Manish Roorkiwal (He/His)

Experienced R&D leader with a strong track record of driving crop genomics and molecular breeding innovation. Currently heading agricultural R&D at Reliance Industries Limited, where I lead strategic programs focused on sustainable crop development.

With over a decade of experience across India and the UAE, I bring a global perspective to agricultural biotechnology. At the UAE University, I led genomic breeding platforms for legumes and cereal crops suitable for UAE under the KCGEB initiative, building scalable solutions for climate-resilient agriculture.

My core strengths include:

- Leadership in R&D strategy and cross-functional team management

- Expertise in legume genomics, molecular breeding, and trait discovery

- End-to-end program development—from germplasm acquisition to product delivery

- Building International collaborations and public-private partnerships

- Translating research into commercially viable, farmer-ready solutions

I’m passionate about using science to solve real-world agricultural challenges and committed to building resilient food systems through innovation.