Ankit Saini

Results-oriented agricultural professional with a Ph.D. and over eight years of experience spanning research, field operations, and academic leadership. Demonstrated capability in managing complex projects, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering data-driven insights to improve productivity and operational efficiency. Strong expertise in experimental planning, performance evaluation, soil and nutrient management, and stakeholder engagement.

Extensive publication record in reputed national and international journals, reflecting a solid foundation in applied research and analytical rigor. Currently serving as Assistant Professor and Head of Agronomy, with a practical and results-focused approach to delivering innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Assistant Professor & Head – Agronomy - Eternal University - Himachal Pradesh

(2023-07)

• Lead departmental operations, including planning, execution, and monitoring of academic and field programs.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver research, training, and field activities within defined timelines.
• Oversee trial execution, data analysis, reporting, and documentation to support data-driven decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement through process alignment, stakeholder coordination, and performance tracking.

Project Associate II (R&D Projects) - CSIR – Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) - Palampur

(2022-06 - 2023-03)

• Supported R&D projects through field trials, data collection, and analytical reporting.
• Coordinated with scientists and technical teams to ensure timely execution of project deliverables.
• Assisted in documentation and progress reporting for research projects.

Field Research Associate - CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (HPKV) - Palampur

(2017-04 - 2021-10)

April 2017 – October 2017 | May 2019 – October 2021

• Executed field experiments and monitored crop performance under defined research protocols.
• Managed trial layouts, data recording, and quality control of field operations.
• Contributed to analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research outcomes.

RAWE Training – Field & Industrial Operations - Himachal Pradesh - Himachal Pradesh

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Completed industrial exposure in agri-processing and allied sectors at Himalya International Limited.
• Gained hands-on experience in protected cultivation and organic and natural farming practices.
• Participated in operational training covering mushroom production, floriculture, nursery management, and food processing.
• Conducted rural field surveys and assessed implementation of agricultural development programs.

Ph.D. - Agronomy - CSK HPKV (2019-01 - 2022-12)

M.Sc. - Agronomy - CSK HPKV (2016-01 - 2018-12)

B.Sc. (Hons.) - Agriculture - CSK HPKV (2012-01 - 2016-12)

10 + 2 - Mahavir Public Sr. Sec. School (2011-01 - 2012-12)

10th - D.A.V. Public Sr. Sec. School (2010-01 - 2010-12)