Smitha Revi

Profile:

• Nine years of experience in research, extension and teaching activities in the field of Agricultural Entomology

Areas of research:

• Biological Control and Pest Management

Courses offered:

• Insect Pathology, Biological control of crop pests and weeds (PG)
• Insect Ecology and Integrated Pest Management, Pests of crops and their management I, Pests of crops and their management II, Experiential learning programme- Biopesticides (UG)

• Research guidance: Guiding two PG students as Major advisor (KAU)

          Guided 4 PG students (Outside KAU)

• Research experience: Carried out research projects at RARS Wayanad and AICRP on BCCP as PI and Co-PI
• Publications:  

a. Published 10 research papers, 14 seminar/conference proceedings, two popular articles, two booklets, one symposium report and twelve leaflets.

1. Prepared one practical manual
2. Edited and compiled one international journal (Acta Horticulturae), one book, two reports and one book of abstract

• National level training programmes attended (21 days) : 2
• Resource person for various trainings/classes to extension officials and farmers
• Duty entrusted as Scientist  in charge of farm, Nursery (acquired accreditation in spices, vegetables and fruit nursery) and Labs (Biocontrol lab, Soil & tissue analysis lab and processing lab) at RARS, Ambalavayal, Wayanad
• Co-course director of 3 vocational training programmes at RARS Wayanad
• Acted as a resource person for various training programmes and classes
• Letter of appreciation was awarded by KAU for the successful conduct of National Agri – fiesta of KAU & Pooppoli Flower and Fruit Expo at Wayanad
• Life - member of Society for Biocontrol Advancement
• Professional recognition/award/prize/certificate/fellowship received

Ranked FIRST (Agricultural Entomology) in MSc programme (2002-2004)