Asis Datta

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Asis Datta

Biology

#4179

World Rank

#6271

Historical Rank

Molecular Biology

#1030

World Rank

#1054

Historical Rank

Biochemistry

#2514

World Rank

#2675

Historical Rank

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• Biology

Asis Datta's Degrees

• PhD Biochemistry University of Calcutta
• Masters Biochemistry University of Calcutta
• Bachelors Chemistry University of Calcutta

Why Is Asis Datta Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Asis Datta is an Indian biochemist, molecular biologist and genetic engineer, known for his research on genetically modified foods and food nutritional security. He was the founding Director of the National Institute of Plant Genome Research and is credited with the discovery of genes that assist in extended preservation of fruits and vegetables. He is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, the highest Indian award and in the Science category, and was awarded the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri, by the Government of India, in 1999. In 2008, he was included again in the Republic Day Honours list for the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Asis Datta?

Asis Datta is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Calcutta
• University of California, Los Angeles
• Jawaharlal Nehru University