Sachin Rustgi

Dr. Sachin Rustgi is an Associate Professor of Molecular Breeding in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Clemson University. He is also a Faculty Scholar at the Clemson University School of Health Research and the Center for Human Genetics, and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University, Pullman, the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kashmir. Dr. Rustgi’s research primarily focuses on developing dietary therapies for individuals with celiac disease or allergies to wheat or peanuts, developing biomarkers for heat tolerance in soybeans and peanuts, and creating novel strategies to mitigate major insect pests and fungal pathogens affecting primary South Carolina crops. His work has led to several high-impact publications in internationally recognized journals. Additionally, Dr. Rustgi has authored or edited three books. In recognition of his academic contributions, he received the Faculty Excellence in Research Award from the Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, and the See Fellow Award from the Society of Extension Education in Agra, India.

January 2025