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Aswathi Sasidharan

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, IISER - Kolkata, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata Department of Mathematics and Statistics

ORCID iD 0000-0001-6443-0462
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About

I am an Entomologist with a research focus on chemical ecology, plant–insect interactions, and integrated pest management (IPM).

I hold a PhD in Biological Sciences from IISER Kolkata, with research experience in insect chemical ecology, insect behavior, tri-trophic interactions, and the development of behaviorally mediated pest management strategies. My technical expertise includes chemical analysis using GC–MS and HPLC, insect rearing, behavioral and immunological assays, microscopy, biological control, and statistical analysis using R.

Currently, I work as an Activity Coordinator – Entomologist at ICARDA under the Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC) Program in the UAE. My work involves coordinating field activities, stakeholder engagement and meetings, monitoring pest populations and implementing and validating integrated pest management strategies for Red Palm Weevil.

My research interests lie at the intersection of chemical ecology and applied entomology, with a focus on translating scientific knowledge into practical, scalable, and sustainable IPM solutions.

Employment

  • International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas Activity Coordinator - Entomologist
    2026 - Present
  • IISER - Kolkata Project Coordinator
    2023 - 2025
  • National Centre for Biological Sciences Research fellow
    2018 - 2021

Education

  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata Department of Mathematics and Statistics PhD
    2020 - 2024
  • St. Josephs College (Autonomous), Devagiri M. Sc
    2015 - 2017

Projects & Funding

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