Ajay Kumar Mishra

Senior Soil Scientist and Regenerative Agriculture Specialist with 15+ years of experience in soil health, soil carbon dynamics, and GHG mitigation in rice-based systems. Currently associated with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) – South Asia Regional Centre, leading multi-state research on regenerative agriculture, natural farming, and climate-smart nutrient management.

Expert in MRV systems, soil carbon fractionation (MAOC, POC), static chamber-based GHG quantification, and digital advisory integration. Proven track record in large-scale farmer engagement, impact evaluation, and multi-stakeholder partnerships across CGIAR, ICAR, universities, and private sector collaborators.

Published extensively in leading journals, holds innovation patents, and serves in editorial leadership roles. Committed to advancing low-emission, resilient agrifood systems through science-driven policy and scalable regenerative solutions.