Dr. KrishnaKumar Sugumaran

Associate Research Scientist - Desert Agriculture and Ecosystems at Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait

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Dr. KrishnaKumar Sugumaran is an Associate Research Scientist, Desert Agriculture and Ecosystems Program in Environment and Life Sciences Research Center, at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait. He obtained his PhD from the University of Madras, India, in Biotechnology, and his research group is focused on the enhancement of agricultural produce and quality in Kuwait’s environment using innovative research ideas and strategies in protected agriculture. His research specialisation is on greenhouse management and environmental control with a special focus on applications of LED lighting systems for optimized plant growth, hydroponics, and soilless cultivation in protected agriculture. He is also an expert in closed-type plant factory systems, urbanised city farming, usage of smart technology in agriculture, and he has many publications to his credit from his previous experience in these areas of research. His research projects are focused on plant aerial and root environments, leading to optimised plant growth, water savings, and increased nutraceuticals value.