Professional Timeline

Academic & Administrative Experience

A comprehensive overview of Dr. V. K. Tripathi's academic qualifications, long-standing university appointments, and leadership contributions to Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur.

Academic Qualifications

Advanced educational qualifications and research degrees shaping a career in Horticulture and Pomology.

Ph.D. Horticulture

2004 — Fruit Science

C.S.J.M.U. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

M.Sc. Horticulture

1998 — Pomology & Post-harvest Tech

Dr. Y.S. Parmar Univ. of Hort. & Forestry, Solan

University Stipend Recipient

B.Sc. (Ag. & AH.)

1995 — Agriculture Group

CSAU A&T, Kanpur

ICAR National Prize & NSS Best Volunteer

Career Progression

A continuous journey of leadership, teaching, and administrative excellence.

2026 – Present

Director Extension

CSAU A&T, Kanpur

Directing statewide agricultural extension networks, coordinating farmer fairs (Kisan Melas), and managing Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).

2025 – Present

Dean, College of Horticulture

CSAU A&T, Kanpur

Oversight of College planning, academic quality, financial audits, staff hiring, and infrastructure development.

2023 – Present

Professor & Head

Department of Horticulture, CSAU A&T

Departmental administration, leading curriculum updates, guiding research agendas, and managing academic faculty.

2017 – Present

Professor

CSAU A&T, Kanpur

Advanced departmental teaching (UG/PG), supervising major research projects, and leading extension work.

2014 – 2017

Associate Professor

CSAU A&T, Kanpur

Classroom teaching, student research guidance, and extension outpost monitoring.

2002 – 2014

Assistant Professor

CSAU A&T, Kanpur

Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, thesis advisory, and laboratory development.

1999 – 2002

Lecturer

Janta College, Bakewar, Etawah

Initiated academic career focusing on undergraduate teaching and departmental duties.

Administrative & Committee Roles

Member, Academic Affairs

2007 – Present

Revising syllabus under ICAR guidelines and evaluating horticultural curriculum.

Co-officer-in-charge, DHRD

2007 – 2019

Organizing faculty training, personality development events, and campus communication workshops.

Hostel Warden

2011 – 2013

Supervising student welfare and housing logistics for Raman, J.C. Bose, and Shatabdi Hostels.