Amit Dhingra

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ABOUT AMIT DHINGRA

I am a Professor and Head of the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University. I am a part of a team of faculty and staff who are dedicated to the Land Grant Mission of Teaching, Research and Extension to advance the knowledge and application of horticulture and plant science, training the next generation of leaders and supporting the farmers in their efforts to grow food for the benefit of society. I have over 25 years of experience in horticulture and plant science research, teaching, and entrepreneurship, with a PhD in Plant Molecular Biology from the University of Delhi supported by University Grants Commission, India and The Rockefeller Foundation predoctoral Fellowships. My research focus areas include plastid biology, pre and post-harvest fruit development, plant-pathogen interactions, and plant-soil-microbiome interactions. The research is based on the core concepts of genomics, biotechnology, genetics, breeding, photobiology, signal transduction, physiology, bioenergy. I am interested in grant and project development, start-ups and spinouts, project and personnel management, and mentoring. I am passionate about developing novel and sustainable solutions for the global challenges of food security, human nutrition, energy production, and environmental conservation. I have founded and served as a chief science officer for several companies that leverage novel agricultural technologies for efficient food production. I am also an active member and editor of several scientific journals and committees. I have been fortunate to work with amazing students and researchers in my group, colleagues in various ventures and all my collaborators.