Founder Director

Prof. Shashi Bhushan Vemuri

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Effective agricultural transformation demands science, humility, and partnership — the field always teaches us what policy must learn.

Prof. Shashi Bhushan Vemuri is a distinguished scholar-practitioner bringing decades of expertise at the intersection of agricultural science, policy, and rural development. He has dedicated his career to empowering farmers through climate-smart agriculture, research, and capacity-building initiatives that span across India and internationally.

Key Contributions

  • He holds 18 international fellowships and society memberships, 21 global assignments and visits
  • Published 165+ int./National research articles and 56 papers at international conferences.
  • Authored 70+ extension bulletins and 48 popular articles used in field advisories.
  • Organized 565+ farmer training programs and delivered 687+ TV talks & 52 radio programs.
  • Supervised 11 PhD and 15 M.Sc (Agri) students.
  • Honored with over 50+ awards and recognitions

Expertise: 40+ years in agricultural entomology, food safety, pesticide residues, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Career & Positions

  • Founder Director, AgBharat — Leading strategy, partnerships, and research.
  • Principal Scientist / Senior Professor and Head of Entomology — ANGRAU & PJTSAU.
  • Advisor, R&D — Nichino India Pvt Ltd (2016–2023).
  • Senior Advisor & Chief Scientist — Food Hygiene Bureau, Jamaica (from 2016).
  • Expert Member — CSIR Agromission (2022–2023).

International Engagements & Awards

  • Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science, and Medicine in 2021 by VDGOOD Professional Association
  • Awarded the Jannareddy Venkat Gold Medal in January 2016 for outstanding research in the Telangana region.
  • Advanced training & collaborations: CIMMYT, Michigan State, SHIMADZU/Bruker LC/GC-MS.
  • Invited talks: Chulalongkorn Univ (2013), Jamaica (2015-25), Munich (2015), Dubai (2012), Srilanka (2014), Beijing (2012), Sao Paulo (2013), Bangkok (2014,19), UK (2023).
  • 50+ international conferences; collaborations with ICAR, ICRISAT, WWF, CIMMYT.
  • Awards: ICAR Best Teacher (2010), State Best Teacher (2011), State Best Extension Scientist(2006), Lifetime Achievement by BV David Foundation(2021), TB Fletcher Memorial Award (2022).
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