Academic:  B.Sc., Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1970-74; M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, 1975-77; Ph.D., Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 1984-88, Post Doctoral Research Experience, CSIRO, Melbourne, Australia, 1990-91; University of   Georgia, Tifton, USA, 1997-98. 

Work Experience: Presently working Dean, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi since December 2013; Head, Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, June 2007 to December 2013. Scientist, Plant Pathology, Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 1978-86; Senior Scientist, 1986-98 and Principal Scientist; 1998-2007, Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. 

Awards & Recognitions: IARI Gold Medal, 1989; FAO Fellowship, 1990-91; DBT Overseas Associateship, 1997-98; M.J. Narasimhan Award, 1999; IARI Best Teacher Award, 2004. NAAS Recognition Award 2005-06; Fellow, Indian Phytopathological Society IPS) and National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), Editor, Indian Phytopathology (1988-2004), Editor,  Indian Journal of Virology (2005- to date); Member, DBT Task Force on Agricultural Biotechnology (2006-2009);  Member, DBT RCGM Sub-Committees on Legumes and Vegetables. 

Major Contributions: Contributed significantly in Plant Virology with special reference to diagnostics, molecular characterization and transgenics; published more than 80 research papers, reviews, bulletins, manuals and book chapters. 

Service to IPS:  Associated with the Indian Phytopathological Society since 1977, participated in various activities as Zonal Councillor (1994), Editor (1988-2004), Organizing Secretary (2004) and President (2010)