Ashok Kumar

Ph.D. (Agronomy) - Crop Protection (Fungicides, Insecticides, Herbicides, Nematicides & Biologicals)

Udaipur, UdaipurMember since August 12, 2025

Field Station ManagementTrial Protocol DesignExperimental Layout PlanningMulti-location Field TrialsEfficacy EvaluationData Analysis & Technical ReportingARM SoftwarePower BI

About

Strategic Field Development and Crop Protection R&D leader with 12.7+ years of experience in agricultural field trial management, fungicide and biological product development, and multi-location efficacy validation across India. Currently leading new product fungicide development at PI Industries, with deep expertise in field station operations, scientific protocol design, trial data validation, and cross-functional collaboration with global R&D teams. Strong track record in managing fungicide, biologicals, insecticides, herbicides, and nematicide field programs, delivering high-quality technical data to support product development, registration, and launch readiness.

Experience

Associate Team Leader – Fungicide R&D & Field Sciences - PI Industries Ltd - Udaipur

(2024-01)

Leading India fungicide new product development programs from advanced trials to launch readiness.
Partnering with global R&D teams on product performance, positioning, and technical strategy.
Providing scientific leadership to multi-location field trial teams.
Supporting commercial teams with robust data, stewardship guidance, and technical training.

Pan-India Fungicide LPT Trials In-Charge - Coromandel International Ltd - Pan-India

(2019-06 - 2024-01)

Headed pan-India fungicide, biological, insecticide, herbicide, and nematicide field trials.
Designed and executed multi-location protocols aligned with regulatory and global standards.
Contributed to IPM programs and resistance management strategies.
Developed and mentored high-performing field science teams.

Product Development Executive – Fungicides - ADAMA India Ltd

(2014-09 - 2017-07)