Dr. Putchakayala ArjunaRao, started his career in the Institute in the year 2010 and has worked in the capacity of Principal and Director. He was formerly associated with Agriculture College, Bapatla and College of Food Science & Technology, Bapatla.

Education

1. Ph. D from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, NewDelhi.

2. Masters Degree from Agricultural College, Bapatla

3. Bachelors Degree from Agricultural College, Bapatla.

Key Positions

Director, Principal

Past Experience

1. Professor & Head, Dept of Entomology, Agriculture College,

2. Bapatla Warden, Agricultural College Hostels, Bapatla

3. Associate Dean (Principal) College of Food Science & Technology, Bapatla

4. University Head, Dept. of Entomology, ANGRAU

Contributions

Developed most effective "Non-insecticidal IPM of S. litura in groundnut.

Developed two Video Cassettes

1. UGC Programme on “The Pest Story”

2. Non-insecticidal IPM of S. litura on groundnut

Served as The Editor of "The Andhra Agricultural Journal".

Honors

1. Recieved "State Best Teacher Award" in 2009Recieved "University

2. Best Teacher Award" in 1998

3. Recieved International “Doreen Margaret Mashler Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award” in 1997

4. Recieved "Rythu Bandhu Award" in 2014

Publications

He has published and presented papers in National Seminar and Journals.

CONTACT

Email: arjunaraop@rediffmail.com