Dr. Prabhu Pingali

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Prabhu Pingali. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Prabhu Pingali is a Professor at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University and the founding Director of the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition. He has served in significant roles including Deputy Director at the Agricultural Development Division of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Director of the Agriculture Development Economics Division at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. With over four decades of experience as an academic researcher and development practitioner, his work focuses on addressing global hunger, poverty, and environmental sustainability. He has authored 14 books and over 200 refereed journal articles and book chapters, with his research influencing national food and agricultural policy in developing nations, particularly India. His latest book, "Transforming food systems in rising India", has significantly impacted the food and agriculture community in India, reflecting his commitment to improving food and nutrition policy and international agricultural development, with particular expertise in sustainable agriculture and food systems.

Research Interests

Courses

Sustainable Global Food System: Food Policy In Developing Countries Global Food, Energy, Water Nexus

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture