Abhishek Mukherjee

Abhishek Mukherjee is an Associate Professor at the Agricultural and Ecological Research Unit of the Biological Sciences Division at Indian Statistical Institute's Giridih Branch in Jharkhand. With a PhD in Entomology from the University of Florida (2011) and postdoctoral experience at Texas A&M University, he has approximately 15 years of research experience focusing on ecology and management of invasive weed species in natural and agricultural systems.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (1997-2001)
• Master of Science (Agricultural Entomology) from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (2001-2003)
• PhD in Entomology from the University of Florida (2007-2011)
• Postdoctoral research at Texas A&M University (2011-2014)

Dr. Mukherjee's research spans ecological niche modeling of invasive weeds, plant-pest interactions, biorational management of pests and diseases, and applications of geostatistical techniques to identify spatial patterns of species distribution. He also explores applications of nano-biotechnology for sustainable agriculture, particularly in nematode management and plant disease control. His work integrates ecological modeling with practical agricultural solutions to address critical challenges in crop protection.

Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2022) reveals a strong focus on invasive species management, nematode control in agricultural systems (particularly rice), and applications of nanotechnology in plant protection. His research demonstrates a consistent integration of ecological modeling approaches with field applications, with particular emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly management strategies. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects entomology, nematology, ecology, and agricultural science.

His professional trajectory shows progression from Assistant Professor (2014-2020) to Associate Professor (2020-current) at the Indian Statistical Institute. He has also gained international experience as a Visiting Scientist at CSIRO Health and Biosecurity in Brisbane, Australia (2015), supported by an Endeavour Executive Fellowship from the Australian government.

Dr. Mukherjee's work contributes significantly to understanding invasive species dynamics and developing sustainable management approaches for agricultural pests, with particular relevance to Indian agricultural contexts and ecosystems.