Place(s) of Working :
All India Network Project on Pesticide Residues,ANGRAU, Hyderabad (14 yrs)
Department of Entomology, Agricultural College,Jagtial, ANGRAU (2.5 yrs)
Department of Environmental Sciences, Advanced PG Centre, Guntur, ANGRAU (0.5 yrs)
Director (Pesticide Management), National Institute of Plant Health Management, Department of Agriculture,Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, GOI, Hyderabad (3.5yrs)
Department of Entomology, Agricultural College,Bapatla (Present) (2 yrs)
Ares of Specialization / Research Interests :
Insect Toxicology & Physiology.
Pesticide Management.
Pesticide Residues & Food Safety
Risk Assessment.
Laboratory Management System & ISO 17025.
Accreditation.
Major Projects / Accomplishments :
The test results of supervised field trails under ICARAll India Network Project on Pesticide Residues are used for fixing MRLs for various pesticides in different crops.
The data generated under GOI-Central Sector Scheme “Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level” are used for policy making.
Developed State-of-the-art Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Analysis at Hyderabad, and is the first laboratory in University to get accredited as per ISO/IEC 17025:2010
Developed Entomology Laboratory & Reading Materials for Entomology Courses for both B.Sc. (Ag) and Polytechnic courses at Agricultural College, Jagtial.
Developed State-of-the-art Proficiency Testing (PT) Centre for Pesticide Residues at NIPHM, Hyderabad, and is the first laboratory in Government to get accredited as per ISO/IEC 17034:2010 in India.
Generated >10 crores through testing & PT in NIPHM, and developed 5 storied state-of-the-art testing, analytical and training centre at NIPHM.
Developed Laboratory Sample Management System at NIPHM, Hyderabad.
Trained >1500 officials on Pesticide Residues, Method Validation, Laboratory accreditation etc.
ICAR publication “Pesticide Residue Analysis Manual” and Dr.BRAOU text book on Toxicology.
Current Projects, if any :
Principal Investigator of “Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level” centre of ANGRAU.
Guidance to Students :
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) : 2*
Master of Science : 2 + 2*
Publications & Scientific Contributions :
Research Papers : 34
Book chapters : 8
Books : 4
Review articles : --
Popular articles : 40
Lead Speaker in Conferences / Workshops / Symposia : 12
Officers trainings / Conferences / Workshops / Symposia Conducted as Lead Organizer : >150
Important National/International Assignments :
1. Master trainer for USDA
2. Master trainer for IAEA
3. Technical Committee Member, GOI-MPRNL Scheme
4. Academic Committee Member, NIPHM
5. Departmental Promotion / Selection Committee Member, 2 SAUs
6. FSSAI Scientific Committee member
7. BIS Scientific Committee Member
8. National Advisory Committee for PT Scheme of ICAR-NRC Grapes
Official visits to other countries :
USA, The Netherlands, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and South Korea