Advisory Board Member
Dr. A. Raja Reddy
Education and research in agriculture must directly serve farmers, communities, and the sustainability of our ecosystems.
Dean of Agriculture, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University
Dr. A. Raja Reddy is an experienced academic and agricultural scientist with more than three decades of teaching, research, and leadership in agricultural sciences. He has been deeply engaged in entomology, pest management, and curriculum development, along with mentoring generations of agricultural students.
Key Contributions
- Worked over 30 years at Loyola Academy Degree & PG College, teaching Agricultural Sciences.
- Served as NSS Program Officer for over a decade, leading green belt development on campus.
- Chairman, Board of Studies multiple times, contributing to curriculum reforms.
- Published 25 research articles in journals such as the Indian Journal of Plant Protection and Pestology.
- Guided nearly 20 undergraduate research projects in Agricultural Sciences.
- Organized seminars and workshops on Integrated Pest Management with national industry bodies.
Expertise: 30+ years in teaching and research in Entomology & Plant Protection; academic leadership, curriculum development, and student mentoring.
Career & Positions
- Dean of Agriculture, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University (2020–present).
- Principal, Green Fields Institute, Hyderabad (2019–2020).
- Faculty, Telangana State Forest Academy (2016–2019).
- Senior Faculty, Loyola Academy Degree & PG College (1985–2016).
Awards & Recognitions
- Lions Clubs International President Appreciation Award (2009).
- Fellow, Plant Protection Association of India (2011).
- State Best Teacher Award, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (2013).