University of Agricultural Sciences Raichur

Vice Chancellor Message

Dr. M. Hanumanthappa  joined as Vice-Chancellor  in the University  of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka on 28th  October, 2022. Prior to this, he served in other Agriculture Universities in various capacities such as  Professor and Associate Director of Research in UAS Bangalore,  Dean(Horti), Registrar, Director of Research and Director of Education at the KSNUAHS Shivamogga, Karnataka.

Dr. M. Hanumanthappa  was born on 23/07/1964 at Maremmanahalli Village, Kudligi  Taluk, Vijayanagar  District, Karnataka State. He has obtained his M.Sc.(Agri.) from UAS, Dharwad and Ph.D from UAS, Bangalore.

He has more than 31 years of experience in Teaching, Research, Extension and Administration, and has guided several masters and Ph.D students. He has handled many externally funded research projects leading to development of several technologies and varieties. He is instrumental in developing and commercializing various agricultural technologies. He has to his credit more than 110 Research papers, 22 Books, and more than 50 Popular articles/ Extension bulletins. Several training programs, Krishimelas, National and International conferences were organized under his leadership. He has also served as member of Academic Council, Research Council, Extension Council, and Undergraduate & Postgraduate Board of Studies in Agricultural Universities.