Plant Molecular Farming

Prof. (Dr.) Rajarshi Kumar Gaur: Prof. Rajarshi Kumar Gaur is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, India. Currently, serving as the Deputy Director General at the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research in Lucknow, India. He holds a Ph.D. in molecular characterization of sugarcane viruses and has conducted postdoctoral research in Israel, Sweden, and Italy. His expertise lies in plant virology and disease management, and he has published over various research papers and authored few books. He is a fellow of several prestigious societies and has received awards like the UGC-Research Teacher Award and Young Scientist Award. He actively collaborates on national and international projects related to plant viruses.

Dr. Ramwant Gupta: Dr. Ramwant Gupta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, India. He previously served at universities in South America and Fiji. Dr. Gupta earned his Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from G.B. Pant University, Uttarakhand, India and completed postdoctoral studies in New Delhi and Israel. His expertise includes photosynthesis, molecular biology, and reproductive biology of plants. He has published a few research papers, authored a book, and received awards such as the Excellent Scientist Award and Foreign Fellow Award.

Prof. Dinesh Yadav: Prof. Dinesh Yadav is a Professor of biotechnology and Director of the Research and Development Cell at DDU Gorakhpur University, India. With over 23 years of experience, he has worked on molecular biology, bioinformatics, and enzyme technology. Prof. Yadav completed his Ph.D. at G.B. Pant University, Uttarakhand, India and held a fellowship at the University of Adelaide, Australia. He has published over various research papers, filed seven patents, and guided numerous Ph.D. and MSc students. He has received several awards, including the Excellence in Teaching and Research Award and Young Scientist Award.

Prof. Benedicte Riber Albrectsen: Prof. Benedicte Riber Albrectsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Physiology at Umeå University, Sweden. She completed her education in Denmark and Sweden and held a postdoctoral fellowship in the U.S. before joining Umeå University. Her research focuses on plant physiology, ecology, and interactions with microbes. She has published extensively in high-impact journals and has been extensively cited. Prof. Albrectsen is recognized for her significant contributions to plant science and teaching.