MUNGARA KIRAN KUMAR
Eluru
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Fellow at ICFRE with a Master’s in Seed Science and Technology, possessing a strong foundation in forest genetics, seed biology, and conservation research. Skilled in seed collection, viability testing, and conducting germination studies on indigenous and endangered species. Demonstrates expertise in executing field surveys, managing data analysis, and preparing scientific reports for biodiversity and forest restoration projects. Passionate about connecting seed science with ecosystem restoration and climate resilience strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Fellow
ICFRE-Institute of Forest Biodiversity
08.2024 - Current
- Project Title: Genetic Improvement and value Addition of Madhuca longifolia
- AICRP-23 (All India Coordinated Research Project)
- To select and characterize germplasm using morphological and physio-chemical markers.
- Estimation of genetic diversity parameters at a molecular level.
- Conducted field surveys across various forest types for species documentation and ecological studies.
- Analyzed ecological data using Excel, preparing detailed technical reports and scientific publications.
- Coordinated with state forest departments and local communities during fieldwork and awareness programs.
- Assisted Principal Investigators in project design, proposal writing, and research presentations.
Junior Project Fellow
ICFRE- Institute of Forest Biodiversity
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported ecological restoration and climate resilience research projects in collaboration with national institutions.
- Collected and analyzed vegetation, soil, and climate-related data in long-term monitoring plots.
- Contributed to the preparation of technical progress reports and scientific communication.
- Survey and selection of phenotypically superior trees
- Propagation of candidate plus trees through grafting techniques
- Establishment and maintenance of field germplasm bank
- Phytochemical evaluation of flowers and seeds
- Natural regeneration studies of Madhuca longifolia
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture in Seed Science And Technology
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology And Sciences
08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture Sciences
08-2018
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Phytochemical evaluation of flowers and seeds
- Plant Propagation Techniques
- DNA Isolation Techniques
- Microbiological Techniques: Proficient in isolating, culturing, and sub-culturing bacteria and fungi from plant samples
- Germplasm establishment
- Expert in handling Laboratory Equipment & Tools such as Soxhlet apparatus, Spectrophotometer, Homogenizer, Gel electrophoresis, Gel documentation system, PCR, and so on
- Soft Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Project Coordination & Reporting
- Capacity Building & Training
Certification
- Presented a stall on sustainable agriculture and food security at a national seminar.
- Presented stall at a symposium on Information and Communication Technology in sustainable agriculture.
- Presented stall in 'KISAN MELA' on integrated farming system.
- Participated in the National Seed Congress on Quality Seed for Farmers Prosperity.
- Participated in National Seminar on River Development, Water Resources, Conservation, and Management.
- Thesis work done on Garden Pea crop on 'Influence of Botanicals, Organic and Inorganic Plant growth regulator treatments on Growth and Yield'.
Internship
- Six months of work experience in Uttar Pradesh State Seed Testing Laboratory (SHUATS), Prayagraj, U.P.
- Completed AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING PROGRAMME on Seed Processing Unit, Paralakhemundi
Publications
Probing of plant transcriptomes reveals the hidden genetic diversity of the family Secoviridae, Sidharthan, V. K., Reddy, V., Kiran, G., Rajeswari, V., Baranwal, V. K., Kumar, M. K., Kumar, K. S., 2024, Archives of Virology, 169, 7, 150
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Mungara Veerraju
- Date of Birth: 07/07/1995
- Nationality: Indian
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above-mentioned particulars.
M. Kiran Kumar
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Senior Project Fellow
ICFRE-Institute of Forest Biodiversity
08.2024 - Current
Junior Project Fellow
ICFRE- Institute of Forest Biodiversity
02.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture Sciences
Master of Science - Agriculture in Seed Science And Technology
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology And Sciences
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