Experiences


Areas of Interest / Specialization

  • Specialization: Entomology & Radiation Biology
  • Research Interests: Applied Entomology & Radiation Biology (Entomology); Reproductive Behaviour & Physiology

Subjects Taught

  • Teaching experience : ca. 30yrs at P.G. level
  • Courses being taught in M.Sc. : Entomology (Medical & Veterinary Entomology, Social Insects, Insect Physiology), Radiation Biology (Radio-genetic methods of pest control), Comparative Animal Physiology, Endocrine Physiology, Chronobiology, Behaviour, Parasitology (1980-todate)
  • A New Course introduced as “Radiation Biology & Insect Control” at M.Phil. level, in Zoology Department, Delhi Univ.(1996-todate)

    • Research Guidance

    List against each head (If applicable)
  • Supervision of awarded Doctoral Thesis : 10
  • Supervision of Doctoral Thesis, under progress : 2
  • Supervision of awarded M.Phil dissertations : 20
  • Supervision of M.Phil dissertations, under progress : 2 >

    • Association With Professional Bodies

  • Editing Member of Editorial Advisory Board of Indian Journal of Entomology (since 2004); J. Nuclear Agric. Biol (since 2007)
  • Reviewing Acting as Referee to National and International Projects (from IAEA, EPA, USDA, DST, CSIR, DRDO, etc.) and various International and National Journals ( Bull Ent. Res.; J. Insect Physiol. Florida Ent., J. Nuclear Agric. Biol., Current Science, etc)
  • Advisory Advisor to J. Nuclear Agric. Biol. (since 2007)
  • Committees and Boards
  • Advisor at Staff Selection Commission, Govt. of India (since 2004)
  • Member of Textbook Development Committee for BIOLOGY TEXT BOOK for class XI of NCERT 2006 under National Curriculum Framework-2005.
  • Member, Content Advisory Committee (CAC) for Biology, Educational Help Line, HRD Ministry
  • Member of Block Preparation Team of “Integrated Pest Management” (APM-01) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)-2003

    • Memberships/Fellowship

  • Life member of Entomological Society of India (ESI)
  • Life member of Indian Society for Nuclear Techniques in Agriculture and Biology (ISNA).
  • Life member of Applied Zoologist's Research Association (AZRA).
  • Life member of Society of Plant Protection Sciences
  • Life member of Indian Society for Radiation Biology (ISRB).
  • Fellow of Royal Entomological Society (FRES), U.K. (1991).
  • Fellow of Ind. Soc. Nuclear Techniques in Agric. Sciences (FNAS) (1995).
  • Fellow of Entomological Society of India (FESI) (2008).
  • Fellow of National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad (FNASc.) (2010)

    Conference Organization/ Presentations (in the last six years)

    List against each head(If applicable)

  • Organization of a Conference Nil
  • Participation as Paper/Poster Presenter
  • Seth, R.K., Zubeda and Zarin, M., Sachdev B., Rao, D.K., and Bhatnagar, R.K. 2014. Appraisal of Crucial Behavioural, Physiological and Biochemical Characteristics of Radio-sterilized Lepidopteran pest, Spodoptera litura (Fabr.) and its Progeny to establish the Quality traits for a Critical Assessment of ‘F1 Sterility Technique’ for Pest Suppression. In : Fourth FAO/ IAEA Research Co-ordination Meeting on CRP, “Increasing the Efficiency of Lepidoptera SIT by Enhanced Quality Control” Kelowna, Canada ( June 2-6, 2014).
  • Seth, R , Zarin,M., Zubeda, and Seth, R.K. 2014. Bio-efficacy of ionizing radiation as phytosanitary treatment against mealybug species of quarantine importance, viz., Phenacoccus solenopsis, Maconellicoccus hirsutus and Paracoccus marginatus.. Fourth FAO/IAEA Research Co-ordination Meeting on CRP, “Development of generic irradiation doses for quarantine treatment”, IAEA, Vienna (2-6 June 2014)
  • Seth, R.K., Zubeda and Zarin, M. 2012. Sperm dynamics in correlation with mating behaviour of sub-sterilized irradiated male moths, Spodoptera litura and their F1 progeny as a crucial assessment of ‘Inherited Sterility’ technique for Lepidopteran pest suppression. In : Third FAO/IAEA Research Co-ordination Meeting on CRP, “Increasing the Efficiency of Lepidoptera SIT byEnhanced Quality Control” Phoenix, Arizona, USA (Sept. 12-16, 2012)
  • Seth, R , Zarin,M., Zubeda, and Seth, R.K. 2012. Bio-efficacy of gamma radiation as phytosanitary treatment against various ontogenetic stages of the Solenopsis mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis and the Pink hibiscus mealy bug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus. Third Research Co-ordination Meeting on CRP, “Development of generic irradiation doses for quarantine treatment”, Buenos Aires, Argentina (15-19 October 2012).
  • Zarin, M., Seth, Ranjana , Zubeda, and Seth, R.K. 2012. Bioefficacy of gamma radiation on Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). In: “International conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Radiation Biology”, Bikaner, Rajasthan(24-25 Jan, 2012).
  • Zubeda, Zarin, M., Seth, R., and Seth, R.K. 2012. Influence of ionizing radiation on flight activity of F-1 progeny of sub-sterilized male moths of Spodoptera litura (Fabr.) [Lepidoptera : Noctuidae]. In: “International conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Radiation Biology”, Bikaner, Rajasthan (24-25 Jan, 2012).
  • Seth, R , Zarin,M., Zubeda, and Seth, R.K. 2011. Efficacy of gamma radiation as phytosanitary treatment against the Solenopsis mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis. Second Research Co-ordination Meeting on CRP, “Development of generic irradiation doses for quarantine treatment”, Texas A&M University College Station, Texas, 11 to 15 April 2011.
  • Seth, R.K.2011. Environment-friendly Application of Nuclear Energy in Insect Science : Using Radiation in Biological Control as An Approach towards Sustainable Biodiversity. “Exploring New Vistas in Biodiversity Research”, Chandigarh, Panjab University, 22-23 Jan.2011.
  • Seth, R.K. 2010. Potential Role of Radiation in Applied Entomology: Commercial Perspectives. In : “International Conference on RADIATION PROCESSING: Value addition for Food, Agro, Healthcare and Other Industrial Products” at Delhi. Dec. 17-18, 2010.
  • Seth, R.K., Zubeda and Zarin, M. 2010. Flight activity, mating competence and sperm behaviour of radio-sterilized lepidopteran pest, Spodoptera litura and its progeny. In : Second FAO/IAEA Research Co-ordination Meeting on CRP, “Increasing the Efficiency of Lepidoptera SIT by Enhanced Quality Control” Stellenbosch, South Africa, 15-19 Nov. 2010.
  • Seth, R.K. 2010 . Radio-genetic Technique for Management of Mosquitoes Vectoring Communicable Diseases. National Conference on Medical Biotechnology “Vision 2020”, at Advanced Centre for Biotechnology, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak-124001, Haryana (16-18 April, 2010).
  • Seth, R.K. 2009. Evaluation of various bio-characteristics of radio-sterilized lepidopteran pest, Spodoptera litura and its progeny to establish the quality traits for a critical appraisal of ‘F1 sterility technique’ for pest suppression. First Research Co-ordination Meeting on CRP, “Increasing the Efficiency of Lepidoptera SIT by Enhanced Quality Control” Christchurch, New Zealand, 27April – 01 May 2009.
  • Seth, R.K. 2009. Potential Role of Nuclear Techniques in Management of Insect Vectors of Communicable Diseases in Tribal Area “International Symposium on Tribal Health” at Regional Medical Research Centre, Jabalpur (MP), 27 Feb.-1 March 2009.
  • Suman, S., Seth, R. K. Chandna, S. 2009. Reduced activation of nitric oxide synthasein the radio- resistant Sf9 insect cells. In: “National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Nitric Oxide Research: Impact on Health, Disease and Drug Development”. Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007.
  • Suman, S., Seth, R. K. Chandna, S. 2008. Reduced activation of nitric oxide synthase may contribute to intrinsic radio-resistance of lepidopteran insect cells. In: “The International Conference on Radiation Biology & Translational Research In Radiation Oncology (ICRB 2008)”, Rajasthan University Jaipur, Nov 10-12, 2008.
  • Suman, S., Seth, R. K. Chandna, S. 2008. Nitric oxide donor induced alteration of radiation response in radio-resistant insect cells. In: “The International Conference on Radiation Biology & Translational Research In Radiation Oncology(ICRB 2008)”, Rajasthan University Jaipur, Nov 10-12, 2008.
  • Swain, V, Yadav, K., Zarin, M., Zubeda, Raghvendra, K., Seth, R.K. 2008. Radio-biological investigations on malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston and filarial vector Culex quinquefasciatus Say (λ-Cyhalothrin resistant). In: “IX International Symposium on Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases”, Puri, Orissa (India), 15-17 Feb. 2008
  • Seth, R.K. 2008. Use of Nuclear Techniques in Management of Mosquitoes as Disease Vectors: Indian Perspectives In: “IX International Symposium on Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases”, Puri, Orissa (India), 15-17 Feb. 2008
  • Suman, S., Seth, R.K. and Chandna, S. 2007. Reduced nitric oxide synthase may contribute to the unusual radio-resistance of Sf9 cells. In “The Cytometry Meet 2007”, Dec. 17-18, 2007, Sanjay Gandhi P.G. Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (Abstract pp27).
  • Swamy, R.K., Khiatan, D., Dwarkanath,B.S., Seth, R.K., and Chandna,S. 2007. Role of cytochrome –C protein in insect cell apoptosis: Are all events of apoptosis shared in all insect orders? “XXX All India Cell Biology Conference” Molecules to Compartments : Cross Talks & Networks” (Feb. 2-4, 2007), Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, (Abstract pp 142).
  • Seth, R.K 2007. Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for insect disinfestations in post harvest food and allied commodities: potential with environmental compatibility. In “International Conference on Radiation Processing of Agro and Allied Products: Recent Trends and Future Prospects”(ICRAAP-2007) (Feb 12-13, 2007), Delhi (Abstract pp 34).
  • Seth, R.K 2006. Applications of Radiation in Entomology. In Mini-Symposium on “Current Trends in Radiation Biology” (17th Nov.2006), INMAS, Delhi.

    • Recent Invited /Plenary lectures

  • Seth, R.K. 2011. Use of Nuclear Technology in Forest Insect-Pest Management. In: “Seminar on Insect-Pests and Diseases: Their Incidences and Management in Forest Ecosystem”, at Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla-171009 ( 25-26 May, 2011). Abstract pp: 1-3 [Plenary lecture]
  • Seth, R.K. 2011. Insect and Environment. In: Orientation Course on “Environmental Studies”, Punjabi University, Patiala (7-26 Nov.2011) [Invited Talk] Seth, R.K. 2011. Environment-friendly Methods for Pest Management (Nuclear Energy in ecologically sound pest suppression). In: Orientation Course on “Environmental Studies”, Punjabi University, Patiala (7-26 Nov.2011) [Invited Talk]
  • Seth, R.K. 2012. Nuclear Technology in Pest Management. In: “International conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Radiation Biology”, Bikaner, Rajasthan (24-25 Jan, 2012) [Invited Talk]
  • Seth, R.K. 2012. Application of Nuclear Technology in Insect Pest Management in India: An Ecologically Sound Approach. In: “International Conference on Entomology” at Punjabi University, Patiala (Feb. 17-19, 2012). [Plenary lecture]
  • Seth, R.K. 2013. Application of Nuclear Technology in Insect Pest Management in India : An Ecologically Sound Approach. In : National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM) Training Course, Hyderabad (12 Feb. 2013) [Invited Talk -as adjunct faculty]
  • Seth, R.K. 2013. Use of Nuclear Techniques in Augmentation of Biological Control. In : National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM) Training Course, Hyderabad (12 Feb. 2013) [Invited Talk -as adjunct faculty]
  • Seth, R.K. 2013. Irradiation as a Phytosanitary Treatment for Insect Disinfestations in Post Harvest Food and Allied Commodities: Potential with Environmental Compatibility. In : National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM) Training Course, Hyderabad (12 Feb. 2013) [Invited Talk -as adjunct faculty]
  • Seth, R.K. 2014. Employing Nuclear Technology in Insect Pest Management: An Environment Friendly Component in IPM. In: “International Conference on Entomology” at Punjabi University, Patiala (Feb. 21-23, 2014) [Plenary lecture]




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