Profile of Dr. A. B. Patil

Patil, Ashokraj Bapugouda

Elected Fellow – 2007

Agricultural Sciences & Forestry- Agricultural Microbiology

DB: 01-10-1956

Birth place

Bagalkot, Tq and Dist: Bagalkot, Karnataka, India

Education

Educated at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, College of Agriculture, Dharwad;  St.Petersberg State Agrarian University, St. Petersberg, Russia; B.Sc.(Ag.) 1977; M.Sc.(Ag.)1980; Ph.D 1992.

Positions held 

Registrar, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka (2009); Professor of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Bijapur (2004 to till date); Executive council Member of NABS, Chennai (2007-2010); President, Institution of Agricultural Technologist, Bijapur Chapter, (2002-04; 2006-08);  President, Microbiologists Society, Osmanabad, Maharastra, 2008-09 ;  Associate Professor of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture,. Bijapur (1999-2004) ; I/C. Professor of Agricultural Microbiology (OPG), College of Agriculture, Raichur (1999); Scientist, Microbiology, Agricultural Research Station, Gulbarga (1998-1999); Senior Farm Superintendent, Regional Research Station, Raichur (1996-1998); Assistant Agricultural Officer, Karnataka State Department of Agriculture, (1978-1996).

Research Area

Agriculture Microbiology, Biofertilizers and Biocontrol Agents, Mushrooms and Fermentation Technology.

Awards and fellowships

Dr. Sarojini Mahishi State Award (2008), Suvarna Kannadiga  Rajya Prashasthi (2007); Environmental Research Academy Award (2006), Basava Jyothi Rajya Prashasthi (2006), Rotary Vocational Service Award (2005).

Address

Registrar, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka, Karnataka, India.

Residence

Krishi Nidhi Nilaya, Channabasaweshwara Colony, (Behind Kalidas Colony), Athani Road, Bijapur-586 101
[O: 08352-208487 / 267378 (R) 08352- 271114, M: 9448645129 
F: 08352-267378 / 267194;  
ashokrajbpatil56@rediffmail.com]