1. Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Rohit G. Shah
Associate Director of Research
Kamdhenu University
Karmayogi Bhavan, Block-1,
Wing-B1, 4th Floor,
Gandhinagar-382010
E-mail : rohitshah.kuadr@gmail.com
(M) +91-7573035122 (O) 079-65722001
DoB : 4th
February 1964
Nationality : Indian
Education
1987 Bachelor of Veterinary Science & AH, Gujarat Agricultural University.
1990 Master of Veterinary Science, Gujarat Agricultural University.
2000 Ph.D in Veterinary Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Gujarat Agricultural University.
2014 Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM), IGNOU (PG in MBA).
Other
Courses
 CCC+ (Course on computer competency)
Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA) - 2007.
 Diploma in Office Automation and web page designing.
Orchid Soft Systems (P) LTD Chennai – 2001.
Projects Undertaken
1) Anand Agricultural University Plan Scheme
Production and Cryopreservation of Semen of Elite Bulls of Gujarat.
Objectives
 Production and Cryopreservation of Semen of Elite Bulls of Livestock Research Stations
of Agricultural Universities of Gujarat.
July-2010
2) Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI, New Delhi.
Socio-economic development of rural women through reproductive biotechnologies in
cattle and buffalo. (Co-Investigator)
Objectives
 To train 1200 farm women in complete package of reproductive biology in cattle and
buffaloes including postpartum care of animals for feeding, breeding and reproductive
management.
 To compile data on improvement of postpartum fertility, lowering of inter-calving
period increased in production etc. and prepare a reference brochure for the benefit of
farming community.
Oct-2006
3) Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI, New Delhi.
Differential gene expression in buffalo udder during lactogenic pathway in induced
lactation model. (Co-PI)
Objective
 The differences in terms of gene expression in the udder of buffalo before and after
induction of lactation.
May-2006
4) Joint Commissioner (IP), GOI and Under Sec. to the GOI, Ministry of Agriculture, Krishi
Bhavan, New Delhi
Conservation of Surti Goats’(Associated Scientist)
Objective
 Conservation of Surti Goats
July-2009
5) Research and development of technology for sorting of X- and Y- bearing spermatozoa in
bovines, Govt. of Gujarat
April
2014-15
6) Imparting education on semenology and frozen semen technology to the students and
field
2014
7) Augmenting reproductive efficiency in dairy animals of tribal area using controlled breeding
technologies and ultrasonography College of Vet. Sci. & A.H., AAU, Anand
2012
8) Associated with other Projects/Schemes Undertaken (Posted in the Schemes).
 Scheme for the Study of Infertility in Cattle. 1 July 2010-15
 Initiating Research in ETT in Cattle and Buffaloes.
 Efficiency of Surti and Marwari Goats of Gujarat State.
10 Oct. 2004 to 30 July 2010
 Mahila Pashupalan Talim Yojna Sponsored by GCMMFF. 2005 to July 2010
 Cattle Infertility Scheme. 2) Central Sperm Station Scheme. Jan 1997 to June 2001
 Cattle Infertility Scheme. 2) Central Sperm Station Scheme. July 1995 to Oct. 1996
 Establishment of Triple cross cows. March 2003 to Sept. 2004
 R.B.R.U. Non-Plan 5 June 1989 to 31 March 1995
 R.B.R.U. Non-Plan 1087 - 4 June 1989

2. Work Experience
College of Vet. Science & A.H., Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Research, Teaching UG & PG Students, Extension and Clinical activities
17Sept. 1987 to
31 March 2015
Associate Director of Research, Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar
Research Monitoring, PG Coordination, Teaching, Research, etc.
1 April 2015
Onwards
Responsibilities
 Managing Research activities of the schemes mentioned above.
 Preparation of research reports and its presentation in research meetings.
 Teaching and practical training to UG & PG students.
 Refresher Training to State veterinarians & veterinarian of other state.
 Guiding PG Students and monitoring of their research projects.
 Extension activities: Training of Farmers and Farm Women’s, Krushi Mahotsav and
expert lectures to farmers and pashupalak.
 Responsible for clinical case treatment in Zaveri clinic, ambulatory clinic and
attending clinical camps (>40).
 Responsible for Planning Research Projects, Budget, Infrastructure Augmentation.
Achievements
 Responsibilities mentioned above were smoothly executed and achieved nearly
100%. The resulting achievements were mentioned below.
Achievements & Awards (7)
 Acted as a Course Director for Hands-on Bovine Reproductive Ultrasonography 8 Sept. 2015
 Organized Workshop on Applications of Homeopathy in Veterinary Practice 03-04 Nov. 2015
 Nominated as a subject matter Specialist as an external member of Project
Committee for the production of bulls through imported embryos under
National Dairy Plan -I as per approved SPP from Govt. of India
April 2014
 Organized National Workshop on Animal Disaster Management at Anand. 20 March 2014
 Organized refresher trainings/Clinical Camps (1994-2014). 2014
 Coordinator of VERU (Veterinary Emergency Response Unit) Western Zone. 2014
 Best Poster Presentation Award. 2013
 Best Paper Presentation Award under Young Scientists Category. 2008
 Prof. Nils Lagerlof Memorial Award for the best research paper on Anim. Reprod. Kolkata, 2003
 Prof. Nils Lagerlof Memorial Prize. Chennai, 2001
 Hari Ohm Ashram Prerit Shri Bhaikaka Inter-University Smarak Trust Prize. VV Nagar, 1993-94
 Young Scientists Award (SAPI) for the best presentation of research paper. Madras, 1991
 Research Accomplishments & Recommendations for Scientific Community: 12. 12 Recommendations
 Delivered lectures in GCMMF Sponsored Mahila Pashupalan Talim Yojana. >175
 Delivered lectures in Refresher Trainings/ASCAD/NDP-I NDDB/GCMMF-FIP. >20
 Guided Six MVSc Students. Six MVSc Students
 Res. Publications in International (14) & National (35) journals; lead Paper (7). Fifty Six Publications
 Research Abstracts contributed in Seminar, Conferences, Workshops etc. >66; Trainings-9
 Appointed as a Professor Vet. Gynaecology at Navsari Agril. University. 2012
 Selected as a Product Manager in Multinational Veterinary Pharmaceutical. 2009
Memberships
 Gujarat Veterinary Association (GVA) Life Membership No. 0469; from 2013
 Gujarat Veterinary Council: Ahmedabad (GVC) GVC No. 1022; 2008
 The Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction (ISSAR) Life Membership No.–1070; from 1999
 Society of Animal Physiologist of India (SAPI) Life Membership No.–518; from 1992
 Milk city Junior Chamber, Anand (JCI) 1999-2002; 2014
 Alumni Association of Veterinary College Anand (AAVCA) Life Membership No. 57; from 2004
 Animal Health Res. Sub. Committee 2008
 Animal Production Res. Sub. Committee 2008
 Study Board of Clinical & Animal Production Res. Sub. Committee 2008
Date: 17-12-2015 (Dr. Rohit G. Shah)
Place: Gandhinagar, Gujarat Associate Director of Research