V L ChopraV.L. Chopra Educated at the University of Delhi, the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and the University of Edinburgh, Chopra has been associated with IARI in various capacities that include active research in basic and applied genetics,Headship of the Genetics Division, National Professorship of the ICAR and founder of the Biotechnology Centre. He has published extensively in scientific journals of high repute and impact. His scientific standing has been recognized by national and international science academies and he is elected Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy, the Indian Academy of Science, the National Academy of Sciences India & the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. He has also been elected to Fellowship of the European Academy of Science, Arts & Humanities, Paris and The World Academy of Science (TWAS), Trieste. In the arena of international agricultural research, Chopra was member of the Research Council of the CGIAR and on the Boards of Trustees of IRRI, ICRISAT and CIMMYT. Chopra has held key positions in the Govt. of India including that of Secretary (DARE) & Director General, ICAR and Member, Planning Commission. Currently, he is Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala and Chairs the Science Advisory Committee to the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir. Chopra is a much decorated scientist and science administrator; his major Awards include Padma Bhushan by the Govt. of India, Aryabhata Medal by Indian National Science Academy, Dr. B.P. Pal Memorial Award by National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Outstanding Achievement in Research in Science & Technology Award by FICCI, Om Prakash Bhasin Award & the Borlaug Award. He has been President of the International Genetics Federation and the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Read More Read Less