Subba Reddy Palli

Subba Reddy Palli is a Professor and Department Chair at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky. Additionally, he serves as the State Entomologist of Kentucky and Co-director of CAMTech (Center for Arthropod Management Technologies), an NSF I/UCRC. His academic profile includes leadership in entomology research with a focus on molecular mechanisms in insect pests.

• Ph.D., University of Western Ontario (1987)

Research Focus: Palli's work spans molecular entomology, RNA interference, and epigenetic regulation in insects. Key areas include:

• Mechanisms of RNA interference
• Hormonal and nutritional regulation of development
• Epigenetic control of gene expression
• Molecular basis of insecticide resistance
• Genomics of pest species
• CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in insects

Scientific Contributions: Among his 15 most recent publications, Palli has advanced understanding of:

• RNAi delivery optimization via nanoparticles
• Epigenetic factors in mosquito and beetle reproduction
• Temperature effects on RNAi efficacy
• Mechanistic links between histone modifications and hormone action

Awards & Recognition: Includes the Michael Goodin Global Aspirations Award.

Academic Leadership: Overseeing the Department of Entomology and directing CAMTech research initiatives.