Prof Jiju P Alex

Professor Jiju P. Alex is a senior faculty member at Kerala Agricultural University with extensive expertise in agriculture, rural development, decentralisation, and innovation management. He earned his PhD from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, focusing on decentralised planning for agricultural development. His career spans roles as an Agricultural Research Service Scientist, Director of Extension at KAU, and member of the Kerala State Planning Board, where he handled portfolios including decentralisation, higher education, housing, and culture. He has contributed significantly to policy formulation, technology transfer, and plan monitoring systems for local governments in Kerala. A prolific researcher and mentor, he serves on the boards of Kerala Bank, M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, and several universities.