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ICAR- NATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
A Bit About Me
DR KUTUBUDDIN ALI MOLLA
Scientist
Crop Improvement Division
ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
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Fullbright scholar 2017-2019
Pennsylvania State University
As a scientist, I handle several in-house and externally funded research projects on rice crop improvement, guide M.Sc and Ph.D. students, and do extension work. Currently, my team works in close collaboration with Dr. MJ Baig's team on the C4 rice project and several rice genome editing projects. I am interested in developing and improving precise genome editing tools for plants. The team is focusing now on Base editing and Prime editing for rice improvement.
My another passion is science communication. I believe society is both a 'sponsor' and 'customer' of modern science. Hence, communicating science in a way that is easy to understand is crucial. As a selected member of the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS), New Delhi, I do outreach lectures in schools and colleges.
I want to significantly contribute to developing a science-led society and creating a more inclusive world.
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Peer-reviewed journal publications: 37
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Springer Books (CRISPR-Cas Methods): Two volumes
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Conference publications: 14
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Book chapters: 13
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Technical articles/Blog/popular articles (Extensions): 04
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Invited Talks/Outreach Leactures(national/International) : 50
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Keynote lectures: 04
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Conference and Workshops Organised: 07
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h-index: 18
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i10-index: 23
Work Experience
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
August 2017 - September 2019
April 2014 - May 2015
July 2008 – December 2009
Postdoctoral Visiting Scientist, Pennsylvania State University, USA
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Fulbright Fellow. Handled project on Precise genome editing in rice using CRISPR-Cas-base editing and HDR. Assisted grad students in Yang Lab.
Scientist, ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi
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Worked on allele mining, and identification and validation of novel salinity responsive candidate gene-based SSR marker from rice genome.
Taught Botany (honours) theoretical and practical courses of Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular biology.
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Educational Experience
2017 - 2019
2018
2009-2015
2006-2008
2004-2006
FULBRIGHT Post Doctorate Scholar, PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, USA
Worked in Prof. Yinong Yang's lab. Yang is one of the pioneers in plant genome editing. Yang Lab developed Genome-edited non-browning mushrooms. I worked on developing single-base editing tools and improving CRISPR-Cas induced homology-directed repair (HDR) efficiency in rice. Availed the prestigious Fulbright scholarship for my research at PennState. Know more:
https://bit.ly/3wpaaOg
Course in College Teaching, SCHREYER INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE, USA
Completed this certificate course from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D, CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY, INDIA
Completed my Ph.D. thesis from Prof. Swapan K Datta and Dr. Karabi Datta's Lab at Calcutta University. Worked on 'Development of Transgenic Rice for Sheath Blight (ShB) Resistance'. Gained expertise in molecular cloning, genetic engineering, transgenesis, and molecular plant pathology. Functionally characterized novel green tissue-specific promoter and defense gene, validated strategies for enhancing host resistance against sheath blight, and developed several ShB tolerant transgenic rice lines. Availed the CSIR-NET JRF fellowship for my Ph.D.
M.Sc, CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY, INDIA
Completed M.Sc in Botany with specialization in Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology from Ballygung Science College Campus of the university. A research project was done on Potato Tissue Culture. Ranked 3rd in the University.
Availed West Bengal Govt's Merit cum Means Scholarship for M.Sc.
B.Sc, CITY COLLEGE, INDIA
CITY College is a 125 years Undergraduate college under Calcutta University. Completed my B.Sc with Botany honors and Chemistry and Zoology as general subjects. Ranked 7th in the Calcutta University. Awarded with National Scholarship, Govt. of India.