About
Agriculture graduate with about two years of research experience in Entomology and Crop Protection at ICRISAT, followed by field-based work at ICFRE–Institute of Forest Biodiversity. Experienced in agricultural field and laboratory experimentation, insect rearing, plant and insect sample collection and processing, biochemical assays, DNA extraction, PCR exposure, experimental data recording, and statistical analysis using R.
Experience3
Field Assistant
Aug 2026 — PresentICFRE – Institute of Forest Biodiversity (IFB) · Contract · Hyderabad
Working under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)-funded project focused on bio-restoration technology for degraded mangroves. Responsibilities include evaluating carbon sequestration and biodiversity restoration.
Research Intern – Entomology & Crop Protection
Jul 2024 — Aug 2026ICRISAT · Internship · Hyderabad
Maintained laboratory colonies of insects, executed biochemical profiling of pigeon pea genotypes, designed phototaxis apparatus, evaluated plant-extracted oils against bruchid, and conducted pod damage assessments.
- Maintained consistent insect supply for bioassay experiments.
- Quantified proteins, phenols, flavonoids, and TSS in 20+ pigeon pea genotypes.
- Designed a five-arm phototaxis apparatus for insect attraction studies.
- Identified top-performing treatments against bruchid using statistical analysis.
Rural Awareness Work Experience Programme (RAWEP)
Jan 2023 — Jun 2023KVK Medak · Telangana
Conducted demonstrations on IPM practices and trained farmers on sustainable crop protection. Analyzed seed processing operations at an agro-processing unit.
- Trained 50+ farmers on biofertilizer use and sustainable practices.
Projects4
Evaluation of Plant-Based Treatments for Bruchid Management in Stored Pigeon Pea
Designed and executed a replicated storage bioassay comparing plant-extracted oils and botanical treatments.
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Digital Agriculture and Farmer Data Validation Project
Conducted multi-village farmer surveys and geotagged agricultural plots using the Krishvas mobile application.
Biochemical Profiling of Chickpea Genotypes for Host-Plant Resistance
Screened chickpea genotypes using spectrophotometric assays to quantify defence metabolites.
Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) – Biocontrol Crop Experiments
Conducted replicated crop experiments comparing various treatments and recorded growth observations.
Education3
B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons)
2020 — 2024Lovely Professional University
PG Diploma in Agriculture Extension & Management (MOOCs)
2022 — 2026MANAGE, Rajendranagar
Intermediate – BiPC
2018 — 2020Narayana Junior College