معرفی
Dr. Chandra S. Nuthalapati is a Visiting Professor at the Tata-Cornell Institute (TCI) within Cornell University and a Professor of Economics at the Institute of Economic Growth in New Delhi, India. His research bridges agricultural technology adoption, food systems, and socioeconomic policy.
- Role: Visiting Professor, TCI, Cornell University
- Primary Affiliation: Professor of Economics, Institute of Economic Growth, New Delhi
Research Focus: Dr. Nuthalapati examines the economic implications of agricultural biotechnology, varietal turnover dynamics, and food value chain optimization. His work emphasizes improving welfare for smallholder farmers and consumers through evidence-based policy.
The 2024 Journal of Cleaner Production study on soybean varietal turnover highlights his contributions to analyzing breeding cycles and information dissemination in smallholder agriculture. He also co-edited the book Biotechnology for Second Green Revolution in India, addressing socioeconomic and policy barriers to agricultural innovation.
Policy Engagement: Dr. Nuthalapati advocates for accelerated public-private breeding efforts, germplasm imports, and molecular techniques to address yield stagnation in Indian soybean cultivation. His research underscores caste-related information flow challenges and the need for participatory technology delivery systems.
