Dr. Dharmendra Kumar completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture and M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in 2020 and 2022, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science from Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, in 2026. He qualified the UGC-NET examination in 2023. Dr. Kumar’s academic and research expertise lies in soil fertility, Soil Chemistry, Soil Biology, Plant nutrition, and integrated nutrient management as well as site-specific nutrient management. His Master’s and doctoral research focused on enhancing soil health and improving nutrient use efficiency for sustainable agricultural production. He has published more than 25 research papers in reputed national and international journals and has authored books and several book chapters in the fields of soil science and sustainable agriculture. Dr. Kumar actively participates in national and international conferences, workshops, and professional training programs. He is committed to excellence in teaching, innovative research, and the promotion of sustainable agricultural development.