AMOL SHALIGRAM KINHEKAR
Pune
Summary
Veterinary and Animal Biotechnology professional with 13+ years of experience in animal health, livestock production systems, zoonotic disease surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, biosafety, research management, and livestock sector development. Proven expertise in brucellosis surveillance, laboratory quality systems, stakeholder coordination, capacity development, technical reporting, and evidence-based livestock interventions. Experienced in collaborating with government institutions, veterinary universities, research organizations, and livestock industry stakeholders. Strong background in One Health, animal disease management, livestock productivity improvement, and project implementation aligned with sustainable agrifood systems and food security objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
OPERATIONS MANAGER / SENIOR LAB MANAGER / LAB MANAGER
STGenetics
02.2018 - Current
- Managed livestock biotechnology and reproductive technology operations supporting genetic improvement programmes in dairy and beef production systems.
- Led implementation of laboratory quality management systems, biosafety protocols, and regulatory compliance measures.
- Coordinated technical training programmes for veterinarians, livestock officers, AI technicians, and producers.
- Supported capacity development activities and dissemination of best practices in livestock productivity enhancement.
- Analysed operational and technical data to support decision-making and performance improvement.
- Collaborated with national and international stakeholders across the livestock value chain.
- Supervised multidisciplinary technical teams and ensured achievement of programme targets.
FELLOW
National Innovation Foundation-India, DST Gol
09.2013 - 02.2018
- Managed research and field-validation projects related to animal health, livestock development, and rural innovation.
- Collaborated with veterinary institutions and stakeholders to evaluate and promote livestock-health technologies.
- Conducted data analysis, technical reporting, and dissemination of evidence-based solutions supporting sustainable livestock systems.
- Supported innovation management, technology validation, and intellectual property development.
SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (SRF)
DBT network project on Brucellosis at Nagpur Veterinary College
Nagpur
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Conducted surveillance and laboratory investigation of bovine brucellosis using ELISA, RBPT, PCR and other diagnostic approaches.
- Contributed to zoonotic disease monitoring and epidemiological investigations under a One Health framework.
- Analysed disease data and prepared technical reports supporting evidence-based animal health interventions.
- Participated in field investigations, sample collection, risk assessment and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Supported dissemination of research findings through scientific publications and technical presentations.
- Contributed to strengthening animal health systems through disease monitoring and diagnostic capacity enhancement.
Education
M.V.Sc. - Animal Biotechnology
Nagpur Veterinary College, MAFSU
Nagpur-06, MS01-2013
B.V.Sc. - A.H.
Nagpur Veterinary College, MAFSU
Nagpur-06, MS01-2010
MBA - Operation Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Skills
- Animal Disease Diagnostics
- Disease Surveillance Systems
- PCR, ELISA and Immunological Diagnostics
- Livestock Production and Reproductive Biotechnology
- Laboratory Information Management
- Data Analysis and Scientific Reporting
- Veterinary Public Health
- Risk Assessment
- Biosafety and Biosecurity
- Research Methodology
- Programme Monitoring & Reporting
Affiliations
- Lifetime member of Veterinary council of India (VCI- 4733)
- Member of Maharashtra state Veterinary council (MSVC- 8389)
PUBLICATIONS
Author and co-author of more than 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications in animal biotechnology, infectious diseases, zoonoses, and livestock health management. Presented research findings at national and international scientific conferences.
WORKSHOP ATTENDED
Brucellosis Diagnostics; Listeriosis Diagnostics; Reproductive Biotechnology; Laboratory Quality Management Systems; Biosafety and Biosecurity; One Health and Veterinary Public Health.
Timeline
OPERATIONS MANAGER / SENIOR LAB MANAGER / LAB MANAGER
STGenetics
02.2018 - Current
FELLOW
National Innovation Foundation-India, DST Gol
09.2013 - 02.2018
SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (SRF)
DBT network project on Brucellosis at Nagpur Veterinary College
07.2013 - 09.2013
M.V.Sc. - Animal Biotechnology
Nagpur Veterinary College, MAFSU
B.V.Sc. - A.H.
Nagpur Veterinary College, MAFSU
MBA - Operation Management
Sikkim Manipal University