Education Qualification
Ph.D., M.Sc. Entomology & B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Designation
Experience
Department
Research Area
• Bee-keeping
• Palynological studies
• Pollinator diversity studies
• Host plant resistance
• Integrated pest management
General Information
Dr. Harsimran is a dedicated entomologist with a Ph.D. from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, a prestigious government institution in India. She has also qualified for the ASRB-ICAR NET, demonstrating her expertise in the field of entomology. Her research mainly focuses on Economic Entomology. During her Ph.D., she studied the novel cotton germplasm to assess its resistance against Bemisia tabaci, a major pest. Her work led to the identification of four resistant introgression lines, marking the first report of whitefly resistance in that specific germplasm cross. In addition to research, she is passionate about teaching and mentoring students. She actively engages in academic activities, delivering lectures and guiding research. She also has expertise in beekeeping, helping students gain practical knowledge in the field. Furthermore, she has published four research articles, contributing to scientific literature. Apart from her academic experience of one year, she also takes on administrative responsibilities as an Accreditation Coordinator, playing a key role in maintaining academic quality and institutional standards.
Profile
Research papers
1. Kaur H, Kumar V, Pathak D and Sangha M (2024) Antibiosis mechanism and bases of resistance to the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) in upland cotton introgression lines. Phytoparasitica 52: 1-22.
2. Kaur H, Sharma S K and Mehta V (2022) Activity of honey bees on Brassica crops in Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Entomology 84: 470-72.
3. Kaur H and Sharma S K (2020) Foraging fidelity of honeybees and abundance of insect visitors on some horticultural crops. International Journal of Chemical Studies 8: 1974-78.
4. Kaur H, Sharma S K and Sharma P C (2019) Palynological study of pollens of some important bee floral plants in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 45: 66-75.
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Dr. Harsimran's achievements extend beyond her academic and research endeavours. She has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for her outstanding contributions to the field of entomology:
1. Young Entomologist Award (2023): Dr. Harsimran was honoured with the Young Entomologist Award for her remarkable contributions to the field of Entomology. The award was presented during the 6th international conference on "Strategies and Challenges in Agricultural and Life Science for Food Security and Sustainable Environment" at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, recognizes her significant impact and potential as a young researcher in the field.
2. 1st Prize in Paper Presentation (2018): Dr. Harsimran's paper presentation on the ‘Palynological study of pollens of some important bee floral plants in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh’ earned her the first prize at the conference on "Doubling Farmers' Income: Challenges and Strategies" at CSK HPKV, Palampur.
3. Gold Medal in B.Sc. Agriculture Hons. (2017): This acknowledges Dr. Harsimran's academic excellence during her undergraduate studies in agriculture. It reflects her dedication and commitment to her field of study.