ABOUT ME
I have completed PhD in Entomology from the University of Florida in 2011 followed by postdoc at Texas A&M University. The primary focus of my research is on plant-pest interaction, applications of geo-statistical technique to understand spatial patterns of distribution and ecological niche models of invasive weeds and pests. I have about 15 years of research experience and to date published about 50 research papers in various peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and proceedings of international conferences.
HPR: Host plant resistance,
SDM: Species distribution modelling
ACADEMICS
2011 - 2014
Texas A&M University
Postdoctoral research fellow
2007 - 2011
University of Florida
Entomology & Nematology Dept.
Graduate research assistant
2001 - 2003
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya
Master of Science (Ag. Entomology)
1997 - 2001
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
PROFESSIONAL
2020 - Current
Indian Statistical Institute
Associate Professor
2015 (Sep - Oct)
CSIRO, Australia
Visiting Scientist (Supported by Endeavour Executive Fellowship, Govt. of Australia)
2014 - 2020
Indian Statistical Institute
Assistant Professor
2005 - 2006
Bank of Baroda
Agricultural Office