The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, Ministry of Science and Technology, has appointed Giridhar Parvatam as the new director of the prestigious CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru. Mr. Parvatam assumed charge of his new role on Monday.Mr. Parvatam, 56, holds an M.Sc. degree in Botany (Specialisation in Microbiology) and a Ph.D. in Botany (Specialisation in Microbiology), both from Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana. He joined CSIR-CFTRI as Scientist ‘B’ in 1999, and has served in several positions at the institute. In addition to his research roles, he also works as a professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR).A researcher in Food Science and Technology, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Mr. Parvatam is a fellow of multiple prestigious institutions, including the Royal Society of Biology (U.K.), National Academy of Biological Sciences, Indian Botanical Society, and others. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad, and the Plant Tissue Culture Association of India, a press release from CSIR-CFTRI said.Published - September 09, 2025 07:57 pm IST