College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Entomology

Bio

Shatrughan Shiva is a Ph.D. student at Michigan State University working with David Mota-Sanchez. He is a National Overseas Fellow supported by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

His research focuses on the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying resistance of fall armyworm to biopesticides. Shiva also works with farmers and industry partners on crop protection, integrated pest management and insecticide resistance management.