Dr. Arvind Kumar born in 1971,completed master’s degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & technology, Kanpur (U.P.) and obtained PhD in Agricultural Botany from V.B.S. Purvanchal university, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh in 2004 ( as in service candidate) having specialization in Plant Breeding & Genetics (Plant tissue culture and somaclonal variations in sugarcane).He joined his service in 1997 at UPCSRG.S.Sugarcane Breeding & Research Institute, Seorahi, Kushinagar as Senior Scientific Asstt.(Genetics).He has been associated with evaluation of sugarcane germplasm for different biotic and abiotic stresses, faster seed cane multiplication through micro-propagation. Presently he is looking after sugarcane research and varietal development activities both AICRP(S) and U.P. state for high cane and sugar yield with pest and disease resistant varieties of sugarcane specifically for U.P. and Northern India in general .He has developed many advance clones in both the early and midlate maturity groups and also associated in release of sugarcane varieties ; CoS 08279,CoS 08276 , CoS 12232,CoS 13231,CoS 09232,CoS 13235,CoS 10239, CoS 14233, CoS 15233,CoS 16233,CoS 17231,UP 14233 and CoS 18231 for commercial cultivation in whole Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Kumar has published more than 50 research and review papers in national and international journals of repute,30 papers presented oral/posters in different regional / national / international seminars/symposia /conferences. He has coedited two books namely: sugarcane production manual and sugarcane varietal development & their identification and also published more than 6 book chapters on emerging trends/aspects of crop breeding with conventional and biotechnological approaches. He is also life member of different societies and editorial board of journals.

Dr. Prabhat Kumar Singh is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of agriculture with PhD. in Genetics. Prior to joining the Climate Resilient Agriculture Programme at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar in 2020, Dr. Singh served as an Assistant Professor and Head of Department at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Odisha, India, for four years. During this time, he mentored and guided over ten postgraduate students in their research projects, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence and student development. Dr. Singh holds B.Sc. Hons. in Agriculture with distinction from Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, W.B and subsequently, pursued his M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics through ICAR-AIEEA-PG (JRF) at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, W.B., India, His scholarly contributions include the publication of more than 54 research papers, proceeding paper, annual reports, book chapters, technical bulletins, leaflets, folders, brochures and popular articles. He has actively participated in an array of professional gatherings comprising about 24 national and international seminars, symposiums, conferences workshops and training program. In 2018, he was honored with the Best PhD Thesis Award at the International Conference on Worldwide Research Initiatives for Agriculture, Science, and Technology. Moreover, Dr. Singh holds memberships in various distinguished professional societies and serves as both an editorial board member and esteemed reviewer for several reputed journals.

Dr. Atom Annupama Devi, completed her PhD in Plant Biotechnology from Mizoram University (2015). After that she has completed DBT-RA (Department of BiotechnologyResearch Associateship) in the year 2017. She has also completed National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) by SERB (2019). She also received best paper presentation awards (both oral/poster) in many National and international conferences. Dr. Atom Annupama is a grantee of BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) under BIRAC (DBT) where she is working on sustainable solution to reduce plastic pollution. She also received the grant CSIR-ASPIRE (special call for women scientist to promote Nari Shakti in India). Currently, she is working as associate professor at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Nashra Aftab is a PhD Scholar at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, where she holds a CSIR-SRF fellowship. Her research interests lie primarily in the genetic improvement of medicinal and aromatic plants. With a strong foundation in Agricultural Sciences, she completed her M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from SHUATS, Prayagraj, after earning her B.Sc. in Agriculture from the same institution. Recently, she contributed to the release of two notable new varieties: CIMMohak, an inter-specific spearmint (Mentha spicata L.), and CIM Suras, a menthol-rich peppermint (Mentha piperita). Nashra has received several awards for her academic contributions and has published numerous research papers in Springer and Elsevier journals. With her determination, friendly demeanor, and a passion for sustainable agricultural practices, Nashra Aftab continues to make significant strides in her field, aiming to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of agricultural science.