Dr. Navdeep Kaur joined PAU as Assistant Zoologist on 11.11.2013 after completing BSc (Medical) from Government College for Women, Ludhiana in 2006  and M.Sc and Ph.D in Zoology from Punjab Agricultural University in 2008 and 2012.  Her field of specialization is Ecology and Animal Physiology and areas of interest are determination of effect of environmental contaminants on physiology of animals and exploring the antioxidant potential of various components against toxicity induced by various environmental contaminants. She has guided 9 M.Sc and 3 PhD students as Major advisor, published 30  research papers, 3 review articles  in various  journals and presented 6 papers in national and international conferences.  She worked as Associated Scientist is four recommendations approved by PAU.

Professional Accomplishments

Research Projects completed: Nil

Research Publications:

1. Singh P and Kaur N (2020) Population structure and reproductive activity of Bandicota bengalensis (Gray and Hardwicke) in relation to growth stages of wheat crop. Agricultural Research Journal 57 (1): 66-72.
2. Kaur N and Singla N (2020) Comparison of efficacy of ready to use and cereal based formulations of bromadiolone for rodent pest management in summer moong crop. Indian Journal of Plant Protection 48(3): 143-147 (NAAS Rating 5.07)
3. Kaur N and Singla N (2022) Integrated management of rodent pests in sugarcane using rodenticides and antifertilty agent Triptolide. Indian Journal of Entomology DoI.: 10.55446/IJE.2021.362 (NAAS Rating 5.08)
4. Dhillon G K and Kaur N (2022) Impact of growth stages of rice crop on population dynamics and reproductive status of Tatera indica (Hardwicke). Agricultural Research Journal 59(3): 468-475 (NAAS Rating 5.44)
5. Babbar B K, Singla N, Kaur N and Kalra S (2022) Development of integrated rodent management module in pea crop. Agricultural Research Journal 59(4): 699-705 (NAAS Rating 5.44)

Awards and Recognitions:

1. Award of Honour by SAASCA for having highest OCPA in M.Sc Zoology
2. Award of Honour by SAASCA for having highest OCPA in Ph.D Zoology