Birth & Educations: Dr. Srinivasaraghavan A., from Kolar, Karnataka, holds a B.Sc. (Agriculture) from UAS Dharwad and an M.Sc. (Plant Pathology) (Gold Medal) from UAS Raichur, supported by ICAR-JRF. He earned a Ph.D. from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, with ICAR-SRF and DST-INSPIRE. Additionally, he holds a PG Diploma in Rural Development.

Positions hold: Dr. Srinivasaraghavan has been serving as Assistant Professor-cum Junior Scientist since 2015, with a primary focus on Teaching, Research, and Extension. In addition to his academic role, he has held several positions, including Nodal Officer for the Kisan Drone Scheme, In-Charge of the Digital Agriculture Lab, Officer In-Charge of the Technical Cell (2017-2021), and In-Charge of the Disease Diagnosis Lab, showcasing his leadership and expertise in agricultural innovation and research management.

Awards/Honours: Dr. Srinivasaraghavan has received several prestigious awards, including the National Award for e-Governance (2020), DST-INSPIRE Award (2012), and ICAR’s JRF (2009) and SRF (2011-12). He earned the Best Teacher Award (2020) and Best Scientist Award (2022) at Bihar Agricultural University, the UAS Raichur Gold Medal (2012), and multiple research presentation awards, showcasing excellence in academics, research, and teaching.

Research Areas: Plant Virology, Smart Plant Protection, Digital Agriculture