 Feb, 1970) (Specialization: Microbial Biotechnology with Implications in Agriculture) Senior Scientist (Biotechnology), National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM), Kushmaur, P.O. Kaithauli, Mau Nath Bhanjan 275101, U.P.; 57, Om Nagar, Lane 1, Benipur, Pahriya, P.O. Sarnath, Varanasi 221007, U.P.; [Tel: Off. (0547) 2530080; Res. (0542) 2582719; Fax: (0547) 2530358; Email: dpsfarm@rediffmail.com]

2008

Singh, Naveen P. (b 15 Jul, 1970)(Specialization: Agricultural Economics) Senior Scientist (Agricultural Economics), Global Theme on Institutions, Markets, Policy & Impacts (GT-IMPI), ICRISAT, Patancheru, Greater Hyderabad 502324, A.P.; 255, HIG, Phase-I, Madhav Nagar, BHEL Officers Colony, Ramchandrapuram, Hyderabad 502030, A.P.; [Tel: Off. (040) 30713511; Cell 9000545155; Fax: (040) 30713074; Email: np.singh@cgiar.org]

2006

Singh, Neera (b 12 Aug, 1965) (Specialization: Agricultural Chemicals) Senior Scientist, Division of Agricultural Chemicals, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, Delhi; 1-C, Scientist Apartments, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Dehli 110012, Delhi; [Tel: Off. (011) 25841390; Res. (011) 25842857; Fax: (011) 25843272; Email: drneerasingh@yahoo.com]

2007

Singh, Sanjay Kumar (b 13 Oct, 1966) (Specialization: Horticultural biotechnology and physiology) Senior Scientist, Division of Fruits and Hortl. Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012; HA No. 23, Kaveri Apartment, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi 110012; [Tel: Off. (011) 25843214; Cell: 9868450329; Fax: (011) 25846420; Email: singhsk@iari.res.in; sanjaydr2@yahoo.com]

2006

Singh, Vinod Kumar (b 1 Oct, 1972) (Specialization: Soil fertility and plant nutrition) Senior Scientist (Agronomy), Project Directorate for Cropping Systems Research, Modipuram, Meerut 250110, U.P.; NH-79, Phase II, Pallav Puram, Modipuram, Meerut 250110, U.P; [Tel: Off. (0121) 2570708; Cell: 9412578525; Fax: (0121) 2571548; Email: vkumarsingh_01@yahoo.com]

2008

Varshney, Rajeev Kumar (b 13 Jul, 1973) (Specialization: Plant Biotechnology (Genetics and Plant Breeding)) Sr Scientist, MS Swaminathan App.Gen Lab., (Global Theme Biotechnology), ICRISAT, Patancheru 502324, AP; SMR Metropolis, Flat # 206, Block II, (Behind Trinethra Market), Miyapur, Hyderabad 500049, A.P. [Off. (040) 30713305; Res.(040) 23041325; Cell 9866775095; Fax. (040) 30713074, 20713075; Email: r.k.varshney@cgiar.org; varshney.raj@gmail.com]