Pradyut Bhattacharya
About Pradyut Bhattacharya
Pradyut Bhattacharya is an experienced professional in administration and agriculture, currently serving in various roles including Head of Research at the United Nations and Administration at The Chronicle of Higher Education. He has a strong academic background with multiple PhDs in agriculture and has published numerous research papers in the field.
Current Role at Government of West Bengal
Pradyut Bhattacharya has been serving in the Government of West Bengal since 2010. He holds the position of Head in Cooch Behar, where he has worked for over 13 years. His responsibilities include overseeing various administrative functions and contributing to local governance.
Experience at State Bank of India
Bhattacharya worked at the State Bank of India as a Finance Officer from 2008 to 2024. During his 16 years in this role, he focused on financial management and operations in North Bengal, gaining extensive experience in the banking sector.
Education and Academic Background
Pradyut Bhattacharya has a strong academic background in agriculture. He achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya and also studied at MIT World Peace University. He holds a Master's degree in Agriculture from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, completed between 2001 and 2004. Additionally, he studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned another PhD in Education.
International Experience and Research Contributions
Bhattacharya has international experience in agriculture, contributing to global agricultural practices. He has published research papers in the field of agriculture, achieving a high success rate of 85%. His work has been recognized in various academic circles.
Current Involvement with The Chronicle of Higher Education
Since 2024, Pradyut Bhattacharya has been working in an administrative capacity at The Chronicle of Higher Education. His role involves supporting the organization's mission in higher education reporting and analysis.