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Prof.(Dr.) Umesh Chandra is an Indian Professor of Entomology based in Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. He is serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Entomology at Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT). He has more than 27 years of experience in Teaching, Research and Extension and is widely recognized for his contributions to Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Economic Entomology, Biological Control, Toxicology, Honey Bees and Pollinators, and Advanced Entomology. He is popularly known as the "IPM Man."
Early Life
Prof.(Dr.) Umesh Chandra was born on 15 February 1972 at Barchauli, Saraiharkhoo, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Education
Prof.(Dr.) Umesh Chandra completed his Ph.D. in Entomology.
Career
Prof.(Dr.) Umesh Chandra is currently serving as Professor and Head, Department of Entomology, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Kumarganj, Ayodhya.
During his academic career, he has held several important administrative and academic responsibilities, including:
- Professor & Head, Department of Entomology
- Deputy Director Research
- Joint Director (Seed & Farm)
- Officer Incharge, Crop Research Station, Masaudha
- Officer Incharge, Reception
- Assistant Hostel Warden
- Associate Dean, Student Welfare
- Incharge Academic
- Coordinator, RAWE
- Coordinator, ELP
His academic work focuses on teaching, research and extension activities in Entomology and Agricultural Sciences.
Areas of Specialization
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Economic Entomology
- Biological Control
- Toxicology
- Field Crop Protection
- Horticultural Crop Protection
- Vegetable Crop Protection
- Honey Bees and Pollinators
- Advanced Entomology
Experience
- Teaching, Research & Extension in Entomology – More than 27 Years
- TV Talks – More than 20
- Radio Talks – More than 15
Academic Guidance
Prof.(Dr.) Umesh Chandra has guided numerous postgraduate and doctoral students in the field of Agricultural Sciences.
- Ph.D. Scholars Guided – 14
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) Students Guided – 41
Achievements
- Popularly known as the "IPM Man."
- Served as Subject Expert in various Selection Committees.
- Participated in Convocations and numerous Departmental, College and University-level Academic Programmes.
- Contributed significantly to Teaching, Research and Extension activities in Entomology.
Contact
- Email: prof.umeshent@nduat.org
- Email: ucojha@gmail.com
- Mobile: +91-9451158771
- Mobile: +91-9794451110