Deepak Kumar Verma, PhD, is an agricultural science professional with specialization in food processing engineering Dr. Verma assigned for research on “Aroma Volatile and Flavoring Compounds from Indian Rice Cultivars,? whereas during master’s degree, his research focused on “Physico-Chemical and Cooking Characteristics of Basmati Rice.? Dr. Verma has edited over a dozen books on topics pertaining to plant biochemistry, plant physiology, microbiology, plant pathology, genetics and plant breeding, plant biotechnology and genetic engineering, seed science and technology, food science and technology. He is a member of several professional bodies, and his activities and accomplishments include conferences, seminars, workshops, training, and also the publication of research articles, books, and book chapters.