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Biography
As a research scientist and project leader, I bring a robust interdisciplinary background and a systems-based approach to enhancing primary productivity and natural resource management. My work integrates climate science—encompassing short-term weather, seasonal patterns, and multi-decadal climate change—with food systems analysis to support decision-making across farm-scale operations, value chains, and policy levels.
I employ a systems approach that combines spatial modelling, statistical analysis of climate data, whole-farm bio-economic modelling, value chain analysis, and participatory engagement tools. My academic credentials include a Master’s degree from Cambridge University, UK and a PhD from Wageningen University, the Netherlands, European Union Marie-Curie Fellowship complemented by over 100 publications. Despite the challenges of publishing in the niche area of integrating empirical science with participatory methods, I am committed to this field as it is crucial for translating scientific research into actionable impact.
I have successfully led large, multi-cultural, multi-institutional, and multi-disciplinary project teams both in Australia and internationally. My focus is on achieving impactful and scalable research outcomes that benefit key stakeholders. My extensive international experience—including work, education, and travel in India, the UK, France, the Netherlands, and Australia—has enabled me to build strong professional networks across Europe, South Asia, and Australia-New Zealand, fostering collaborations that advance science and its practical applications.
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Project Leader
GRDC: Enabling analytics for grain crop monitoring applications - Spatial quantification of frost damage during vegetative and reproductive phases in wheat and barley -
Lead Author
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Report 7 (AR7), WGII -
Project Leader
AWP-ACIAR Water Management in Rainfed Areas - Outscaling Australian Supported R4D in Odisha, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh -
Project Leader
ACIAR-ANU: Climate Smart Agricultural opportunities for enhanced food production in Papua New Guinea
Academic Qualifications
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2004
PhD
Wageningen University / ITC, the Netherlands -
1993
M.Phil
Cambridge University, UK -
1991
M.Sc
Osmania University, India -
1989
BSc(Hons)
Osmania University, India
Professional Experiences
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2017-Current
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO -
2011-2017
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO -
2007-2011
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO -
2005-2007
European Union Marie Curie Fellow
CIRAD, France -
2001-2005
PhD Researcher
Wageningen/ITC, Netherlands
Achievements and Awards
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2023-2023
Agriculture and Food Director's Award for Impact
CSIRO Agriculture and Food -
2022-2022
Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, 2022 (to all IPCC Authors)
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation -
2020-2020
Inclusion and Diversity Award (Team)
CSIRO Land and Water -
2017-2017
CSIRO Ag&Food Director's Award for Impact
CSIRO -
2014-2014
CSIRO Agriculture Flagship Award for Impact
CSIRO -
2014-2014
Theo Murphy High Flyer Think Tank
Australian Academy of Science -
2013-2013
CSIRO Ethics Award
CSIRO -
2008-2008
CSIRO Divisional Award
CSIRO -
2005-2007
European Marie Curie Fellowship
European Union -
2001-2004
Netherlands Fellowship
Netherlands Govt -
2004-2004
United Nations University scholarship
UNO -
1992-1993
Cambridge Commonwealth Scholar
Cambridge University -
1984-1989
National Merit Scholar
Indian HR Ministry
Publications
We have publications by Dr Uday Bhaskar Nidumolu