Supriyo Chakraborty (born in 1968) obtained his B.Sc. (Agri.) degree with “Distinction” in 1990 and M.Sc (Agri) degree in 1992 with major subject “Plant Breeding and Genetics” and minor subject “Agricultural Biotechnology” in1992 from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam securing more than 80 p 8 years experience as an Assistant Professor cum Scientist (PBG) in research, training and extension. He worked on the genetics and breeding of rice, tea, greengram, blackgram and other pulse crops. He has to his credit more than 35 research papers published in various scientific journals of repute and 22 popular articles. He has also authored a book entitled “Rice Breeding and Genetics” which bought him appreciation from a renowned rice scientist Dr. G.S. Khush, International Rice Research Institute, Philippines. In addition he has contributed two chapters to two books. He is also a fellow of the Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding and a member of several other professional societies. In the arena of social upliftment, he has been involved in creating awareness among common people about “Biodiversity Conservation”, “Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)” and “Importance of Plant Breeding and Genetics to Farmers”. Out of his own interest and not as a part of professional work schedule he has contributed towards the genetic analysis of human memory among school children. Prior to his joining the post of Assistant Professor cum Scientist (PBG) at RARS, Assam Agricultural University, Shillongani -782002, Nagaon (Assam), he worked as a JRF (CSIR, India) in the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, AAU, Jorhat and as a SRA in the Central Silk Board, Government of India. He joined the Department of Biotechnology, Assam University (a Central University), Silchar-788011, Assam as a lecturer in July 2004.