Ph.D Dr. Rathod Lalsingh LinkedIn

Dr. Rathod Lalsingh

Assistant Professor, Assistant Dean for Internship & Placement • School of Agriculture

PhD from
Dr. PDKV Akola, Maharashtra
Years of Experience
4 Years
Availability
Mon - Fri, 8.30 - 5 PM, Agri Block
Dr. Rathod Lalsingh is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Entomology at the School of Agriculture, SR University, Warangal, Telangana. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, and has expertise in insect ecology, integrated pest management (IPM), insect–plant interactions, stored-grain entomology, biological control, and insect toxicology.

His research focuses on the bio-ecology and management of agricultural insect pests, particularly pink bollworm (*Pectinophora gossypiella*), pulse beetles, and other economically important pests. He is interested in developing sustainable, eco-friendly pest management strategies using botanical products, biological control agents, and innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence applications in entomology. His research also explores insect monitoring, beneficial insects, apiculture, and insect-based approaches to sustainable agriculture.

His teaching interests include fundamentals of entomology, insect taxonomy and morphology, insect ecology, crop and stored-grain pest management, biological pest control, and beneficial insect management. He emphasizes practical learning, field-based training, and the application of scientific knowledge to real-world agricultural challenges. Through his teaching, research, and student mentoring, he aims to contribute to sustainable crop protection, agricultural innovation, and the development of skilled agricultural professionals.
Interests
Insect Ecology Insect Taxonomy Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Biological Control Apiculture Stored-Grain Entomology and Sustainable Agriculture. Insect Anatomy Insect Morphology Crops Insect pest management Sericulture and Lac culture
Research Areas
Insect–Plant Interactions Insect Toxicology Bio-ecology of Agricultural Pests Botanical Pesticides Pest Monitoring and Management Beneficial Insects and AI Applications in Entomology.
Student Supervision
3 Ph.D. scholars ongoing; 2 PG students graduated.
Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology
2023
Dr. PDKV Akola, Maharashtra
M.Sc. in Agricultural Entomology
2017
Dr. PDKV Akola, Maharashtra
B.Sc. Horticulture
2015
SKLTS HU, Hyderabad (Previously Dr. Y.S.R Horticultural University)
Intermediate in Biology
2011
Sri Chaitanya Junior College, Hyderabad
SSC
2009
APTWRS, Echoda, Adilabad
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
September 2022–March 2023
ICAR–Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur
Assistant Professor (Entomology)
13 April 2023–Present
SR University
  • → Fundamentals of Entomology
  • → Insect Ecology and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  • → Bio-pesticides and Bio-fertilizers
  • → Crop and Stored-Grain Pest Management
  • → Beneficial Insect Management
  • → and Beneficial Insect Farming.

Key Publications

Research Projects/Patents

System for Pellet Production and Beetle Management
Indian Patent Application No. 202541038706 A
Calendar April 2025
Poultry Feed Management System
Indian Patent Application No. 202541035554 A
Calendar April 2025
Multi-Tier Composting System Using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae for Efficient Organic Waste Management
Indian Patent Application No. 202541053273 A
Calendar June 2025
Bee Feeding Device for Enhanced Bee Safety
Indian Design Patent Application No. 202541113909 A
Calendar November 2025

Awards & Achievements

1

Five Gold Medals and One Silver Medal

Awarded five gold medals and one silver medal during postgraduate studies by Dr. PDKV, Akola.

2018
2

Best Master’s Thesis Award

Recognized by Global Perspective in Agricultural and Applied Sciences, Kumaun University, Nainital.

2019
3

National Fellowship Award

Recipient of the National Fellowship awarded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

2019-20
4

First Prize – Best Oral Presentation

Won first prize at the National Conference on Innovation in Science & Technology for Future Sustainability.

2023
5

Young Academician Award

Conferred by SAAST, Odisha, at the 1st International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Agriculture & Allied Sciences, SR University, Warangal.

2024