Dr. Chandra Kanta Dash

PhD in Entomology

2018, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China

Master of Science in Entomology

2008, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

2005, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh

Professor

Department of Entomology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh (August 2020 – Present)

Associate Professor

Department of Entomology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh (August 2017– August 2020)

Assistant Professor

Department of Entomology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh (August 2010 – August 2017)

Scientific Officer

Hill Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh (February 2006–August 2010)

Integrated Pest Management

Developing eco-friendly strategies for pest control in rice and vegetable crops, emphasizing biological and cultural methods.

Insect-Pathogen Interactions

Investigating entomopathogenic fungi and bacteria for biological control of invasive pests, with applications in organic farming.

AI-Driven Pest Detection

Leveraging machine learning models, such as YOLOv5, for early detection of insect pests and crop diseases.

[Publication Title 1]

Published in [Journal Name], [Year]. [Brief description, e.g., Study on biological control of aphids in rice crops].

[Publication Title 2]

Published in [Journal Name], [Year]. [Brief description, e.g., Impact of climate change on pest populations in Bangladesh].

AI for Leaf Disease and Pest Detection

Developed an AI model using YOLOv5 to detect leaf diseases and insect pests, improving early diagnosis for farmers in Sylhet. Collaborated with [Institution/Team].

Insect Pest Management

Undergraduate course on identification, monitoring, and sustainable control of agricultural pests.

Advanced Entomology

Graduate seminar exploring insect ecology, behavior, and biological control strategies.

MS Supervision: Zinat Jahan Chowdhury

Supervised thesis titled "Study on the mass rearing, storage duration and field release techniques egg parasitoid, Trichogramma spp."

Awards and Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), funded by the Chinese Scholarship Council, for PhD research at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China.

Role as Reviewer

Biocontrol Science and Technology; Sustainability, MDPI; Insects, MDPI

Professional Memberships

Member, Kirishibid Institution, Bangladesh; Life Member, Bangladesh Entomological Society; Life Member, Bangladesh Society of Seed Technologist

Conferences and Workshops

• March 11-16, 2017: Ecological Control for Insect Pests in Subtropical Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
• November 20-25, 2016: Landscape Management and Ecosystem Service Delivery, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
• October 28-31, 2014: International Conference on Insect Molecular Ecology and Pest Management, Entomological Society of China, Fuzhou, China

Languages

English (Fluent, IELTS: 7); Hindi (Fluent); Chinese (Moderate); Bengali (Mother tongue)