Rajendra Bari

Rajendra Bari is an experienced professional in agricultural sciences with a strong background in molecular biology. With a PhD from the University of Potsdam and a Master's degree from KU Leuven, Rajendra has held various significant positions in reputable organizations. Roles include Scientist at Bayer, where scientific contributions to yield and stress tolerance R&D projects were made, and Seeds Stewardship Manager overseeing program implementation in the EMEA region. As a Program Leader, Rajendra led R&D initiatives, established collaborations with leading academic institutions, and initiated public-private partnership projects. Additionally, Rajendra served as a Senior Research Associate at The Sainsbury Laboratory and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Max Planck Institute, focusing on plant defense mechanisms and stress signaling. Currently, Rajendra is the Senior Seeds & Traits Stewardship Manager at BASF, responsible for managing product integrity and quality management systems while navigating regulatory and public policy issues in agriculture.