Dr. Pukhram Bhumita (MSc, Ph.D) joined College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal as Assistant Professor (Entomology) in Department of Entomology during October 2023. Before she was working as Assistant Professor (Entomology) in Department of Plant Protection at College of Horticulture, Sikkim a constituent college of Central Agricultural University, Imphal. Earlier, she also worked as SRF under the “Network Project on Insect Biosystematics” in Division of Crop Improvement (Entomology) ICAR-NEH Meghalaya for short period. She was born on 02 March, 1986 in Moirang, Manipur. She completed her Master’s degree on Agricultural Entomology from CPGS, Umiam (CAU, I) in 2011 and Ph. D from BCKV, West Bengal in 2016. She has work in the field of economic entomology, organic farming and insect taxonomy. During her research she have submitted two holotype species in ZSI, Kolkata. She has published more than 11 research paper; 18 abstracts; two books; 11 leaflets and have conducted extension activities. She have attended various national and international seminar, symposium, conference, workshop and training program. She is life member of 3 society. She is also the recipient of “Shashya Suraksha Yuva Pratibha Award” 2016 by Association for Advancement in Plant Protection, BCKV, Kalyani- Nadia; Scientist award- 2018 awarded by AGRO Environmental Development Society, UP at “International Conference on Emerging Issue in Agricultural, Environmental & Applied Science for Sustainable Development”; Young Entomologist Award-2020 awarded by AGRO Environmental Development Society and beg Third prize in Oral presentation during International Web-conference on New Trends in Agricultural, Environmental & Biological Sciences for Inclusive Development (NTAREBSID-2020) on 21-22 June, 2020. She is sincere and hard worker, and has special aptitude for working in any research program relevant to her field of specialization. Apart from all these she has established an Apiary Unit in the College of Horticulture, Sikkim having 50 hives in the apiary unit under RMC Beekeeping Project of CAU, Imphal. At present she is Co-PI, AICRP on Honey BEE and Pollinator and Co-PI, Integrated Beekeeping Development Centre.

Dr. P. R. Jeyaramraja is an Associate Professor in the PG and Research Department of Botany at PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees in Botany from ANJA College, Sivakasi. He further pursued an M.Phil. in Botany at VHNSN College, Virudhunagar, before completing his Ph.D. in Botany at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Dr. Jeyaramraja's career journey began as a Research Associate in Plant Physiology at the UPASI Tea Research Foundation. Subsequently, he transitioned to academia, serving as a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Industrial Biotechnology at Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. His academic pursuits extended internationally, where he spent over a decade at Hamelmalo Agricultural College, Eritrea, as an Assistant in Plant Physiology, and later at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, as an Associate Professor in Biotechnology. Upon returning to India, he held the position of Associate Professor in Biotechnology at SNMV College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. A prolific researcher, Dr. Jeyaramraja boasts a distinguished record of around 20 publications in esteemed academic journals. He also possesses valuable experience managing research projects funded by both the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.

Mr. Methuku Anil Kumar is a young academician and researcher in the subject area of Agricultural Entomology discipline. He earned his B.Sc. in Agriculture from PJTSAU, Hyderabad in 2021 and subsequently completed his M.Sc. in Agricultural Entomology from University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka in 2023. Currently, he is working as Senior Research Fellow in Plant Biosecurity Division, National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, India. He has been recognized for he’s achievements with Junior Research Fellowship by ICAR. Mr. Methuku Anil Kumar has actively contributed to the academic community through publications in journals and participation at various national, international symposium/seminars/conferences/trainings etc. Mr. Methuku Anil Kumar received Young Researcher Award in 2024, authored 3 books and contributed chapters in 5 books. He’s proficiency in agricultural entomology is evident in he’s academic and professional accomplishments.

Dr. K. Ramalashmi, M.Sc, Ph.D, NET, is Guest Faculty, Department of Biotechnology at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. She has previously held a faculty position at SNMV College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree on Plant Biotechnology from Mother Teresa Womens University, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, and completed her Master’s degree on Biotechnology from Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. She did her doctorate at the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, for research focused on expression analysis of sucrose genes in Saccharum, Sorghum, and their hybrids, and received her Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Her research is focused on plant genomics, the biosynthesis of nanoparticles using various traditional medicinal plants, and its promising effect on pharmacological applications. The research interest of Dr.K. Ramalashmi during the last two years has been focused on the isolation and characterization of endophytic microorganisms from traditional medicinal plants, as well as the purification of bioactive compounds for therapeutic applications and isolation, as well as the identification of novel natural metabolites from lichens and their molecular docking approach against the Cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme. She have attended various in-house trainings sponsored by Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, TNAU, SERB and Association of Microbiologist of India, Indian Academy of Science, Banglore, Indian National Sciences, New Delhi & The National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad, UGC, DBT. She has published more than 10 research papers, 30 abstracts and contributed 2 book chapters. She has received best presentation award by DHR-Sponsered support to Training Program on Modern Biology in Health Research conducted by Mahatma Gandhi Medical Advanced Research Institute, Puducherry for the presentation “Development of Novel Diagnostic Biomarkers for Ankylosing Spondylitis” on 28th Feburary 2023. She also received best research paper by the Society of Sugarcane Research and Development (JSR) for the paper “Cloning and Characterization of a Differentially Regulated Invertase Inhibitor Gene during Sucrose Accumulation in Sugarcane” on 14th October 2020. She also has significant expertise overseeing UGC and TNSCST funded research projects. Her editorial responsibilities include manuscripts that cover the broad area of novel plant protection strategies.

Ms. R. Wongamthing is currently pursuing Ph.D (Department of Plant Pathology), did B.sc. (Ag) Hons. in 2017 from Nagaland University, SASRD, Medziphema and M.sc. (Plant Pathology) in 2019 from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Cooch behar, West Bengal. Her M.Sc. research work was on "Strategies for improvement in cultivation practices of oyster mushroom in North Bengal" under the guidance of Professor and Head Dr. Apurba K Chowdhury. She has published five research papers, one review articles and three book chapters and recently finished workingon "Evaluation of phylloplane microorgnisms for the management of early bilght of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)" by screening and evaluation of phylloplane microorganisms against early blight of tomato, determination of biochemical basis of resistance induced by selected phylloplane microbes and assessment of phylloplane microbial diversity by metagenomic analysis for her Ph.D (Plant Pathology) under the guidance of Professor and Head Dr. Sainamole Kurian P. from the College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur.

Mr. Sanjay Hazarika is currently pursuing his PhD degree in Entomology from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam through ICAR-SRF 2022. He is also working as a Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Entomology, AAU, Jorhat. He has completed his M.Sc (Agri) in Entomology in the year 2022 from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam. He was awarded Prime Minister’s Scholarship for pursuing higher studies in the year 2016 and has also been awarded with many awards in the field of Science and Technology & social welfare services. He has 1 book, 2 research paper, 4 review articles, 6 book chapters and many popular articles in National/ Regional magazines, newspapers and bulletins.