Dr. Atanu Seni is a distinguished agricultural entomologist known for his extensive contributions to insect pest management, ecological engineering, and sustainable agricultural practices. With a strong academic foundation and years of field-driven research experience, Dr. Seni has built a reputable career in advancing eco-friendly strategies for managing insect pests across cereals, fruit, vegetable and floricultural crops. His work integrates modern principles of entomology, plant protection, climate change biology, and environmentally conscious pest management.

Research Contributions

Dr. Seni has an impressive and diverse body of scholarly work, encompassing:

• 64 Research Papers

• 07 Popular Articles

• 02 Leaflets

• 1 Books and 17 Book Chapters

• 03 Bulletins

• 17 Scientific Reports

His recent edited book, "Harmony in Agriculture – Harnessing Green Technologies for Eco-friendly Insect Pest Management" (2025), highlights his leadership in promoting sustainable innovations in agriculture.

Across his 17 book chapters, Dr. Seni has provided authoritative insights on emerging and regular insect pests, semiochemicals, virus-transmitting insect vectors, sucking pest management, climate change impacts on insect fauna, ecological engineering, and sustainable pest-management frameworks. His contributions span national and international publishers including Biotech Books, Apple Academic Press (Canada/USA), Nova Science Publishers (New York), Springer (Cham), NIPA (New Delhi), and Agrobios.

Areas of Expertise

• Insect pest management in cereal, vegetable, fruit and flower crops

• Use of botanicals for sustainable insect pest management

• Climate Change Impact on Insect Fauna

• Organic Pest Management Strategies

Scientific Impact

Dr. Seni’s work has significantly shaped modern perspectives on eco-friendly pest management in India and globally. His research emphasizes reducing chemical pesticide dependence, enhancing ecological resilience, and integrating innovative biological tools into mainstream agriculture. His writings are widely referenced by academicians, researchers, and practitioners in plant protection and agricultural sciences.

Eligibility for the Outstanding Researcher Award

Dr. Atanu Seni is highly eligible for the Outstanding Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels due to his substantial scholarly output, international academic contributions, and impactful research addressing critical challenges in agricultural entomology. With over 64 peer-reviewed research papers, books, and 17 authoritative book chapters, his work demonstrates sustained excellence, innovation, and leadership in sustainable pest management. His contributions through globally recognized publishers and his influence on advancing eco-friendly solutions in agriculture strongly justify his nomination and eligibility for such a prestigious scientific award.