Wajid Hasan is Subject Matter Specialist in Entomology at KVK Jehanabad, Bihar Agricultural University, India, with a PhD in Agricultural Entomology. Recipient of eleven awards, he has authored over 78 research papers, 42 books, and 65 book chapters, and organized numerous training programs and international conferences. Mohd Ashaq is Associate Professor of Botany in the Higher Education Department, J&K, India, specializing in Plant Virology. He has 4 books, 30 research papers, 17 patents, and extensive experience in international academia, conference organization, and editorial roles. G. J. Abhishek is Doctoral Scholar, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, specializing in Plant Genetic Resources. Awarded Best MSc Thesis, he has published multiple research outputs and is active in conferences and workshops at national and international levels. Ningaraj Belagalla is Assistant Professor of Entomology, University of Mysore, recipient of multiple awards including Best Researcher and Young Entomologist. Published extensively and holds two patents; focuses on biological control and pest management. Tapas Kumar Hembram is Assistant Professor in Agricultural Entomology, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal. Authored 13 research papers and participated in national and international conferences; a life member of several professional societies. Masarat Bashir is Assistant Professor, College of Temperate Sericulture, SKUAST-Kashmir, specializing in Silkworm Physiology and silk nanoparticles. Double gold medalist with over 20 research publications, 30 book chapters, and recipient of Young Scientist and Woman Empowerment Awards. Omais Bin Ayoub is Doctoral scholar in Sericulture at SKUAST-Kashmir with multiple publications and conference presentations. Awarded Young Researcher Award (2024) for contributions to sericultural science.
