Born on 17thSeptember 1975 at Kolida, Sikar (Rajasthan), Dr. S.K. Moond obtained his B.Sc. (Ag.) Honours (1997) and M.Sc. Ag. (Horticulture) (1999) from Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner; and Ph.D. Horticulture (2004) from CCS HAU, Hisar. He served as Assistant Professor (Floriculture and Landscaping) (2005-2018) at College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar under MPUAT, Udaipur (2005 to 2013) and under AU, Kota (2013-2018) after bifurcation of MPUAT in 2013. He joined AU, Jodhpur as Associate Professor (Horticulture) in February, 2018. Dr Moond has made significant contribution in teaching, research and campus landscaping as well as other activities of institutional development and student welfare. He has published 16 research papers, 02 book chapters and 05 popular articles. He is having life membership of 02 professional societies.