Harsh Mehta

Background

Mehta, Harsh was born on January 5, 1960 in Palampur, India. Son of Krishan Gopal and Savitri (Lau) Mehta.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, H.P. Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Palampur, 1980; Master of Science in Agriculture, H.P. Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Palampur, 1983; Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 1987.

Career

Research associate Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 1987-1988. Assistant professor H.P. Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya, Palampur, 1988-1991. Scientist Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 1992-1999.

Commonwealth fellow John Innes Centre, Norwich, England, 1998-1999. With Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute, Dehradun, India, since 1999.

Achievements

• Harsh Mehta has been listed as a noteworthy geneticist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Indian Society Genetics and Plant Breeding (SriNiwas Ramanujam award 1991-1993). Member Crop Science Improvement Society, Indian Association Soil and Water Conservationists.

Interests

• Avocations: philately, watching television, reading.

Connections

Married Simmi Bakshi, December 3, 1992;1 child, Vibhu Vasant.