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Dr Mohd Hussain | Pest Management | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  university of Ladakh, India

Dr. Mohd Hussain is an accomplished academician and researcher specializing in Entomology. He earned his MSc in Zoology from Banaras Hindu University in 2007, subsequently qualifying for the CSIR NET. Dr. Hussain began his career as a research fellow in the Entomology Lab at BHU and later obtained his PhD from Kashmir University in 2022.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • MSc in Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, 2007
  • PhD in Zoology, Kashmir University, 2022

👨‍🏫 Academic Journey:

  • Assistant Professor, Higher Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir Government (2010-2019)
  • Taught at Government Degree College Kargil for eight years
  • Entomology teacher at SP College Srinagar for PG students (2018)
  • Currently teaching Entomology, vertebrate and invertebrate Zoology at the University of Ladakh

Research Focus 📝:

🔍 Dr. Mohd Hussain’s research encompasses 🦟 Entomology, particularly focusing on insect diversity in challenging environments. His notable work includes the discovery of 🪰 Lucilia sericata and 🐜 Lucilia cuprina in the cold arid desert of Kargil Ladakh, contributing to the understanding of the Trans-Himalayan Region’s entomological landscape. Additionally, he reported a new record of 🦟 Protophormia sp. from the same region. Dr. Hussain’s commitment to insect studies extends beyond Ladakh, as seen in his collaborative review on potential control agents against the red cotton bug Dysdercus koenigii. His diverse research efforts showcase a dedication to exploring and documenting insect life in unique ecological niches.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Title: New record of Lucilia sericata (Wiedemann) from Kargil Ladakh
    • Journal: Indian Journal of Entomology, 2023, 85(1), pp. 178–180
    • Authors: Hussain, M., Mir, A.H., Tak, H., Kacho, N.F.
    • Abstract: This article presents a new record of Lucilia sericata in the Kargil Ladakh region.
  2. Title: New record of Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann, 1830) from the Trans-Himalayan Region, cold arid desert of Kargil Ladakh, India
    • Journal: Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2023, 15(6), pp. 23431–23435
    • Authors: Hussain, M., Mir, A.H., Tak, H., Kacho, N.F.
    • Abstract: Discusses the discovery of Lucilia cuprina in the cold arid desert of Kargil Ladakh, contributing to the understanding of the Trans-Himalayan region’s entomology.
  3. Title: New record of Protophormia sp. (Calliphoridae: Diptera) from Cold Arid Desert Kargil Ladakh
    • Journal: Indian Journal of Entomology, 2022, 84(3), pp. 611–613
    • Authors: Hussain, M., Mir, A.H., Tak, H.
    • Abstract: Highlights the identification of Protophormia sp. in the cold arid desert of Kargil Ladakh, enriching the regional entomological records.
  4. Title: Potential control agents against red cotton bug Dysdercus koenigii – a review
    • Journal: Indian Journal of Entomology, 2021, 83(3), pp. 479–485, e20158
    • Authors: Hussain, M., Kacho, N.F., Mohan, S., Mir, A.H.
    • Abstract: Provides a comprehensive review on potential control agents against the red cotton bug Dysdercus koenigii.
  5. Title: First record of scab disease of almond caused by Cladosporium carpophillum in India
    • Journal: Indian Phytopathology, 2017, 70(3), pp. 403–404
    • Authors: Kacho, N.F., Ahmed, K., Hussain, M., Bhat, M.A., Qazi, N.A.
    • Abstract: Reports the initial occurrence of scab disease of almond caused by Cladosporium carpophillum in India.

 

Mohd Hussain | Pest Management | Best Researcher Award

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