Palli Named Chair of UK Department of Entomology

Reddy Palli, PhD, assumed his new role July 1 and will also serve as the state entomologist.
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A professor with a passion for developing environmentally sound pest control methods is the new chair of the Department of Entomology in the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment.

Reddy Palli, PhD, is no stranger to the department, having served as a faculty member since 2002. He assumed his new role July 1 and will also serve as the state entomologist.

A native of India, Palli developed his passion for entomology as a child while watching his father farm. It was in India that he saw the impact improper pesticide use could have on people’s health. He has spent his career trying to find innovative ways to control troublesome insects.

“Reddy is an outstanding scientist who has made many contributions to the entomology department already,” said Nancy Cox, PhD, college dean. “He has support of his colleagues to be their new leader, and there will be a seamless transition between him and former chair John Obrycki

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