Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Narendra Singh Rathore, Vice-Chancellor, MPUAT, Qualification: B.E.(Agril. Engg), M.Tech. (Energy Studies from IIT D) and Ph.D. in FMP. Work experience: Thirty Eight years of experience including assignments as Deputy Director General Education, ICAR, Founder Vice Chancellor SKNAU, Jobner, Dy. Director General (Engg), Dean College of Dairy and Food Science Technology (7 years), Dean (Student Welfare) (6 years), Dean College of Technology and Engineering (3 years) in MPUAT Udaipur, HOD in CTAE (6 years), PI- AICRP on Renewable Energy (7 years) and Project Coordinator TBU-IC and RBTC (9 years). Also worked as National Director in World Bank Sponsored NAHEP during August 2017 to May 2019. He joined as Vice-Chancellor, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur on 24th August, 2019. Specialization: Agricultural Engineering (Renewable Energy Technology). Advanced international training attended; Food and Agriculture Business Management (Cornell University USA), Agro Forestry (University of Arizona), Bio Energy (University of Oxford), Waste Recycling (University of Murdoch, Western Australia). Awards: 33 Awards & fellowship i.e. Young Scientist, Outstanding book, Outstanding Services, ISAE Commendation and Team, Research Paper, World Bank IDM, Best Teacher, Energy Conservation, National Technology Day, Global Dairy Innovation, Marwar Ratan, Dr K. K. Iya memorial Oration Award, Vijaya Bank Endowment Award and Life time achievement award from SEE & SURE and Fellow of Institute of Engineers, RMSI, CHAI. Foreign Visits: Total 13 countries visited i.e. USA, Australia, Kenya, UK, Singapore, Kuwait, Tanzania, Thailand, Taiwan, Qatar, Namibia, Bangladesh & Nepal and signed MOU for student & staff exchange and R&D activities including four International Conference and eight International Assignments attended. Trainings Organized: 8 International Training, 35 National training, 26 State training and 12 ISTE Summer & Winter School and 36 exposure meet. Projects handled: 51 R&D projects & 3 International projects i.e. PISCES, CDM &FT. Technologies Developed: Commercialized six technologies and Imparted Consultancy (15). Publications: 33 Books, 69 research papers in referred National Journal, 26 in International Journal, 110 in National and International Proceeding, 29 Proceeding, 14 Review reports and 46 Booklets & Laboratory manual works etc. Supervised: 31 M.Tech, 16 Ph.D. & 13 M.Sc. Presently 1 M.Tech.& 2 Ph.D. are working. Funds Attracted: 35 crore from ICAR, MOFPI, DST, MNRE and AICTE for infrastructure development and experiential learning. Executed NPIU, MHRD TEQIP Phase II project. Editorship: Editor for Journal “Food Processing Technology”, Journal of Agriculture Engineering, ISAE, Patron, Editorial Board of Journal of Agriculture for Sustainable Development, Worked as Director (Energy) ISAE, New Delhi for editing ISAE journal, Editor for National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training & Research Journal, Patron of Journal of Progressive Agriculture. Linkages Developed: At state level (6), national level (4) and international level (2) and conducted three projects under multi-disciplinary networking program covering areas of Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Gujarat. Instrumental in designing of National Vocational Education Qualification Framework in Agriculture. Attended 17 visits for approval and accreditation of institutions as a part of AICTE, NBA and ICAR Accreditation Board of Higher Agriculture Education. Signed MOU for Student Exchange Program with Kansas State University in MPUAT, Udaipur. Signed MOU for Staff Exchange Program with Govt of Kuwait at SKNAU, Jobner. Member, Board of Studies, Faculty of Food Science at Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat in 2010-12. Member, Committee for revision of course of UG course of Food Science Technology at Veterinary & Animal Science University, Chittagong, Bangladesh in 2012. Chairman, Committee of Courses & Board of Studies of Faculty of Technology & Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur, during 2011-13. Chairman of Committee of Courses & Board of Studies of Faculty of Dairy & Food Technology at MPUAT during 2004-2011. Member, Academic Council of MPUAT for 9 yrs during 2004-13. Chairman, Steering Committee, Consortium for e- Resources in Agriculture in ICAR. Formulated and implementing World Bank Funded National Agricultural Higher Education Project in Education division. Chairman, Extramural Fund in Education Division, ICAR, New Delhi. Chairman, Gender in Agriculture Partnership, GAP-, CIWA, Bhuvneshwar. Vice Chairman, ICAR National Agriculture Education Accreditation Board. Member, Board of Management: CAU Imphal, CAU Jhasi, CAU Samastipur, GBPUAT Pantnagar, SKUAT Jammu, SKUAT Kashmir, Junagarh Agricultural University Junagarh, CCSHAU Hisar, and Rajmata Viyayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and MPUAT, Udaipur. Member, Academic Council: IARI New Delhi, NDRI Karnal, CIFE Mumbai, IVRI Bareilly and School of Agriculture, IGNOU, New Delhi. Peer reviewer: ICAR-PRT Team Member for accreditation of Maradwada Agricultural University Parbani, Lovely Professional University, Centurion University of Technology and Management Orissa, Member Evaluation Committee for establishment of Texila Agriculture and Technical University , Member, Evaluation Committee for establishment of Abu Road, Pindwara, Sirohi, Rajasthan.  AICTE- NBA Team Member for accreditation of REVA Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore, Zagdu Singh Charitable Trust’s Thakur Polytechnic, Kandivali (E), Mumbai, Polytechnic Nagpur, Pragati Engineering College, Kakinada, E.G. District, DVVP College of Engineering, Ahmednagar, Anand Institute of Higher Technology Chennai, Geetangali College of Engineering &Technology Dist Ranga Reddy, Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering Shegaon Buldhana, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management Gittikhadan Nagpur, Shri G.S. Institute of Technology & Science Indore, P.E.S. Institute of Technology Bangalore, and JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad Pune, Institute of Computer Technology Pune, Maharashtra, Vickram College of Engineering Tamil Nadu and Malnad College of Engineering Hassan, Karnataka.  Visited M/s AISECT Ltd, Bhopal, M/s Sojatia Auto Pvt Ltd, Indore, M/s Adcc INFOCAD Pvt Ltd, Nagpur, Jaipuria Institute of Management Rajasthan and ANS Infovally Bahu. Sanstha, Khamgaon Maharashtra for affiliation and accreditation in Vocational, educational and training as a part of National Vocational Qualification Framework  Chairman, AICTE team, Surprise Visit for approval (Vikrant Group of Education Indore, Mahakal Institute of Engg.& Technology Ujjain, Narandas Jethalal Management and Technical Institute, Veraval).  Member Appraisal Committee for extension of approval for AICTE, New Delhi. Member, Evaluation Committee for registration as Skill Knowledge Provider (SKPs) in NSQF. Member, Committee to finalise the training cost of skill sector under National Skill Qualification Framework. Member, Evaluation Committee, AICTE Text Book Awards Scheme. Member, Review Meeting of AICTE sponsored Community College Scheme (Status of Implementation). Member, Evaluation Committee for AICTE sponsored National Employability Enhancement Mission (NEEM) Agents.  Member, UGC Expert Committee to carry out on the spot assessment of Udaipur. Member, UGC Evaluation Committee for Rai Technology University, Bangalore. Member, ICAR Accreditation Committee for Lovely Professional University, Kapurthala, Punjab. Experiences towards Quality Assurance:  Member of ICAR- IV Deans Committee for revision of course of Undergraduate and Post graduation for Dairy and Food Science at national level,  Vice- Chairman of ICAR- V Deans Committee for revision of course of Undergraduate and Post graduation for Agriculture and allied branches,  Vice-Chairman, ICAR- BSMA for revision of course of Postgraduate in Agriculture and allied branches,  Research Supervisor for Ph.D. in Dairy Technology in IGNOU, New Delhi,  Supervisor, PAHER University for guiding Doctoral /Master Research in Engineering,  AICTE-Vocational Educational Qualification Framework for Agricultural Engineering and Dairy & Food Technology, Member,  Member Technical Advisory Committee Sangam University, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Member Academic Council, School of Agriculture, IGNOU, New Delhi,  Member, Advisory Committee on Skill Development, Ministry of Shipping, Govt of India,  Member, Planning Commission’s Sub-group on “Processing, Value addition and Marketing of Milk & Milk Products” during XII Plan draft preparation.  Member, Governance Council for GITS, Udaipur from Government of Rajasthan.  Member, Board of Governors ACROPOLIS Enlightening Wisdom, approved by AICTE and affiliated to RGPV Bhopal and DAVV Indore,  Member, Governing Council of Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur ,  Member Board of Management Sangam University Bhilwara, Mewar University Chittorgarh and Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh,  Formulated one year Student READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana) for graduating students in Agriculture and allied science in 2016,  Board of Advisors of ASSOCOM Institute of Baking Technology and Management, ND,  Member, Expenditure Management Committee of RLBCAU, Jhansi and CAU Imphal,  Member, Expert committee to modify Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Act and Statutes,  Member, State Expert committee to finalize policy of Agri Education for Himachal Pradesh,  Member for formulation of the Guidelines for Best Teacher Award in SAU’S,  Member for formulation of the Guidelines for ranking of SAU’S,  Member, Academic Council, National Resource Centre-Biotechnology, MLS University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Human Resources Development and Management:  Organized 8 International Trainings, 35 National training, 26 State training and 12 ISTE Summer & Winter School on various aspects of Renewable Energy, Environment Studies, Agriculture Engineering and Food & Dairy Technology.  Delivered 82 key note lectures in National and International Seminar and Conferences.  Delivered 25 convocation address i.e. Agricultural University Kota, SKRAU , RAJUVAS Bikaner, Agricultural University Palampur, Horticulture and Forestry University Solan, Agricultural University Banda, Agricultural University Kanpur, Anand Agricultural University, Junagarh Agricultural University, Navsari Agricultural University, Kandhenu University Gandhidham, Agricultural University Gwalior, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya Jabalpur, Vet University Jabalpur, DBSKVV Dapoli, TANUVAS Chinnai, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Kerala Agril University Thrissur, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) Kochi, Agril University Raichur, Agril University Bagalkot, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Bidar, UBKV WB, Anand Agril University Gujarat and IRM Jaipur etc  Signed MOU for Student Exchange Program with Kansas State University in 2011.  Signed MOU for Staff Exchange Program with Govt of Kuwait in 2014.  Facilities created for modern era i.e. Clean Development Mechanism, Smart grid, Biological inspired Agriculture & IT, Customer oriented agriculture education, System science, Nano technology, Bio technology and High-tech Cultivation & Energy management in 2010-12. Research Activities:  Member, MNRE, Govt of India sponsored Biogas based Distributed/Grid Power Generation Program (2010-2011) – Awarding and Inspection team.  Member, MNRE, Govt of India constituted R&D Sectoral Project Appraisal Committee for Biogas and Bio- refineries in 2010-14.  Member, Project Evaluation and Approval Committee, State Innovation Council, Department of Planning, Govt of Rajasthan in 2012-14.  Member, Project Evaluation and Approval Committee, National Innovation Foundation- India in 2011-13.  Chairman, Extramural Fund in Education Division, ICAR during 2015 onwards.  Member, Research Advisory Committee of NAARM Hyderabad, CIWA Bhubaneswar, IASRI New Delhi and NIAP New Delhi. Extension and other Activities:  Member, State Task Force for Food Processing and Technology Safety program for the state of Rajasthan in 2008-11.  Member, National Board of Meat and Poultry Processing, MOFPI, GOI in 2008-10.  AIEEE Coordinator for centre in 2007.  Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Badgoan, Udaipur (2011-13).  Member, Programme Advisory Committee (Agriculture and Allied Sectors/ Rural Development, All India Radio, Udaipur in 2011-13.  MPUAT Campus representative for Full Bright Fellowship for USEFI during 2009- 2013.  Member, ICAR Assessment Committee for promotional of Technical Staff of CAZRI, Jodhpur and CSWRI, Avika Nagar during 2009-11.  Patron, CTAE Alumni Society from 2011-13.  Member, Executive Committee, Agri Engg Group, Institute of Engineers, Udaipur (2011-13).  Member, Finance Committee of Central Agricultural University Imphal and Rani Laxmi bai Central Agricultural University Jhansi.  Member, National Steering Committee, Unnet Bharat Abhiyan, Ministry of Human Resource Development, GOI, New Delhi from 2016.  Member, Empowered Committee to examine the recommendation made by the VII Pay Review Committee of University Grants Commission. Membership of Professional Societies:  President, Indian Society of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi.  Life Member, Indian Society of Technical Education, Solar Energy Society of India, Indian Society of Agriculture Engineers, Bio-Energy Society of India, World Energy coalition, International Association of Solar Energy Education, Indian Society of Tree Scientists,, Nitrogen Fixation Tree Association, Phosphorous Rich Organic Manure (PROM) Society, Developing Country farm Radio Network, International Draught Information Centre, International Society for Noni Science and Associate member, Regional Wood Energy Development Programme in Asia, Bangkok.  Member, Green Cross Society, Agra, and National Academy of Science, New Delhi  Fellow, Institute of Engineers Kolkata, Society of Extension Education Agra, Confederation of Horticulture Association India, New Delhi and Range Mng Society of India Jhansi. Academic Initiative taken:  Connected College (CDFST, Udaipur) with a Gigabit campus networking in 2007.  Developed Digitized College Library (CDFST, Udaipur), Language lab (MPUAT, Udaipur) and Smart Class room (CTAE, MPUAT, Udaipur).  Approval of CDFST for infrastructural development from MOFPI, Govt of India, New Delhi.  QIP centre for College of Technology and Engineering from AICTE.  Developed Sericulture Farm with Hi- tech Cultivation and modern irrigation setup at CTAE.  Agricultural Education Portal commissioned in SAU’s in 2017 in network mode.  University Management System through EKTA scheme across SAU’s in 2016-17.  Started Green Initiation in SAU’s under ICAR development grants. Other Academic Attainment: Chief Coordinator, Techno Entrepreneurship Program, TIFAC project Technology Commercialization Facilitation Agency and Technology Refinement and Marketing Programme. Started new courses i.e. B.Tech. (Bio Tech) in College of Dairy and Food Technology & M. Tech. and Ph.D in Post Harvest Engineering and M.B.A. (Technology) in College of Technology and Engineering, M.Sc. (Agri-ICT) in Jobner University, etc.