Dr. G. Bhupal Raj is presently serving as Dean, School of Agriculture, SR University, Warangal, Telangana, India. He brings over four decades of distinguished experience in agricultural education, research, extension, and academic administration. He retired as Director of Extension from Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad, after a long and impactful career. He has also served as Director of Extension and Postgraduate Studies at the M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University, Odisha; Dean, KBR College of Agriculture, Andhra Pradesh; and Advisor (R&D), Speciality Nutrients Division, Coromandel International Ltd., Hyderabad.

Dr. Raj has published over 100 research articles in reputed national and international journals, received five prestigious awards, including two gold medals, and guided several M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. scholars. He has contributed to nationally significant research programmes, including NATP and NAIP, supported by the World Bank. His professional contributions span academic leadership, research innovation, student mentoring, agricultural extension, and industry–academia collaboration.

His Expertisation includes
Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
Micronutrients and Secondary Nutrients in Soils and Crops
Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)
Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System (DRIS) for nutrient diagnosis
Soil, Water, and Plant Analysis
Soil and Crop Pollution Assessment
Soil–Water–Plant–Animal/Human Continuum
Soil and Crop Nutrient Fortification
Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrient Use Efficiency
Agricultural Research Management, Extension Education, and Academic Administration


Dr. Raj’s research focuses on improving soil health, crop productivity, nutrient-use efficiency, and the sustainability of agricultural production systems. His major areas of research include soil fertility evaluation, micronutrient and secondary nutrient management, integrated nutrient management, and the diagnosis of nutrient constraints affecting crop yield and quality, Soil and Water Pollution, Agronomic Biofortification.

He was the first scientist in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh to investigate Musi River pollution in and around Hyderabad. His pioneering research on the Soil–Water–Plant–Animal/Human continuum contributed to understanding the movement and implications of pollutants across environmental and agricultural systems. He has also made significant contributions to the development and application of DRIS indices for field and horticultural crops to identify yield-limiting nutrients and improve fertilizer recommendations.

His broader research interests include sustainable soil management, environmental quality, nutrient fortification, soil and crop pollution, climate-resilient agriculture, and science-based strategies for enhancing agricultural productivity. He is particularly interested in translating research outcomes into practical recommendations that benefit farmers, strengthen agricultural education, and support sustainable food production.

Dr. Raj’s teaching interests encompass core and advanced areas of Soil Science, with emphasis on the scientific principles and practical applications of soil fertility and plant nutrition. His areas of interest include:

Fundamentals of Soil Science and Soil Chemistry
Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management
Principles of Plant Nutrition
Micronutrients and Secondary Nutrients in Crop Production
Integrated Nutrient Management and Sustainable Agriculture
Soil and Plant Analysis and Interpretation
DRIS-Based Nutrient Diagnosis and Fertilizer Recommendations
Soil Pollution, Environmental Quality, and Remediation
Soil Health Management and Nutrient Use Efficiency
Research Methodology, Experimental Design, and Scientific Writing

He is committed to outcome-based agricultural education that integrates classroom teaching, laboratory training, field-based learning, problem-solving, and research. He encourages students to develop analytical skills, scientific curiosity, and practical competencies to address contemporary challenges in agriculture. He also promotes interdisciplinary learning, research–industry partnerships, and the application of emerging technologies to sustainable agricultural development.

He had exposure visits to USA,UK,CHINA ,TURKEY and THAILAND for research presentations