Dr. Supritha Raj D S is a distinguished agricultural scientist currently serving as a Research Associate (from 01 January 2025 to present). She has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, notably earning the University Gold Medal for General Merit during her Master’s degree. She qualified the ASRB-NET (Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board), New Delhi, in 2021 with a commendable score of 60.67%, reflecting her strong theoretical and applied knowledge in agricultural sciences. Her academic journey is further strengthened by multiple merit fellowships from premier agricultural universities and national funding agencies.

Research Interests

Dr. Supritha’s research focuses on advanced and contemporary areas of crop improvement and sustainability, including:

• Genome-wide association mapping

• Transcriptome sequencing and analysis

• Precision phenotyping

• Marker-assisted selection

• Breeding climate-smart crops for sustainable agriculture

Her work directly contributes to improving crop resilience, productivity, and adaptation to climate change.

Research Publications & Scholarly Output

Dr. Supritha has an impressive publication record for an early-career researcher, including:

• Research Articles: 3

• Book Chapters: 7

• Review Articles: 2

• Conference Abstracts: 14

• Popular Science Articles: 14

• H-index: 3

Her publications reflect both scientific depth and a commitment to science communication.

Awards & Recognitions

She has received numerous prestigious awards and honors, including:

• Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Outstanding Master Research (2021)

• Multiple Gold Medals instituted by eminent academicians and memorial trusts

• Outstanding PhD Thesis Award at the 12th International Conference (ICAVRI-2025), Goa

• Repeated Best Oral and Poster Presentation Awards at national and international conferences (2023–2025)

These recognitions highlight her research excellence, presentation skills, and academic leadership.

Workshops, Training & Skill Development

Dr. Supritha has actively upgraded her skills through national-level training programs in:

• Agricultural statistics (IIT Kanpur)

• Integrated Pest Management

• Bioinformatics, genomics, and NGS data analytics

• Molecular breeding tools such as SSR markers

• Digital field books and scientific writing

These trainings strengthen her multidisciplinary research capabilities.

Fellowships

• DST-INSPIRE-JRF (2021–2023)

• DST-INSPIRE-SRF (2023–2024)

• Merit Fellowships from UAS Bangalore and UAS Dharwad

These competitive fellowships underscore her research potential and national recognition.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Dr. Supritha Raj D S is highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels) due to her outstanding academic achievements, impactful research contributions in agricultural and allied sciences, consistent publication record, national and international awards, and recognition through competitive fellowships such as DST-INSPIRE. Her work in climate-smart crop breeding and advanced genomic approaches aligns strongly with current global research priorities, making her a deserving candidate for this prestigious early-career research honor.