Dr. Lakshmi Narayana R. Vemireddy is a leading molecular geneticist and professor at Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), India, with over 15 years of experience in teaching and research. He specializes in genomic tools such as QTL mapping, molecular breeding, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), QTL-seq and transcriptomics techniques like RNA-Seq. His key contributions include the discovery of novel QTLs for drought tolerance, grain quality, and yield, the development of DNA fingerprinting for Basmati rice authentication, and the creation of cultivar-specific QR codes for rice, sesame and little millet. He has also identified alternate dwarfing gene and employs marker-assisted breeding to enhance popular rice varieties in India. With numerous publications in high-impact journals, he has been instrumental in advancing genomic tools for crop improvement. As a dedicated mentor, he has supervised numerous Master's and Ph.D. students, shaping the next generation of geneticists.