Baldev Singh Dhillon
Encyclopedia
Professor Baldev Singh Dhillon. He is an internationally famous agricultural scientist and former Assistant Director General at ICAR
, Director of NBPGR (ICAR
), Director of Research at Punjab Agricultural University
and Guru Nanak Dev University
. At present he is working in Maize
Biotechnology
at University of Hohenheim
, Stuttgart, Germany.
On 16th June 2011, Dr Dhillon was appointed Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University
. He was chosen from among more than 12 top scientists to be chosen as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of PAU.
Professor Dhillon, was born in Amritsar
in 1947. He is known for scientific breakthroughs maize
breeding. He has a Doctorate from Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. He has published 340 research publications and many books. Moreover, he is the recipient and has won many international awards:
Icar
Icar is a free science fiction role-playing game designed and published by Rob Lang. Icar was first created in 1990 by Robert Lang by viewing others playing RPGs at the Finchley Games Club. Although most of the content is created by Robert Lang, the game is supported by a close knit team of play...
, Director of NBPGR (ICAR
Icar
Icar is a free science fiction role-playing game designed and published by Rob Lang. Icar was first created in 1990 by Robert Lang by viewing others playing RPGs at the Finchley Games Club. Although most of the content is created by Robert Lang, the game is supported by a close knit team of play...
), Director of Research at Punjab Agricultural University
Punjab Agricultural University
The Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana, Punjab is one of the State Agricultural Universities in India. It was established in 1962 and is the nation's oldest agricultural university in India, after Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. It has an...
and Guru Nanak Dev University
Guru Nanak Dev University
Guru Nanak Dev University was established at Amritsar, India on November 24, 1969 to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev's birth quincentenary celebrations. Guru Nanak Dev University campus is spread over 500 acres near village of Kot Khalsa, nearly 8 km west of the Amritsar City on Amritsar - Lahore...
. At present he is working in Maize
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bioproducts. Biotechnology also utilizes these products for manufacturing purpose...
at University of Hohenheim
Hohenheim
Stuttgart-Hohenheim is a quarter of Plieningen, one of the 18 outer districts of Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, Germany...
, Stuttgart, Germany.
On 16th June 2011, Dr Dhillon was appointed Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University
Punjab Agricultural University
The Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana, Punjab is one of the State Agricultural Universities in India. It was established in 1962 and is the nation's oldest agricultural university in India, after Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. It has an...
. He was chosen from among more than 12 top scientists to be chosen as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of PAU.
Professor Dhillon, was born in Amritsar
Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in the northern part of India and is the administrative headquarters of Amritsar district in the state of Punjab, India. The 2001 Indian census reported the population of the city to be over 1,500,000, with that of the entire district numbering 3,695,077...
in 1947. He is known for scientific breakthroughs maize
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
breeding. He has a Doctorate from Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. He has published 340 research publications and many books. Moreover, he is the recipient and has won many international awards:
- DAADGerman Academic Exchange ServiceThe German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD is the largest German support organisation in the field of international academic co-operation....
Post-Doc. Fellowship. - Alexander von HumboldtAlexander von HumboldtFriedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander Freiherr von Humboldt was a German naturalist and explorer, and the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philosopher and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt...
(AvH) Post-Doc. Fellowship. - AvH - Europe Fellowship (University of BirminghamUniversity of BirminghamThe University of Birmingham is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Birmingham Medical School and Mason Science College . Birmingham was the first Redbrick university to gain a charter and thus...
). - University of HohenheimHohenheimStuttgart-Hohenheim is a quarter of Plieningen, one of the 18 outer districts of Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, Germany...
Post-Doc. Fellowship. - Associate Scientistship, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center(CIMMYT).
- Fellow: Indian National Science AcademyIndian National Science AcademyThe Indian National Science Academy , New Delhi is the apex body of Indian scientists representing all branches of science & technology.-History:...
(FNA). - Fellow: National Academy of Agricultural Sciences India (FNAAS).
- Fellow: National Academy of Sciences, IndiaNational Academy of Sciences, IndiaThe National Academy of Sciences, India is the oldest Science Academy in India. It is located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh...
(FNASc). - Fellow: Punjab Academy of Sciences India (FPAS).
- Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Memorial Prize of ICARIcarIcar is a free science fiction role-playing game designed and published by Rob Lang. Icar was first created in 1990 by Robert Lang by viewing others playing RPGs at the Finchley Games Club. Although most of the content is created by Robert Lang, the game is supported by a close knit team of play...
. - NAAS Recognition Award.
- Om Prakash Bhasin Award.
- IARI Gold Medal.
- Dr Joginder Singh Memorial Award.
External links
- http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/view/4710/38/