Dr. K. C. Prakash is a distinguished academician with over 11 years of extensive experience in the field of Agribusiness. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), Bangalore. Dr. Prakash has made significant contributions to the advancement of Supply Chain Management, Market Linkage, and the Socio-Economic Impacts of Agricultural Practices.

Focus Areas: Dr. Prakash’s research is centered on key areas like Supply Chain Management, Agri-preneurship and Marketing. His work is known for its depth, addressing both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in the agribusiness domain.

Publications: He has authored numerous research papers published in prestigious national and international journals indexed in Scopus, WOS and ABDC list. These publications underscore his expertise and significant contributions to the academic community.

Patent: He holds a patent for an Artificial Intelligence-based IoT (Internet of Things) Agricultural Application designed for analyzing environmental predictions. This innovation highlights his dedication to integrating cutting-edge technology with agriculture to address real-world challenges.

Programs: Dr. Prakash has played a pivotal role in organizing and conducting various Management Development Programs (MDP), Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP), and Professional Certificate Programs (PCP). These initiatives are often conducted in collaboration with notable organizations such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (MoA & FW), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC & I), and corporate entities like Coromandel, among others.

Impact: Through these programs, he has directly contributed to the development of more than 1,500 farmers, unemployed youths, and Agri-input dealers. His efforts have had a profound impact on the livelihoods of these participants, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the agribusiness sector.

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Areas of Expertise:

• Fundamentals of Management
• Logistic & Supply Chain Management
• Agri-entrprenership

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Professor – Agribusiness, Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru (2016-Present)
  Prakash has been instrumental in shaping future leaders in the agribusiness sector.
• MANAGE Fellow, National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management (MANAGE) (2015-2016)
  As a MANAGE Fellow, Dr. Prakash engaged in advanced research and extension activities, focusing on enhancing agricultural practices.
• Research Associate, TNAU – World Bank Assisted Project (2014-2015)
  Prakash contributed to key research initiatives under a World Bank-assisted project at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), playing a critical role in data analysis and project management.
• Senior Research Fellow, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2013-2014)
  In this role, Dr. Prakash conducted significant research on various agricultural topics, contributing to the university’s scholarly output.
• Course Associate (Researcher), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2010-2012)
  Prakash began his academic career as a Course Associate at TNAU, where he was involved in research and curriculum development.

• MANAGE Fellow, National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management, MANAGE (2015-2016)
• Research Associate, TNAU – World Bank Assisted Project (2014-2015)
• Senior Research Fellow, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2014-2013)
• Course Associate (Researcher), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2010-2012)

• Effective implementation of Indian High range Mountain landscape project, GOI- UNDP
• Evaluation of Export Oriented Research Scheme, Funding Agency: Spices Board of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry,
• Evaluation of Pilot Revenue Insurance Scheme for Plantation Crops (RISPC) for Department of Commerce (Plantation Division), Govt of Impact assessment of ACABC scheme at North East regions: ICSSR-IMPRESS.
• Marketing of Species: ICSSR-IMPRESS
• Evaluation of Schemes during XII Plan Undertaken by Spice Board India: Spice Board of India
• TNAU-World bank Assisted Project (MDPU office Chennai) (Research fellow)
• Establishing of Back Office at TNAU to interface with e-Resource division of Agro- Marketing Intelligence and Business Promotion Centre, Trichy at Directorate of CARDS, TNAU (Research fellow)

MDP/FDP/PCP 

• PhD: Agribusiness & Development Management, TNAU, Coimbatore.
• PG: MBA (Marketing), TNAU, Coimbatore.
• UG: B.Sc. (Agriculture), TNAU, Coimbatore.