Dr Anil Kumar Puniya joined as Dean, College of Dairy Science and Technology (CODST) of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU). Before joining this assignment he was Principal Scientist of Dairy Microbiology Division of National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal Haryana.
An esteemed academician and a leading researcher for past 21 years Dr. Puniya did his master’s and Ph.D from N.D.R.I., Karnal. More than 130 research articles on his credit were published in national and international repute journals. He has edited two International books and has been associated with over 20 research projects from different funding agencies. He has guided 8 Ph. D students. During his research career, Dr Puniya has developed strong associations with academicians and researchers of over 15 countries.
While sharing his priorities Dr Puniya said that his main focus will be on research of dairy science and dairy products with value addition. Student’s placement in good institutes and industry will be also a prime concern. He appreciated that presently CODST is one amongst the youngest colleges at national level with 13 assistant professors, full of energy and confidence. He said that to develop new avenues for faculty and provide them a proper platform to establish CODST and GADVASU at National and International level is also on his agenda.
