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Dr. Apurba Barman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on pest management strategies, invasive species biology, and entomological aspects of crop protection, with particular emphasis on insects affecting pecan, citrus, and cotton crops. He is based in Tifton, GA, and actively contributes to both academic publishing and agricultural extension programs.
His work spans laboratory and field studies, including evaluations of insecticides, biological control agents like entomopathogenic nematodes, and the ecological interactions between insects, pathogens, and host plants. Key areas of investigation include ambrosia beetle trapping techniques, Asian citrus psyllid detection, and the management of invasive pests like the South American tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta). Dr. Barman also explores the impacts of climate change on pest dynamics and pesticide efficacy.
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Integrated Pest Management, addressing topics ranging from whitefly biology to virus transmission by thrips. His research often bridges applied and theoretical entomology, aiming to develop sustainable solutions for perennial and row crop systems in the southeastern U.S.
Dr. Barman’s academic contributions include reviewing roles for prominent entomology journals and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects to advance pest management practices. He maintains affiliations with UGA’s Tifton campus, where he conducts field trials and lab-based experiments.
