Vidya. C.V, Dr.
Department of Entomology
QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Year of Passing University | University |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) (Agriculture) | 1999 | Kerala Agricultural University |
| M.Sc. (Agricultural Entomology) | 2001 | Kerala Agricultural University |
| Ph.D (Agricultural Entomology) | 2018 | Kerala Agricultural University |
Experience
|
Designation |
Institution |
Period |
|
Assistant Professor |
Kerala Agricultural University |
26/05/2011 to till date |
|
Agricultural Officer |
Department of Agriculture |
17/03/2005 to 25/05/2011 |
|
Research fellow |
Kerala Agricultural University |
13/02/2002 to 13/08/2004 |
Research experience
- PhD thesis: Systematics of the tribes Scymnini and Stethorini (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from south India
- MSc thesis: Bionomics and ecological management of coconut eriophyid mite, Aceriaguerreronis (Keifer)
- Research projects handled (as Co-PI/associate)
|
Year |
Funding agency |
Project title |
|
2011-14 |
AICRP on BCCP |
Biocontrol of crop pests |
|
2013-14 |
RKVY |
Development of Alternative Technologies for Pest Management in crops of Kerala |
|
2017-2019 |
AINP on VPM |
Vertebrate Pest Management |
|
2018-19 |
State Plan Project |
Establishment of Biosystematics Laboratory for Research on Agriculturally important insect and mite fauna |
|
Project approved on 23.11.19 for three years |
Science and Engineering Research board, DST |
Faunal diversity of spider mites (Prostgmata: Tetranychidae) associated with agricultural ecosystems of Kerala |
Post Graduate Research Guidance
Chairman- MSc (Ag) Agrl. Entomology- 1 (ongoing)
Advisory committee member- PhD – 3; MSc -1
Trainings attended
International training - 1
National training – 5
Teaching experience
Handled UG, PG and PhD courses for BSc (Ag), MSc (Ag) Agrl. Entomology and PhD (Agrl. Entomology) students