I am working as Special Project Scientist – Entomology, GT-Biotechnology at ICRISAT, Patancheru, India, “Transgenic resistance to Helicoverpa armigera in chickpea and pigeopea, and non-target effects of transgenic crops on beneficial natural enemies of crop pests, diversity of target and non-target insect, and toxin flow in the insect fauna”, and development of insect resistant maize. I completed my PhD in 2004 from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar in collaboration with ICRISAT on “Effect of cytoplasmic male-sterility on expression of resistance to sorghum shoot fly, Atherigona soccata”, involving both genetic and molecular characterization of the interactions involved. I have an excellent academic record, and an in-depth knowledge of entomology, biotechnology, and computer software. I have good skills in chemical analysis, genetics and inheritance of insect resistance in crop plants, molecular markers, insect rearing, insect bioassays, and biosafety related issues of transgenic crops to non-target organisms, and well versed with and true supporter of true integrated pest management program. As a young scientist I have several academic achievements, and is working in the areas of insect-plant interactions, integrated pest management, and transgenics. I was conferred with Jawaharlal Nehru Award - Indian Council of Agricultural Research (2005), and DEF Young Scientist Award – The Academy of Environmental Biology (2006). I am a team player, have capabilities to conceptualize the research problem, execute, and reporting, and have several intellectual and personal qualities. I also have demonstrated experience and capabilities of writing research proposals for external funding. My contributions have been documented in more than 50 journal articles/conference papers in over 20 referred journals of international and national repute. I am sure that my competence and exposure would fit into your requirement for this position.