Rattan Yadav

Professor Rattan Yadav is a globally recognized plant geneticist at Aberystwyth University's Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS). With over £12M in research funding and 155+ publications, his work focuses on leveraging natural genetic variations in crops like pearl millet and tef to address food security, nutritional enhancement, and climate resilience through sustainable agricultural practices.

• University: Aberystwyth University
• School: IBERS
• Rank: Professor of Plant Genetics

His research integrates genomics, metabolomics, and phenomics to develop drought-tolerant, nutrient-rich crop varieties. Notably, he leads projects like PearlFlavorS (Horizon Europe) and has contributed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through biofortification initiatives.

Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate expertise in starch metabolism, mineral content analysis, and stress physiology across multiple crops. Awards include the Queen's Anniversary Prize, FLSW fellowship, and SERB-VAJRA award. He serves on UK and international grant panels and was REF 2021 sub-panel chair.