Background

Malavia, Dharamashibhai Dudabhai was born on November 11, 1942 in Umarala, India. Son of Dudabhai Bhayabhai Malavia and Virani Puribahen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, College Agriculture, Junagadh, India, 1967. Master of Science in Agriculture, Great Britain Pant University, Pantnagar, India, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy, Gujarat Agricultural University, Junagadh, 1984.

Career

Demonstrator Gujarat Agricultural University, Junagadh, India, 1967-1971, agricultural officer India, 1971-1974, lecturer India, 1974-1982, associate professor India, 1982-1988, research scientist India, 1988-1992, professor agronomy India, 1992-1994, principal India, since 1994. Member MRCG/Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Junagadh, 1996-1999. Member GAU Reserve J., Ahmedabad, Indian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, New Delhi, 1994-1998.

Achievements

• Dharamashibhai Dudabhai Malavia has been listed as a noteworthy college dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Indian Society Weed Science, Fujarat Association of Agricultural Sciences.

Interests

• Sports, cricket, volleyball, music, reading.

Connections

Married Malavia Dharamashibhai Vijyabahen, May 25, 1967. Children: Manish, Mita, Rita, Punit.