Prabhakar Tamboli

Dr. Prabhakar Tamboli is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland's Department of Environmental Science and Technology, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Iowa State University, alongside degrees from institutions in India. His career spans roles as a Senior Agriculturalist at the World Bank, Soil Fertility expert at the UN FAO, and academic leadership at Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University.

His research focuses on leveraging crop production to alleviate poverty in developing nations, emphasizing sustainable agricultural technologies and the role of multinational agencies like the World Bank. Key areas include soil science principles for global food security, agronomic trials across India, and nutrient management strategies.

Dr. Tamboli has led international collaborations, including Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Indian agricultural institutions and training programs funded by USDA and World Bank. Notable initiatives include the International Training Program (ITP) under IPAN, offering tailored courses on food security, agricultural policy, and natural resource management for global participants.

• Awards: Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship, Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society, Excellence in Teaching Award (2006)
• Service: Chief Adviser to Asian Agri-History Foundation, Editorial Board Member of Science Domain Journal

His teaching includes ENST 100 on international crop production challenges, blending science with socio-economic analysis. Tamboli’s work bridges traditional and modern agricultural practices, advocating for knowledge-driven solutions to global food security issues.