Dr. (Mrs.) Arshdeep Kaur Gill is an Entomologist (Agroforestry) at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, with over 10 years of experience in economic entomology, insect biodiversity, and integrated pest management. She holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from PAU and specializes in insect-tree-crop interactions in forestry-based agroecosystems. Her research integrates ecological and molecular approaches to pest management. She began her academic career with a B.Sc. in Agriculture and has received notable honors including the Dr. G.S. Dhaliwal Gold Medal and the INSPIRE Fellowship from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Before joining her current role in 2022, she worked as Assistant Professor (Plant Protection) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Moga, where she focused on farmer outreach and advisory services. Dr. Gill is committed to bridging the gap between research and field application, with the broader aim of promoting sustainable pest management and ecosystem conservation.

Research Interests: Forest Entomology, Economic Entomology

Projects accomplished: NIL

Ongoing Projects: NIL

Selected Research Publications (maximum up to 5):

1. Arshdeep Kaur Gill, Ramesh Arora and Vikas Jindal (2024) Molecular characterization of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) populations from Punjab, India. Env. Cons. 30: S176-182. NAAS rating: 5.05
2. Gill Arshdeep K, Arora Ramesh and Jindal Vikas (2015) Beet armyworm Spodoptera exigua (Hubner): A newly emerging pest of Egyptian clover in Punjab. Range Management and Agroforestry 36(2):170-174. NAAS Rating: 6.8
3. Gill Arshdeep K and Ramesh Arora (2015) Interbreeding status of Helicoverpa armigera Hübner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) collected from different hosts and agroclimatic zones. Env. Cons. 21 (2): 851-860. NAAS rating: 5.05
4. Gill Arshdeep K, Ramesh Arora and Vikas Jindal (2015) Molecular variability of different host populations of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) occurring in Punjab. J Insect Sci. 29(1): 43-48. NAAS rating: 3.44
5. Gill Harsimran K, Garg Harsh, Gill Arshdeep K, Kaufman, Jennifer L G and Nault Brian A (2015) Onion thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) biology, ecology and management in onion production systems. J Integ Pest Mngmt 6(1):6 Impact Factor: 2.7

Awards/Honours/Distinctions: NIL

1. Awarded Dr G S Dhaliwal Gold Medal (2010)
2. Holder of Inspire Fellowship (2010-2015)