Background
Sr., Ashok Kumar Patra, was born on September 7, 1960 in Bankura, India. Son of Madhu and Gouri P.
Sr., Ashok Kumar Patra, was born on September 7, 1960 in Bankura, India. Son of Madhu and Gouri P.
Bachelor of Science, Banaras Hindu University, 1983. Master of Science, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, 1989.
Soil scientist Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, India, 1990-1998. Postdoctoral scientist International Crops Research Institute Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, India, 1991-1993. Senior soil scientist Central Institute Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India, 1998-1999.
Senior scientist Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, since 1999.
Member Indian Society Soil Science, Range Management Society India, International Society Soil Science Austria.
Married Rina Misra, February 18, 1986. Two children.