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Prof Dr. Arvind Gulati | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Ex-Chief Sientist at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, India

Dr. Arvind Gulati is a distinguished scientist renowned for his extensive research in Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Technology, and Applied Microbiology. He obtained his M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mycology & Plant Pathology in 1976 and his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology in 1984, both from Panjab University, Chandigarh. His doctoral thesis focused on the pathogenesis of cereal hosts by Helminthosporium spp. Dr. Gulati’s professional career has been marked by significant contributions to the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) in India. He has held various positions at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) in Palampur, including Chief Scientist from 2010 to 2016. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Plant-Pathogen Interactions at IACR, Rothamsted (UK), from 2001 to 2002, and served as an Emeritus Scientist at CSIR-IHBT from 2016 to 2018.

 

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🎓Educational Details:

Dr. Arvind Gulati holds a Master of Science (Hons.) degree in Mycology & Plant Pathology from Panjab University, Chandigarh, awarded in 1976. His master’s thesis was titled “Rooting Response of Virus Infected Euphorbia pulcherrima L.” In 1984, he earned his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the same institution. His doctoral research focused on “Factors Affecting Pathogenesis of Cereal Hosts by Helminthosporium spp.”

👨‍🏫Professional Experience:

Dr. Arvind Gulati’s professional career is marked by his long-standing association with the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) in India. From June 30, 2010, to January 31, 2016, he served as Chief Scientist at the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT). Prior to this role, he was a Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-IHBT from June 30, 2005, to June 30, 2010, and a Principal Scientist from June 30, 1999, to June 30, 2005. His earlier positions at CSIR-IHBT include serving as a Senior Scientist from June 30, 1994, to June 30, 1999, and as a Scientist from June 30, 1989, to June 30, 1994. Before joining CSIR-IHBT, Dr. Gulati was a Junior Scientist at the CSIR Complex in Palampur from June 30, 1986, to June 30, 1989. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship as a Research Associate focusing on Plant-Pathogen Interactions at the CSIR Complex Palampur during 1985-1986.

Research Interest:

Dr. Arvind Gulati’s research encompasses several areas including Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Technology, and Applied Microbiology. He was awarded an International Post-Doctoral Fellowship to study Plant-Pathogen Interactions at the Institute of Arable Crops Research (IACR) in Rothamsted, UK, from 2001 to 2002. Following his tenure as Chief Scientist, he served as an Emeritus Scientist focusing on Microbial Prospection with the Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) at CSIR-IHBT from 2016 to 2018.

Awards and Honors:

Dr. Arvind Gulati has been recognized with several awards and honors throughout his distinguished career. He chaired the Technical Session on “Biogeography, Genomics, Bioinformatics” during the “1st Asian PGPR Congress for Sustainable Agriculture” held in Hyderabad from June 21-24, 2009. He was awarded an International Post-Doctoral Fellowship by the Plant-Pathogen Interactions Division at IACR, Rothamsted (UK), from October 8, 2001, to September 30, 2002. The Indian Phytopathological Society awarded him a Commendation Certificate for his presentation on “Infection of tea leaves by Exobasidium vexans Massee” at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Indian Phytopathological Society and National Seminar on Ultrastructure, Cytology, Sexuality, and Variability held at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, from January 27-29, 1994. Additionally, he received the Best Poster Award for his work on “Comparative efficiency of phosphate solubilizing bacteria for promoting growth and Aloin-A production in Aloe barbadensis Miller grown under greenhouse conditions” at the 4th Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON 2010) held in Chandigarh from March 19-20, 2010.

📚Publications to Noted

“A rapid and easy method for the detection of microbial cellulases on agar plates using Gram’s iodine”

Authors: RC Kasana, R Salwan, H Dhar, S Dutt, A Gulati

Journal: Current Microbiology

Citations: 1096

Year: 2008

“Organic acid production in vitro and plant growth promotion in maize under controlled environment by phosphate-solubilizing fluorescent Pseudomonas”

Authors: P Vyas, A Gulati

Journal: BMC Microbiology

Citations: 450

Year: 2009

“Isolation and identification of phosphate solubilizing bacteria able to enhance the growth and aloin-A biosynthesis of Aloe barbadensis Miller”

Authors: M Gupta, S Kiran, A Gulati, B Singh, R Tewari

Journal: Microbiological Research

Citations: 233

Year: 2012

“Characterization of phosphate-solubilizing fluorescent pseudomonads from the rhizosphere of seabuckthorn growing in the cold deserts of Himalayas”

Authors: A Gulati, P Rahi, P Vyas

Journal: Current Microbiology

Citations: 214

Year: 2008

“Organic acid production and plant growth promotion as a function of phosphate solubilization by Acinetobacter rhizosphaerae strain BIHB 723 isolated from the …”

Authors: A Gulati, N Sharma, P Vyas, S Sood, P Rahi, V Pathania, R Prasad

Journal: Archives of Microbiology

Citations: 197

Year: 2010

“Plant Growth-Promoting and Rhizosphere-Competent Acinetobacter rhizosphaerae Strain BIHB 723 from the Cold Deserts of the Himalayas”

Authors: A Gulati, P Vyas, P Rahi, RC Kasana

Journal: Current Microbiology

Citations: 180

Year: 2009

“Stimulatory effect of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria on plant growth, stevioside and rebaudioside-A contents of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni”

Authors: P Rahi, V Pathania, A Gulati, B Singh, RK Bhanwra, R Tewari

Journal: Applied Soil Ecology

Citations: 168

Year: 2010

“Phosphate solubilization potential and stress tolerance of Eupenicillium parvum from tea soil”

Authors: P Vyas, P Rahi, A Chauhan, A Gulati

Journal: Mycological Research

Citations: 113

Year: 2007

“Cellulases from psychrophilic microorganisms: a review”

Authors: RC Kasana, A Gulati

Journal: Journal of Basic Microbiology

Citations: 97

Year: 2011

“Overexpression of Camellia sinensis thaumatin-like protein, CsTLP in potato confers enhanced resistance to Macrophomina phaseolina and Phytophthora infestans infection”

Authors: K Acharya, AK Pal, A Gulati, S Kumar, AK Singh, PS Ahuja

Journal: Molecular Biotechnology

Citations: 93

Year: 2013

 

Arvind Gulati | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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