Senior Associate Scientist
(Soil Science)
DR. AJAY KUMAR MISHRA
Phone
+91-9696095107
Location
Varanasi, India
- Language
- Hobbies
- Nature Photography
- Sustainable Living
- Scientific Writing
- Community Gardening
- Environmental Advocacy
- Soft Skill
- Communication
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Vision
- Problem-solving
- Technical Skills
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Soil Health Management
- Carbon Sequestration
- Nutrient Dynamics
- Sustainable Land Management
- Site-Specific NutrientManagement
- GHG Mitigation
- Integrated Nutrient Management
- Digital Agriculture
- Core Competencies
- Research Leadership
- Program Development
- Knowledge Dissemination
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Ecosystem Services Assessment
- Research Field
- Soil Science
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Soil Health Management
- Climate Smart Agriculture
- Carbon Sequestration
- Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
- Sustainable Nutrient Management
- Rice Based Cropping Systems
About Me
- Senior Associate Scientist with 10+ years of experience in soil science, regenerative agriculture, and climate change mitigation within rice-based systems across South Asia.
- Expertise in soil health, site-specific nutrient management (SSNM), integrated nutrient management (INM), biochar implementation, carbon sequestration, and GHG mitigation strategies.
- Developed and deployed digital agriculture solutions, including Rice Crop Manager and MoSoil App, for data-driven soil health monitoring and advisories.
- Led multi-stakeholder projects, fostering collaborations with government entities, CSR partners, and international organizations.
- Facilitated capacity building through tailored trainings, field demonstrations, and farmer-centric interventions, promoting climate-smart and resource-efficient agriculture.
- Authored peer-reviewed scientific publications and contributed to scalable technologies for sustainable agriculture.
- Conducted extensive research on terrestrial ecosystem management, focusing on carbon sequestration and nutrient dynamics across diverse land-use systems.
- Recognized with awards including Young Scientist Award, Innovative Research Award (BTIRA), ESDA Environmentalist Award, and Research Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to the field.
Age : 39 years
Birthday : 20 March 1986
Residence : Varanasi
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy
Website: akmishra.blog
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Agroecology and Climate Systems Leader Bridging Soil Science, Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon & Nature-Based Solutions,Digital Innovation, and Climate Adaptation & Resilience in Agroecological and Food Systems. Operating at the Science-to-ImpactInterface to Scale Climate-Smart Agriculture and Nature-Based Solutions across South and Southeast Asia
- Education
2015 - 2019 | Kyoto University, Japan
Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate School of Global
Environmental Studies, Kyoto
University, Kyoto, Japan
2015 - 2019
2008- 2011 | BHU, University
Master of Science and Technology
Institute of Environment & Sustainable
Development, Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,
India
2008 - 2011
2005 - 2007 | University of Allahabad
Bachelor of Science
University of Allahabad, Allahabad,Uttar Pradesh, India
2005 - 2007
My Achievement
Strategic Research Leadership
Directed high-impact research in sustainable soil and nutrient management to enhance productivity and resilience of rice-based farming systems.
Scientific Publications & Technology Scaling
Authored peer-reviewed scientific publications and successfully scaled climate-smart technologies to promote resource-efficient and climate-resilient agriculture across South Asia.
Digital Agriculture & Technology Development
Orchestrated large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects, fostering effective collaborations among government agencies, CSR partners, and international organizations to maximize research uptake and field-level impact.
Regenerative Agriculture Innovation
Championed regenerative practices including:
Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM)
Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)
Biochar application to significantly improve soil health and system sustainability.
