Dr. Rohitkumar G. Shah, born (1964) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is a distinguished Veterinary professional over 38 years of experience in Veterinary Science, focusing on teaching, research, extension, clinical activities and administration. Dr. Shah began his career as an Assistant Research Scientist at GAU in September 17 th 1987, advancing to the role of Professor of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics at the College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Anand Agricultural University (AAU), in 2009. In 2015, he joined Kamdhenu University (KU) Gandhinagar as an Associate Director of Research (ADR), where he has held multiple roles including PG Coordinator, Exam Coordinator etc. He played key role in establishment of Veterinary Emergency Response Unit (VERU) at CVSc & AH, Anand & acted as the First Coordinator for the Western Zone of VERU. He acted as Nodal Officer for various National Ranking Frameworks and Surveys, including National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), ICAR Ranking of AUs; All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE); GSIRF; RFRF; FICCI Ranking etc. Dr. Shah’s research career is marked by his involvement in 14 research projects and his role as Co- Investigator in the e-Animal Health Card funded by National e-Governance Division, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Education

• BVSc & AH (Reproductive Biology) from Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU).
• MVSc (Reproductive Biology) from Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU).
• PhD in Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics from Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU).
• PGDMM from IGNOU.

Accomplishments/Activities

Dr. Shah has Guided 07 MVSc & 2 Ph.D students. He has also facilitated over 11 MoUs between KU and various institutions. He holds an account of 13 recommendations approved and accepted for scientific and farming community. He holds life membership of 6 scientific organization and Professional Association and member of Editorial Board of KALRAV till 2023 and GVC News link. He has participated in over 60 scientific gatherings (Symposium, Workshops, Training, Seminar etc.) and two Vice Chancellor Convention. His dedication to extension work is evident through his participation in over 180 lectures in Training Programs for Farmers/Mahila Pashupak; acted as Co-organizer in 55 training programmes; conducted 22 off campus training programmes; imparted 16 refresher trainings/ASCAD, delivered Radio Talk for farmers. Also served over 40 Veterinary Clinical Camps and interacted with farmers/pashupalak in ambulatory clinics & Krushi Mahotsav.

Research/Publications

Published over 63 Research Articles in International and National Journals and contributed to 04 Book/Book Chapters.

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Fellow of Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction (FISSAR) for Scientific Contribution in Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics.
• Subject Matter Specialist of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Plan-I, Govt. of India, since 2014.
• Associate Member of the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI-Bangkok, Thailand).
• Chairman of IPR Cell, KU.
• Chairman of the Committee for “Establishment of Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture”, KU.
• Advisor to the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) for the interviews of Veterinary Officer Posts.

Awards & Recognition

• Dr. Shah has received 10 prestigious awards for academic excellence and scientific contribution including ‘Prof. Nils Lagerlof Memorial Prize’ by The Indian Veterinary Association in 2001; ‘Prof. Nils Lagerlof Memorial Award’ by The Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction in 2003 & 2008; ‘Young Scientist Award’ by Society of Animal Physiologist of India in 1991; ‘Best Article Award’ by Krushi Govidhya in 2005; ‘Shri Hari Om Ashram Prize’; ‘Best Presentation Award’ by SVSBT in 2013.
• Bestowed “The Life Time Achievement Award” in the Veterinary field at the International Conference on ICCGFLLES-2023 at Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat).
• Bestowed “Excellance in Extension Award” for outstanding contribution in the field of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry during International Conference (GRIAST-2025), jointly Organised by IGKV, Raipur, Chhattisgarh and NADCL, Baramulla, J & K on 20 th January 2025.