Laboratory of Tropical Entomology: Mission Statement

The Laboratory of Tropical Entomology, Department of Entomology, Sylhet Agricultural University pursues research on taxonomic, genetic, physiological, molecular and ecological levels utilizing a wide range of insect species and ecosystems. The laboratory was founded by Dr Mondal in 2015. The Laboratory originally focused on applied entomology and has completed more than 10 national and international funded projects applicable in agriculture and forestry. The present staff of more than 10 researchers includes specialists ranging from molecular biologists to field ecologists. Research is supported by a couple of grants and annual scientific output counts over 10 papers in renowned international journals.

Research areas

1. Invasive pest and IPM

2. Insect as food and feed

• Future food
• Insect rearing
• Analytical biochemistry

3. Pollination services

4. Industrial tree protection

• Insect taxonomy
• Molecular evolution
• Evolutionary and population genetics

5.      Biosafety issue

Facilities and capabilities

The laboratories of the Laboratory of Tropical Entomology are well equipped with instruments to perform a vast array of methods. 

Education

The Laboratory of Tropical Entomology maintains a close relationship with the Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh. The staff of the laboratory is engaged in teaching activities in BSc, MSc and PhD programs at the University. The practical research experience and preparation of theses of undergraduate and graduate students of the Faculty of Agriculture are facilitated by the established research programs of the Laboratory. The staff also organizes international training courses and its researchers participate as lecturers in entomology courses abroad.