Anuj Kumar

Anuj Kumar, Ph.D. has extensive work experience in the field of crop genetics and molecular analytics. Anuj started their career as a Junior Research Fellow at the Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, where they developed mapping populations for blast disease resistance in rice. Anuj then worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, where they focused on introgressing bacterial leaf blight disease resistant genes using marker-assisted selection.

In 2012, Anuj joined the University of Arkansas as a Crop Geneticist. In this role, they conducted phenotyping, genotyping, and genomics-based analyses of rice collections and populations for drought and heat stresses. Anuj also contributed to grant writing, trained graduate students, and assisted in their dissertations. During their time at the university, they developed a mapping population for abiotic stresses tolerance and high grain yield.

Currently, Anuj works at RiceTec, Inc. as the Molecular Analytics & Conversion Lead. In this position, they leverage gene and genomics insights to design and produce successful rice seed products. Anuj is responsible for identifying trait targets, understanding genetic variance, developing selectable markers, and managing genomic sequence and fingerprinting data. Anuj also leads the trait deployment processes through RiceTec's MABC Trait Conversion pipelines.

Throughout their career, Anuj Kumar, Ph.D. has demonstrated expertise in plant genetics, genomics, and molecular analytics, making significant contributions to the field of rice research and breeding.

Anuj Kumar, Ph.D. has a comprehensive education history in the field of agricultural sciences and genetics. Anuj earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences from Ch.Charan Singh University, Meerut, India in 2004. Anuj then pursued a Master's in Plant Biotechnology at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology from 2005 to 2007, focusing on disease resistance for blast disease in rice.

Anuj furthered their education by completing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Breeding, Rice Genetics, and Quantitative Genetics at the University of Arkansas from 2012 to 2017. During this time, they also obtained a certification in International Molecular Breeding skills at IRRI, Philippines, under the guidance of the Research Director.

As part of their Ph.D. studies, Anuj had the opportunity to collaborate with the International Rice Research Institute in 2015, where they specialized in Plant Physiology, Molecular Plant Breeding, and Genetics.

Overall, Anuj Kumar, Ph.D. has obtained extensive knowledge and experience in the field of molecular breeding, rice genetics, and quantitative genetics through their academic pursuits at various esteemed institutions.