Faculty and Staff Zone 8,9&10

1. AICRP on Agroforestry

Name : Dr. H. Y. Patil, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation  : Professor and Head

Employee No :10425

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2214236/388 (O) 9448424752 (M)

Email ID : patilhy@uasd.in

Specialisation : Agroforestry

Area of interest : Tree physiology/Agroforestry, Tree crop interaction studies, Biofuels, Bioherbicides and plant productivity

 
Name : Dr. S.T. Hundekar, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist (Soil Science)

Employee No : 12805

Tel/Mobile No : 08362214236 (O) 9481686172 (M)

Email ID : hundekarst@uasd.in

Specialisation : Soil Science

Area of interest : Soil Fertility

2. AICRP on BSP – NSP

Name : Dr. Vijayakumar A.G., M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Seed Production Officer (GPB)

Employee No : 13177

Tel/Mobile No : 08362214449 (O) 9739982111 (M)

Email ID : vijayakumarag@uasd.in, vijayuasd@gmail.com

Specialisation  : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest :-

 
Name : Dr. N. Shashidhara, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Assistant Professor (GPB)

Employee No : 13602

Tel/Mobile No : 8088401822

Email ID : shashidhara.gpb@gmail.com

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest : –

3. AICRP on EAAI (Biocoversion Technology)

Name : Dr. Shubha S., M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Senior Microbiologist and Head

Employee No : 13502

Tel/Mobile No : 08362744447 (O) 9481503971 (M)

Email ID : shubhas@uasd.in, aicrpbioconversiondwd@uasd.in

Specialisation : Microbiology  

Area of interest : Microbial Biotechnology, Organic Farming and Bioconversion Technology

 
Name : Dr. Santhosh G.P.,  M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Assistant Professor

Employee No : 13504

Tel/Mobile No : 08362744447 (O) 9448068696 (M)

Email ID : santhoshgoudp@uasd.in,

Specialisation : Microbiology

Area of interestRhizobium-legume association, Liquid biofertilizer formulations, Endophytic and phyllosphere microorganisms, Biological control of phytopathogens and Bioconversion Technology

4. AICRP on Cotton

Name : Dr. Rajesh S. Patil, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Principal Scientist (Cotton) and Head

Employee No : 10363

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2447874 (O) 9448973763 (M)

Email ID : patilrajeshs@uasd.in

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest : Cotton Breeding

 
Name : Dr. V. R. Kulkarni, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist (Plant Pothology)

Employee No : 13288

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2447874 (O) 9480323430 (M)

Email ID : kulkarnivr@uasd.in

Specialisation : Plant Pathology

Area of interest : –

 
Name : Dr. U. K. Shanwad, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist

Employee No : 13537

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2970246 (M -9902681697)

Email IDshanwad@gmail.com

Specialisation : Agronomy

Area of interest : Agronomy of field crops, Precision Agriculture, Climate Change and its effect on Agriculture, RS & GIS in NRM, Watershed Management, Cropping Integrated Farming Systems Design, Irrigation water management in field crops.

 
Name : Dr. S. R. Kareekatti, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Asst. Professor (Forestry)

Employee No : 12707

Tel/Mobile No : 08362214293(O) 9449059316 (M)

Email ID : srkareekatti@rediffmail.com, kareekattisr@uasd.in

Specialisation : Crop Physiology

Area of interest : Crop Physiology and Agroforestry System

 
Name : Dr. Poornima Matti, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Assistant Professor

Employee No : 13511

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-3562564 (O) 9480410923 (M)

Email ID : poornimamatti@gmail.com , mattipv13511@uasd.in

Specialisation : Entomology

Area of interest  :

 
Name : Dr. S. MD. Akbar, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Assistant Professor

Employee No : 13526

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2447874 (O) 8977134725 (M)

Email ID : akbar.pg@gmail.com;akbarsm@uasd.in

Specialisation : Biochemistry

Area of interest : Plant and Insect Biochemistry

5. AICRP on Groundnut

Name : Dr. M. S. L Rao,  M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Principal Scientist & Head

Employee No : 10662

Tel/Mobile No : 7676467030, 9448679277

Email ID : laxminarayanrao@uasd.in, mslrao@gmail.com

Specialisation : Plant Pathology & Seed Pathology

Area of interest : Plant Pathology & Seed Pathology

 
Name : Dr. B. S. Yenagi,  M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

DesignationAgronomist and Assistant Professor

Employee No : 13295

Tel/Mobile No : 91-9480724851

Email ID : yenagibs@uasd.in

Specialisation : Agronomy

Area of interest : Groundnut agronomist and Agronomy of field crops with special focus on Cropping systems, Nutrient, Water and Weed Management. PhD in Bt Cotton and PG in Potato.

 
Name : Dr. Laxmi  C. Patil, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Assistant Professor (GPB)

Employee No : 13395

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2955338 (O) 9448328315 (M)

Email ID : patillaxmic@uasd.in

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest : Breeder Seed Production in Groundnut, Soybean   Breeding in Sesame and Groundnut

 
Name : Dr. S. V. HugarM.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Assistant Professor (Entomology)

Employee No : 13506

Tel/Mobile No : 9480964387; 7337781467

Email ID : hugarsv@uasd.in; hugars2000@gmail.com

Specialisation : Agril. Entomology

Area of interest : –

6. AICRP on IFS OFR, Mundgod

Name : Dr. R. B. Negalur, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Professor (Agronomy) & Head

Employee No : 13590

Tel/Mobile No : 91 7829629407

Email ID : tushberkipilli@rediffmail.com, rajeevnb8910@gmail.com

Specialisation : Agronomy

Area of interest: Agronomy of field crops with special focus on Weed Management. PhD in Rice (Machine transplanting) and PG in Pop sorghum

7. AICRP on Maize

Name : Dr. S. R. Salakinkop, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Professor and Head

Employee No : 12829

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2214498 (O) 9481259541 (M)

Email ID : salakinkopsr@uasd.in

Specialisation : Agronomy

Area of interest : –

 
Name : Dr. R. M. Kachapur, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Senior Scientist

Employee No : 13289

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2214498 (O)  9481854442 (M)

Email ID : kachapurr@uasd.inr; ajashekhar.kachapur@gmail.com

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest : –

 
Name : Dr. S. C. Talekar, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : 13465

Employee No : 0836-2214498 (O) 9741105926 (M)

Tel/Mobile No : talekarsc@uasd.in

Email ID : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Specialisation : Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Maize Breeding, Maize crop improvement, Molecular markers, Heterosis Breeding.

Area of interest  : –

 
Name : Dr. Prema G. U. , M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Assistant Professor

Employee No : 13553

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2214498 (O) 7259627674 (M)

Email ID : premagu@uasd.in, prems.gu@gmail.com

Specialisation : Plant Pathology

Area of interest : Plant Pathology/Plant Virology

8. AICRP on MULLa RP

Name : Dr. Prasanna Kumar B.H. , M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist and Head

Employee No : 13531

Tel/Mobile No : 9844640297

Email ID : prasannakumarabh@uasd.in

Specialisation : Agronomy

Area of interest :

 
Name : Dr. M. D. Patil, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist

Employee No : 13567

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2443214 (O) 9945436151 (M)

Email ID : patilmd@uasd.in

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest :

 
Name : Dr. Gurupada B. Balol, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist Pathology

Employee No : 13544

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2443214 (O)9986784979 (M)

Email ID : gurupadbalol@gmail.com, balolgb13544@uasd.in

Specialisation : Plant Pathology

Area of interest : Plant Pathology / Plant Virology/ Molecular Plant Pathology

9. AICRP on Potato

Name : Dr. S. M. Hiremath, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Professor & Head

Employee No : 10677

Tel/Mobile No : 94488-61561

Email ID : hiremathsm10677@uasd.in

Specialisation : Horticulture

Area of interest : Vegetable Science

 
Name : Dr. Saraswati S. Sampaganvi, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Jr. Horticulture Scientist

Employee No : 13569

Tel/Mobile No : 9740190134 / 8197608830

Email ID : saraswati.639@gmail.com, sampaganviss@uasd.in

Specialisation : Horticulture

Area of interest : Department of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops

10. AICRP on Rice

Name : Dr. Satish, R. G., M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Assistant Professor

Employee No : 13423

Tel/Mobile No : 9036685330

Email ID : satishrg@uasd.insatish.gpb@gmail.com

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest : Classical and Molecular Plant Breeding Saline Tolerance, Flood/ Submergance Tolerance, Deep Water Rice, Upland Rice and Drought Rice Breeding Climate Resilient Rice Breeding

11. AICRP on Sesame and Niger

Name : Dr. Anisa M. Nimbal, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Associate Professor (GPB) and Head

Employee No : 13222

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2214328 (O) 9741165240 (M)

Email ID : bhandriap@uasd.in

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest :

 
Name : Dr.  Vanishree, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Assistant Professor

Employee No : 13482

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2444940 (O) 9611950830 (M)

Email ID : vanishrees13482@uasd.in

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest : –

 
Name : Dr. Prabhavathi N.Rao, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Junior Pathologist

Employee No : 13548

Tel/Mobile No : 919741855081

Email ID : prabhavathin@uasd.in

Specialisation : Plant Pathology

Area of interest : Mycology & Virology

12. AICRP on Sorghum

Name : Dr. N.  G. Hanamaratti, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Principal Scientist (GPB)

Employee No : 10055

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2446824 (O) 9449188471, 9742300877 (M)

Email ID : hanamaratting@uasd.in

Specialisation  : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest : Breeding upland rice for drought tolerance and quality breeding for other abiotic stresses like salinity and submergence tolerance in rice.

  • Breeding for abiotic (drought) and biotic stresses (Shoot fly, downy mildew and rust resistance) in sorghum.
  • Breeding for grain quality, biofortification and specialty hurda sorghum varieties
  •  Heterosis breeding in kharif and rabi sorghum.
 
Name : Dr. T. T. Bandiwaddar, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Sr. Scientist

Employee No : 12847

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2446824 (O) 9449043201(M)

Email ID : bandiwaddartt12847@uasd.in ; ttbandiwaddar1967@gmail.com

Specialisation  : Agronomy

Area of interest  : Soil fertility and Cropping system

 
Name : Dr. Shaila H. M., M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist (Ag.Entomology)

Employee No : 13518

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2446824 (O) 9448589096 (M)

Email ID : shailahm@uasd.in

Specialisation  :  Entomology

Area of interest : HPR and Insect Ecology

 
Name : Dr. Syeda Samina Anjum, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist

Employee No : 13576

Tel/Mobile No : 9739321487

Email ID : anjum91@gmail.com

Specialisation : Plant Pathology

Area of interest : Plant Pathology, Mycology, Nematology

13. AICRP on Soybean

Name : Dr. G. Somanagouda, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Professor and Head

Employee No : 12826

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2214280 (O) 09900213620 (M)

Email ID : sgouda111@gmail.com

Specialisation : Agronomy

Area of interest : Oilseed Agronomist, Integrated Nutrient Management and weed management

 
Name : Dr. Shalini N. Huilgol, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph. D

Designation : Scientist

Employee No : 13186

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2214280 (O) 9740264000 (M)

Email ID : shalupat@gmail.com / sagarshalini@uasd.in

Specialisation : Plant Pathology

Area of interest : Ph.D. Plant Pathology

 
Name : Dr. K. Gopalakrishna Naidu, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Senior Scientist

Employee No : 13269

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2214280 (O) 9448829556 (M)

Email ID : naidug@uasd.in

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest : Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance Breeding

 
Name : Dr. R. Channakeshava, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist

Employee No : 13524

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2214280 (O) 9900934831 / 7892783584 (M)

Email ID : channakeshavar@uasd.in

Specialisation : Agril. Entomology

Area of interest : Soybean Entomologist, Integrated Pest management and Screening of entries against major insect pests of soybean.

14. AICRP on Sugarcane

Name : Dr. B. Arunkumar, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Principal Scientist (GPB) and Head

Employee No : 13144

Tel/Mobile No : 9448874097 / 8277208199

Email ID : Arunkumar.b@uasd.in / b.arunkumar@rediffmail.com

Specialisation : Genetics and Plant Breeding

Area of interest : –

 
Name : Dr. Sunilkumar Nooli, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Agronomist (Sugarcane),

Employee No : 9448752119

Tel/Mobile No : nooliss@uasd.in

Email ID : Agronomy

Specialisation : Sugarcane agronomy, Weed management, Organic agriculture and Irrigation management

Area of interest : –

15. AICRP on Tobacco

Name : Dr. P. S. Matiwade, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Principal Scientist

Employee No : 10682

Tel/Mobile No : 9481105663

Email ID : matiwadeps@uasd.in

Specialisation : Agronomy

Area of interest : Nutrient management, weed management and cropping systems

 
Name : Dr. C. D. Soregaon, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Scientist

Employee No : 13385

Tel/Mobile No : 9740411884

Email ID : soregaoncd@uasd.in / ckantds@gmail.com

Specialisation  : Plant Breeding

Area of interest : Conventional and Molecular  plant breeding; Mutation breeding

16. AICRP on wheat

Name : Dr. Gurudatt M. Hegde, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Principal Scientist and Head

Employee No : 12815

Tel/Mobile No : 08362441089 (M-9448797475)

Email ID : hegdegm@uasd.in

Specialisation : Plant Pathology

Area of interest : Plant Pathology (Mycology, Biological control)

 
Name ; Dr. Kumar D. Lamani, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Principal Scientist

Employee No : 10029

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-2441089 (M – 9611809833)

Email ID : kumarlmn@gmail.com

Specialisation : Agronomy

Area of interest : Agronomy

 
Name : Dr. Suma Biradar, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D.

Designation : Principal Scientist

Employee No : 13193

Tel/Mobile No : 91-8362441089 (M – 9986415168)

Email ID : biradar.suma@gmail.com, biradarss@uasd.in

Specialisation : Plant Breeding

Area of interest : Genetics and Plant Breeding

 
Name : Dr. Uday Govinda Reddy, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D

Designation : Junior Geneticist

Employee No : 13579

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-222441089 (M – 9739001381)

Email ID : Udaireddy7095@gmail.comreddyug@uasd.in

Specialisation : Plant Breeding

Area of interest : Genetics and Plant Breeding (Molecular breeding Techniques)

AICRP on Women in Agriculture

Name : Dr. Sannapapamma K. J, MHSc,Ph.D

Designation : Professor and Head

Employee No : 13023

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-24412330/480 ( M-7259781346/9480753323)

Email ID : sannapapammakj@uasd.in

Specialisation : Textile and Appreal Designing

Area of interest : Handloom weaving, Textile designing, Traditional textiles ,Natural dyeing, Eco friendly wet processing, Apparel designing and manufacturing, Microencapsulation of functional finishing, Fibre Chemistry,  Minor textiles

 
Name : Dr. Geeta Channal, M.Sc.,(Agri.Ext) Ph.D.Ext

Designation : Senior Scientist

Employee No : 13142

Tel/Mobile No : 08362214237 (M – 9448232453)

Email ID : geetrajpatil@yahoo.co.in, channalgeeta@uasd.in

Specialisation : Agricultural Extension

Area of interest : –

 
Name : Dr. RAJESHWARI M. DESAI, M.Sc.,(Agri.) Ph.D.

Designation : Senior Scientist

Employee No : 13311

Tel/Mobile No : 08362214347 ((M – 9448914999)

Email ID : rajeshwarimanohardesai@gmail.com

Specialisation : Family Resource Management

Area of interest : Women agriculture, Consumerism and Ergonomics.

 
Name : Dr. Vinutha U Muktamath, MHSc,,Ph.D

Designation : Scientist

Employee No : 13300

Tel/Mobile No : 9880903131

Email ID : vinumuktamath@gmail.com, muthamathvu@uasd.in

Specialisation : Human Development & family Studies

Area of interest : Human Development & family Studies

 
Name : Dr. RAVI Y, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Designation : Assistant Professor

Employee No : 13577

Tel/Mobile No : 0836-24412330 (M – 9845571733)

Email ID : raviy@uasd.in

Specialisation : Food and Nutrition

Area of interest : Food Science and  Nutrition

 

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