Apurba Barman
Assistant Professor
Areas of expertise
About
Apurba Barman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia and is currently based in the Tifton Campus. He received his Ph.D. degree in entomology from Texas A&M University, where he conducted research on cotton insect pest management. With two Master’s degrees, one from Texas Tech University and another from Assam Agricultural University (India), Dr Barman has a breadth of experience across diverse cropping systems in the United States and abroad. In his current position, Dr. Barman assumes both research and Extension responsibilities for insect pest management in pecan and citrus production in Georgia.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Entomology
Texas A&M University, TX, United States (2011)
Master of Science
Texas Tech University, TX, United States (2006)
Courses
- ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2025)
- ENTO 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2025)
- ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2026)
- ENTO 9000: Doctoral Research (Spring 2026)
- ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Summer 2026)
- ENTO 9000: Doctoral Research (Summer 2026)
- ENTO 9300: Doctoral Dissertation (Summer 2026)
- ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2026)
- ENTO 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2026)
Scholarly Works
- Molecular and transcriptional regulation of plant defense responses to aphid infestation, STRESS BIOLOGY, (2026).
- The impact of ant populations on pecan aphids and associated beneficial insects in pecan orchards., Environ Entomol, (2026).
- Spatiotemporal activity of pecan Auchenorrhyncha reflects complex interactions with canopy management, JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE, (2026).
- Efficacy of common insecticides on pecan aphids, 2025, Arthropod Management Tests, (2026).
- Addressing the knowledge gaps and management challenges of Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) in the southeastern United States, JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, (2026).
Contact
Mailing Address
Entomology Dept
2360 Rainwater Road
Tifton, GA 31793
Shipping Address
Entomology Dept
122 S Entomology Dr
Tifton, GA 31793
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