Profile of Dr. D.P. Biradar

Biradar, D. P.

Elected Fellow – 2007

Agricultural Sciences & Forestry: Agronomy

DB: 21-07-1960

Birth place

Bhaganagar, Bijapur, Karnataka, India

Education

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka & University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA: (B.Sc. (Ag.), 1982; M.Sc. (Ag.), 1986; Ph.D., 1993).

Positions held 

Editor, Publication Centre, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad (2006-to date; Associate Director of Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad (2008- to date); Associate Director of Research, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bijapur (2004- 2006); Chief Agronomist, Agricultural Research Station, Siruguppa, (1999-2004); Associate Professor, UAS, Dharwad (1995-1999); Assistant Professor, UAS, Dharwad (1988-1995); Instructor, UAS, Dharwad (1984-1988).

Research Area

Agriculture – Agronomy : Transgenic crops, Molecular biodiversity in plant species, Farming systems, Site specific nutrient management.

Awards and fellowships

University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Gold Medal (1983); Agriculture College, Dharwar Silver Jubilee Gold Medal (1983); Sri. R. GunduRao Gold Medal (1983); ASPEE Gold Medal (1983) ; Natasarvabhouma Rajkumar Sanman Samithi Gold Medal (1983); Dr. S. W. Mensinkai Gold Medal (1983); Sri. R. S. Patil Gold Medal (1983); Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Award (1983); Karnataka State Government Award (1983); Alumni Award (1992); Sir C. V. Raman Award for Young Scientist (2002); UAS Cash Incentive Awards (2004 and 2006); Fellow, National Environmental Science Academy (2005); Fellow, International Benevolent Research Forum (2007); Fellow, National Academy of Biological Sciences (2007); Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Award (2008); Konda Laxman Bapuji Award (2008).

Address

Editor, Publication Centre, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad- 580 005, Karnataka.

Residence

Madhuban, H.No.6, Malaprabhanagar, Dharwad – 580 008, Karnataka.
[O: 0836 – 2748748; F:  0836 – 2748199; R: 0836 – 2440403; M: 09448497358 ;
dpbiradar@yahoo.com]