Entomology

Entomology is an important branch of Agricultural Sciences that deals with more than just the study of insects – it addresses some of the most pressing challenges in agriculture and environmental sustainability

    Course Catalogues for Department of Entomology – Click Here

    Teaching Staff Details

    Sl. No Name Designation Specialization Contact Details Photo
    1 Dr. C. Narendra Reddy Professor (AL-15) & Head IPM, Insecticide Resistance, Insect Ecology, Pesticide Residues Mobile: 9849692058
    Email: narendrareddyento@yahoo.co.in
    2 Dr. V. Lakshminarayanamma Professor Eri Culture, Apiculture, HPR, IPM Mobile: 9949282907
    Email: lakshmipalem9@yahoo.com
    3 Dr. S. Upendhar Professor Insecticide Resistance & Sericulture Mobile: 9948499284
    Email: supendhar@gmail.com
    supendhar@pjtau.edu.in
    4 Mr. M. Rajshekhar Assistant Professor IPM & Drones Mobile: 8247421216
    Email: razshekarm@gmail.com

    Student Experiences

    My journey with the Department of Entomology began in 2021, when I enrolled in the MSc programme. From the very beginning, I have experienced consistent encouragement and support from the faculty members and the Head of the Department. The department maintains a lively and intellectually stimulating environment, further enhanced by its beautiful insect-themed artworks that reflect the discipline’s creativity and scientific spirit. The Department of Entomology is equipped with well-sophisticated laboratory facilities that support advanced teaching and research activities. Under the guidance of dedicated and knowledgeable mentors, students are provided with ample opportunities to develop both theoretical understanding and practical expertise. Overall, the department fosters a positive academic atmosphere that inspires learning, research excellence and professional growth

    – KATLA SOWMYA, RAD/2023-18, Ph.D. Scholar

    The Department of Entomology at PJTAU boasts well equipped laboratories and curated insect displays showing pests and their life cycles along with economic entomology concepts to support advanced teaching and research with expert faculty. Practical lab work and specimen collections enhance student learning and research skills. The department promotes advanced research with adopting technologies right from field level to Next generation tools thereby contributing to improvement in crop protection and sustainability.

    – GOPU SUSHMA, RAD/2023-19, Ph.D. Scholar