Career

Career Timeline

From graduate studies in 1987 to over three decades of scientific contribution in sericulture

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Education1987

M.Sc. (Agriculture) – Entomology

VNMKV, Parbhani

Completed postgraduate specialization in Agricultural Entomology, laying the scientific foundation for a career in sericulture and insect science.

Education1997

Ph.D. in Entomology

VNMKV, Parbhani

Doctoral research on silkworm biology and hybrid evaluation, establishing expertise in Bombyx mori L. performance analysis.

Career2000

Assistant Professor – Entomology

VNMKV, Parbhani

Began academic career in teaching and research at the Department of Agricultural Entomology.

Career2006

Associate Professor – Entomology

VNMKV, Parbhani

Promoted to Associate Professor. Expanded research scope to include mulberry cultivation, silkworm hybrid evaluation, and technology transfer.

Research2017

RKVY Research Project

Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India

Led the ₹36 Lakh RKVY-funded project on Silkworm Hybrid Cocoon Production across Marathwada region (2017–2021).

Award2020

Central Silk Board Award

Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India

Received 2nd Prize for outstanding contribution to sericulture technology transfer and extension work.

Research2023

Hybrid Recommendation Published

Scientific Journals

Published pivotal research recommending (CSR2×CSR27)×(CSR6×CSR26) for commercial cocoon production in Maharashtra.