Subodh Adhikari

Subodh Adhikari is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology at the University of Idaho, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Montana State University (2018) and an M.S. from Wichita State University (2013). His research focuses on agroecology, integrated pest management, invasive species, plant-insect interactions, and climate-smart agricultural systems. He investigates how diversified cropping systems and climate-resilient practices influence pest and beneficial insect dynamics.

**Education**:

• Ph.D., Montana State University, 2018
• M.S., Wichita State University, 2013

**Research Interests**: Subodh’s work bridges ecological theory and agricultural practice, emphasizing sustainable solutions to pest management and invasive species. He explores how climate change impacts pest populations and beneficial arthropods, and evaluates diversified farming systems (e.g., cover crops) to enhance ecological resilience. His studies also address the biology and management of invasive weeds like Mayweed chamomile.

**Awards**: He has received numerous accolades, including the ESA Grant Challenge First Prize (2019), MSU Three Minute Research Competition Judges' Choice Award (2017), and sustained support from the MSU Newman Family Scholarship (2014–2018).

**Grants & Advising**: Subodh has secured grants from institutions like the Montana Institute on Ecosystems and Organic Crop Improvement Association. His research often involves collaborations with global networks addressing invasive species and climate change impacts.

**Labs & Teams**: He contributes to the University of Idaho’s Chemical Ecology Research and Nematology Research groups, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to tackle agricultural challenges.