Pavan Kumar, Ph.D., is a seasoned scientist specializing in protein engineering and insecticidal proteins, currently working at Corteva Agriscience since November 2019. Previous experience includes a postdoctoral associate role at the University of Florida, focusing on Bacillus thuringiensis toxin applications for pest control, and a postdoctoral scientist position at Boyce Thompson Institute, where significant contributions included enhancing the nutritional quality of potato tubers and participating in genome sequencing projects. Pavan Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, with earlier education in plant molecular biology and biotechnology from prestigious institutions. Notable research achievements include developing RNAi gene silencing tools and elucidating detoxification mechanisms in insects, with various publications and presentations to the scientific community.
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