Venureddy Challa

Results-driven Soil Science professional with over 10 years of experience in long-term field experiments, soil fertility evaluation, laboratory analysis and agricultural research under ICAR and PJTSAU projects. Strong expertise in soil testing, crop productivity improvement, nutrient management and scientific data analysis. Seeking a challenging role in the private agriculture or agri-input sector.

Research Associate (RA) — AICRP on Long-Term Fertilizer Experiments - RARS, Polasa, Jagtial, PJTSAU - Jagtial

(2018-05)

• Design and conduct field experiments and research trials on long-term fertilizer management in Vertisols and Inceptisols.
• Collect, analyze and interpret soil, plant and water samples using advanced instrumentation (pH meter, EC meter, Flame Photometer, Spectrophotometer, Kjeldahl N-Analyzer, AAS, ICP-OES).
• Maintain accurate records of research activities and experimental data for AICRP reporting.
• Develop and implement research methodologies and protocols for soil quality assessment and crop productivity studies.
• Prepare technical reports, research presentations and scientific publications; contributed to 19 peer-reviewed journal articles and 13 book chapters.
• Monitor crop growth parameters, nutrient uptake and soil biological properties under different fertilizer and manure regimes.

Senior Field Representative (SFR) - NAFED, Hyderabad - Hyderabad

(2018-01 - 2018-05)

• Field monitoring and crop quality assessment for procurement operations.
• Coordinated field-level data collection and quality documentation for agricultural produce.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR), Hyderabad - Hyderabad

(2017-04 - 2017-12)

• Conducted research in rice agronomy and crop improvement programs under ICAR mandate.
• Assisted with field trials, data collection and analysis under senior scientists.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Hyderabad - Hyderabad

(2014-11 - 2017-03)

• Research on dryland agriculture and soil conservation under ICAR mandate.
• Conducted soil and water sample analysis for research under ICAR mandate.

M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry - Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (CG) (2012 - 2014)

B.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agriculture College, Jagtial, ANGRAU, Hyderabad (2008 - 2012)