PAU Scientist Dr Hira Singh clinches two awards
In a noteworthy display of scientific prowess, Dr Hira Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has garnered exceptional acclaim by winning two awards comprising the “Best Ph.D Thesis Award 2022” and the “Best Oral Presentation Award.” He clinched these awards at the “3rd Indian Horticulture Summit-cum-International Conference-2024,” organized by the SKN Agriculture University, Jobner at the Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Jaipur from February 1 to 3. The conference was based on the theme ‘Technological Intervention for Boosting Horticultural Production’.
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Feb 8, 2024 09:40
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Ludhiana, February 8, 2024: In a noteworthy display of scientific prowess, Dr Hira Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has garnered exceptional acclaim by winning two awards comprising the “Best Ph.D Thesis Award 2022” and the “Best Oral Presentation Award.” He clinched these awards at the “3rd Indian Horticulture Summit-cum-International Conference-2024,” organized by the SKN Agriculture University, Jobner at the Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Jaipur from February 1 to 3. The conference was based on the theme ‘Technological Intervention for Boosting Horticultural Production’.
Dr Hira has been conferred with the “Best Ph.D Thesis Award” in recognition of his exceptional achievements and significant work done during doctoral research on vegetable science. Dr Singh, an alumnus of Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, completed his Ph.D on onion genetics and molecular breeding as an in-service candidate.
Besides, he clinched the “Best Oral Presentation Award” for presenting his research on the topic “Molecular breeding for development of hybrid onion” that explored biotechnological techniques for developing hybrid onions. He also acted as scientific rapporteur during technical session.
“It was an overwhelming response and phenomenal experience to share a common platform with horticulture scientists who were eager for collaborative work with PAU,” added Dr Hira Singh.
Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, expressed his immense pride in Dr Hira Singh’s s exceptional academic and scientific accomplishments, and said that this well-deserved recognition is an outcome of the diligent work put in by the awarding researcher.
Dr AS Dhatt, Director of Research; Dr MIS Gill, Dean, Postgraduate Studies and Dean, College of Horticulture and Forestry; and Dr TS Dhillon, Head, Department of Vegetable Science, PAU, congratulated Dr Hira Singh for his achievements.
The recognition of Dr Hira Singh has not only elevated his individual profile, but has equally brought immense pride to the entire PAU community, said Dr TS Riar, Additional Director Communication.
