Prof. Jella Satyanarayana is an accomplished academician, researcher, and administrator with over 31 years of experience in teaching, agricultural research, extension, and institutional leadership. He specializes in Entomology, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), agricultural education, curriculum development, and institutional governance.
He holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, along with M.Sc. (Ag) and B.Sc. (Ag) degrees from the College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
Throughout his career, Prof. Satyanarayana has served as Senior Professor, Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor, while also holding key administrative positions including Dean of Student Affairs, Dean of Agriculture, and Associate Dean. He has taught diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students and guided numerous postgraduate and doctoral researchers.
His research career includes leadership of eight externally funded research projects and significant contributions to Integrated Pest Management technologies for major agricultural pests. His work has been demonstrated across 100+ acres in Telangana, supporting farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
Prof. Satyanarayana has published 58+ research papers, authored four books and three book chapters, and contributed extensively to farmer training, agricultural extension, workshops, seminars, and public awareness through radio and television.
His recognitions include the ICAR Senior Fellowship, State Award to University Teachers, University Meritorious Teacher Award, and fellowships of the Entomological Society of India and Indian Society of Oilseeds Research.
With extensive experience in academic leadership, research, stakeholder engagement, and agricultural policy, Prof. Jella Satyanarayana remains committed to advancing future-ready agricultural education, research, innovation, and extension.