Piyumi Obeysekara

Assistant Research Professor

Department of Natural Resources & the Environment

Titles:

  • Assistant Research Professor
  • Adjunct Faculty

Education:

  • PhD in Plant Science
  • MS in Geoscience

Research:

My research is centered on biological control, integrated pest management, and plant-insect interactions, contributing significantly to both pest management and biodiversity conservation.

Professional Experience:

  • Previous work as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Texas A&M University and the University of Connecticut,
  • Membeship in the Entomological Society of America, reflect her involvement in agroecology through research and educational outreach

Courses taught: 

  • NRE 5200 Sustainable Natural Resources Management, NRE 5205 Decision Methods in Natural Resources and the Environment

 

Dr. Piyumi Obeysekara
Contact Information
Emailpiyumi.obeysekara@uconn.edu
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